Weight loss and breastfeeding

neenos10
neenos10 Posts: 4 Member
edited November 19 in Introduce Yourself
Hello, I am 11 weeks postpartum and I'm ready to loose this weight! I am exclusively breastfeeding and I found it almost impossible to loose the weight while breastfeeding my first baby (I really hope this time around is not the same). I'm not willing to compromise my nursing relationship, but I'm very motivated to loose 37lbs. I added 300 calories to my daily caloric intake and will adjust when and if I need to.

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  • Nicki_pick
    Nicki_pick Posts: 81 Member
    Hey girl... I'm 3 weeks postpartum exclusively breastfeeding as well. I lost very quickly while breastfeeding my first two kiddos, but that was ten yrs ago and finding it a bit more slow moving this time around in my thirties. Nursing my babe is first priority, but hoping as he gets a bit bigger I can get more active and lose the 18 lbs I have to go. Looking for other PP/Breastfeeding mama's friends for support on here. Feel free to add me if you are too. :)
  • neenos10
    neenos10 Posts: 4 Member
    Yes!! Silly question, how do I "add" you?
  • DreaB410
    DreaB410 Posts: 6 Member
    Hi! I'm exclusively breastfeeding. My daughter is currently 4months. I didn't start a diet till she was 3months and I've lost 10lbs so far. I haven't had any supply issues.
  • danlenlyn
    danlenlyn Posts: 1 Member
    My little one is about 4 1/2 months and ive gained the 23lbs of weight i lost in the first month after the baby was born back while exclusively breastfeeding ... ive been told not to diet while breastfeeding as my supply could decrease .. hows you do it? Whats ur meals like?
  • MONSTERKRISTIN
    MONSTERKRISTIN Posts: 2 Member
    following. my 3rd baby is three months today and i am looking to start losing the excess weight and get into shape again if possible. how many calories do you try to stick to in order to keep your supply up? i have 15-20 lbs to lose i think and want to do it at a good healthy pace. hard with two toddlers at home ;/
  • BeeInTheStars
    BeeInTheStars Posts: 1 Member
    Hi ladies, what I find the hardest about losing weight while breastfeeding is how extremely hungry I always am. I know that I am hungry because my body is making milk but it's hard to keep under my calories and eat healthy when I feel like I'm starving! I only nurse at night (my kiddo is 2 and I'm trying to wean) but this has been a battle since day one. And I have 20 lbs to lose. Any healthy and filling snacks that you eat?
  • That_Country_Girl82
    That_Country_Girl82 Posts: 122 Member
    I lost weight fast breastfeeding both of my boys. It was like it fell off. After that I gained it back. That's why I am here now..
  • Nicki_pick
    Nicki_pick Posts: 81 Member
    neenos10 wrote: »
    Yes!! Silly question, how do I "add" you?

    Just sent you a friend request :smiley:
  • Nicki_pick
    Nicki_pick Posts: 81 Member
    BeeInTheStars wrote: »
    Hi ladies, what I find the hardest about losing weight while breastfeeding is how extremely hungry I always am. I know that I am hungry because my body is making milk but it's hard to keep under my calories and eat healthy when I feel like I'm starving! I only nurse at night (my kiddo is 2 and I'm trying to wean) but this has been a battle since day one. And I have 20 lbs to lose. Any healthy and filling snacks that you eat?

    I'm like a bottomless pit when breastfeeding and have a hard time keeping it under control. Lots and lots of fruit and vegetables, sometimes nuts, but my fave right now is plain greek yogurt mixed with mashed banana and sliced strawberries. Loaded with goodness but tastes like dessert. Lol
  • ashleyh3156
    ashleyh3156 Posts: 177 Member
    Yep... right here. Maybe up your calories to something you can live with. My son is 9 months and I'm trying 1600.... if it's not doable will up my calories to 1800 and leave it there. Snack wise I'm not a snacker. When I snack it turns into a meal so I just eat 3 squares a day usually. Good luck!! I have 60lbs to lose and it's not easy. This 3rd baby got me good!
  • Kastastrophie
    Kastastrophie Posts: 2,918 Member
    Looking for mommy friends! I had my 2nd on May 23rd, we EBF the first month and then started combo feeding since i have returned to work. We still nurse and I pump..I just started tracking and whatnot after living on birthday cake oreos the last 2 months ...my body needs to lose this weight.
  • kam3190
    kam3190 Posts: 157 Member
    Kastastrophie wrote: »
    Looking for mommy friends! I had my 2nd on May 23rd, we EBF the first month and then started combo feeding since i have returned to work. We still nurse and I pump..I just started tracking and whatnot after living on birthday cake oreos the last 2 months ...my body needs to lose this weight.

    My baby was born May 23 too! I start work tomorrow and nervous.gah
  • Kastastrophie
    Kastastrophie Posts: 2,918 Member
    kam3190 wrote: »
    Kastastrophie wrote: »
    Looking for mommy friends! I had my 2nd on May 23rd, we EBF the first month and then started combo feeding since i have returned to work. We still nurse and I pump..I just started tracking and whatnot after living on birthday cake oreos the last 2 months ...my body needs to lose this weight.

    My baby was born May 23 too! I start work tomorrow and nervous.gah


    Awww thats awesome! Congrats on your little ! I started back at work on the 18th..its alright..just an adjustment.
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