Dieting While Nursing

Let me tell you what works! the Abs Diet. It isn't so much a diet as a healthier way of eating. So this it is ok to eat while you are nursing, plus your body is already burning calories to make the milk to it will really come off. I lost 16 lbs in 3 months. That might not sound like a lot to some people but that is all i really needed to loose. When I got married I was 129( I am 5'7) after my daughter I was about 140 and couldn't lose it(I gained 40 lbs during pregnancy) Then I got pregnant with my son( I only gained 19) so at the beginning of the year I decided to join in with my husband, he had already been doing this diet for almost a year and lost 40 lbs. I am now 127, which is what I weighed in HIGH SCHOOL! It is a diet based on power food and cutting out sugar and high fructose corn syrup. Just google it and you'll find tons on it. it is written by the author of mens fitness magazine but it is also good for women. Just a disclaimer some of the things he says are single male driven, but not entirely inappropriate.

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Breastfeeding is the BEST diet program ever. I loved that it burns so many calories for us just by simply feeding our baby, how cool is that! I was not (and still not) big on diets/exercise and like to take the easy way, so if you make healthy eating choices and drink lots of water the pounds will just shed away. I found that snacking on pretzels, carrots and apples always helped give me that sense of being "full" and then I wouldn't eat so much at lunch and dinner. You can by the apples already sliced and packaged at the grocery store (by the fresh fruits/veg's) Don't forget to reward yourself occasionally (and don't totally deprive yourself) with your old favorites then it won't be so bad to miss out on them for periods at a time. I am a working mom also, of 3 wonderful kids (7yrs to 7mos), so I know how difficult it is to find time to eat right while trying to take care of the kiddos but I find it's easier to watch what I eat during the day while at work than at home and on the go. So try to make the best of that time while you are at work.

Best of luck to you!
D.

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Use weight watchers! It is good nutrition and a lot of the food is FREE, meaning you can eat all you want. Good luck! jj

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Eat fruits and vegetables every couple of hours. Graze. Graze. Graze. Don't eat anything that comes out of a box. Period. In other words, start eating healthy.

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I think we all fall into the trap you are in. You don't want to cut calories becasue you are worried about La baby. I am not a DR. but I would say increase your veggies, fruits, and change to low fat cheeses or yogurts and you should be good to go. I hate the word diet. I still ahve some love to lose after ahving my mini. Plus drink a TON of water. That is one of the main reasons milk drys up...dehydration.

I think you will find that by just making changes you will cut "bad" calories and not the things you need to produce milk.

GOOD LUCK!!!

Jess
Just weaned my 17 month old baby.

PS: Talk to a Dr. I think the comment about cutting calories and giving off toxins is really not based on science. I am a yoga loving tree hugging, just moved from CA chicka but that advice is...well I am sure they meant well but I would hate for it to add to the stress of what you have going on right now. Cutting calories WILL NOT EFFECT YOU BABY DUE TO TOXINS!!!

Weight Watchers ROCK! They have a great online program and I hear it has something for nursing moms!!

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I didn't have time to scroll all 50 responses and I am sure you got a lot, but weight watchers has an awesome program that you are able to do while nursing. If you do the points you get an extra 10 points for it...anyway something to think about. I know this week you can try the online stuff for free...

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Start moving Exercise put your baby in a stroller and
walk the pounds will begin coming off
you must eat healthy for your baby

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I too am nursing my 5 month old and trying to lose weight. I am using the Weight Watchers plan (just started last week). You can do it online without having to attend meetings. It has a plan for nursing moms. If you lose weight too quickly it can reduce your milk supply. The great thing about it is that you don't have to prepare special meals for yourself. You can eat what your family eats. I have 4 children that range in age from 5 mos. to 12 years, work full time, etc...Weight Watchers has really fit into my lifestyle thus far. Congratulations on sticking to the nursing, it is not always easy! Good luck with your weight loss!!

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I am expecting my first chld in May so I am certainly no expert on this. However, I am overweight myself and have sucessfully lost weight before on Weight Watchers (right before I got pregnant I lost 25 lbs but have gained it all back with the pregnancy). What I do find interesting is that Weight Watchers actually has a program for nursing moms. They take your weight, height, age, and physical activity into account and figure out how many calories you need while nursing, I have several friends who have lost weight on this program easily and never had a problem keeping up their milk supply since the program is tailered for each woman. I'm certainly not trying to push Weight Watchers and I'm not a recruit for them or anything, but it may be worth looking into. I'll be going on it myself after I deliver. Good luck to you and you're more than welcome to keep in touch. It's good to have a support system when loosing weight.

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I've nursed all my babies, and it's not a very good idea to "diet" while you're nursing. It might benefit you to change some of the things in your diet though. Try to eat more fresh fruits and veggies. Less processed foods. If you start exercising at least 3 days a week you will start to notice a HUGE difference in your body. The change will not happen immediately, but you'll start to feel better almost instantly! You never know, if you make some changes to your diet and exercise regularly then you might not need to "go on a diet". Good luck and God bless!!!!

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I started dieting when each of my 3 kids were 3-4 months old. I do Sugarbusters,a lower-carb diet, which changes, not excludes, which carbs I eat. No white flour, white flour blends, no white rice or potatoes. Instead you have whole wheat bread, brown rice, and sweet potatoes. I had 20 pounds to lose. I didn't worry about portion size, so I ate when I was hungry, as long as the food followed the diet plan. The 1st month was slow, but the weight came off within 9 months. And I nursed the last one until 16 months. Good luck!

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Instead of thinking about counting calories, count nutrients. If everything you put in your mouth is either low-fat dairy, fresh fruit or veggie, protein packed or whole grain, with very little sugar and some lean meat (if you eat meat) then you will be full and probably loose weight with the help of your gym workouts without putting your milk supply at risk. Good for you!

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