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kirstywowzer
kirstywowzer Posts: 3 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hey. I had my first baby 6 months ago now and still battling with my baby weight and it's seriously getting me down, I lost 4 stones prior to baby but now have 3 to loose again. Anyone got any tips for a sleep deprived breastfeeding mum? Lol

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  • KareninKY
    KareninKY Posts: 4 Member
    I started using MFP when my baby was around 8 months old. I set my calories to 1600 a day because I too breastfeed and want to make sure I consume enough nutrients to make healthy and nutrient rich milk. Since mid February I've lost 27 pounds. It's definitely possible to lose and still provide for your baby!
  • jenn256p
    jenn256p Posts: 3 Member
    Hey my son was born November 30th. I gained 60lbs with him ugh! I still have 25 more to go and I've been stuck for 3 months. New here so still learning the ropes
  • megomerrett
    megomerrett Posts: 442 Member
    Don't panic. 9 months on, 9 months off. I've had 2, breastfed both for about 18 months and was slimmer 9 months after having them (not doing MFP) than I am now (they're aged 4 and 7). Don't focus too much on the 3 stone you want to lose but on just making the right decisions day by day. Eating within the limit you've set (Obvs higher when breastfeeding) and getting plenty of exercise.
    I remember making it harder for myself by comparing my body to other people with babies the same age but that's really unhelpful.
  • Rebekah_89
    Rebekah_89 Posts: 61 Member
    kirstywowzer wrote: »
    Hey. I had my first baby 6 months ago now and still battling with my baby weight and it's seriously getting me down, I lost 4 stones prior to baby but now have 3 to loose again. Anyone got any tips for a sleep deprived breastfeeding mum? Lol

    What is "stones"? But I just had a baby also 2 months ago, and looking to lose 25lbs within the next 3 months. We can def motivate each other and maybe make it a competition just for motivation.
  • Rebekah_89
    Rebekah_89 Posts: 61 Member
    hnq2638 wrote: »
    I started using MFP when my baby was around 8 months old. I set my calories to 1600 a day because I too breastfeed and want to make sure I consume enough nutrients to make healthy and nutrient rich milk. Since mid February I've lost 27 pounds. It's definitely possible to lose and still provide for your baby!

    May I ask what was your routine to lose the weight?
  • am_change
    am_change Posts: 1,010 Member
    Come and join us in this postpartum group where we encourage each other and do a weekly weigh in.
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/113945-fit-fabulous-postpartum

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