Weaning: Weight Watchers
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Weight Watchers
Asked by N.C. from Washington DC
on July 31, 2008
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I need some feedback from other moms who have tried weight watchers. I am still breastfeeding my 6 month old son and have every intention of continuing until he's a y...
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- Hi Noelle, I have found Weight Watchers to be fantastic. I do the "monthly pass" which costs about $40 / month and includes the online "etools" which has blogs, re...
- My mom went on WW - it was the first program that worked for her and has continued to work. She lost 80 pounds in the first year (keep in mind, she is obsessive, so sh...
- Noelle, Weight Watchers is probably the onlt thing that DOES work. I have tried almost everything, but none of them are maintainable - so restrictive that it can'...
Weight Watchers
Asked by A.R. from Philadelphia
on December 4, 2008
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Hi moms,
I am recenty had a baby almost 2 months ago, but I have always battled my weight. I had my first son six years ago and gained almost 46 lbs. from a size 9, a...
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- Hi A., I joined Weight Watchers several years ago to lose some weight before I got married. I had excellent success and took off 20 lbs in less than 3 months. Unfor...
- weight watchers is great! It is the only weight loss program that actually teaches you how to eat for the rest of your life. You can tailor the program to meet your ...
- A number of years ago I joined Weight Watchers. To make a long story short, it really did work, but I got cocky with my weight loss and eventually gained it all back ...
Weight Watchers and Breast Feeding
Asked by C.B. from Albany
on February 26, 2009
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Hi...I just had my 3rd baby and am 30 pounds overweight. I currently weigh 180 pounds and was 170 when I got pregnant. I was wondering if anyone tried weight watchers ...
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- You should not diet while breastfeeding, it's not healthy for the baby. You should, however, excercise regularly (I always walked with the stroller everyday) and eat ...
- Yes, I did WW while breastfeeding my son. You are allowed 10 extra points while breastfeeding, and (I think) it was more water and 1 extra calcium serving. About two...
- I was just looking at my book for you. Theres a questionnaire now that you fill out to determine your points. So I don't have an answer for you. I think you should de...
Anyone Try the "New" Weight Watchers Points Plus??
Asked by L.C. from Chicago
on March 25, 2011
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My 3rd baby is 9weeks olds and i need to loose a lot of weight. I am nursing and that isnt helping my weight loss for some reason. Has anyone tried the new weight wa...
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- I'm doing the new program online. I'm still new to it, but already lost a lot of weight. The first week was a big shock to my system and I lost 9 lbs. Now it's goin...
- I love it! You get more points (but they've changed their points system) and fruits are free! It is encouraging healthy choices. Also, I did weight watchers while...
- It's great! I've done WW online in the past after my other pregnancies and I must say I like the new plan much better. Feels like I can eat anything I want, just hav...
Nursing Mom Starting Weight Watchers-NEED HELP PLEASE!!!
Asked by V.S. from Chicago
on October 6, 2008
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Hola Everyone,
I noticed a lot of you recommended Weight Watchers for losing those stingy mommy pounds safely while breastfeeding. I lost 20 pounds on my own right ...
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- Weight Watchers has a line of cookies and snack cakes in the grocery stores. Also, a great chocolate fix could be fat-free, sugar free chocolate pudding. It also giv...
- Congratulations and boy do you sound like an amazing person! And tell your Navy/reservist husband one Navymom here sure thanks him. Anyway, how about some of those sug...
- Hi V., If your little baby is only 6 weeks old and nursing you really shouldn't cut calories right now - you and your little one need all the energy you can get. Y...
Jenny Craig V. Weight Watchers
Asked by B.B. from Dallas
on January 12, 2010
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So after my 2nd pregnancy, I need to lose about 25-30 lbs. I think if I went with a program like Jenny Craig or WW, I would be more successful. I don't know which to...
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- Jenny Craig is expensive. I'd recommend doing weight watchers. There is no food to purchase so it is possible to do it much more cheaply than jenny craig. I've done...
- Weight Watchers has a program for breastfeeding mothers. You need to be careful about "dieting" while breastfeeding -cutting calories too much will cause a drop in mil...
- B. - Jenny Craig is a good program - especially if you're short on time, you can heat their food, add a salad and fresh veggie and you're all set. The program does cos...
Weightloss After Breastfeeding
Asked by D.T. from San Antonio
on April 27, 2008
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Does anyone know if its true about losing weight after you stop breastfeeding? I have a 6 month old daughter and I have always breastfed her and will continue to breas...
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- Hi, D.. This is my first child too and she is 6 months old. I actually lost my weight that I gained with the baby during pregnancy and then 13 more pounds through br...
- My encouragement for you is if you don't have a workout routine in place, get one going now. Everyone is different; I dropped all 29 pregnancy pounds within 6 months o...
- I think that it is true that everyone is different. I've nursed three now and never could lose all the weight until after they were weaned. My body definitely would ho...
Seeking Advice on Dieting While Breastfeeding
Asked by S.B. from Youngstown
on April 30, 2009
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Hi Mamas,
I'VE BEEN WATCHING MY DIET SINCE I HAD MY SON 8 MONTHS AGO, FOLLOWING THE BREASTFEEDING DIET, BUT HAVE ONLY LOST 15 POUNDS OF THE 40 I GAINED WHILE PREGNA...
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- There isn't much dieting you should do while breastfeeding. You need to eat healthy foods and stay hydrated. Cut out junk - just get it out of your house all togethe...
- I would think for breastfeeding you would need to have more flexibility in your diet than Atkins allows, if not for your sake, for the production of good milk. I've b...
- S., Since you are nursing it vital to eat a diet rich in organic fruits and vegetables, lean proteins AND complex carbohydrates such as quinoa, brown rice, millet, et...
Breastfeeding Diet
Asked by A.B. from Cincinnati
on February 11, 2010
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Does anyone know a good breastfeeding diet to make me lose my baby weight and also some good exercises that will workto get the flab away?
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- Eat whole foods, nothing boxed or processed. Your diet and health will improve. Eat fresh produce vs canned. Frozen isn't as good as fresh, but better than canned. ...
- I second Alma. MY doc told me that you should actually be eating MORE while nursing than when pregnant. Healthy food is key. It will fall off eventually.
- When breastfeeding you need about 600 extra calories for milk production. If you regular diet is around 1800-2000 calories for weight maintenance (depends on your acti...
Breast Feeding and Weightloss
Asked by M.K. from Los Angeles
on April 18, 2008
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Has anyone had a hard time losing weight while breastfeeding? I have been breastfeeding for almost 11 months and am starting to wean my baby, but have not been able t...
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- Everybody has a different metabolism, some do lose weight while breast feeding while others "hold on" to everything they eat. Please try an exercise program, almost al...
- Aloha M., 6 months after my daughte was born, I hadn't lost a single pound......not even her 9 pounds from when she was born. I was the same weight as if I was pre...
- I have had the same problem I actually went and had a blood test and it turned out my thyroid levels were low (thyroid controls you metabolism) Maybe you should look i...
