Any suggestions for losing lbs while breast feeding. I am so disgusted with myself. I have a closet full of size 10's that don't even come close to going on.....but I am afraid of dieting and exercising because I don't want to lose my milk supply. DS is 7 months and I would like to at least feed him til he is 1, or til he decides to self wean. Anyone have any luck with anything?
Raisingarrows
04-25-2006, 05:28 PM
I'm using the Weight Watchers nursing mother's program right now. I've lost 11 lbs and haven't noticed any decrease in milk supply. WW seems to be the only thing that works for me!
Carrie
04-26-2006, 06:58 AM
I cut out sweets and ate Smart Ones dinners for lunch. I also walked a couple of times a day, with the dog and sometimes also with the stroller. I lost about 30 lbs. between 2-7 months postpartum, nursing twins. I was significantly overweight when I started due to the twin pregnancy. I think a rule of thumb is 1 lb. a week when you are exclusively nursing, and maybe a little more than that when DC starts solids.
allycat
04-26-2006, 07:14 AM
I exercised my entire preg. and while breastfeeding all my 4 babies and I never lost my milk supply (if anything I had too much). It made me feel really good emotionally too, since I had depression after each baby. I would not diet with major restrictions when preg., but cut out sweets, bad fats, and limit portion sizes. Even small changes over time will help. The healther you eat, the healthier your baby will be too. Don't go completely low fat though, because you do need some fat for breast milk.
The walking suggestion was a great idea, especially it being summer!! We have started taking walks as a family for the past week, and it has really helped. My husband even went for a bike ride by himself which is totally unusual since he hasn't ridden a bike for about 10 years!!
Alison
alanajo
04-28-2006, 06:00 PM
Ive heard you can do WW while nursing just add an extra 10 points on. Dunno if thats true or not though.
wbkt8
04-28-2006, 06:12 PM
hmmm. well, i think the walking is a great suggestion too. that's been helpful here - plus it's a great stress reliever for me.
other things that have helped - generally looking at your diet and see if there are empty calories you're packing in - soft drinks/beer/desserts/etc.
i don't think that gradual lifestyle changes would have a negative impact on your ability to nurse. and as the pp said - eating more healthily is good for you & the kids.
