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where do i account for breastfeeding calories?

ErinCanRun
ErinCanRun Posts: 24 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Is there a way to add it into my food or exercise diary?

Thanks!

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  • swilk627
    swilk627 Posts: 245 Member
    You can search for breastfeeding under foods - it adds in negative calories. Are you EBF? If so, you need the extra 500 calories. If not, you should add in around 300-350.
  • silversong24
    silversong24 Posts: 409 Member
    You can search for breastfeeding under foods - it adds in negative calories. Are you EBF? If so, you need the extra 500 calories. If not, you should add in around 300-350.

    This :happy:
  • ErinCanRun
    ErinCanRun Posts: 24 Member
    Yes - i have a 3 week old who is nursing constantly (i am just JUST getting back into things, lol, and want to go very very slowly to make sure that he is getting enough milk).
  • Helloitsdan
    Helloitsdan Posts: 5,564 Member
    From what i've researched youll need to pump up your fat intake to about 40%.
    So a good macro breakdown would be Protein 30% Fat 40% Carbs 30%.
  • ErinCanRun
    ErinCanRun Posts: 24 Member
    From what i've researched youll need to pump up your fat intake to about 40%.
    So a good macro breakdown would be Protein 30% Fat 40% Carbs 30%.

    Thanks!
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