7 ways for postpartum weight loss timeline without going to the gym!

Postpartum weight loss timeline? For busy new moms, going to the gym is a luxury they can’t afford. Here are 7 ways to do it at home.

After you welcome your little one, pretty much all of your energy becomes focused on caring for her. Me time becomes a thing of the past, at least for the first few weeks of motherhood, and you barely have time to pamper yourself, let alone hit the gym to get back to your pre-pregnancy shape.

But did you know there are ways to shed those pounds without much effort? Here are some easy pregnancy weight loss hacks!

7 quickest ways to lose weight after having a baby: A key for postpartum weight loss timeline

Some mothers wish for a timeline of postpartum weight loss after giving birth. It is possible to achieve postpartum weight loss safely by breastfeeding, having a healthy diet, and through exercise.

To a reviewed 2019 study by MedicalNewsToday.com, weight shifts during and after pregnancy may have significant health effects on many women. Postpartum weight loss can lower the risk of long-term weight gain and obesity.

Mothers need to approach weight loss thoroughly, as the body takes time to recover after giving birth. They might have to wait for several (or 6 and above) weeks after delivery before they can safely manage to lose weight.

Below are the tips on safe postpartum weight loss or how to lose weight after having a baby.

How to lose weight postpartum: Tips for no gym postpartum weight loss in a general timeline

These 7 ways do not necessarily need to be gym fit or having to go to a gym. Some of these tips may surely make you wonder and impressed that it is also a natural way of losing weight.

1. Breastfeed

It’s no secret that breastfeeding has a wealth of benefits for moms and babies! It also helps you burn up to 850 calories, which would take several hours of cardio on a treadmill to burn. B

ut it’s important to remember that this has a downside, as breastfeeding tends to make you hungrier! Self-control is necessary, but make sure you’re not depriving yourself of important nutrients and vitamins.

2. Wear your little one

Imagine carrying a ball of weights around your body as you go about your day. Babywearing has the same effect! It strengthens your lower body and improves balance.

Doing quick, 10-minute rounds of lunges and squats while babywearing is also an effective way to trim down while giving your baby a fun ride!

3. Lift actual weights

Lifting actual weights could also do the trick. Don’t have dumbbells at home? 1-2 liter mineral water bottles could be just as effective.

4. Nap!

Yes, you read that right. Catching some shut-eye in the middle of the day, while your baby naps, will do wonders in resetting and boosting your metabolism. It doesn’t have to take hours, just 15-20 minute naps will work wonders.

5. Take a walk!

Pushing around your baby in stroller counts as exercise, we promise! Breathe deeply and try to load up the stroller’s compartments to increase resistance when you push it around.

6. Hydrate

Not only does drinking lots of water helps cleanse your body, but it also ups your metabolism. Best of all, it helps keep unwanted postpartum cravings at bay! Make sure to always have a water bottle handy.

7. Stay away from crash dieting

Don’t be impulsive when it comes to trying extreme diets, especially if you’re breastfeeding. If you go for drastic diets, the tendency is that you’ll feel deprived and end up bingeing to overcompensate.

But it’s important to love your mommy body, with all the stretch marks and saggy bits! What’s important is feeling confident in your skin and staying healthy, so you can give your little one the best care as she grows!

A timeline for postpartum weight loss

Having a timeline for postpartum weight loss means a slow, and careful process that often takes in an average of  6 to 12 weeks, or more.  Weight loss will be quickest in the first week and gradually slow down as time passes by.

How much weight may you expect to lose week after week after delivery? Here is a somehow realistic postpartum weight loss timeline.

Postpartum weight loss timeline: Week 0 to 1

Immediately succeeding childbirth, you may expect to lose about 4.5 to 6.8 kilograms. This is an approximation with your baby was born full term, was not larger for gestational age and you do not have polyhydramnios (an excess amount of amniotic fluid).

It is also during this phase that some mothers might experience appetite loss, which may also contribute to weight loss.

Postpartum weight loss timeline: Week 2 to 6 (average weight loss)

In this next period, the weight loss will become slower, which is naturally expected. With that said, the average weight loss by 6 weeks postpartum, is about half of your pregnancy weight gain, disregarding your starting body mass index.

However, remember that this is only an approximation. If you do not lose your pregnancy weight gain by 6 weeks, it is only normal.

Not all mothers experience the same rate of losing weight after delivery.

Postpartum weight loss timeline: Week 6 to 12

In postpartum weeks 6 to 12, the weight loss will be even slower. At this period, your uterus should have returned to its pre-pregnancy size.

If you have not lost weight as much as you like, it does not end here.

To help optimize your weight loss efforts, you may start engaging in regular physical activity. This period is when it may be advisable to start exercise after giving birth.

But before doing any extraneous exercises, ask your health care provider for clearance.

Beyond 12 weeks

After 12 weeks, you won’t probably see any pregnancy-related weight shifts. In this period, your bodyweight changes will simply be a reflection of your current metabolism.

Home remedies for weight loss after delivery

Being a mother is the most precious experience in life, but you may not stop being a woman. Thus, losing weight after delivery is important to get back your original figure.

It may also help to start early with these suggested home remedies for weight loss after delivery:

• Warm water with lime and honey

Drinking a glass of lukewarm water, with a piece of lime in it, and honey early in the morning on an empty stomach. This drink may detoxify your systems and help burn fat. This drink can also be had before every meal to speed up your metabolism and hence reduce fat.

• Green tea

There are many active components present in green tea that is known to speed up the fat-burning process. The key antioxidant in green tea is Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). It can also boost metabolism.

Additionally, consuming green tea as an alternative to milky, sugary tea is a much healthier choice and helps not put any calories in take.

• Apples

Apples are a healthy choice for snacks instead of chips and cookies. The pectin and antioxidants present in apples help boost metabolism and accelerate fat burn.

• Garlic

If you can chew (not swallow) two or four small cloves of garlic in the morning, it is known to reduce belly fat. Research done on mice found that garlic can reduce fat stores and accelerate fat burn. It is then recommended to have lime water after chewing garlic.

Before doing these home remedies, make sure to confirm it with your trusted health care provider. You may use the timeline as your guide for postpartum weight loss, but do not compare your changes to others. Burn fats and lose weight safely, mommies!

Additional information by Nathanielle Torre

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