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  • Beyond meat is 120 cals and 20g of protein (taste is amazing) another option is to cook beans and then add in an unflavored protein powder which will lower the cals per serving and up the protein content
  • Ramadan Mubarak to everyone! Great post! I haven't been able to fast in the past 4 years and I won't be able to this year either (due to breastfeeding) but I will be doing lots and lots of cooking for my family who is participating! I hope everyone stays healthy this blessed month and continues to meet their goals!
  • Breastfeeding hunger is like no other, don't worry it will get better once your little one starts solids. I am nursing a 10 month old and I've noticed my hunger has calmed down a little bit. I eat oatmeal 3 times a day to help me feel full; I mix in protein powder, flaxseed or chia and fruit. Oats also help with lactation,…
  • I have my intake set to maintenance that way I don't have to add in the 300 extra per day manually. So I am eating more that MFP suggests, on his days that he only breastfeeds maybe I'll add in an extra 100 calories. I've never breastfed my other children this long so I'm not too familiar with the nursing tendencies of…
  • It happens about 3 times a week and it's hard to say if I'm hungrier. I'm hungry ALL THE TIME! There have been some times where he wants to nurse and starts screaming because nothing is coming out. I'm just not sure if this is due to a low supply or not.
  • I'm going through the same thing with my 8 month old, he wakes up so much during the night and will only sleep well if I'm holding him (which I try really hard not to do). I work out 6 days a week and sometimes it can be hard to find the motivation but I live by a fitness rule which is; try working out for 5 minutes and if…
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