NURSING AND COUNTING CALORIES?

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ItsSonia
ItsSonia Posts: 20
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So I had a baby four months ago and I'm breast feeding her. so I am most confused about the calories. I'm planning on just working out and eating healthy with plenty of water and not worry so much about calories? I don't know. but I would still really like to lose more weight. I lost all baby weight with nursing, but still def on the heavy side! need advice on moms who counted calories while nursing. Thank you!

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  • jeanarino
    jeanarino Posts: 1
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    According to Kellymom breastfeeding your baby, on average, burns 200-500 calories per day.

    I think the rule of thumb is you'll burn 500 calories if you are exclusively feeding a baby under 6 months. It decreases from there.

    Personally, I mostly breastfeed my 9 month old son but also give him some formula. I estimated about 300 calories/day. I am also not going crazy with dieting, but I started limiting my portion sizes last week and watching what I ate. I have already noticed a decrease in my milk supply, so I might beef up my calorie intake a little more.

    Good luck!

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