Breastfeeding + weight

Ive heard its easier to do when breastfeeding. Because!1: BF brings on contractions help the uterus to return to normal pre pregnancy size.
2. You burn more calories because you are feeding/sustaining a baby

Ive not actually tired to lose anything and ive mananed to drop weight while breastfeeding! If anything i struggle to eat enough to keep up with breastfeeding!

Weight while breastfeeding has a massive hormonal element - most lose weight, but an unlucky minority piles it on. My sister & I are in the latter group. Maybe you are, too? If so, I'm sorry, it's particularly galling while most claim it'll just fall off you 🙈
We've had some success with restricting our own calorie intake & upping exercise, but they do recommend caution while breastfeeding as you can end up not doing so well yourself as your body will prioritise feeding your baby. The key is often very healthy eating & not falling into the e.g. biscuits 'trap' when you're exhausted OR accepting your amazing body as it is for now - you grew & birthed a whole human!! & trying later? Sending much love either way. X

I find it virtually impossible to loose weight in the first year of breastfeeding, my body clings to fat! (I fed by first until 25 months and at around a year I lost 1.5 stone without trying once I went back to work and feeds spaced, it’s like my body knew my baby was ok without so much milk). My babies have both woke every single hour and that little and broken sleep plays havoc with your hormones making it harder still. The first time round I was really distressed by it. This time? I know it’s just a short season and I’m focusing on my baby. I know the weight will come off again eventually! I’ve grown and sustained two huge babies.. my body has been through a lot and when it’s ready and my babies aren’t so small I can get that tiny waist back! x