So here you are 9 months later and who knows how many lbs heavier and the contractions have kicked in. This is the start of your new weight loss plan. It’s pretty brilliant actually….not only are you pushing out a baby and losing lots of fluid that have all contributed to the number on the scale but you are embarking on probably the most intense workout session that even Bob or Jillian couldn’t rival! I’ve heard that going through labor and the act of giving birth could be equivalent to running a marathon. And for most of us…that would be running a marathon without doing even one day of training for it. Now I wish I could tell you exactly how many calories you burn giving birth but it all depends on what kind and how long of a labor you have. If you needed any further motivation to try and have a vaginal birth this should just be the icing on the cake.
With a vaginal birth, be it at home or in the hospital, you will speed up your recovery time enabling you to start moving and losing weight much sooner than if you had a c-section. You will also be able to burn more calories by carrying your baby around as soon as right after birth. You will have a better chance at breastfeeding which plays a very large role in this weight loss plan.
Vaginal Birth=Burn More Calories=Weight Loss
Vaginal Birth=Quicker Recovery=Weight Loss Starts Sooner
Vaginal Birth=Easier Breastfeeding Start=Burn More Calories=Weight Loss
Have you lost weight while living an Attachment Parent lifestyle?
Share your story with me! I'd love for more people to see how easy and fun it can be to lose weight this way.
