How to Burn Fat While Pregnant

Nine straight months of gaining weight is not on the agenda for most women, but when you're pregnant you have no choice but to provide ongoing nourishment to your baby. Though you are eating for two, or more in some cases, you do not have to live an unhealthy lifestyle. Doctors encourage mild to moderate exercise for women with uncomplicated pregnancies because it is beneficial to their overall health, as well as their muscular and cardiovascular systems. Safe exercise and a nutritious diet are helpful ways to burn fat while continuing to keep your baby healthy.

Things You'll Need

  • Notebook or journal

Instructions

  1. Safe Fat-Burning Nutritious Diets

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      Limit your intake of junk food. Candy, fast food and soda are all members of the junk food family. Junk foods are low in nutritional value and contain lots of sugar, fat and salt. Consuming large amounts of junk food will add extra fat to you and your baby. Pregnant women need a certain amount of extra calories but nutritious foods such as most fruits and vegetables can fulfill your calorie intake needs.

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      Keep track of your calorie intake. A pregnant woman with a healthy body weight needs at least 300 additional calories in her daily diet. The daily calorie intake should not exceed 2,500 calories or drop below 1,500 calories. A healthy weight gain for a woman with a normal body weight is between 25 and 35 pounds over the entire pregnancy. A journal or notebook is a good place to record your calorie intake.

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      Eat foods high in fiber. Foods containing a decent amount of fiber help your digestive system work properly and make you feel full longer. Many foods that have a high fiber rate are also low in fat, which is convenient for pregnant women who are keeping an eye on their weight.

    Safe Exercise Techniques

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      Participate in prenatal yoga. Any form of yoga is proven to help women stay in shape. Prenatal yoga increases your flexibility and keeps your muscles toned, while teaching you child-birthing tactics. Prenatal yoga classes also teach breathing techniques that help you relax during childbirth, especially when you are experiencing pain. Yoga helps keep your body in shape and reduces stress levels, which is healthier for you and your baby.

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      Participate in aerobic classes. Look for aerobic classes available for women who are expecting. Health care practitioners advise pregnant women to take low-impact classes because they do not include jarring exercises. Aerobic classes concentrate on your heart and lungs and keep your muscles toned, which is good for losing body fat.

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      Take a daily 30 minute walk. Walking is an effective way to burn calories; it is also beneficial for your cardiovascular system. When walking at a slow speed you can burn 26 calories every 10 minutes. If you are new to walking, begin by walking for 10 minutes and gradually work your way up to 30 minutes daily.

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