If you are contemplating pregnancy or trying to conceive, opt for a preconception appointment where the healthcare provider helps determine your current BMI (body mass index) and draws up a weight loss plan if necessary.
2Exercise regularly
Regular exercise during pregnancy is important Regardless of pregnancy, an adult female should have a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week Pregnant women can continue with the same level of activity as before the pregnancy.
3Eat home-cooked food while avoiding junk food
Consume food that is made at home and using low-fat cooking methods. Baking. broiling, grilling, and boiling are some excellent lower-fat methods of cooking. Foods thus cooked are healthier and enable you to maintain an ideal weight.
4 Avoid foods rich in carbohydrates and sugar
Foods rich in simple carbohydrates (white bread, rice or pasta) and sugar (sweets, soft drinks, or other artificial sweeteners) should be avoided. Foods with complex carbohydrates and natural sweeteners are recommended instead.
5Keep track of what you eat
Keeping track of what you eat is a great of knowing the amount of calories you consume. Note everything down in a journal and learn to look at the nutritional break-up of each food item you eat This improves the quality of your diet and helps lose weight.
6Cut empty calories
Weight gain during pregnancy is natural. Which is why the aim is to not stop weight gain but to keep it at a healthy rate instead? Cutting down on empty calories, eating nutritious food and avoiding junk food boosts your health