Why is it hard for women to lose weight after a pregnancy?

Guess what, thats not true for most women! Research done in 2014, of 800 mothers, showed that 75% of them were heavier a year after delivery than they were before they got pregnant (Ref1). So the weight DOES NOT come off easily or 'naturally'! Losing weight after pregnancy is difficult mainly because of: 1. read more

Dan Niko makes some good points about how to lose weight, but I think why it's harder for some women to lose weight specifically after pregnancy could be because of a host of factors. Bodies are complex--particularly after pregnancy. But there are two factors in particular that I think are worth noting: sleep and stress. read more

Thyroid problems can make it difficult for you to lose weight after pregnancy. The womenshealth.gov website reports that some women develop postpartum thyroiditis, a thyroid condition common in the first year after giving birth. read more

Whether breastfeeding can actually help you lose weight is still up in the air -- some studies find that breastfeeding exclusively can help you return to your pre-baby weight faster, while others find no difference in weight loss between women who breastfeed and those who bottle feed. read more

After giving birth, many women experience an unpleasant surprise when their round, firm, pregnancy bellies give way to loose skin and belly flab. Although some women can shed the pregnancy pounds quickly through diet and exercise, others find it hard to get rid of the extra fat stores. read more