My Intro- Trying to Drop the Baby Weight

FoxFire363
FoxFire363 Posts: 1 Member
edited December 2024 in Introduce Yourself
After struggling down from 186 pounds to 140 pounds, I got pregnant with my sweet little boy. I gained a LOT with him. I got up to 196. The baby weight is just not going anywhere, and he is 7 months old. I had a c-section delivery and was not able to work out for quite a while, my recovery wasn't easy. Now I am miserable with how big I am, and need to drop the weight. I am hoping this site will help me get there. I do have a question, I am breastfeeding, and that affects how many calories I need to be taking in, is there anywhere I can let the calculating tools know this? I didn't see an option for it when I made my profile. Thanks. I wish everyone success reaching their fitness goals. I look forward to getting to know you all and helping support each other on our journeys.

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  • bkknights
    bkknights Posts: 93 Member
    Hi and welcome! I have been on here a month and I am releasing weight from two pregnancies. I am nursing an almost 8 month old. From what I gather, people on here go into their food log and add breastfeeding. Most add 500 calories (there are a few selections). Others add breastfeeding as an exercise to show the amount burned and to see how much extra they need to consume to keep up their supply. I haven't done either. I have noticed a dip in my supply so I have been drinking extra water, eating oatmeal and not worrying if I go over my daily goal. You can search breastfeeding in the forums and lots of conversations come up. I hope this helps. Good luck. You can add me for support and motivation!!
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