Breastfeeding & diet

Hey there!

Just wondering if anyone has done a calorie restrictive diet while breastfeeding? I just don’t want it to impact my supply, I’m 10m pp and lost some of the weight but still far from my goal and generally not happy with my shape atm.

Thanks! 🫶🏼

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I tried it but it started affecting my supply after the first week so I stopped.

I haven’t restricted myself too much, if I felt hungry I would eat but I would try to go for healthier options.

I’m also eating more whole foods which are really good for supply but also aid weightloss so eggs, salads, avocados, tuna, porridge, salmon, lentils, chia seeds, fruit. And eating more protein.

If I’m craving a chocolate I will just have it I won’t restrict myself too much. I also drink 3 litres of water a day and take my vitamins. I got a milk supply tea aswell just to help and not letting my supply dip.

I’ve cut some calories off and it affected my supply so instead now I switched to healthier options but eat enough calories. So for example instead of choc bar I’d eat a salad with the same amount of calories as choc bar - it’s bigger portion so make me feel full meanwhile if I had choc bar I’d look for something else in the next 30min.

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