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Seeking Advice on Dieting While Breastfeeding
I have a Weight Watchers packet from 2003; there are specific point allowances in it for while you are breastfeeding. If I were you, I would look into their ...
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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...
Dieting and Frustrated
I started Weight Watchers about 5 weeks ago and have lost 7 lbs total. I'm following it to a tee and I do some form ... Weight Watchers and Breast Feeding ...
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- I am using this: www.providia.com/makeover. When you buy the kit, there's a bit of work to do, so set aside 2-3 hours just to go over the whole kit. I've been prett...
- It sounds like you're on the right path. Have you tried stroller strides? Great community orf Mothers and I hear women really lose the baby weight. If you want recip...
- Hi R., I too am with Weight Watchers. I know for me I must, must, must exercise. I have to at least walk for 30 mins. and at least 30 minutes of cardio/weights. It...
Breastfeeding & Wieght Loss
With Weight Watchers they have a special plan for breastfeeding moms. Basically you get 10 extra points a day and they want you to have an extra dairy ...
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- If anything, breastfeeding is supposed to speed up the weight loss process!! Don't give that up!! I would talk to your doctor. They should be able to give you sugge...
- Hi there...I totally could relate.....I have a 4 1/2 month old and a 16 year old.... It will take time, be patient. Walking is the best thing you could do. Breastfeed...
- Hi K.! Don't give up on breastfeeding! It is so good and important for your baby. Weightloss will come but sometimes it is slow. I am a breastfeeding mom too and it to...
I Can't Lose Weight!
My husband and I are doing weight watchers and are also excercising at least a 1 /2 hour .... Breastfeeding burns calories and should help you lose weight. ...
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- I know how difficult it is to lose weight. My husband can drop it with little effort and I have to try so hard!!! Have you had blood work done? That might be a good...
- First of all, while you are breastfeeding you should not diet. You need to consume no less than 1500-1800 calories per day. As you probably know you burn 500-800 calo...
- S., Eat healthy, exercise moderately, take care of your baby, and forget trying to lose weight until you are not breastfeeding. I couldn't really lose an ounce whi...
Diet
Weight Watchers has a special program for breastfeeding mothers. The points or calories are just set a little higher. It works. ...
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- I am not an expert in this area as my breastfeeding trial only lasted a week with my kids! But I would say that you probably want to stay away from any diet pills. ...
- I also wanted to lose weight while i was still breastfeeding. What i heard was that it is ok to lose 1 pound a week while breastfeeding. Hope this helps.
- I am a mother of four and breastfed all of them. I currently am with my 3 month old son. One down side is you lose weight so much slower than those who bottlefed their...
Anyone Try Weight Watchers
I did weight watchers I realy loved it. I tried alot of things to try to lose ... breastfeeding and I eat two lunches, a dinner and then an evening snack. ...
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- I love weight watchers. You eat whatever you want. The biggest thing they teach you is, what a portion is and whether that portion of food is something that is healt...
- I swear by weight watchers. Actually my whole family does. I have lost 50lbs in the past, my mom 40, and my grandmother 80. The great thing with Weight watchers is...
- My husband and I did WW several years ago and were very succesfull. Of course since having a baby, I need to go back. Anyway, we pretty much ate whatever we wanted. ...
Diet
Weight Watchers is very safe with breast feeding and they have "mommy and me" meetings where you can bring your kids!! Get online and check it out. ...
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- I gained 55 pounds when I was pregnant with my son. After I had him I breastfed as well and I just made sure to eat healthy and did alot of walking. I lost most of i...
- i work in the vitamin inderstray there is not much supplements you can take but they dont really worke just eat healthy exersie and it will come off you can try fish ...
- I do Weight Watchers and I know that they have a special version just for breastfeeding moms. Check it out!
Body for Life
I have not tried that program, however I found great sucess using Weight Watchers while breastfeeding. My baby got plenty of milk and is now 2 1/2 and very ...
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- Hi Sarah- My name is B. Jarmoluk. I'm a wellness coach. NO- haven't done body for life- but I have used and have several clients who've used Herbalife. I'm now a ...
- I tried the body for life. I liked the workouts as for the eating I found that cooking healthy things that we were already eating was what worked best for me. I have 4...
- I did this with a couple of my kiddos and successfully nursed them for 10 months and 14 months (until I got pregger again). This plan still pushes fiber, which is grea...
Breastfeeding and Slimfast
It should say on the can or box etc.. if it's bad for breastfeeding Moms. I know when I couldn't keep anything down ... Breastfeeding and Weight Watchers ...
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- It should say on the can or box etc.. if it's bad for breastfeeding Moms. I know when I couldn't keep anything down why pregnant, the Dr. told me to drink that. Why br...
- If you're drinking the Slimfast as a meal replacement to diet, just remember that breastfeeding burns lots of calories! You really need to be eating AT LEAST enough ca...
- Nope you are fine. That is just more nutrients you are giving your child that your child probably needs. I drink muscle milk since i don't eat everything i should be e...
Need Advice on Losing Weight
I'm breastfeeding and doing weight watchers. I also do Stroller Strides and work on the treadmill when I get a chance. The more weight I lose from weight ...
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- I had this problem with my daughter. I went into pre-term labor at 5 1/2 months. I was on strict bed rest and was given a steriod shot everyday to mature her lungs. I ...
- My children are older now but weight watchers used to have a great program for nursing mothers. If you can not fit meetings into your schedule they have the on line p...
- just put her in the stroller and go walking while she is sleeping. Put on your head set with favorite tunes or a book on tape. The fresh air and sunshine will do ou ...
