How feasable is weight loss while breastfeeding?

Question

Currently pregnant and due in 4 weeks and am looking to breastfeed my baby. I’m wanting to lose up to 60lbs after I have my baby but I’m worried that I’ll accidentally dry up my supply in doing so. Normally for weight loss I’d exercise an hour a day and reduce my caloric intake to 1200-1500 calories a day and have great success, but does that sound like it’d kill my supply? This is my first child so I’ve never been through this before. I’ve been struggling with body image a bit and want the weight off fast, but am going to be putting my child first and only want to do what will work and keep me able to feed them

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1200-1500 calories is not enough for a grown adult. No one should tell you otherwise. 
Weight loss is not the focus of the next 3-6 months. Focus on nutrition and hydration, as well as, walking and other movement that feels good.

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Registered dietitian here. Do not restrict your intake to 1200-1500 calories (ever but definitely not while breastfeeding). 
Your body uses extra energy (calories) while breastfeeding so it’s very typical to lose weight without needing to restrict intake. 
Focus on nourishing yourself postpartum! You can work in some gentle exercise when you feel up to it. Enjoy your baby, no need to worry or stress about the scale.

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You need to increase your calorie intake to maintain supply. Im 6 months PP and EBF, and I'm lighter than before I got pregnant without trying, so maybe see how you get on and if you lose weight naturally :)

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I lost 60 lbs while breastfeeding by just walking a lot. I didn’t reduce food intake any. Breastfeeding does help naturally burn extra calories

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Breastfeeding and or just pumping or both make you lose weight!!

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I was 200lbs the day my baby was born and by just breastfeeding and adding in some extra activity (wouldn’t even call it exercise, just a couple walks pushing baby in a stroller, being more active around the house etc) I lost nearly 70lbs with in a year. I was the smallest I’ve ever been as an adult. For some, breastfeeding alone can burn a significant amount of calories. Cutting calories can drop your supply, so id focus more on activity and burn vs diet.

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While some people do lose weight when breast feeding, keep in mind that some don’t. Every body is different. 
I’m so tired of people saying “the weight will just fall off if your BF” because it’s not always true.

How feasable is weight loss while breastfeeding?

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