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Two Part Question About Breastfeeding, C-section and Losing the Weight
Sorry, I'm no help about the c-section part either, but here are my thoughts on breastfeeding and weight loss: it took me about 3 1/2 months to lose all of ...
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- Hi, H. - I also had a c-section and breastfed my son for 13 months, and I'm just starting my yoga teacher training program now. I lost the weight very quickly through...
- Good luck-you didn't say how old you are and that has a lot to do with it. I had 2 c-sections. I lost a ssome of the weight the 1st time at age 36 but never, got back...
- Hi H. I am breastfeeding and I have breast fed all 3 of my kids and I have thyroid issues and I m unsuccessful after kids to lose weight other than the 12-14lbs of ...
Problems with Breastfeeding and Weight Gain
But don't let that panic you on the weight loss front: Breastfeeding HELPS you to lose weight, believe it or not, and statistically, women who breastfeed ...
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- You are doing great! Check out kellymom.com for LOTS of advice. Just nurse, nurse, nurse. The more you nurse, the more your body will produce. Pumping does not yie...
- Yes hang in there ! I believe I've said before that I could have fed 10 kids and had milk to spare, but everyone is different , and it's not always easy. Make sure you...
- Hi A., Are you feeding your son the same amount of times as he fed on formula? There could be your problem. Breast milk is digested by baby much more efficiently ...
Weaning and Gaining Weight Afterwards
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- If you continue to eat the way you did while breastfeeding, you will gain weight. Once you have her weaned you will need to cut down on your caloric intake. It's not t...
- Hi A. Congrats on BF this long! To answer your question - you will gain weight if don't follow a diet that you were on before pregnancy and BF. With BF, your body n...
- Hello! I breastfeed both of my children until they were about 15 to 18 months. I didn't gain any weight.
Help Please!! Jenny Craig Vs. Weight Watchers Vs. South Beach Diet??
I do not recommend weight loss while breast feeding, because when you loose weight and the stored fat is released to make energy for your body, ...
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- Weight Watchers worked best for me. You eat real food with no restrictions and you learn about proper food choices and portion control. However, Weight Watchers is not...
- It is not safe to diet while breastfeeding. It is important to eat healthy and drink lots of water.
- I lost all my pregnancy weight and then some doing the lactating weight watchers. Most important is the maintanence once you lose. and be easy on yourself.
Weight Loss Immediately After Giving Birth
I am trying to take the weight loss slow -- no more than 2 pounds per week. You don't want to go too fast, if you're also breastfeeding. ...
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- hi, S., i am a thin type and weighed 105 lbs. and was 5'7" when i got pregnant. i gained 55 pounds! i loved the extra weight and finally had perfect legs! anyway, i...
- Ok, S...something I wish people would have told me....Immediately after birth I weighed myself....NO weight loss. I was shocked, how can you push out 8.4 ponds and not...
- With my son I lost the weight in about a week. It took about 5 months for my jeans to fit again though. I think, with me anyway, your bone structure changes a little a...
Losing Weight While Breastfeeding?
Losing Weight While Breastfeeding? I'm now nursing my 3rd child and I have put ... I can't afford special weight loss programs but if you can afford it that ...
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- Weight Watchers has a program specifically for nursing mothers.
- My docotr told me that nursing, I sould only need 2200 calories a day, so if that will help you. I di that and it took 6 months but I have lost about 20 lbs. ( not co...
- I'm currently reading "eat well, lose weight" by eileen Behan. I picked it up super cheap on ebay. I'm also reading "the new breastfeeding diet plan" by robert rou...
Breastfeeding Keeping Baby Weight On?????
If the weight won't come off you could try the Simeons Pounds & Inches (Weight Loss Cure) diet. It worked for me. I'd wait until you're done breastfeeding ...
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- I feel completely opposite. Supposedly, breastfeeding burns 500 calories a day! And boy, did it! I was 145lbs before I got pregnant (I'm 5'9") Now, I'm 131 lbs. I...
- Breastfeeding definitely kept on the baby weight around my mid-section. I know several other Moms that had that same issue. Soon after we stopped breastfeeding, we ...
- Try to relax. Keep with healthy eating and healthy exercising and nursing. I lost 70 pounds during the first year after my son, my 40 from the pregnancy and 30 more....
Breastfeeding Diet
Read the book "Eat Well, Lose Weight While Breastfeeding. .... a year old but at about 4 months old I was getting frustrated with my weight loss or lack of. ...
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- Try Weight Watchers it has special instructions for pregnant and lactating mothers.
- Weight watchers is the only lifestyle (DIET, hate the word) for breastfeeding mothers and it really works. There are two plan and both are very easy for busy moms. ...
- Read the book "Eat Well, Lose Weight While Breastfeeding." I found it very helpful. Oh, and I have it if you want it. Good Luck, J. PS I actually GAIN weigh...
Breastfeeding to Lose Weight (Hmmm....?)
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- I only gained about 30 pounds both times (I was trying to gain more, but I guess that's how much I was supposed to gain) and with my first daughter I was 5 lbs under p...
- I GAINED 25-30 lbs after each of my kids while breast feeding! I couldn't stop eating sugary foods. The kids were/are fine and normal weight. I breast fed them exclusi...
- Well...I'll probably be on the outside edge of the curve, but it will give you an outside edge. - Gained 180 lbs while pregnant - <laughing> did NOT lose it all w...
Strech Marks & Lack of Weight Loss
Keep in mind, 2lbs a week is healthy weight loss. ... Dieting while breastfeeding IS possible. Check out Weight Watchers, they have suggestions/ program ...
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- Breastfeeding is one of the best things you can do to lose the weight. But really four months isn't that long. Give it some more time.
- I am not saying anyone is wrong here but Grace did say realistic ideas and for breastfeeding mothers with 4 month olds simply want to nap still between bouts of baby b...
- I hear you! I have a hard time accepting that my stomach will not be flat again without effort on my part!! Well the breast feeding will definitely help for you t...
