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  • I should also mention that I am BFing a 6 mo old--just turned 7mos--who is just starting solids, and have a nice healthy supply. I've VERY gradually reduced my calories to 1800-2200 a day. If I exercise (which I do about 2x a week) I add those calories to my diet. The original poster has a much younger baby--which I didn't…
    in Losing Weight While Breastfeeding. Comment by arisamay7 June 2013
  • Hi! I am also a breastfeeding mom (my daughter is 6 months old). Everyday I add Breastfeeding into my Snacks (just type the word Breastfeeding into your search box) and it shows up as negative calories for the day (I do the -400 that is for breastfeeding 3-5 times a day). Because it shows up as a negative number, it's…
    in Losing Weight While Breastfeeding. Comment by arisamay7 June 2013
  • Hi Ladies! I gained 44-52lbs with each of my pregnancies (I'm 5'10", normally 165lbs, and had 9+lb babies). I lost all but 8-10lbs within the first 10 weeks post-partum with my first two pregnancies. I didn't lose the rest until my babies weaned at 15 months old, and then it just fell off. Breastfeeding can definitely help…
    in How long to get to goal weight after baby?! Comment by arisamay7 June 2013
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