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?? how do I tell how many calories are burned??

scoobdoob808
scoobdoob808 Posts: 40
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Does anyone know how many calories I should put under exercise for breast feeding. I know it burns calories , but not sure how many to put and for cardio, strength???? Any help is very much appreciated. Thank you :flowerforyou:

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  • Chenoachem
    Chenoachem Posts: 1,758 Member
    If you are feeding full time (baby is having only milk) it is 500 calories. Based on what I have read, if baby is also eating cereal or more it is 250 calories under cardio.
  • rachi20024
    rachi20024 Posts: 229 Member
    Yup 500 extra calories for full time breastfeeding:flowerforyou:
  • scoobdoob808
    scoobdoob808 Posts: 40
    Thanks so much. He is eating other food now also, so I will go with 250. Thanks again
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