Twins. The word has the power to change families and lives. When the babies are born, your body has definitely changed. Once you have a little extra time and energy, you can start working on losing your baby weight. You can start your weight loss program in the hospital when you breastfeed your babies.
Step 1
Start breastfeeding your babies. As you breastfeed, your body responds by releasing a hormone that stimulates uterine contractions, making your uterus shrink faster. In addition, your body is using the calories you're taking in to produce more milk for your babies, according to the RaisingTwins website.
Step 2
Stock up on raw vegetables and fruits for snacking. Get rid of the cookies, popcorn and chips in favor of the low-calorie, low-sodium choices. The extra fiber will help you to feel fuller faster. Don't forget to add lean meats, poultry, fish and whole grain foods as well.
Step 3
Identify a place you can begin exercising, either at home or at an exercise club. If you decide to exercise at home, make sure you have basic equipment like an exercise mat or blanket to lie down on, resistance bands, hand weights and an exercise ball. If you exercise at the gym, start slowly and follow your doctor's orders regarding an exercise program.
Step 4
Incorporate mild aerobic exercise and start walking after giving birth to your twins. Buy a double stroller, put the babies in and go walking several times a week. You need the fresh air and your twins will enjoy the excursion.
Step 5
Give yourself time to adjust to being the mother of multiples. Your responsibilities have doubled and you'll be very busy. If you can fit in even 10 minutes of exercise, try to do so. Otherwise, give yourself time to get your babies and yourself into a schedule, then resume an exercise program when your life at home has become a little more calm.
Tips and Warnings
- Use your daily household routines as an opportunity to exercise. Lifting the laundry basket, bending, sweeping and vacuuming all add to your daily exercise. While breastfeeding helps you to lose weight, your body needs to hold on to some of its fat stores in order to help you produce the breast milk your twins need, according to the RaisingTwins website.
- Don't return to exercising until your doctor clears you to do so. If an exercise hurts, stop.
Things You'll Need
- Exercise equipment
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