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One of the first things a new mother worries about is how to get that pregnancy weight off. She doesn’t want to look like she’s still 4 months pregnant after the baby is born.

Unfortunately our society lauds women who are back to a size 2 within a month of giving birth. But did you ever stop to think that it might not be healthy to lose the weight that quickly? After all, it took you 9 months to put it on; why should it come off in 9 days?

Women who resort to starvation and magic pills are going to do more harm than good. After childbirth, the mind and body can be a hormonal mess. Starving yourself or taking diet pills or laxatives will simply aggravate these effects.

You also need proper nutrition for breastfeeding. Eating too little will cause your breast milk to dry up. Breastfeeding requires an extra 200-500 calories a day. This is one reason the body stores extra fat during pregnancy. The purpose is to fuel the body for producing breast milk. While you may have to consume more calories for breastfeeding, you will also burn up to 500 calories a day by breastfeeding!

When you starve yourself in order to lose weight, your metabolism slows way down. This will cause you to feel sluggish and lethargic. You may not even be able to adequately take care of your baby. Depriving yourself to lose weight is never the answer!

Most of us can’t afford personal trainers, dieticians, personal chefs, or a personal stylist and makeup artist to cover up all our flaws. So, we need to find healthy ways to lose the weight gradually like “normal” people do.

The average woman gains approximately 25-30 pounds during pregnancy. The birthing process will often get rid of about half of that. The first tip for getting rid of the rest of that “baby fat” is to eat a healthy diet. (This is also vital if you are breastfeeding.) A 2000 calorie diet is ideal–50% carbohydrates, 30% proteins, 10% fat, and adequate daily fiber. (The remaining 10% allows for a little wiggle room one way or another.)

Moderate exercise can also help regain your pre-baby body, but it should be done carefully and slowly. Allow your body time to heal. Having a baby can be very strenuous on the body. By jumping right back into a vigorous exercise regimen, you are not doing your body any favors.

Don’t let Hollywood guilt you into losing baby weight faster than is healthy. I know that can be easier said than done, but think of your child. You want to be healthy and happy so you can be the best mother you can be. Following diet fads or depriving yourself nutritionally will not help you achieve your goal.