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Weaning

aschroeder2749
aschroeder2749 Posts: 172 Member
edited February 5 in Health and Weight Loss
I guess I'm not one of those people who lost weight while breastfeeding. My infant is 9 months old and I started the weaning process this week. I'm nervous that I will gain even more weight by ceasing to nurse - however, I've heard that for some people, the pendulum swings the other way. For those that nursed, what happened to your weight when you weaned?

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  • I_Will_End_You
    I_Will_End_You Posts: 4,397 Member
    I lost near all of my pregnancy weight while breast feeding very quickly. When I stopped my weight just stayed the same. No loss, no gain. (I wasn't trying to lose at this point)
  • soupandcookies
    soupandcookies Posts: 212 Member
    I weaned my 10 month old, last month. I have nursed 3 kids, and haven't had a weight issue after they weaned. I was concerned it would be an issue, every time, but my body never reacted by gaining. Good luck! Congrats on making it 9 months!
  • WisiPls
    WisiPls Posts: 359
    I don't know where I am
  • HeyImMarcus
    HeyImMarcus Posts: 169
    In for some milk
  • syk731
    syk731 Posts: 34 Member
    I was one of those who didn't really start losing until after I weaned.
  • Slasher09
    Slasher09 Posts: 316 Member
    I'm HOPING that when I wean I will lose weight, because the scale hasnt budged in a month! my baby is almost 3 months so I have a bit to go!
  • deafbrah
    deafbrah Posts: 11
    my wife lost alot of bodyfat during her pregnancy by hopping on a steroid cycle
  • Mokey41
    Mokey41 Posts: 5,769 Member
    Calories in/calories out. If you over eat after you wean you'll probably gain just like if you over eat when you're breastfeeding you don't lose. Breastfeeding isn't a magic weight loss potion, it's just harder to know exactly what your deficit is because you can't be sure how much you're burning to produce milk.
  • igoleft6
    igoleft6 Posts: 13 Member
    I actually gained weight while Breastfeeding the first few months while eating pretty good and working out. I didn't lose all my weight until I was done nursing, it didn't just melt off though I had to work harder. My best friend would eat a whole cheesecake a day while nursing and still lost weight! Every body is different.
  • DarthPato
    DarthPato Posts: 29
    I do not lose weight while nursing either. My son is 11m and still nursing on demand. He has slowed down some so I'm finally starting to see some loss. I have three older kids and same with them. I didn't start really losing till they where down to nursing only once or twice a day or till they self weaned. So I say focus on eating well, exercise, and self discipline. That way when they do stop it will come off fast!
  • Mewlingstork
    Mewlingstork Posts: 266 Member
    Every woman is different but I lost all the pregnancy weight plus 10 pounds by the time my guy was 5 months old. He's still nursing like a champion after his first birthday and I'm pregnant again, so no more weight loss for me!

    I agree with DarthPato, stay focused on eating well and exercise, those are the only things that will get you anywhere permanently anyways! Good luck with your goals!
  • Naomi0504
    Naomi0504 Posts: 964 Member
    I didn't lose until I weaned either.
  • aschroeder2749
    aschroeder2749 Posts: 172 Member
    Wow, thanks everyone for the quick feedback!
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