Is it healthy to eat like this to loose weight?

Madilyn1992
Madilyn1992 Posts: 11
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi, I am still breastfeeding but only twice a day. I was wondering if i ate nothing but salad with balsamic (can't spell the rest) and maybe like in the mornings have hardboiled egg in it and at dinner have salmon, tilpia, or tuna. I was also planning on walking my dog for 20-30 mins for excersice. Or is that to many calories? Could I only eat protein once a day? just want to loose my preggo weight because were planning on having another kid soon and did't want my weight to get really out of control.

Well when I say salad I mean like
Some mixed greens (spinach lettuce whatever)
Then like raw broccoli or cauliflower
and cherry tomatoes
Then either hard boiled eggs or beans or Fish.
I also plan to have fruit for snacks.
and i plan to eat till I'm full.

I have been on this website for awhile now but I am ready to really do this.
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  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    Sounds like way too few calories, not nearly enough protein, and not at all sustainable. Good luck with that.
  • mschicagocubs
    mschicagocubs Posts: 774 Member
    That doesnt seem like nearly enough...but I would have to see the diary breakdown of it.
  • WBB55
    WBB55 Posts: 4,131 Member
    So, how many calories have you worked that out to?
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    I would discuss this with your doctor before you damage your health and your child's. Just tell him/her that you are want to lose some weight while breastfeeding.
  • arabianhorselover
    arabianhorselover Posts: 1,488 Member
    Ditto what they said.
  • Cakewalk25
    Cakewalk25 Posts: 71 Member
    Yeah you need a LOT more protein and fat. I think anyone would be hungry on that diet, and you're feeding an extra person on it.
  • Ignaura
    Ignaura Posts: 203 Member
    You need to eat in order to produce enough breast milk to feed your baby.
  • TriShamelessly
    TriShamelessly Posts: 905 Member
    If you're breast feeding and trying to lose wight and prep for another child, I think you need to talk to your OB/GYN about this. I do not suggest soliciting advice on an anonymous internet forum - even one such as here where there are many knowledgable and fantastic people.
  • Madilyn1992
    Madilyn1992 Posts: 11
    I thought salads were healthy? and fish is healthy? I just don't understand why that is so unhealthy?
  • ladynocturne
    ladynocturne Posts: 865 Member
    I thought salads were healthy? and fish is healthy? I just don't understand why that is so unhealthy?

    It's unhealthy because the units that we use to measure energy (calories) are not high enough for you to even keep breathing or producing new blood cells, let alone breast feed a baby.

    Everything you do burns calories, you need enough for your body to function. If you figure out your BMR using this websites calculators, that gives you a good base number to not eat below. If you are breast feeding you typically need an additional 500 calories per day.
  • VelcroButt
    VelcroButt Posts: 34 Member
    You need a minimum of 1800 calories a day while nursing. Even for someone who is not nursing your current diet doesn't have enough calories.
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  • MyLovesMyLife
    MyLovesMyLife Posts: 424 Member
    That would hurt your milk supply. Right now your baby is more important. Eat healthy and don't eat junk and the bfing will help you lose weight
  • Camille0502
    Camille0502 Posts: 311 Member
    Are you going to eat salad for breakfast...? Am I missing something.
  • Camille0502
    Camille0502 Posts: 311 Member
    I thought salads were healthy? and fish is healthy? I just don't understand why that is so unhealthy?

    Salads are healthy. Fish is healthy. Not enough calories is not healthy. Not enough protein is not good for breastfeeding moms.
  • fbmandy55
    fbmandy55 Posts: 5,263 Member
    You are breastfeeding a baby, eat enough food to support it's health. Starving yourself now shouldn't be your priority, taking care of your newborn should!


    Harsh but no ****s given.
  • mamahannick
    mamahannick Posts: 322 Member
    I thought salads were healthy? and fish is healthy? I just don't understand why that is so unhealthy?

    It's unhealthy because the units that we use to measure energy (calories) are not high enough for you to even keep breathing or producing new blood cells, let alone breast feed a baby.

    Everything you do burns calories, you need enough for your body to function. If you figure out your BMR using this websites calculators, that gives you a good base number to not eat below. If you are breast feeding you typically need an additional 500 calories per day.

    If she's only breastfeeding twice a day then it's likely she has an older baby who eats solids the rest of the time. So that would significantly reduce the amount of extra calories she needs. Maybe 100-200 extra. But yes, OP isn't eating nearly enough to begin with, regardless of breastfeeding.
  • AliceDark
    AliceDark Posts: 3,886 Member
    It's so restrictive that you're missing out on a lot of nutrients. Calcium and B vitamins were the first things that came to mind, but I'm sure if you showed this to a nutritionist they would come back with a list of deficiencies. If you're not taking in a balanced, nutritious diet, you won't be feeding your baby what he or she needs either.
  • Ninkyou
    Ninkyou Posts: 6,666 Member
    Sounds like way too few calories, not nearly enough protein, and not at all sustainable. Good luck with that.

    This. Even if you weren't breastfeeding, this wouldn't be enough. However, since you are, even if it's only 2x a day, you still need to consume enough calories to support that on top of your own basic functions.
  • allergygirl
    allergygirl Posts: 10
    Hey, when I was bf - i was prescribed a diet of 1900 calories minimum. Maybe start with 1900 calories and go down each week by 100 calories if you are not losing a 1/2 pound or more a week naturally. Try to be as active as possible.

    In my case I lost 30 pounds in 6 weeks (nearly all my pregnancy gain) but after that I started to put it all back on quickly and more. This was because of my thyroid and nothing to do with my diet. if you feel weird, fearful, spaced out, have constipation, a big bump on your neck or gain weight it's definitely worth being tested for thyroid. Once I got my thyroid under control, it took me 9 months to get back to my pre-preggers weight. If only it had gone like that with baby #2.

    Congrats on your new little angel! <Hugs>
  • ladynocturne
    ladynocturne Posts: 865 Member
    I thought salads were healthy? and fish is healthy? I just don't understand why that is so unhealthy?

    It's unhealthy because the units that we use to measure energy (calories) are not high enough for you to even keep breathing or producing new blood cells, let alone breast feed a baby.

    Everything you do burns calories, you need enough for your body to function. If you figure out your BMR using this websites calculators, that gives you a good base number to not eat below. If you are breast feeding you typically need an additional 500 calories per day.

    If she's only breastfeeding twice a day then it's likely she has an older baby who eats solids the rest of the time. So that would significantly reduce the amount of extra calories she needs. Maybe 100-200 extra. But yes, OP isn't eating nearly enough to begin with, regardless of breastfeeding.

    Lol, yeah I would have no idea how many times a day is "normal" since I'm not a mother. Thanks for pointing that out, don't want her to end up going from under eating to over eating.
  • Puppylover79
    Puppylover79 Posts: 1
    The most important note: you need to nourish yourself, you need to nourish the babe at your breast, and you need to have enough left over to nourish the next baby you want to grow. Some vigorous exercise will help prepare your body for the next go!

    I agree with most of the other comments on here! That is far too few calories and not enough nutrients.

    first, it is important keep taking a prenatal vitamin to be sure you have all of your nutrients. I find when I don't take mine I am extra hungry...your body knows it needs something so you'll crave things, but possibly end up eating crap.

    I have BF'd the last year (my baby turns one this week) and have lost all 40+ lbs of baby weight with little to no exercise and eating anything I wanted, probably at least 1500-2500 daily average. I don't recommend it, I would have preferred to watch my intake. I just want to give you an example of how LOW you are talking.

    The foods you list are great for meals and snacks, really they are. Don't hesitate to branch out and try new naturally low fat high protein food (I do NOT mean food labeled "non-fat", those have extra sugars and will not make you feel full) . Both you and your baby need fat, fat is not what makes you fat. Don't eat diet foods, they use chemicals and sweeteners that aren't good for you or your baby. Eat real foods.

    Just be sure to use the diary on myfitnesspal for a while til you are good at estimating your actual calorie intake.
  • Madilyn1992
    Madilyn1992 Posts: 11
    Thanks I guess I will just count my calories. :)
  • bumblebreezy91
    bumblebreezy91 Posts: 520 Member
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  • mamahannick
    mamahannick Posts: 322 Member
    Thanks I guess I will just count my calories. :)

    If you love salads, definitely incorporate them in every day. Just don't eat them for EVERY meal. That limits your options for getting the variety of nutrients you need. There are tons of awesome foods you can eat to get in good nutrients for your baby while still losing weight. Make sure you get in your healthy fats too! Fat is a nutrient you need just as much as all the rest.
  • mamahannick
    mamahannick Posts: 322 Member
    Double post. Oops.
  • mamahannick
    mamahannick Posts: 322 Member
    I thought salads were healthy? and fish is healthy? I just don't understand why that is so unhealthy?

    It's unhealthy because the units that we use to measure energy (calories) are not high enough for you to even keep breathing or producing new blood cells, let alone breast feed a baby.

    Everything you do burns calories, you need enough for your body to function. If you figure out your BMR using this websites calculators, that gives you a good base number to not eat below. If you are breast feeding you typically need an additional 500 calories per day.

    If she's only breastfeeding twice a day then it's likely she has an older baby who eats solids the rest of the time. So that would significantly reduce the amount of extra calories she needs. Maybe 100-200 extra. But yes, OP isn't eating nearly enough to begin with, regardless of breastfeeding.

    Lol, yeah I would have no idea how many times a day is "normal" since I'm not a mother. Thanks for pointing that out, don't want her to end up going from under eating to over eating.

    As a comparison, newborn babies typically require feeding every 2-3 hours. :)
  • broox80
    broox80 Posts: 1,195 Member
    Horrible idea!!! This is the point that you are actually eating for two, not while pregnant. Your baby needs more nutrition other than salad and freakin salmon. Figure out your TDEE less 15-20%, eat that and get moving. The weight will come off. Mine didnt budge until I stopped breastfeeding. I just decided I could wait to lose it after I was done nursing.
  • PAnn1
    PAnn1 Posts: 530 Member
    Sounds like way too few calories, not nearly enough protein, and not at all sustainable. Good luck with that.
    THIS ^^^^^^^That would get boring, too and may be hard to stick to. I give myself a lot of variety in all the food groups and really do eat a lot. I have been on maintenance for quite awhile, but when I was on the losing end I ate like I said and lost something each week. Some weeks were more loss than others, but always going down.
  • tinglesby
    tinglesby Posts: 96 Member
    You need to eat in order to produce enough breast milk to feed your baby.




    ^^^^^ THIS!!!!!

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