Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You also talked about your post-natal weight loss journey, share the challenges of your weight loss journey and top 4 tips for someone targeting post-natal weight loss
Ms. Lataa Saberwal:
Yes , my post-natal weight loss journey has been one big experience!! There were so many challenges first one being the C-section after which it is not easy to loose weight as it is a major surgery. Second being my age , I was 37 years old post delivery and third and the most difficult one was that my son was a colic baby[ colic babies have gas problem and they cry a lot for first 3 months] . But then my determination was bigger than these so I won. You are so busy with your baby inspite of having all the help that you cannot find time , so, you just have to make time!
My tips for those targeting post- natal weight loss
- Keep a real target and do not forget what was your weight before delivery. Aim for what is real
- Make fitness your aim, weight- loss is a by-product it will happen on its own if you keep your focus on fitness.
- Patience! You took 9 months to put on this weight so at least give 9 months to yourself to lose it.
- Consistency is more important than quantity. Working out for20- 30 mins daily will be more beneficial than working out for 1 hour one day and then giving a gap. Surprise your body with different exercises every day.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Do you follow any particular diet? What are your favourite protein sources in your diet? Your cheat day comprises of what
Ms. Lataa Saberwal:
My fitness regime depends on my moods and time. But I do it consistently. I target different body parts every day, this does not tire your body and gives time for recovery. So I alternate between cardio and strength training, sometimes with weights and sometimes freehand. I also mix yoga [ specially suryanamaskars] as they are extremely beneficial in strengthening your core and giving you a flat tummy.
My next aim is to start cycling. Warm-up and cool down[ stretching] are a must every day which I never miss even if I have less time for exercise. This prevents injury. My favorite abs exercises include planks, obliques, crunches, side bends with weights, and lower ab exercises. Do not forget to do ‘back extension’ daily, especially post-delivery.
