Breastfeeding and losing baby weight

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My sister-in-law has breast fed both her children up to about 1yrs old and she lost her baby weight rather quickly and looks great. Supposedly, there are studies that show that breastfeeding is both good for your baby and for you (supposedly, the hormones you release while breast feeding help your body recover).

All the best for your delivery!!

I would ask your ob/gyn about it, I'm sure she's been asked lots of times before and should have the answer. Also, remember that breast feeding burns TONS of calories. Good luck!! (:

Hi I Breastfed both of my girls for up to a year they are now 5 and 3 I did lose some of my baby weight however I am still trying to lose more after 3 years

I consume a minimum of 1700 calories per day. If I exercise, I increase my intake. My daughter is 8 months old and I am still breastfeeding and losing weight. I am currently 8 pounds lighter than when I got pregnant with her. I have hit a few patches here and there where it seems like I don't have enough milk for her, but I don't think that is a cause of counting calories. I think it's a typical supply and demand/growth spurt type of thing. I hit one around 3 months and am in one again right now. I am a working mom so pumping doesn't adequately allow me to naturally adjust to her needs. I have had to increase the number of times I pump per day and my supply is slowly increasing. I have heard people make the point (and I think it is a valid point)...that women in third world, faminied countries breastfeed. So I wouldn't worry too much about your supply being affected by your calorie intake. That being said, you/your body is going to suffer if you don't give it the nutrients you need. Like I said, I eat a bare minimum of 1700 per day and am consistently losing 1-2 pounds per week and have successfully breastfed (not an ounce of formula) my 8 month old daughter. Don't cut your calories too much. There is no need to. The biggest thing that I have noticed affect my supply is water. DRINK, DRINK, DRINK water!!! I drink approx a gallon a day! Keep yourself hydrated. Seriously!

I consume a minimum of 1700 calories per day. If I exercise, I increase my intake. My daughter is 8 months old and I am still breastfeeding and losing weight. I am currently 8 pounds lighter than when I got pregnant with her. I have hit a few patches here and there where it seems like I don't have enough milk for her, but I don't think that is a cause of counting calories. I think it's a typical supply and demand/growth spurt type of thing. I hit one around 3 months and am in one again right now. I am a working mom so pumping doesn't adequately allow me to naturally adjust to her needs. I have had to increase the number of times I pump per day and my supply is slowly increasing. I have heard people make the point (and I think it is a valid point)...that women in third world, faminied countries breastfeed. So I wouldn't worry too much about your supply being affected by your calorie intake. That being said, you/your body is going to suffer if you don't give it the nutrients you need. Like I said, I eat a bare minimum of 1700 per day and am consistently losing 1-2 pounds per week and have successfully breastfed (not an ounce of formula) my 8 month old daughter. Don't cut your calories too much. There is no need to. The biggest thing that I have noticed affect my supply is water. DRINK, DRINK, DRINK water!!! I drink approx a gallon a day! Keep yourself hydrated. Seriously!

Yep! I have lost my baby weight from my two kids from breast feeding! Over 85 pounds in the past 3 years. I never did have much time to exercise so I watched my intake! It can be done! But Fitness is very important. Even taking a walk. I give myself 1 month after the baby to relax then I hit it hard. I lost 30 pounds in 7 months from chasing my two year old and eating right!
So excited for you!
Good Luck!

My two babies are 13 months apart. I lost all but three pounds of my first pregnancy weight before getting pregnant with the second...and as I stated earlier, have lost all my weight from my second pregnancy. I think, if you watch your calorie intake, you can and will lose weight. I think that some people have the mindset that breastfeeding is an easy way to lose weight. I guess in a way it might be (it burns an additional approx 500 cals per day that you wouldn't normally burn), but I think that some people don't really watch what they eat while doing it...eating more than they really need and in turn not really losing weight. I hear people tell me all the time that they are so HUNGRY while they're breastfeeding. It's true, I could eat all the time. But I normally (without breastfeeding) can eat all the time! Eat healthy snacks throughout the day and use this site to a T and you will lose weight. Also, I agree with others...give yourself some time after the baby is born to just relax a little. I didn't start until a month after both my babies were born.

YOU CAN DO IT!!!

First off, Congrats,
Second off, I'm nursing and am not having luck with losing weight even though I was dieting and exercising. I'm going to continue to exercise and not be so rigorous on my food intake, just try to eat more fruits/veggies/protein

I seriously need help losing at least 10kg in 8 weeks!!! Im exclusivly nursing, eating about 1500 cal per day.. I get really demoralised when the scale isnt budging!
We have a family wedding in 8weeks and i need some confidence...and advice on how i can achive my goal...

I'm nearly finished with my pregnancy and we're getting ready to have our son any day now! I plan on bf to help with weight loss, but as mfp settings are now, it saying I should be consuming 1,200 cals per day to lose by my goal date, seems really low.