10 Tips for Losing Weight While Breastfeeding

10 Tips for Losing Weight While Breastfeeding

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Number One: Wait
Wait until your baby is at least 2 months old before trying to lose weight to ensure that your milk supply is established.

Number Two:Exercise
Start lightly, exercising 10-15 minutes 3-5 days a week and gradually increase from there.

Number Three: Hydrate
Drink a full glass of water one hour before working out, and one hour after, and during. Also, try to drink at least 8 glasses a day.

Number Four:Don't Starve Yourself
Eat 5-6 small meals a day and try to consume 1800-2000 Calories each day.

Number Five: Take it Slow
Try not to lose more than 1.5 to 2 lbs a week, because losing too quickly is unsafe for your body and poses a risk of jeopardizing your milk supply.

Number Six: Take a Day Off
Take a day off to nurse your baby frequently and as much as possible to reestablish your milk supply.

Number Seven: Rest
Rest is key to losing weight because when you're tired your body releases stress hormones like cortisol, which causes your body to retain fat.

Number Eight: Don't Diet
Instead of trying a fad diet, try eating healthily because dieting only leaves room for falling off the wagon, more than changing your eating lifestyle.

Number Nine: Stick to fruits & veggies
Grab an orange or an apple instead of a cookie, and try to include a veggie with every meal.

Number Ten: Clean up
Shower or use wipes to clean yourself off after working out because babies don't like the salty taste that is left behind.

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[cricketprincess1988]

these are very good tips but number six is wonky. you should only feed your child when they are hungry. and nursing more than normal would cause you to get engorged. but if you are worried about milk supply you could pump or express some milk between feedings. but i recomend eating foods foods that boost milk product on the day you take off. oh and make sure if you normally don't eat fruits and veggies you transition slowly because some fruits/veggies cause your baby to get gassy.