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colleenm

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  • I am fairly new to the site so I am not sure about the questions on how to figure it into your journal or the 500 "bonus" calories. However, I do know you are burning calories. It would not be the same 500 cal/day you would burn if you were nursing more often (like in the first few months). I don't know exactly how many…
    in Nursing Comment by colleenm January 2008
  • Your post just caught my eye, I am a lactation consultant so I can't help putting my two cents in. While nursing full time you burn 500 extra calories a day. A normal baby who nurses regularly feeds about 8-12 times in 24 hours so you are down to about half the feedings. So, I guess only a bit of added insurance in your…
    in Nursing Comment by colleenm January 2008
  • You're beautiful anyway! I forget how to add you to my buddy list, but I will figure it out!
    in I'M FAT Comment by colleenm January 2008
  • Just joined yesterday and feeling very excited to be doing something positive! If I lose weight in the process that would be great, but really can't wait to feel good again!
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