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Eating well while breastfeeding

So my kid is 4 months old and we are exclusively breastfeeding and it’s going great. But is anyone else just constantly hungry? Like there is no amount of food to satisfy my hunger. On top of that with the lack of sleep, stress and boredom that comes with being a stay at home mom I just keep “treating myself” to unhealthy foods. I’m managing to have pretty healthy foods too but how are y’all able to limit or avoid easy, convenient, delicious and fatty foods?
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I know this feeling. I used to eat so much ice-cream, but decided not to buy them, the same with crisps. Always trying to have bananas, apples and nectarines at home, at least fruits are a bit healthier. Even though I drink tones of water lol I still always want snacks. More than when I was pregnant 🙈

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I totally agree! My pregnancy cravings weren’t bad at all, but now I want so much ice cream! I’m trying to just not keep it In the house so I have to at least walk a little bit if I want some.

That is so crazy that everyone here is saying ice cream - I am too! I really didn't have any crazy cravings while pregnant but now all I ever want is ice cream and chocolate! Our pediatrician told me to avoid caffeine, so I was starting to wonder if my body was craving sugar to supplement for the lack of caffeine. Are you drinking coffee?

I feel the same! I barely gained weight in my pregnancy (6lbs). But now that im breastfeeding, sahm, exactly everything you mentioned i could just eat the entire time. I just try to avoid the candy/chips aisle at the grocery store and always have tons of fruits at home. Sometimes i just eat cold oats with milk and banana and walnuts for example.. started working out 2 days ago so i hope getting back into fitness makes me want to eat healthier too...

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I like the cold oats idea - any sweet recipes our there to make it more of a sweet treat (to help phase out the ice cream addiction 😂)?

I’ve been taking a mommy and me barre class and since my 4 month old weighs 18 pounds (!!!!) I get quite the workout! It’s not so much the weight issue, breastfeeding seems to be burning a good amount of calories. I just need good tips on avoiding the sugary stuff sometimes the cold oats tip is great!

It’s hard! My son is 9 months and I’m finally getting the hang of it. The trick? Keep all your favorite junk foods out of the house, don’t buy them. The only “junk” food I have currently are homemade lactation cookies (& actually my husband eats most of them). Snack on avocados with sea salt (it’s a breastfeeding superfood & the healthy fats keep you full longer), also canned tuna & sardines (not gross, I know they sound gross) for quick salads! Buy a rotisserie chicken and keep it in the fridge to pick out throughout the day. Cut up and roast a bunch of sweet potatoes on the weekends for quick snacks throughout the week. Starchy carbs are awesome for breastfeeding. Keep dark chocolate in the fridge when you need a sweet treat. I have so many hacks for this, PM me if I can help 💗

Same and now your pic is making me want an ice cream sandwich 😩 they look so bomb lol my daughter is a year and 4 months and I still feel like I’m just always hungry! And my number one craving is ice cream! 😋 but lately I started working out and try my hardest to eat a little less junk food and so far it’s helping me lose this baby weight 😁

Exercising tends to curb sugar cravings, especillay weight lifting 🏋🏾‍♀️ You can try smoothies with spinach or kale and chia seeds (sweet+ iron+ antioxidants +fiber+ protein) Also, I like those nut mixes from Target- sweet or savory Maybe what’s really needed is a Peanut Ice Cream Cravers Anonymous Group 😜

I bought a nutri bullet! Helps a lot!

I was just coming on to write this exact post, however my treats are all sweet. Like I’m sound picking healthy savoury foods but I just constantly crave cake cookies choc etc allllll day. I read somewhere that breastfeeding can lead to a quick decrease in blood sugar which can make us feel hungrier than we are and quite suddenly - may explain it!

I found it so hard to eat well while breastfeeding myself..I was starving! I would eat a whole pack of bourbon biscuits a day easily...😩 as I slowly stopped just before my son was one I didn't eat as much..

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OMG my addiction was chocolate digestives 😂🤣

I’m not breastfeeding. My kids are laser. Buuuuuut I was just learning more about a nutrition program today that includes finding that balanced diet for nursing moms. I’m doing the non-nursing version and it’s the most “normal” thing I’ve EVER done! I can send anybody who is interested more info about it 💕

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Send it to me too please!

I basically just eat fruits and dont eat full portions of food sometimes skip food because i snak often. I try eating seeds, cereal, an egg lol, yogurt to mix it up.

I’m with ya hungry all the time 4 month old. It helps not buying bad stuff and setting up easy meals and snacks ahead of time but I still haven’t been eating very good.

Glad to see this post cause I don't feel so alone , am constantly hungry after breastfeeding. Baby is 2months now and it's really hard loosing weight. Any good advice will be helpful as the extra weight has left me feeling very insecure 😩

You sound exactly like me a few months back. It passes but don’t worry. I read somewhere that because our bodies are so exhausted we will end up craving sugar because that is what gives us energy. Also breastfeeding does make you even more hungry as you’re still sharing your nutrients with your baby! Xx

I’ve been using the MyFitnessPal app and just love it. I am super hungry after nursing Scarlett but the app helps hold me accountable

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I ate everything in the beginning, EVERYTHING!!! Good, bad, and the ugly all went in my belly. I’ve balanced it out since she was around 6 months and stay away from processed food and sugar

It's weird how you are hungry after you have had the baby. It's like you are pregnant once again. I think I ate more after my pregnancy. But I tried to have snacks like apples, crackers and cheese around to help.

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I didn't eat much during my pregnancy and half the time I had to force myself to eat something because I just wasn't hungry but now omg it's horrible lol

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If you’re not worried about your weight then I say treat yourself mama! If you are like others said having less junk in the house helps and having a glass of water and a short waiting period after to make sure you’re actually hungry. For sweets I find fruit and the chocolate fruit dip (as long as you only dip and not scoop it hahaha) is a decent alternative. If you crave chips and stuff like that try veggies and dip. Have that stuff ready in the fridge easy to grab. Then just let yourself have a junk treat like example once every second day so you don’t feel totally deprived. Also I switched from coffee to tea so I could drink more cups tea since they are lower caffeine through the day instead of 1-2 coffee and it kept my caffeine levels steadier so less crashing = less craving.

Girl I am forever hungry! I nurse and just introduced baby food but goodness! I can’t get enough. Doesn’t matter what it is! Is it edible? Does it taste good? Is it in my house? Cool! I want it now! 😂

My son is 3 1/2 month's old EBF, I'm always hungry too sucks cuz I'm trying to lose weight but I try and buy healthy snacks when grocery shopping. I stopped drinking soda a month ago and have been drinking more water and my last grocery trip I didn't buy nearly as much junk as I have been and stocked up on healthy snacks.

I'm dairy free gluten free Smoothies really help with protein powder. Lara bars and fig bars help too Burrito bowls and Buddha bowls FTW

I’m totally with you on all fronts and feel the same way. Also 4 month old and only breastfeeding 🤱🏻 Totally find myself drifting to bad foods when I am alone and bored.

I am 5 weeks in and when I started I didn’t want to eat at all. I put on a lot of weight in pregnancy due to preeclampsia and it has been tough. However, last 2 days I suddenly can’t fill the void! I read the hungry caterpillar to my LG and was relating to his issues 😂. The only way I am coping is by eating plenty of fibre and a little of what I possibly shouldn’t and then going for a walk or if she is awake playing with my LG to distract me. Oh and drinking before I grab some food as sometimes I’m just thirsty. Feel your pain though it’s tough !!! X

Two nights in a row I made apple crisp... and they were gone the day I made them. Not sure if that was the most nurturant for her milk but I can’t stop craving sweets. Which is funny because I always craved salty stuff and now I want all the sweet stuff.

I'm seriously the worst person to comment for advice because it's been three years and I'm still horrible eating habits and feeling starved all day long. Still breastfeeding so I can say that's a hunger trigger. Food goes out the Bob and needs to be replaced in our tummy. That is a thing!

Dont have alot of unhealthy foods in the house. Its less tempting if its not there for you to consume. I love oreos unconditionally (lol) so i buy a pack and just have a couple here and there when i have a sweet tooth. Also, on occasion i will buy a treat for the hubby and i to consume after dinner. I made a special dinner last night and bought a piece of cheesecake for us to share. Fruit is good too, its semi sweet but healthy so you kinda feel like your getting away with something. Your more hungry when breastfeeding because the baby is taking alot from you, so eat a small snack every hour or half hour. Sometimes i would eat while my daughter was feeding.

Yes, I am always hungry too!

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