How to Lose Weight After Having Twins

A healthy pregnancy requires a woman to gain weight -- but more weight is gained with twins. According to WebMD, a woman pregnant with twins will gain 35 to 45 lbs. during her pregnancy. Most mothers are not in a hurry to get their body back while caring for twins. Eventually, however, mothers will want to shed the extra pounds. Losing weight after having multiples is frustrating for mothers because of having more weight to lose -- along with the challenges of taking care of twins.

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Breastfeed your babies to aid with weight loss. Mothers and babies gain several benefits from breastfeeding. Breastfeeding may also help mothers lose weight. Mothers who eat a well balanced diet while breastfeeding without compromising the baby's health by dieting will naturally lose a few pounds. According to Baby Center, your body naturally burns calories to make breast milk every time you nurse the baby. Nursing will also shrink the uterus back to the original size.

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Drink plenty of water. Drinking enough water is vital for losing weight from postpartum. When a mother is breastfeeding, the body stores fat to create milk. Hydration will encourage the body to flush out fat stores. Drinking a minimum of eight glasses of water a day will keep you from becoming dehydrated. A mother with twins is busy throughout the day and may forget to drink enough water. You want to always keep a bottle of water handy.

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Avoid fad diets when breastfeeding. You want to avoid a diet that sacrifices nutrition to lose weight. Mothers will need energy to keep up with twins. If you are thinking about dieting, then you want to choose a diet with adequate calorie intake. Mothers will also need to make sound nutritional choices. You will need to eat plenty of lean proteins, fresh fruits, vegetables and carbohydrates. Eating small snacks throughout the day will speed up the metabolism and burn calories. According to the American College of Sports Medicine, a body with more fat has to work harder to naturally burn calories. Some fad diets restrict carbohydrates, which aren't good for a woman dealing with postpartum. You will need to consult your doctor about specific nutritional needs for losing weight.

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Exercise on a regular basis. Exercising regularly is the key to losing weight. Your body will become fit, and you will have more energy for the babies. Before starting an exercise program, you will need to consult with your doctor. Some mothers have to wait a few weeks before exercising depending on how the baby was delivered.

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Exercise on a regular basis. Exercising regularly is the key to losing weight. Your body will become fit, and you will have more energy for the babies. Walking is a way to bond with your twins and to get in a lightweight workout. Many mothers are busy and don't always have time in their day to work out at the gym. An alternative is exercising to an aerobics video while the babies are sleeping or find a way to include the babies in the workout. Before starting an exercise program, you will need to consult with your doctor. Some mothers have to wait a few weeks before exercising depending on how the baby was delivered.