Weight Loss Plateau 5 Weeks Postpartum

You will lose several pounds immediately upon giving birth.
Weight loss plateau 5 weeks postpartum. Some moms lose all the weight without effort others may have started a new diet to shed off the baby weight and then there s those who are on the struggle bus unable to lose a single lb. For many postpartum moms hitting the postpartum weight loss plateau is probably all too common. I focus mainly on resistance training.
The first 6 week is the most rapid period of postpartum weight loss for most women. I set three simple postpartum exercise goals to lose the baby weight. If you can t further decrease the calories you eat or increase your physical activity you may want to revisit your weight loss goal.
5 15 minutes of daily stretches and minor strength training. Appreciate the weight you ve lost. If your efforts to get past a weight loss plateau aren t working talk with your doctor or a dietitian about other tactics to try.
In addition to the weight of your child your body loses approximately 5 to 10 pounds of fluids according to theresa francis cheung author of pregnancy weight management.