How to loose weight while breastfeeding.

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Hi,
I have a 11 month old boy, still on breastfeed. Though i have toned up alright , i still have about 10 pounds of excess weight( as compared to my pre - pregnancy weight). I am finding it extremely tough to get rid of the weight- i just feel too hungry! Please advise!

ayeshaa · Newbie Joined: 06 May 2008 Posts: 13

While nursing, you should not consume less than 1500-1800 calories per day, and most women should stay at the high end of this range. Some mothers will require much more than this, but studies show that going below this number may put supply at risk.

Keep weight loss at less than 1.5 pounds per week..Most moms can safely lose up to 1.5 pounds per week or 6 pounds per month after the second month and not affect milk supply or baby's well being. One study has suggested that short-term weight loss of 2.2 pounds (1 kg) per week is not a problem (in this study, moms dieted for 11 days).

Decrease the calories gradually. A sudden drop in calories can reduce milk supply. Some moms notice this during an illness, although dehydration and/or medication use could also be a factor in reduced milk supply when mom is sick. It has been hypothesized that a sudden calorie decrease can cause mom's body to go into "starvation mode" and cut nonessential resources such as milk production.

Avoid quick-fix solutions, Liquid diets, low-carb diets, fad diets, weight loss medication, etc. are not recommended while breastfeeding.

Once you are through nursing period, try to do abs workout or walk ..abs workout are really effective in toning up and getting back into shape..good luck!!

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