Breastfeeding momma trying to get healthy again!

tattooedmomma93b

So I'm getting back into logging and trying to lose weight, I have taken a break for almost a year because I had just kinda backed off and then I got pregnant and now I'm ready to start back up...I gained a total of 12 pounds during my pregnancy and now 10 days after my c-section I am 12 pounds less than I was before getting pregnant. I am breastfeeding my twins so I figured since breastfeeding is said to help you lose weight I would go ahead and get serious again and use it as help to get to my goal...
I know that since I'm breastfeeding I have to take in extra calories so I will 'go over' daily but it'll only be a certain amount...I would love to get some advice from other breastfeeding moms to help me safely and healthily lose weight!

keenaco02

I'm also breastfeeding my 3 month old. Make healthy choices and you will be ok. My diary is open feel free to add me.

4legsRbetterthan2

this post is helpful, might give you some good tips

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10176233/gaining-weight-during-pregnancy-and-losing-it-post-partum

JeepHair77

I lost a lot of weight when I was breastfeeding - probably too much. It was the skinniest I've been in my whole life, and I only had one [really hungry] kid!

You're only 10 days post-surgery, so my advice right NOW is to take it easy, enjoy your babies, and eat and drink to hunger/thirst. Don't think too much about calories just yet - and don't try to exercise. Your body needs to heal and your milk needs to stabilize.

But after a few more weeks? You're breastfeeding, so this is a great time to look carefully at what you eat - not just for your own calorie counting, but to make the best milk you can for your littles.

Congratulations!

kronin23

My sister is trying at the moment - she traying to loose ~20lb and have plan for 30 days