It hasn’t been long yet before consulting a fitness trainer for help in managing a postnatal weight loss program was not something that easily entered the minds of new moms. Some Resistance Even in a very modern place such as Singapore there are still pockets of resistance to the idea that post pregnancy workouts to lose weight can actually be very beneficial to both new moms and their babies, instead of being harmful. In general, such resistance to the idea is based on long-held, traditional beliefs that some people still cling to: some believe that intensive physical movements will cause a “relapse” for the new mother, and that long bedrest should be followed strictly for the mother to recover her strength. However, modern medicine and scientific studies have both determined that after normal deliveries, it is perfectly acceptable for new mothers to engage in an exercise routine. The recommended starting period after giving birth is around 6 - 8 weeks after delivery, or 10 weeks after, is a Caesarean section had been done. Still, to be safe, it’s best to get an “all-clear” ...
Most new moms can’t help but look at celebrities enviously wondering how they managed to shed those stubborn post-natal kilos. Post pregnancy weight loss can seem like a Herculean task, but the truth is, it it quite doable if you decide that you have to fight the battle of the bulge. Agreed that celebrities have the best of trainers and nutritionists (even surgeons) at their beck and call to make the job simpler for them, but they also have the determination to get back into shape, for fear of being
this has come at a cost. In our technologically advanced world we are following a dangerous course, involving a gradually increasing caloric intake and a steady decline in physical activity. We humans used to farm and hunt in order to get food. However, we grew out of that and now we have the luxury of having food brought to us, at our doorsteps. We don’t waste any energy in obtaining food, and this has caused us to have a sedentary life. This is a huge risk factor for development of chronic diseases