Tiffani Thiessen Reports Trouble Losing Baby Weight
Like so many other new mothers, Tiffani Thiessen, actress on the television show White Collar, is having trouble losing all of the weight that she gained during her recent pregnancy. Thirty-six-year old Thiessen and husband, Brady Smith, celebrated the birth of their daughter, Harper Renn this past June.
During her pregnancy, the former Saved By The Bell and 90210 star gained 50 pounds. Although Thiessen already dropped 30 of those pounds, she’s finding it difficult to shed the last 20. While she participates in a women’s fitness program of regular exercise and healthy eating, it may take a few months for her to reach her targeted weight.
In a recent interview with People Magazine, Thiessen was quoted as saying, “I’d love to be my size again but my body is just not that way and I’m okay with that.” Enjoying her time with baby Harper, Thiessen is trying not to stress out about her weight — certainly a good attitude to take when it comes to losing weight after giving birth, as women should keep a positive attitude about their self- image.
Thiessen almost seems resolved to never developing the same figure she had before pregnancy. However, with the right combination of diet and exercise, most women can attain their desired weight post-pregnancy. It does require a lifestyle change and that in itself is never easy. But it’s definitely worth the sacrifice, especially when it comes to staying healthy and active for all the fun times ahead.
First of all, women should never starve themselves and should be careful of strict diets. Healthy eating and women’s fitness must become a way of life, not just something done to lose weight quickly.
Along with a regular women’s fitness program, adequate rest is an important factor when a woman is trying to lose weight. Lack of sleep, a common occurrence after a having a baby, can cause cortisol levels to rise, resulting in an increased appetite and a slower metabolism. The body needs rest to function properly. Taking naps when the baby is resting can help offset those middle of the night disruptions.
Depending on the amount of weight gained, it can take some women 6 to 10 months to return to a pre-pregnancy weight. A lot of changes take place in the body during pregnancy, so it’s only natural that it may take time to get back to normal. Of course normal varies from one person to another, as each person’s body is different — a sentiment Thiessen seems to agree with.
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