This depends on how much weight was gained, your metabolism, physical activity and whether you are breastfeeding or not. (Breastfeeding uses almost one-third of our caloric intake.) Postpartum is not a time for dieting. Instead, by eating a variety of whole foods and drinking at least 3 liters of water per day, you can help your body to self-regulate. When we combine a healthy diet with a regular physical activity such as walking, wearing a baby, swimming, yoga or even cleaning the house, we feel ourselves releasing the weight of pregnancy.

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