Can you actually lose weight whilst breastfeeding?

Yes breastfeeding can help you lose weight, but it’s all about the amount you eat most women tend to overeat due to the need of hunger. If you were to count your calories and meal plan you would definitely see the difference. If that seems impossible eat more things with less calories it’s not easy but it is worth it.

Nine weeks is way too early to think about losing weight. You’re still in the 4th trimester, your body is recovering from pregnancy and birth, and you need all the nutrition for breastfeeding. It took nine months for your body to change and grow your baby, so I’d suggest waiting at least another nine months before actively trying to lose weight.
In general, yes, you can definitely lose weight while breastfeeding—the constant feeling of hunger will subside in a few months. Focus on healthy food and plenty of walks with your little one. But for now, relax! ☺️

9 weeks is nothing, your hormones are still going crazy! Just eat, feed and survive. I gained 25kg during pregnancy and it took me 7 months to lose it. Im 10 months in, still breastfeeding (and still eating like a pig). Don’t let it get you down, your body has been through a lot!

Your body needs time to adjust still. Take some good walks daily to get in a good routine and to get you and baby out of the house. It will help you at least stay at weight(not gain) and should improve your mood/mental status. I’ve definitely lost weight and I’ve been exclusively bf too. It’s been 6 months though so you should be patient. I say instead of counting calories, look at what’s in the food you’re eating, if you’re eating overly processed foods you’re not getting the nutrients you need do your body will say you’re still hungry so try to just eat Whole Foods and well rounded meals.

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I started at 3m pp, my fitness journey. And got back to weight and my waist back by the time he turned 1. So yes, it’s possible. BF made me thirstier than hungry so for me I was guzzling water and peeing like a camel

what have you done to help you lose weight without cutting back food?? It’s been so hard and I started getting migraines when I tried to eat less but I’m 16m pp and I haven’t lost any weight and I’m feeling helpless😥

so I have a really sweet tooth and during pregnancy I lived for desert because I couldn’t have coffee. Now I drink more coffee than I probably should, which curbs my appetite. I’ve cut down on sugary treats a lot (not completely). Pre-pregnancy I never ate chocolate because it made my skin bad. I also have two dogs so do a lot of walking and now my sons at that age where he likes being thrown about, so that helps keep me active 😂

If you mean baby weight... my body pretty much was back to normal by 6 months with baby number 1 and 4 months with baby number 2. That's without trying though I am generally an active person and walk 3 miles every day, swim and do yoga and eat pretty well but dont have restrictions. I think if I actually tried and added more intense cardio into my routine I could lose more weight but my bmi is healthy so it's not a priority right now.

This may be controversial but 9 weeks pp is still early days and not a time for losing weight especially if you’re breastfeeding. What you can do it focus on getting the vast majority of your calories from whole healthy nutritious foods. Eat quality protein, a wide array of colourful vegetables, healthy fats in the form of wild caught fish, avocados, extravirgin olive oil, whole grains and pseudo-grains like buckwheat quinoa and millet. Make sure you eat enough to keep up your milk supply and not become depleted. Eating less than your body needs right now only has the potential to slow down your metabolism and set you up for long term weight gain. It’s a time to love yourself unconditionally and nourish your body like it’s your best friend 🫶

Some women lose weight breastfeeding, and some actually gain! That's okay. The important thing right now is getting the nutrients your body needs to stay healthy while nursing your baby. When your body is hungry, you can feed it healthy foods that give you and your baby vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, and proteins you need.

Another thing that may help is to research foods that will help your hormones balance out. That can help with the body image, and they will be healthy whole foods that could help with weight as well.

No one is judging a new, nursing mama - except that mama herself. Give yourself the grace that I'm sure you want your daughter to give herself in the future 💕

(Also I'm not saying all of these "healthy foods" things in a judgmental way at all. I just ate three chocolate chip granola bars for breakfast 😅 We do what we can, and I'm just starting to learn about these things)

It depends on your body. Some people can - I personally have not. I lost a bit initially and have since plateaued. Am 9months pp and my weight stays the same no matter how I adjust what I eat so am just going to tackle it once I stop breastfeeding. 9weeks is really early.

thank you!! I’m trying to cut back on soda, I got really into it during pregnancy again and it’s been hard cutting down. I’m hoping when it gets warmer I’ll be able to take my daughter out of the house more and get some more exercise