Many women dread packing on those pregnancy pounds — especially packing on too many pounds. But low (at least as far as carbs are concerned) isn't the way to go when you're expecting, even if you're a weight watcher from way back. And here's why: A diet without complex carbohydrates is a diet deficient in vital baby-making nutrients — including the ever-important folic acid, among other vitamins and minerals, as well as good-for-mom fiber (which fights constipation) and B vitamins (which combat morning sickness). What's more, a low-carb diet is usually sky-high in protein; while a moderate protein intake (about 75 grams, or three servings a day) is good for a developing fetus, much more than that isn't.So how can you maintain a healthy weight gain without relying on diet fads? By eating a well-balanced mix of those healthy complex carbohydrates (and the operative word is complex), such as whole grains, fruits and vegetables, lean protein and calcium-rich foods, and staying away from high fat and junk foods…
To your health and baby's!.
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Thursday, June 4, 2009
Losing weight at pregnancy
By now, chances are you're pretty much used to riding the weight gain elevator. (Going up? And up? And up?) So used to it, that you probably don't even blink — or recoil in horror — as your practitioner's scale tallies up your most recent gain (and the nurse announces it loudly to anyone passing through the hallway before recording it in your chart).
Which may make this week's weigh-in a little surprising, and perhaps a little unsettling — particularly if you're not prepared for it. Because if you're like most women who've reached the end of pregnancy, you've also reached the end of pregnancy weight gain. Instead of "going up" as per usual, the numbers on the scale at 41 weeks pregnant may not be going anywhere — or may even be "going down," tracking a weight loss during this pregnancy home stretch.
You may be at a loss to explain your loss (or lack of gain) by looking in the mirror (that is, if you're still looking in those). After all, your legs and ankles are still plenty puffy, your belly is the size of a prize-winning watermelon, and there's no way you can squeeze into your old shoes, never mind your wedding band.So what triggers this typical late pregnancy trend? Baby's certainly not to blame (and, don't worry — hasn't gotten those tiny hands on a copy of South Beach yet). In fact, he or she is likely packing on pounds even if you're not (and even if you're dropping them).
This normal weight-gain slow down or standstill is actually one way that your body gets ready for labor — a sign that all systems are gearing up for the big event (and for the much bigger weight loss of childbirth). Here's what may account for this late pregnancy "down scale":
But while your gaining days may be over (at least as far as this pregnancy is concerned), don't forget that you're still providing 24-hour catering to your ever-growing baby. So keep that steady supply of nutrients coming (especially those vital brain-building ones, like DHA and protein) right up until delivery day. As tempting as it might be to start cutting back on food intake (either because you'd like to jump-start your postpartum weight gain or because you're just plain out of tummy room), don't. Continue sticking to The Pregnancy Diet (just another week to go!), and keep the fluids flowing (even though you're tired of them flowing out; see Drinking for Two). Just remember: Right around the corner is your baby — and with his or her arrival, your biggest one-day weight-loss total ever!. Continue Reading on "Losing weight at pregnancy
Which may make this week's weigh-in a little surprising, and perhaps a little unsettling — particularly if you're not prepared for it. Because if you're like most women who've reached the end of pregnancy, you've also reached the end of pregnancy weight gain. Instead of "going up" as per usual, the numbers on the scale at 41 weeks pregnant may not be going anywhere — or may even be "going down," tracking a weight loss during this pregnancy home stretch.
You may be at a loss to explain your loss (or lack of gain) by looking in the mirror (that is, if you're still looking in those). After all, your legs and ankles are still plenty puffy, your belly is the size of a prize-winning watermelon, and there's no way you can squeeze into your old shoes, never mind your wedding band.So what triggers this typical late pregnancy trend? Baby's certainly not to blame (and, don't worry — hasn't gotten those tiny hands on a copy of South Beach yet). In fact, he or she is likely packing on pounds even if you're not (and even if you're dropping them).
This normal weight-gain slow down or standstill is actually one way that your body gets ready for labor — a sign that all systems are gearing up for the big event (and for the much bigger weight loss of childbirth). Here's what may account for this late pregnancy "down scale":
- Toward the end of pregnancy, the level of amniotic fluid starts to decrease — even before your water officially "breaks." Less amniotic fluid means less water weight, literally.
- The increased urge that you're feeling (all the time) to urinate now that your baby's head is pressing down on your bladder means that you're flushing out fluids faster than ever before. Less water in your body — less weight in your body.
- On the toilet a lot lately — and not just to pee? Loose bowels as labor approaches can free you of some ounces — or even pounds.
- Sweating like a pig — or just a full term pregnant mom-to-be? Now that the end (of pregnancy) is near, your body is busily ridding itself of fluid it won't be needing once its baby-making factory shuts down. The more you sweat, the more weight you lose. (And expect the sweat to pick up even more after delivery. The first postpartum week, especially, will be a very damp one — as your body steps up the sweat production to flush out the pounds of fluids that have accumulated over the last nine months.)
- Even in your beached whale state, you might actually be burning more calories than ever if your nesting instinct has kicked into high gear. (Did you really clean four closets in three days?)
But while your gaining days may be over (at least as far as this pregnancy is concerned), don't forget that you're still providing 24-hour catering to your ever-growing baby. So keep that steady supply of nutrients coming (especially those vital brain-building ones, like DHA and protein) right up until delivery day. As tempting as it might be to start cutting back on food intake (either because you'd like to jump-start your postpartum weight gain or because you're just plain out of tummy room), don't. Continue sticking to The Pregnancy Diet (just another week to go!), and keep the fluids flowing (even though you're tired of them flowing out; see Drinking for Two). Just remember: Right around the corner is your baby — and with his or her arrival, your biggest one-day weight-loss total ever!. Continue Reading on "Losing weight at pregnancy
Green tea for weight loss
If you are looking to lose weight, like a lot of people today are, you might want to consider some of the remedies that can be found naturally in the world today. Many times people try to use chemicals and other drugs to lose weight, but there are many other things that you could consider.
These things can include a great work out routine to start with, and natural products that you can find which will increase your metabolism. One of the things that you can do is to try to use green tea to lose weight. This might sound like something that you shouldn't take seriously, but actually, using green tea to lose weight is something that a lot of people have had a great deal of success with, for many reasons.
How Does It Work?
First of all, using green tea to lose weight is great because you are using something that is naturally occurring instead of using something that has been processed or a chemical that has been developed in a lab to try to allow you to lose weight. The naturally occurring ingredients in green tea will boost your immune system, as well as boost your metabolism. When both your immune system and your metabolism are stronger, you will find that it is much easier for you to lose weight completely naturally.
Raising your metabolism is the best part about using green tea to lose weight. This means that you will have more energy, first of all, which is going to allow you to move more and to do more during the day. This is a great way to lose weight because when you are constantly on the go, you will find that you are dropping pounds even just by being active. Being active is one of the best ways to lose weight.
Through using green tea to lose weight, your metabolism goes up, so along with having more energy during the day, your body is actually going to be able to take the food that you eat and change it into energy before it can become fat. This is the best way to use green tea to lose weight, and it is going to benefit you because along with the increase in your metabolism.
There are many more healthy things about green tea that are going to work together to make your body healthier over all. Using green tea to lose weight is a great way to be healthy too! Continue Reading on "Green tea for weight loss
These things can include a great work out routine to start with, and natural products that you can find which will increase your metabolism. One of the things that you can do is to try to use green tea to lose weight. This might sound like something that you shouldn't take seriously, but actually, using green tea to lose weight is something that a lot of people have had a great deal of success with, for many reasons.
How Does It Work?
First of all, using green tea to lose weight is great because you are using something that is naturally occurring instead of using something that has been processed or a chemical that has been developed in a lab to try to allow you to lose weight. The naturally occurring ingredients in green tea will boost your immune system, as well as boost your metabolism. When both your immune system and your metabolism are stronger, you will find that it is much easier for you to lose weight completely naturally.
Raising your metabolism is the best part about using green tea to lose weight. This means that you will have more energy, first of all, which is going to allow you to move more and to do more during the day. This is a great way to lose weight because when you are constantly on the go, you will find that you are dropping pounds even just by being active. Being active is one of the best ways to lose weight.
Through using green tea to lose weight, your metabolism goes up, so along with having more energy during the day, your body is actually going to be able to take the food that you eat and change it into energy before it can become fat. This is the best way to use green tea to lose weight, and it is going to benefit you because along with the increase in your metabolism.
There are many more healthy things about green tea that are going to work together to make your body healthier over all. Using green tea to lose weight is a great way to be healthy too! Continue Reading on "Green tea for weight loss
If you are looking to lose weight, like a lot of people today are, you might want to consider some of the remedies that can be found naturally in the world today. Many times people try to use chemicals and other drugs to lose weight, but there are many other things that you could consider.
These things can include a great work out routine to start with, and natural products that you can find which will increase your metabolism. One of the things that you can do is to try to use green tea to lose weight. This might sound like something that you shouldn't take seriously, but actually, using green tea to lose weight is something that a lot of people have had a great deal of success with, for many reasons.
How Does It Work?
First of all, using green tea to lose weight is great because you are using something that is naturally occurring instead of using something that has been processed or a chemical that has been developed in a lab to try to allow you to lose weight. The naturally occurring ingredients in green tea will boost your immune system, as well as boost your metabolism. When both your immune system and your metabolism are stronger, you will find that it is much easier for you to lose weight completely naturally.
Raising your metabolism is the best part about using green tea to lose weight. This means that you will have more energy, first of all, which is going to allow you to move more and to do more during the day. This is a great way to lose weight because when you are constantly on the go, you will find that you are dropping pounds even just by being active. Being active is one of the best ways to lose weight.
Through using green tea to lose weight, your metabolism goes up, so along with having more energy during the day, your body is actually going to be able to take the food that you eat and change it into energy before it can become fat. This is the best way to use green tea to lose weight, and it is going to benefit you because along with the increase in your metabolism.
There are many more healthy things about green tea that are going to work together to make your body healthier over all. Using green tea to lose weight is a great way to be healthy too! Continue Reading on "
These things can include a great work out routine to start with, and natural products that you can find which will increase your metabolism. One of the things that you can do is to try to use green tea to lose weight. This might sound like something that you shouldn't take seriously, but actually, using green tea to lose weight is something that a lot of people have had a great deal of success with, for many reasons.
How Does It Work?
First of all, using green tea to lose weight is great because you are using something that is naturally occurring instead of using something that has been processed or a chemical that has been developed in a lab to try to allow you to lose weight. The naturally occurring ingredients in green tea will boost your immune system, as well as boost your metabolism. When both your immune system and your metabolism are stronger, you will find that it is much easier for you to lose weight completely naturally.
Raising your metabolism is the best part about using green tea to lose weight. This means that you will have more energy, first of all, which is going to allow you to move more and to do more during the day. This is a great way to lose weight because when you are constantly on the go, you will find that you are dropping pounds even just by being active. Being active is one of the best ways to lose weight.
Through using green tea to lose weight, your metabolism goes up, so along with having more energy during the day, your body is actually going to be able to take the food that you eat and change it into energy before it can become fat. This is the best way to use green tea to lose weight, and it is going to benefit you because along with the increase in your metabolism.
There are many more healthy things about green tea that are going to work together to make your body healthier over all. Using green tea to lose weight is a great way to be healthy too! Continue Reading on "
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