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Weight reduction post pregnancy
I have gained so much extra weight post pregnancy along with other symptoms too such as bloating and fatigue too. I feel unusual increased appetite and migraine too at times. Please help me to know the diet plan that can help me reduce some fat. I again want to have slim fit body. Exercise only didnt work.
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Post-pregnancy weight gain along with bloating, fatigue, increased appetite, and migraines is common, but it shouldn’t be ignored. Hormonal shifts, sleep disruption, stress, thyroid imbalance, or micronutrient deficiencies (iron, B12, vitamin D) may be contributing. Fat loss after pregnancy requires a structured nutrition approach, not just exercise.
Key Guidance (Pointers):
- First, consider checking thyroid profile, iron, B12, and vitamin D if not done recently.
- Avoid extreme dieting. Follow a moderate calorie deficit with balanced meals.
- Eat 3 main meals + 1–2 small snacks to control appetite and prevent migraine triggers.
- Include lean protein in every meal (dal, paneer, eggs, chicken, fish, tofu) to improve satiety.
- Choose complex carbs (roti, brown rice, millets, oats) instead of refined foods.
Add healthy fats (nuts, seeds, limited ghee) in controlled portions.
- Reduce excess sugar, packaged snacks, and high-salt foods (may worsen bloating).
- Stay well hydrated and prioritize 7–8 hours of sleep where possible.
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Please ask me directly for personalized diet plan for you.
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Hello,
Start having Fennel seed water first thing in the morning, have small frequent meals, stay hydrated well in the form of buttermilk, soup, flower tea, veggie juices, coconut water, infused water etc. Along with physical activity.
To reduce weight and improve energy levels along with treating symptoms, a personalised plan would help that includes one on one consultation, diet plan, lifestyle plan.
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Hello,
Thank you for reaching out and for sharing your concerns so openly. Post-pregnancy weight gain along with symptoms like bloating, fatigue, increased appetite, and migraines can be influenced by multiple factors, including hormonal changes, sleep patterns, stress levels, and dietary habits.
I would be happy to help you with a personalized approach to support healthy and sustainable fat loss. To do this effectively, I would need to understand your daily routine, medical history, current eating patterns, and lifestyle in more detail. Based on that, I can create a customized diet plan tailored to your needs and goals while ensuring your energy levels and overall well-being are supported.
Kindly connect with me personally so we can discuss this further and take the next steps.
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Hi
There is no fixed weight loss plan ( for all). Each person is an individual where physical, mental, emotional make up and demands are different.
Also we need to know how old is the baby? Are you still breastfeeding the baby ?
Are there any other health issues all these things need to be considered before a diet plan can be suggested.
Pls contact me through Practo for the personalized plan
Especially since it is post Partum situation.
In general eat plenty of fruits, green leafy vegetables and if non veg eat fish and eggs and limit red meat.
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Plz connect me directly and get a balance diet.
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Add more Green vegetables in diet... Take more water... Add fruuts in diet... Reduce simple carb intake like sugar,sweets, honey etc... Add more protein like fish,chicken,egg...
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Hi, I can completely understand your situation.
It can be really overwhelming post pregnancy with whole lot of other problems, not only related to weight but also with small baby to attend to.
I would need more details of you to guide you better.. for.eg:
1. Pre pregnancy weight
2. How much did you gain weight
3. Medical issues
4. Gut health
5. Age of the baby, to decide on how much calories u need to take as per your requirement
6. 24 hour dietary recall
7. Food preferences.
And based on above things, and as per present weight and height I can advise u diet plan.
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you need to take care of your health at this time, since u need support from experts. pls do not delay and take action to achieve desired weight loss and improve other health parameters.
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Shruti Sharma
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Pls let me know if we can have a one on one consultation to understand better.
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Ms. Moumita Dutta
Dietitian/Nutritionist
10 yrs exp
Kolkata
You may contact for a personalized diet advice. For healthy tips follow my YouTube▶️ channel Dietitian Moumita Dutta.
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Ms. Mini Thomas
Dietitian/Nutritionist
21 yrs exp
Chennai
Good evening,
Need some more details. Kindly connect through practo app
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Ms. Neema Yadav
Dietitian/Nutritionist
5 yrs exp
Kolhapur
Plz connect through consultation directly it’s better for you
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Please connect over consultation to help you to better
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
Dietitian/Nutritionist
17 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Good evening pls take up direct consultation. Without exercise diet won't work effectively.
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