While nursing...

dehaunch
dehaunch Posts: 11
in Health and Weight Loss
I am nursing a baby, and I didn't see a spot for that to figure into the daily calories used. Is there a way to adjust for that, or do I need to guess?

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  • stephsparkles
    stephsparkles Posts: 2
    I'm in the same boat. I've always been told that you need an extra 300-500 calories a day depending on whether you are exclusive or supplimenting with formula. I figure if I don't factor it in I'll just lose weight faster.
  • stephsparkles
    stephsparkles Posts: 2
    I did a little searching and found that if you search for Breastfeeding as a food entry there are a bunch of different options. Then it will show up as a deduction from your calories rather than an addition.
  • mommymeg2
    mommymeg2 Posts: 145 Member
    Yep! It shows in the food. If you add it in is says "-200 calories" or whatever amount you're nursing and will add those back to do your daily need. :)
  • dehaunch
    dehaunch Posts: 11
    Thanks!!! I found it :)

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