One of the joys of conceiving becomes quite obvious as the
months go by, and that’s showing off your bulging baby bump, a
trend being made ever so popular by Hollywood’s hottest
expecting leading ladies.

But, unless you're one of the Hollywood hotties, you may not be
able to shed that baby bump so quickly after delivery. In fact,
if you’re over 25 and certainly over 30, losing the baby weight
may seem like a losing battle.

Not only has our body packed on the pounds during pregnancy,
but along with age, comes a natural tendency to favor fat and
gain weight. Once a certain fat level is reached and maintained
for an undetermined but specific amount of time, the body
accepts this (level) as normal and works at conserving it.

So, as you start to purge those extra pounds, other
physiological systems kick and foster
Re-gain. Hormones and neurotransmitters that control your
activity level, your hunger level and how you metabolize food
are also affected in ways that encourage fat to make its way
back.

But, experts assert that there is hope, it just may take more
time and conscious effort. And, they add, that it should be
viewed and treated as a lifestyle change, and not a “temporary”
diet plan geared at simply shedding some extra pounds.

Among the key factors to dropping the weight and keeping it off
is the amount of exercise you do over the long haul. Experts
suggest a few times a week if possible, but even that may not
be enough. In fact, the ideal amount would amount to about 30
minutes per day, even if it’s done at intervals, which is also
a great way to help you not only maintain a healthy weight, but
stay healthy as well.

Furthermore, studies show that losing weight and keeping it off
may mean up to 60 to 90 minutes of moderate exercise daily (for
most), and they again suggest breaking it into intervals. You
can also incorporate exercise into daily activities such as
walking instead of driving, taking the stairs instead of the
elevator, etc. And, they caution those who are or may be out of
shape to start off slow and take it easy and build up gradually.


Overall they suggest sticking within your (daily) calorie and
exercise range and finding a program that’s practical and easy
for you to commit and stick to. And they suggest making small,
achievable goals that will enable you to see results, which
will in turn be a motivation for you to continue on your
successful path.


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