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Caring for Your Health After Delivery

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The first month of having a newborn at home can be quite overwhelming. You might feel like all of your time is focused on caring for your newborn. But don’t forget to take care of yourself. Your baby needs you to be as healthy as you can be.

Here are some general tips:

  • Rest whenever you can. Delivering a baby is hard work and you probably weren’t able to sleep much in the hospital. The first few weeks after delivery are an important time for you to rest whenever you can. If possible, sleep or rest when your baby sleeps. You should probably limit visitors for the first two weeks so you can rest.
  • Do not lift anything heavier than your baby.
  • Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Let others know how they can help. Friends and family can help by cooking meals, helping with laundry or other household chores, babysitting siblings, or stopping at the store to pick up a few items for you.
  • Go out with friends when you can.
  • Wash your hands often, especially after each visit to the bathroom, after diaper changes, and before feeding your baby.
  • Limit stair climbing as much as possible for the first week after delivery.
  • Do not try to be a perfectionist. This is not the time when your house is going to be perfect. Remember visitors are coming to see your baby, not your house. Continue reading Caring for Your Health After Delivery →
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How long should i give myself to healthily lose 10lbs?

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Ask:

I’m 5’3” and weigh 9st 9lbs, which is only just the right BMI for me. I’m pushing overweight, so i figured it couldn’t hurt to try and lose a little and keep fit at the same time ^_^

So whats an acceptable time limit for me to lose 10 lbs?
And what would you say my absolute ideal weight should be?

Thankyou!

Answer:

For toning, just spend 15-20 minutes every night doing sit ups, push ups, and crunches. The best thing to do is start with 10 minutes for a few days, and then add a minute each day. And it’s best to do these exercises at night, just before bed!

Okay, well how fast you lose weight all depends on how much you weigh at the moment. For example, if you were obese then you’d lost weight a lot faster than someone who is an average weight, or just slightly overweight.

It’s pretty easy to lose a stone in a few months. For example, I have lost 18lbs since the beginning of January, which is 1 stone and 4lbs. Continue reading How long should i give myself to healthily lose 10lbs? →