I put it as a -500 calories as cardio instead of as a food. But either as a food or exercise works the same! And BFing makes things difficult in the weight loss department it seems. While you do get the extra 500 calorie boost (which is great), I feel like I'm hungry all the time! And with a baby who demands constant attention and sleep deprivation, it's difficult to prepare healthy snacks and even harder to have the willpower to avoid the junk (oreos are my downfall and are no longer allowed in my house).

I've had pretty good luck with the post partum weight loss so far as long as I stick to 1 lb or less loss per week, drink lots of water, get in a bunch of protein and continue taking my prenatal. If I try to lose any more than 1 lb a week, forget my vitamin, don't eat enough protein or drink less water in a day I notice almost an instant decrease in supply.

So slow and steady seems to be key, at least for me! Good luck!