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Mom2ManyBlessings · 04-20-2012, 03:50 PM

Hi Mamas! I need some thoughts/encouragment. Im currently breastfeeding my 5 month old, and love it. He may be our last baby and I am not willing or ready to wean him to loose weight. However, Ive been pregnant or breastfeeding for the past 8+ years and have kept in 5lbs with each baby and Im ready to loose it. I started the C25K running program and am doing the Shred as well for now. Im trying to figure out how many calories to eat to loose weight, feel good and have a good milk supply. Ive had my calories set at 1200 to loose 2lbs a week and added in 400 breastfeeding calories + my exercise cals. The past 2 days Ive had a non stop migraine and am wondering if my calories are too low. To raise them I have to put ot at loosing 1 lba week which sounds so depresseing. I guess I want some resuts and loosing that little sounds so daunting. Maybe I will loose more IDK. But Im wondering if anyone has any experiences loosing weight while BF. How do you know the right calorie intake? My milk supply is fine but I feel so weak/tired and have had sucb a horrible headach for 2 days all I can think is Im not eating enough. My supply is fine ( but then again Ive never had supply issues and since hes my 6ty baby to breastfeed my body knows what its doing well) . . . Anyway, stories of yuur own or thoughts on what to do would be great!

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stevensmom · 04-20-2012, 03:53 PM

I'm no help as I've gotten back down to my pre preg weight by 2wks pp both tines

But I'll be tour cheerleader

and if you ever want to meet up down by the river to do a walk im all for it.

**I do know how to spell...my iPod on the other hand does not**

savingmomof2boys · 04-20-2012, 04:46 PM

I think you probably need to eat a little more. Of course losing 2lbs a week sounds fabulous but realistically that is a lot to lose in a week. A 1lb a week weight loss is the healthier way to go and will be much easier to maintain.

Keep in mind that with working out you are going to gain muscle. So even though the scale may not be moving you could be losing fat and gaining muscle. Start taking measurements once a week that way when the scale doesn't move to much you can still see that you are losing inches.

Also running is pretty exerting so make sure you are fueling your body especially as you get further into the program. I have found that a glass of chocolate milk after a run does wonders for me. It is something about the carbs and protein in it are great at helping the muscles recover.

expaik · 04-20-2012, 05:05 PM

1200 is WAY too low. I'd call that barely enough even if you weren't breastfeeding and/or exercising and if you're doing both you most certainly are getting malnourished. The migraines are a sign.

I ate 3600 calories per day breastfeeding and doing 1-hour of aerobics per day and never gained a pound.

MamaZnR · 04-20-2012, 06:42 PM

I think you are dehydrated. I get headaches if I am dehydrated. Also, is WWatchers an option? I am 5mo pp and have lost 7lbs in 3 weeks! Its pretty doable.

mama2sweetpeas · 04-21-2012, 10:17 AM

I have a 6 wk old and am trying to get rid of the last lbs of baby weight. I lose weight crazy fast in the beg. with nursing but it has slowed down some (about a 1lb every 3 days or so). I've cut out dairy and sugar for my LO, and it has made a wonderful difference with gas pains and being content. I'm not a big grain/carb person, so that leads well to eating paleo. My milk supply has always been fine, but I want to make sure it is fatty!! I've been eating a ton of good fats. Ex:
b: turkey bacon, eggs, fruit, green tea w/coconut milk
sn: almonds
l: huge salad with avocados, veggies, evoo
sn: veggies, nuts, fruit
d: salad w/salmon or chix, veggies, sauteed veggies or sw.potato

Also just recently (last night) starting working out slowly at the gym. I think it is really hard to gauge calories when bf'ing. The headaches might mean too low cals or dehydration or both. I would up it 500 cals and up the water and see how you feel!

MinkaK · 04-21-2012, 11:40 AM

I don't count calories when ebfing. I make sure to exercise, drink lots of water, eats lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, and limit sweets. I eat when hungry and stop when full.

heymrsrobiRD · 04-26-2012, 04:46 PM

You can't just pick a calorie amount and run with it. As a dietitian...I would be willing to help you figure out your needs...Just PM me if interested.

umphreysmommy · 04-26-2012, 05:26 PM

I would give weight watchers a shot, they have a nursing mothers program. I just started back up with it last week and am doing well. I lost 30lbs on it after DD1. Hoping to lose closer to 50 this time (20 to my prepregnancy weight and then more)

Maddalena · 04-26-2012, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by umphreysmommy

I would give weight watchers a shot, they have a nursing mothers program. I just started back up with it last week and am doing well. I lost 30lbs on it after DD1. Hoping to lose closer to 50 this time (20 to my prepregnancy weight and then more)

Weight watchers add 6 points for nursing full time.

04-20-2012, 03:50 PM	#1
Mom2ManyBlessings Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Washington State Posts: 3,142 Ratings: 161 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Loosing Weight and Breastfeeding Hi Mamas! I need some thoughts/encouragment. Im currently breastfeeding my 5 month old, and love it. He may be our last baby and I am not willing or ready to wean him to loose weight. However, Ive been pregnant or breastfeeding for the past 8+ years and have kept in 5lbs with each baby and Im ready to loose it. I started the C25K running program and am doing the Shred as well for now. Im trying to figure out how many calories to eat to loose weight, feel good and have a good milk supply. Ive had my calories set at 1200 to loose 2lbs a week and added in 400 breastfeeding calories + my exercise cals. The past 2 days Ive had a non stop migraine and am wondering if my calories are too low. To raise them I have to put ot at loosing 1 lba week which sounds so depresseing. I guess I want some resuts and loosing that little sounds so daunting. Maybe I will loose more IDK. But Im wondering if anyone has any experiences loosing weight while BF. How do you know the right calorie intake? My milk supply is fine but I feel so weak/tired and have had sucb a horrible headach for 2 days all I can think is Im not eating enough. My supply is fine ( but then again Ive never had supply issues and since hes my 6ty baby to breastfeed my body knows what its doing well) . . . Anyway, stories of yuur own or thoughts on what to do would be great! Sent from my C771 using DS Forum excuse any typos. My phone isnt as smart as it thinks it is. __________________ Kristen: Helpmeet to my amazing DH Mama to 8 Wonderful Blessings! (11, 8, 7, 5, 4, 2, 1 Baby Girl Born @ 34wk3d 3/27/13)

04-20-2012, 03:53 PM	#2
stevensmom Moderator Squeeze your own darn cheeks Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: a little place called Home Posts: 35,060 Ratings: 372 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	I'm no help as I've gotten back down to my pre preg weight by 2wks pp both tines But I'll be tour cheerleader and if you ever want to meet up down by the river to do a walk im all for it. I do know how to spell...my iPod on the other hand does not __________________ Erica , wife to Ben, momma to Steven aka Boo11/30/06 & Emily aka MonkeyBuns9/11/10 "Opidy" joining the crew August 2013 Forever in my heart, always on my mind (3.09, 5.09, 12.11)...."Life's too short to buy green bananas" Swag with me! I've made over $520 in amazon gift cards & $225 in paypal

04-20-2012, 04:46 PM	#3
savingmomof2boys Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,261 Ratings: 32 Feedback: 100%	I think you probably need to eat a little more. Of course losing 2lbs a week sounds fabulous but realistically that is a lot to lose in a week. A 1lb a week weight loss is the healthier way to go and will be much easier to maintain. Keep in mind that with working out you are going to gain muscle. So even though the scale may not be moving you could be losing fat and gaining muscle. Start taking measurements once a week that way when the scale doesn't move to much you can still see that you are losing inches. Also running is pretty exerting so make sure you are fueling your body especially as you get further into the program. I have found that a glass of chocolate milk after a run does wonders for me. It is something about the carbs and protein in it are great at helping the muscles recover. __________________ Ashley ~ wife to my best friend and mommy of 2 amazing little boys. Join me on Swag Bucks and Super Points to earn Free Giftcards! Also Earning CASH with Jingit!!

04-20-2012, 05:05 PM	#4
expaik Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 3,740 Ratings: 293 Feedback: 100%	Re: Loosing Weight and Breastfeeding 1200 is WAY too low. I'd call that barely enough even if you weren't breastfeeding and/or exercising and if you're doing both you most certainly are getting malnourished. The migraines are a sign. I ate 3600 calories per day breastfeeding and doing 1-hour of aerobics per day and never gained a pound. __________________ Ellen, part-time freelancing SAHM to Diane('06), Ryan('08), Darren('10); wife to the best man in the world, Jake. ISO baby carriers, Verizon, and more! Trade with me - I have TONS of stuff: http://www.diaperswappers.com/forum/...8#post16276368

04-20-2012, 06:42 PM	#5
MamaZnR Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 917 Ratings: 8 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Loosing Weight and Breastfeeding I think you are dehydrated. I get headaches if I am dehydrated. Also, is WWatchers an option? I am 5mo pp and have lost 7lbs in 3 weeks! Its pretty doable. Last edited by MamaZnR; 04-20-2012 at 06:44 PM.