Breastfeeding and Calorie Goal

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mneverova
mneverova Posts: 3
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I am a nursing mom. How do I figure this into what my calorie intake should be in order to lose the weight I want? There's no option for nursing when I created my personal profile. Thoughts?

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  • mneverova
    mneverova Posts: 3
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  • 3boysunder3
    3boysunder3 Posts: 35 Member
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    Hey there,

    I had the same problem. I try to stick to the calorie intake set (without considering nursing) but find myself very hungry at times. Nursing can use up to 500 calories!
    I just go over my calories now if I have to and not worry too much...

    Maybe create an exercise log entry for nursing to push up your calories a little, as you do need them.

    Good luck
    Andrea
  • shivles
    shivles Posts: 468 Member
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    I think there is a 'breasfeeding' in the exercises? For a baby under 6 months it burns about 500cal a day and over 6 months about 250cal a day
  • mneverova
    mneverova Posts: 3
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    Thank you, ladies! I was actually looking for "breastfeeding" in exercising but didnt find anything so decided to post a threa
  • corneredbycorn
    corneredbycorn Posts: 267 Member
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    Just change your calorie goal and add 500 calories to your daily allowance. It's an easier and more long term workaround than adding it in as exercise every day.
  • purple_tux1
    purple_tux1 Posts: 250 Member
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    You can start by adding 200-500 calories to what it gives you. From there, it'll be a case of trial and error. If you find yourself not losing after a couple weeks, then it's time to decrease your calories.
  • Purplebunnysarah
    Purplebunnysarah Posts: 3,252 Member
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    Breastfeeding is listed as a food with negative calories (so it adds to your allowed calorie intake). There are different calorie amounts listed. I have -300 calories of breastfeeding for breakfast every morning (I have an older baby who is eating 3 solid meals per day). When he was younger I logged -500/day.

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