Breastfeeding & not loosing weight?

Question

I see alot of people saying that breastfeeding is helping them lose weight. I am pumping every 2-3 hours and I don't really see my self losing weight. Is it because I'm pumping and not really offering the breast? 
I'm 6 week pp. I plan to pump as long as I can. It's going pretty good still :)

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I'm EBF and pumping and I haven't lost any additional weight after all my bleeding and swelling stopped. I lost ~15 lbs but nothing since about 2 months pp. however this is my third baby and third c section and I'm not as young as I was with my first lol. I had actually read a fair amount of articles that said while breastfeeding the body tends to hold fat in the belly,hips, and thighs so that in times of famine if mom was starving baby wouldn't starve also. And that can last up to a year. I think its all just your body type, it's easier to lose it with your first, each one is a little harder. And breastfeeding cravings are serious lol.

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It really does help your uterus contract

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I ebf and have been stuck at the same weight since 6 weeks pp. that's with eating regularly, staying hydrated, exercising my core AND walking ever day.

I hope you have better luck!! Lol :)

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I lost a bunch the first two weeks. The last week and a half, nothing and I'm bf'ing and pumping every 2-3 hours. Been walking and I can't eat any less so I guess it's time to try and pump up the exercise.

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Remember that it takes 9 months to gain the weight and to give yourself 9 months to lose it. Some people lose it faster than others. Im 5 weeks pp and can run 5 miles but i still have like 20 lbs still left to lose. It'll come with time. Just keep eating right and exercising and you'll be fine.

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I thought it wouldn't shrink your uterus if the baby wasn't on the breast that's why Iv just been gritting my teeth and trying not to pump

Breastfeeding & not loosing weight?

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