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I was told the reason I should not calorie restrict while my kiddo was exclusively breast fed (first six months, in our case) was that the byproducts of metabolizing too much of my body's fat stores would pass to my milk and weren't the best for baby. In your shoes, I would talk this over with an IBCLC and see what they…
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I apologize for responding without reading the other responses, but, FWIW: 1. The generic calculation isn't 100% accurate for everyone. Don't let that discourage you, just use it as a rule of thumb. 2. You are doing great! Don't get discouraged. 3. You might consider adding a little resistance training (weights, or bands,…
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Assuming you can have soy, you can make a protein shake with silken tofu. Use it in the same proportion you would use, for instance, plain yogurt in a recipe. (There are plenty of yogurt smoothie recipes out there!) Be sure to get SILKEN tofu for this. I'd also recommend you give baked extra firm tofu a shot... you can…
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Some antidepressants do suppress your appetite. I agree with the above about seeking out nutrient rich foods. Also talk to your doctor about whether you might need vitamins to help make sure you get what you need even if you can't quite eat enough. It's not the whole answer but it might fill in the gaps.
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I turn 40 this month!
