Tackling Women’s Health Issues

Bringing children into the world is a rewarding privilege.  However, the effects of carrying and delivering babies can have a significant effect on the body.  Although you are grateful for the journey to motherhood, the aftermath can have an impact on mental health.  Furthermore, it can leave you feeling disheartened when you feel unable to restore your pre-baby body.  Today, I’m sharing empowerment tips on tackling women’s health issues.  

Count Your Calories

Women’s health issues include weight loss.  The only way to lose fat is to implement a ‘calorie deficit’ regime.  This means consuming less calories than we burn each day.  Downloading a calorie tracker is a useful way of monitoring consumption. Keeping a food diary will allow you to track and be more mindful of the calories that you consume.  Additionally, we are a few ways to reduce calories from your diet:

• Avoiding creamy sauces or dressings
• Switching to skimmed milk for hot drinks
• Using sweeteners instead of sugar in drinks and baking
• Fill up on veggies to feel satisfied and reduce hunger pangs
• Avoid heavily processed foods full of sugar and salts
• Drink water, often thirst is mistaken for hunger
• Track your drinks, this is often forgotten and can add up over a day

Increase Activity Levels

Increase the number of calories that you burn each day by increasing your activity levels.  Activities can include walking to school or running to the shops rather than jumping in the car.  Furthermore, squeeze a 20 minute stroll into your day.  Walking for 30 minutes each day is scientifically proven to offer many health benefits.

Swimming is a great full-body exercise.  Particularly for those with mobility issues or for those who struggle with joint pain or obesity-related complications.  Other ideas include cycling, running, dance classes, climbing or skating. Pick something that you enjoy and you will have a greater incentive to stick with it.

Lift Weights

Contrary to popular belief weight lifting is actually more effective for weight loss than excessive cardiovascular activity.  In addition to burning calories it also helps with shape and tone. Focus on compound exercises like squats, pull-ups and bench press to maximize results. Most gym facilities can offer help and guidance for beginners.  Or, if you are able invest in a personal trainer who will devise a plan specifically tailored to your personal goals.

Medical Intervention

If you have tried the above and still aren’t satisfied, you may prefer to opt for medical assistance. Your medical practitioner may be able to offer advice or make a referral for services that can help or recommend a dietician or exercise plan.

Other procedures are available, such as Los Angeles Coolsculpting performed by Dr. Fedonenko, which uses temperature to non-surgically break down fat cells and help to tackle stubborn areas such as abdominal fat or thigh and hip areas and avoids invasive surgical interventions.

Love Yourself

You need to be happy in your own skin whatever your shape and size. Your figure is a beautiful testament to the incredible journey your body has been on.  So, it is not something to feel ashamed of and you can embrace your body and love yourself just as you are. However, if you choose to make a change for you, then these tips offer a good starting point for a weight loss journey towards you feeling confident and happy.