How do I safely lose weight while breastfeeding?
Im not trying to emaciate myself just trim the excess weight off. Im not too far from my prepregnancy weight- about 10, although 15 lbs would be ideal. I have started to do about 40mins cardio (today) I feel great. I would like to do this daily. I want to make diet adjustments but I am totally unaware of what a good meal plan is while breastfeeding. I mean how can I get the requirements and eat great? Does exercising hurt my supply? Im sure 40mins workout is better than sitting down in a slump gaining weight as I eat more, it cant hurt that much I would think it would help. Can you offer your experience/expertise?
Honestly, it’s all in the diet for right now. I’m nursing my second baby. You need to eat because your body is telling you that you’re hungry (because you ARE!) Make sure you’re filling up on lots of beans, fruits, veggies, and whole grains (as I’m typing this I had to laugh because I’m eating a chocolate eclair at the moment.) Whole fruits/veggies/grains will keep you more full for longer and provide a great diet for baby. Start out with oatmeal in the morning, which is a natural milk stimulant. Add berries or other fruits and nuts to satisfy you. Plan ahead by cutting up fruits and veggies that you can just grab and eat.
Exercising doesn’t hurt your supply, but being dehydrated will. Make sure you’re taking in enough water. If you’re feeling up to exercising, good for you! You should expect to lose a couple pounds a week, even without the exercising.
I found that nursing was the only ‘diet’ program that ever worked for my reluctant body. As long as I took a walk a couple times a week and ate a healthy diet, the weight fell off.
Good luck!
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