Question 1

how to reduce extra fat after pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Exercise: After pregnancy our metabolic rates (the amount of calories we burn in 24 hours) can change.  Often women describe, including myself, that weight is harder to lose after pregnancy.  Increased exercise definitely can help.  Studies show that interval training exercise is the best for weight loss and fitness.  There are on-line calculators that can tell you how many calories to have a day. Good luck.

Question 2

how can i know if im pregnant or just fat?

Accepted Answer

That's easy: Pregnancy is always a possibility in a woman in her fertile years. Simple urine pregnancy tests are available at stores everywhere, and are inexpensive (a woman can do the test after missing a regular period, or 3 weeks after sex). If pregnant, the woman needs to set up routine appointments with the doctor that will be providing her prenatal care.

Question 3

is it important to eat more fat during pregnancy?

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No: Eat a healthy diet largely plant-based, with very littel processed foods.  Fat is important but assuming you are at ideal body weight you do not need to increase fat consumption.  Focus on healhty fats, from plant sources over animal sources.

Question 4

what is the quickest exercise to lose the pregnancy fat?

Accepted Answer

Walking w/stroller: Walking around the block with your baby in the stroller in a area with some hills will  accomplish three things cardio, weight training, and spending time with your new born.

Question 5

what are safe ways to lose extra body fat while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Not time to diet: Pregnancy is not time to diet but eat balanced meals and exercise wisely   do not exercie intensely more than you did before pregnancy  do not eat excessive or " for 2".

Question 6

for what reasons do women become fat as cows after pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Geeze I wonder.: No time to take care of oneself as the baby becomes center of the universe. Eating junk or snacking when their isn't time to prepare and sit down to a wholesome meal.  Scratching gym time and personal trainer off the schedule to focus fulltime on motherhood. Soothing frustration or baby blues with food.  There are lots of possible reasons for weight gain.

Question 7

could you tell me what are safe ways to loose extra body fat while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

When: It may be safest to work on loss of fat/ weight after you deliver.

Question 8

question about pregnancy. do you get more or just bigger fat cells during a pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

More if: My recollection of med school listed 3 times in life when you add fat cells; early infancy, puberty & pregnancy. Existing fat cells can always enlarge, but the hormonal flux of these periods seems to play a big role in adding cells.

Question 9

how can i reduce my fat in pregnancy ?

Accepted Answer

Don't try: Trying to reduce fat or lose weight during pregnancy are not healthy choices. We are meant to gain weight as it provides a foundation for the baby and we do not want to compromise fetal growth. While pregnant you can consult a nutritionist and /or a trainer to have a healthy and safe plan for after delivery.

Question 10

can pregnant women use a body fat scale?

Accepted Answer

Body fat: Yes, body fat scales use either a programmed bmi from weight and height ( which would not be as accureate during preg) or a impedance method for % body fat which would be accurate.

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