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Don’t Let Dieting Turn You Into Momzilla
Those few extra pounds that came
with baby, or just crept up over the years might be becoming bothersome. You
may be dieting and working to get back into your pre-baby jeans, and that’s
great, as long as dieting isn’t turning you into Momzilla!
There are several reasons why
dieting can turn you into a less than pleasant person to be around, but for
each of these reasons, there are also ways to counteract them. One possible way that dieting can cause
grouchy moods in mommies is that if you aren’t watching the quality of what
you’re eating, but are simply doing a drastic calorie cut, you may be causing
your blood sugar to swing erratically.
This can cause mood swings. When
dieting, you need to pay special attention to making sure that the meals you
are eating are still balanced. Eating complex carbohydrates also helps because
they don’t cause huge spikes in blood sugar, but they release their sugars
slowly, so your energy levels and moods stay more even.
Dieting can also cause moms to
feel tense and grumpy if they feel overly deprived. After all, if you are used
to eating pretty much whatever you like in the quantities that you wish, you
might feel like you’re missing out when you decide to cut certain things out and
everything back.
Deprivation is not the best way to
diet because it can lead to binging, which leads to feeling guilty or like a
failure, which leads to tenseness and grouchiness. The best way to diet without
turning into a momzilla is to diet sensibly and add a healthy dose of exercise
every day.
For some, three square, healthy
meals a day that are balanced with complex carbohydrates, proteins and a bit of
fat (yes, everyone needs some fat), works well. Others find that eating five or
six smaller meals a day keeps cravings and heavy hunger pangs at bay.
For those who suffer from fatigue
and cravings in the afternoon, this method often works well. The most important
thing is to keep your food intake balanced. Exercise cannot be neglected if you
are trying to lose weight.
If you cannot fit a trip to the
gym into your day, then put your little one in the stroller and get outside for
a brisk walk. If your child is old enough to ride a bike, jog along beside him
while he rides. Take a few extra trips up and door the stairs to the second
floor. Or take the dog for a walk.
With all of us, the key to losing
weight is diet and exercise. In order to avoid becoming a Momzilla in the
process, set realistic goals, and be gentle with yourself. It’s not going to
melt off overnight. Keep your meals balanced and full of healthy choices. Fit
in exercise and soon you’ll be back in your skinny jeans!
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