Losing weight while breastfeeding??

Question

Any tips for a struggling mama? I'm heavier now then when I gave birth. Mostly my fault, super cold winter baby and I were cooped up and sitting around a lot and I'm super hungry all the time while EBF-my baby eats often. But I really need to lose the weight but I'm scared of hurting my supply and also like I said I'm hungry!! Like way worse than when I was pregnant lol

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Count your calories without making any changes then take that amount and start making gradual cuts. Continue drinking tons of water and monitor your supply. Avoid making any dramatic changes. One, it will likely fail in the long run and two, you will probably hurt your supply. And not to mention be super grumpy. 😜

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It's a struggle for me also. Gained 15 pounds while bf my first. This time I'm also gaining. Before this pregnancy I was doing good on excersising daily, but a kid and a baby, I struggle to get my dishes done, much less work out! I'm hoping for sunny weather here soon!!

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I started weight watchers a month ago and lost about 5 pounds so far and I have a day of cheating at least once a week. They have a setting for exclusively breastfeeding as well as partially. I use it for more of a guideline and now I'm eating much more fruits and veggies. It's really hard to exercise for me with the baby so I try to take her for walks when it's nice out. I do however hold her a lot and will dance with her til I'm tired (1-3 songs at a time usually). She's almost 20 pounds now so it's decent exercise and we both laugh and love it!

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I've been struggling to lose weight too and have considered starting whole 30. My husband and his sister did it last year and felt great. It's hard to keep up though and it's a lot of work so I'm hesitant. But it's the most balanced plan I've seen out there.

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Eating healthy and exercising doesn't affect supply. Make good choices, eat throughout the day instead of big meals. Get out and exercise everyday.  Drinks lots of water

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Workout! Walk, go to the gym, get out of the house. Meet other moms, maybe even a buggy running group or baby swimming or baby yoga class? It is also a great way to meet new people.

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I am so with you! My new strategy is planning ahead so my healthy meals/snacks are already at least decided for me if not prepped. Because I'm just hungry All. The. Time.

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Exercise lol better food choices. You need calories but you need healthy calories I've noticed the better my body feels the more milk I produce.

Losing weight while breastfeeding??

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