'Myth-busting' Pregnancy Advice I

Pregnant women do not need to "eat for two", drink full fat milk or even alter how much food they eat for the first six months.

In the last three months they only need an extra 200 calories a day. It also urges women to have a "realistic expectation" of how long it will take to lose weight after birth. The myth-busting guidance is now out for consultation..

Women trying to get pregnant who are obese - body mass index over 30 - should be advised about the increased risk to themselves and their babies, the guidelines, which are aimed at GPs, health visitors, midwives, and other health professionals, state.

Encouragement and advice on losing weight before pregnancy should be offered for this group, it says.
Pregnant women, especially those who are overweight or obese, should be encouraged to eat a healthy diet and do exercise.
But weight loss during pregnancy should not be advocated.
Women need to be aware that a moderate amount of exercise will not harm their baby and women who did exercise, such as running or aerobics, before pregnancy should be able to continue with no adverse effects.

Post pregnancy

Women should be sensitively encouraged to lose excess weight but be warned that sensible gradual weight loss will take time - in contrast to some high profile celebrities who seem to reach pre-baby weight within weeks of childbirth.
The recommendations also point out that eating healthily and taking regular exercise will not affect the quality or quantity of breast milk.

One need to get the message across that mothers should be encouraged to work towards reaching their pre- pregnancyweight as this is an important indicator of future health

How to Lose Inches Off Your Waist I

The waist is one of the most troublesome spots in terms of fat accumulation. The reason why it's so hard to lose inches off your waist is that this is a body part which is genetically more inclined to attract fat.

1) The key is very simple: create a calorie deficit. This will force your body to go to its energy stores and to burn them. These include your fat cells. The first way to do this is to maintain a healthy diet: no more fast or fried food, avoid sugary beverages and candy. Stick to fruit and vegetables. Cut down on white carbs, cream, regular oil, and processed food. Eat more complex carbs, seeds, whole grain bread, olive oil, and nuts.

2) The second thing you need to do is to exercise regularly and do both cardio workouts to burn fat and to do strength exercises to increase muscle tissue and boost your metabolism. The more muscle tissue that you have, the faster your metabolism runs and the more calories it burns. This helps you to reduce your overall body fat and to lose inches off your waist.

Follow these tips and in 2 - 3 weeks, I'm sure you'll see true results.