Breastfeeding and trying to lose weight.

msclugo
msclugo Posts: 1 Member
edited November 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hi I'm trying to find friends who are breastfeeding and trying to lose weight. I was losing pretty good (35+ so far) but then it started affecting my milk supply. I still have 25lbs to go. Any advice would be appreciated! My son is almost 6 months now.

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  • noluckducky15
    noluckducky15 Posts: 54 Member
    I don't have much advice in the current. My son is now 2, and I breastfed him for the first year, and absolutely could not lose weight. Any time I cut my calories down, my milk supply dropped dramatically. I just toughed through the timeline and after he stopped nursing, I lost 10 lbs almost immediately. I never found anything that worked, but you definitely are NOT alone! There are many of us that struggled through this time.
  • HappyAnna2014
    HappyAnna2014 Posts: 214 Member
    One of the most important things (OK, well, two) for your milk supply is to get adequate rest and to drink lots of non-caffeinated fluids. I don't think you have to try very hard to lose weight when you are breastfeeding. I gained 36 lbs while pregnant, and without even trying, I lost 50 lbs in 4 months...and I was thin to begin with. I think breastfeeding helps a lot. And it is good for your baby. :smile:
  • tlmhiebert1985
    tlmhiebert1985 Posts: 32 Member
    I am ebf my 9 week old and currently lost 15.4lbs and have another 16 or so to go. My supply hasn't been affected but I pump once in the morning and once at night. I also drink Mother's Milk Tea once a day at lunch time. I eat a high protein diet and stay away from carbs for the most part. I also drink anywhere from 14-19 glasses of water a day. Feel free to add me.
  • jamaicanlady
    jamaicanlady Posts: 878 Member
    My advice would be to not cut calories drastically. Aim for a loss of about 1 lb per week. Might be slow but won't affect your supply. I exercise which allows me to eat 1800-2000 cals daily and still lose weight. I eat a moderate carb, protein and fat diet. I don't believe in cutting out entire food groups!

    PS. I'm 5'1 and I exclusively breastfeed my FAT 4 1/2 month old baby.
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