I am breastfeeding, but I am getting a little depressed over my weight.?

Question

Is there a healthy diet I can start without diminishing the nutrients for my daughter???

I am still having a fabulous time with my daughter, I would just like some suggestions on what a good meal plan would be that is still healthy for both of us.

Answer 1

You can join weight watchers. My friend got on the program immediately after giving birth to her 3rd baby. They have a system for breast feeding moms. She lost 30 pounds in about 4 months.

Answer 2

Please do not stop breastfeeding. The only diets you cannot do while b-feeding are unhealthy anyway and do not work in the long run. It is not easy to lose weight after having a baby whether you are breastfeeding or not. Taking care of a baby is hard no matter how you feed the baby. Believe it or not, your breastmilk will be the same no matter what you eat. If you don't eat enough though, you will have less milk. Many mothers are discouraged from breastfeeding because they think they have to follow a strict diet. My advice is to decrease any sugar and white flour in your diet because those are extra calories that provide little or no nourishment. Next I would suggest walking with your baby. Take a multivitamin/mineral supplement with your meal. Sometimes just taking the vitamin will decrease your appetite somewhat. Also increase fiber and water as much as possible. They help make you feel full. You can do it!

Answer 3

combining healthy diet AND exercise is key to post partum weight loss. the best method I've found for sustained results is www.myfooddiary.com. it is an awesome online community and detailed food diary that tracks your calories and take into account if you are brestfeeding. I think its good because the system alerts you if you are getting too much or too little of something. And it tracks water consumption. this is a great tool because you have to record everything that goes into your mouth....this can be eye-opening because those clories really ADD UP! check out the site....it is awesome.

Answer 4

I am in the same boat...she is 11 months old, breastfeeding, and I am not losing much these days despite a low fat diet, walking a mile a night with our dog and baby, etc.

If you diet continue to take a multivitamin...that is what I am doing.

Answer 5

I hear you! It's so hard to put the needs of that little person above the eagerness to get back into shape, fast!

I found that just by really focusing on eating more fruits and vegetables and getting out with the baby to exercise (push the stroller) I was able to SLOWLY see some changes on the scale.

Best of luck to you! And congratulations on the baby....

Answer 6

you dont have to eat for two. Ive nursed 4 children, all well passed the age of one. the recomend an extra intake of 300 calories to go to your child. but if you eat a normal and healthy diet, as say for yourself, you will be fine. depending on your childs age, you can start adding solid foods. my youngest started solids when she was 4 months. what i did, to help, i took off 300 calories from my diet when i didnt have a chance to work out. but if i did have the chance, i would eat the normal 1500 cals, and burn 300. my dr said it was fine as long as i wasnt goin to the extreams and was eating healthy.
and hun, please dont stress on the weight. it'll go away with time and perseverance. getting depressed will only slow the process and you'll loose much needed will to get past the "baby fat."

Answer 7

Don't spend this precious time worrying about your weight. It's such a wonderful, but short lived time to bond with your child in a way no one else can.
Remember your weight has increased due to pregnancy and breastfeeding. This is NORMAL.
The only thing you need to do is follow the recommended food pyramid and walk about 30 minutes a day; and remember, you are still "eating for two."

Answer 8

Weight Watchers has a special program for breastfeeding mothers. I've heard good things about it.

Answer 9

Weight watchers has a program for nursing Mommys. It's probably the healthiest program I've ever been on. it's a really well balanced plan.

http://www.weightwatchers.com/util/art/index_art.aspx?tabnum=1&art_id=24571


http://www.kellymom.com/nutrition/mom/mom-weightloss.html

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Breastfeedingwhileonweightwatchers/

Answer 10

Cut out all sweets, fried foods. Limit breads to two servings a day. Potato can replace one serving, that's a 3 oz potato.

Eat lots of veggies. Three servings of fruit. Lean meats. Two to three servings of dairy