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Lilac1859
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Fri, Apr 08 2022, 11:14 am
I have never dieted in my life so need some advice.
My baby is close to 4 months and I'm still up 20 pounds since my prepregnancy weight (I gained about 50 pounds total)
I'm looking for a diet/lifestyle that is easy to follow, no calorie counting or crazy limited foods because I need to produce enough milk for my baby. I'm ok with it taking a couple months to lose the weight.
Any ideas?
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Clematis
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Fri, Apr 08 2022, 12:24 pm
Try incorporating protein in every meal. U can start the day with a smoothie made of greek yogurt, berries and whatever else you like. It can keep you full for a while.
Try limiting processed sugars. (I know, easier said than done).
Water, water, water! Everything in moderation.
If you exercise a few times a week as well it can really help. Don't be hard on yourself, just be mindful of what you eat and how much of it.
Good luck!
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gootlfriends
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Fri, Apr 08 2022, 12:53 pm
Around 3-6 months babies needs increase. You might start to see some weight loss now. I personally have always have found this is when you start to get hungry because you are bringing calories. I would hold off reducing overall calories and increase protein. If you don't eat enough you won't lose weight, your body will conserve the fat.
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Lilac1859
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Fri, Apr 08 2022, 12:58 pm
gootlfriends wrote: | Around 3-6 months babies needs increase. You might start to see some weight loss now. I personally have always have found this is when you start to get hungry because you are bringing calories. I would hold off reducing overall calories and increase protein. If you don't eat enough you won't lose weight, your body will conserve the fat. |
Thanks, does that mean as my baby needs to nurse more, I might lose more weight? I will probably start her on some food in the next month or two.
Protein is a hard one for me because I don't like chicken and salmon is a fortune! I eat eggs, chick peas and beans.
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gootlfriends
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Fri, Apr 08 2022, 1:15 pm
ek22 wrote: | Thanks, does that mean as my baby needs to nurse more, I might lose more weight? I will probably start her on some food in the next month or two.
Protein is a hard one for me because I don't like chicken and salmon is a fortune! I eat eggs, chick peas and beans. |
It means your baby will need more fat and protein as he or she becomes more active. By 6 months most babies are double their birth weight and learning how to crawl and play with toys. They hold their head independently and sleep more at night. I noticed fat increase when pumping. As far as starting food: food until 9/10 months is purely for practice. 75% should still be breast milk/formula. They also don't absorb most of the nutrients from food since their systems are not as developed. We offer tablespoon amounts of food until 9 months.
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