Shilpa Shetty Lost 21 kgs Post-Pregnancy in 3 Months. Here’s how!

Incredible, isn't it?

Though the journey to motherhood is most beautiful, it also leaves behind a few scars, a paunch and few layers of fat. Women gain around 10-15 kgs post pregnancybecause of wrong eating habits and the lack of movement. We spoke to the celebrity fitness expert Vinod Channa, who is behind the diva avatar of Shilpa Shetty, post her pregnancy.

Does a woman need to take care of anything during her pregnancy for the post pregnancy fitness?

Yes, one should take care of the food they eat during pregnancy for post-pregnancy fitness. Indian families believe that workout or movement should not be done during pregnancy nor should any diet be followed. This is a wrong notion. In the pre-pregnancy phase, one should eat good nutritional food which includes proteins, carbohydrates, essential fats and other required nutrition. Most women do not take care of any diet and eat junk food with no exercise or physical movement. Scientifically, exercises that help in controlling weight gain should be made part of the expectant mother's regime. This also helps in a smooth delivery.

Is there any difference in the fitness regime of the woman who undergoes a c-section and one who delivers normal? If yes, what's the difference?

No, there is no difference. Post-pregnancy, women face problems like joints pain, back pain and neck problems. One should concentrate on weaker muscles as well as on the joints area. Gradually, increasing the intensity of the workout will help you in losing weight faster, getting back in shape and staying fit. After working on these problems, one can push herself to work on increasing the strength by doing a lot of cardio. This will improve the agility movement, helping you to lose weight faster.

What are the dietary regulations one should make?

A balanced diet, which includes proteins and carbohydrates, since a lot of women face bone problems. Also, one should get the D3 test done to determine the vitamin D levels. Proper medication will fight the possible deficiency, helping one to recover and strengthen faster.

Is there any food to get rid of the stretch marks?

One should have foods that consist of vitamin E, followed by a balanced diet with exercise which will certainly help in reducing the stretch marks.

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