I think I am only consuming 400 or less calories a day? Help

CarmenSRT

As others have mentioned, going so low on net calories (calories eaten - exercise calories burned) is bad for you over time. In your case you also have the baby to consider since you've chosen to breastfeed (kudos for that!)

I'd start with the 2246 figure, add moderate exercise (the Wii Zumba sounds fun!) and see what happens over a few weeks.
Enjoy the baby! :happy:

SophiaJane81

Thanks everyone!!!

purple_tux1

As one who's taken courses on lacation, I just want to correct some misinformation. The quality of your breastmilk does NOT change depending on your diet unless you're very malnourished. The only people who need to worry about the quality of their milk are women who are on very strict diets, for instance vegans or those who are very malnourished. It IS true that what you eat flavors your breastmilk and babies may suck more vigorously if their moms have eaten certain foods, garlic, for instance. Your diet does not have to perfect. As long as it's reasonable, your milk and baby won't be affected.

Not taking in enough calcium while you're breastfeeding also does not cause osteoporosis. They have studied women's bone mass while breastfeeding and often there is a slight calcium loss, but this returns to normal after breastfeeding ceases.

emills1970

Bump...Good info!

mockchoc

As one who's taken courses on lacation, I just want to correct some misinformation. The quality of your breastmilk does NOT change depending on your diet unless you're very malnourished. The only people who need to worry about the quality of their milk are women who are on very strict diets, for instance vegans or those who are very malnourished. It IS true that what you eat flavors your breastmilk and babies may suck more vigorously if their moms have eaten certain foods, garlic, for instance. Your diet does not have to perfect. As long as it's reasonable, your milk and baby won't be affected.

Not taking in enough calcium while you're breastfeeding also does not cause osteoporosis. They have studied women's bone mass while breastfeeding and often there is a slight calcium loss, but this returns to normal after breastfeeding ceases.

Someone on 400 calories IS very malnourished!

purple_tux1

As one who's taken courses on lacation, I just want to correct some misinformation. The quality of your breastmilk does NOT change depending on your diet unless you're very malnourished. The only people who need to worry about the quality of their milk are women who are on very strict diets, for instance vegans or those who are very malnourished. It IS true that what you eat flavors your breastmilk and babies may suck more vigorously if their moms have eaten certain foods, garlic, for instance. Your diet does not have to perfect. As long as it's reasonable, your milk and baby won't be affected.

Not taking in enough calcium while you're breastfeeding also does not cause osteoporosis. They have studied women's bone mass while breastfeeding and often there is a slight calcium loss, but this returns to normal after breastfeeding ceases.

Someone on 400 calories IS very malnourished!

I agree. I was referring to the general statements people were making.

LiveLean530

you need to eat more or else you will become skinnyfat like me so im working out to get rid of it

SophiaJane81

Thanks for all the great information. I have now upped my calories and calmed down on the exercise front. I am hoping that it will change my weight loss.