What are effective options for post pregnancy weight loss?

After delivery of their beautiful newborn, many women find themselves upset about the weight that remains post-partum.   The various factors contributing to this weight control problem include: 

·        During the pregnancy, cravings and family encouragement to eat resulted in more weight gain than what was anticipated.

·        After delivery, the hormonal changes are dramatic, causing a slow down in metabolism.

·        The sleep deprivation and physical toll of the labor and delivery further alter metabolism and the time/desire to exercise

·        A number of women experience a decrease in mood that is caused by the serotonin drop that occurs post-partum.  In turn, the depression will cause the affected woman to not want to exercise, seek “comfort” food, etc.

Many women would benefit greatly from a medical “jump-start” to get the ball rolling in a positive manner.  At the Serotonin-Plus Weight Loss Program, we exclusively provide a patented, natural serotonin supplement that helps reduce carbohydrate cravings as well as help balance mood.  The dietary plan is based on real food, and not the use of shakes, bars and/or prepackaged meals that will not provide a long-term solution.  Support and counseling are critical to the success of a post-partum woman attempting to lose the weight and keep it off. 

A medical weight loss program allows for aggressive results that in turn, positively motivate the woman to continue steadfast in her efforts.  Any weight loss options that are based on supplements, fad diets and/or other methods and do not include a long-term behavioral modification approach are doomed to fail. 

Losing that pregnancy weight can be a source of great stress for a new mommy, but with the right approach and support, success is most definitely achievable.

About the Author

Dr. Posner is a Northern Virginia weight loss doctor with and Founder of the The Serotonin-Plus Weight Loss Program™. Connect with him on Google+.