In my practice, I see a lot of pregnant women, women trying to become pregnant and new mommies. And almost always, sometime during the session, the topic of weight comes up. So since my youngest is three years-old and until six months ago, I was convinced that sitting on my butt and wishing the love handles away was the best remedy, The Baby Fat Diet really hit home for me and might give a hint to you too.
Though a word to the wise for the guys or partners of new mommies... don't buy this for her. I mean, really. Hormones, weight, the whole "do I like fat in these jeans?"
from release
Losing the "baby fat" might seem like a daunting task. Getting back into the pre-pregnancy jeans might feel like a stretch - and today's current economy causes another kind of pinch. A limited budget, a demanding schedule and the desire for healthy eating complicates mom’s life even more.
Authors Monica Bearden and Shara Aaron, both new moms and dietitians, offer new tips for tried and true tricks that help moms lose the unwanted pounds without breaking the bank.
Inside the book, moms learn to:
Plan the menu.
- Make easy meals at home and pack snacks
- Get going with breakfast – rev up the metabolism for the day
- Add foods to lose – fruits, nuts, whole grains, and veggies fill up not out
Plan the shopping experience.
- Look up and down the food aisle, the most expensive items are at eye level
- Fresh vs. Frozen – Frozen fruits and veggies are picked at the peak of freshness and frozen to lock in the nutrition and taste – plus, frozen products can be more economical
- Know what’s on sale. Use circulars, manufacturer’s coupons, internet and coupon sites. Plan what you make based on what’s on sale in the store.
- Limit impulse buys – stick to the list
Plan for eating out
- Don’t drink your calories or jack up the bill – order calorie-free, cost-free water
- Be a kid again - order a children’s meal with the fruit cup side instead of fries
- Skip the mega-calorie dessert at the restaurant and have a small sweet treat at home
In the book, The Baby Fat Diet by authors Monica Bearden and Shara Aaron, moms learn that small changes can make a big difference. Planning ahead can make for healthier, less expensive meals and snacks. This book offers simple, health and nutrition tips that help women change the set behaviors that make losing weight so difficult. The diet—based on the latest scientific information—is timeless, not another fad that’s impractical to live with over the long haul. The 30 tips throughout the book are imminently practical, and the recipes are delicious. Not only will moms lose weight on The Baby Fat Diet, they will stretch their dining dollar.
Nothing that takes excessive time or preparation made it into this book, only tried and true advice. Mom’s “me time” come in spurts so this book is written in short chapters, none of which have to be read sequentially. Reading in small doses makes it easier to make more changes over time. In addition, Bearden and Aaron offer tips on easy substitutions for favorite recipes, healthy menus, shopping lists, lifestyle changes to boost metabolism and much more.
About the Authors:
Monica Bearden, R.D., is a food enthusiast who believes that healthy living should always include delighting the palate with a rich piece of chocolate. Monica is a registered dietitian and fitness instructor and has helped countless women lose weight. In addition, Monica is co-owner of NutCom, LLC, a nutrition communications company, where she assists major food companies in developing healthier food for the public, works with the media as a nutrition and wellness expert, and writes health- and nutrition-related educational materials on the food industry’s behalf. She is also co-author of the award winning book, Chocolate – A Healthy Passion and writes health-related articles for parenting magazines and for professional publications such as the Journal of the American Dietetic Association; the American Journal of Medicine and Sports; the American Chemical Society; Today’s Dietitian; and the ADA Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition newsletter. She graduated from the Coordinated Program in Dietetics at the University of Texas at Austin, where she was accepted into the Undergraduate Honors Research Program and was the recipient of a Research Fellowship and the Outstanding Nutrition Scholar award. Bearden lives in Tomball TX.
Shara Aaron, M.S., R.D., lives what she preaches: eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly can help you get the most out of life. She began her career as nutrition and health editor for Family Circle magazine. She was also a manager of nutrition communications at a major food company, where she served, among other things, as a company nutrition media spokesperson. She is now the co-owner of NutCom, LLC, a nutrition communications consulting company, and continues to privately counsel patients on weight loss and teach fitness classes as a certified aerobics instructor. Shara is co-author of the award winning book, Chocolate – A Healthy Passion and has published articles in Family Circle, Parents, and American Baby magazines. She earned her BA from the University of Pennsylvania and her MS in nutrition communications from the Friedman School of Nutrition at Tufts University. She completed her dietetic education at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Aaron lives in Yardley PA.
Comments