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I'm now breastfeeding and I want to lose weight. Is this safe? |
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Part of the reserves that your body has retained are so that you would have plenty of energy reserves for feeding your baby. Don't try to lose weight until breastfeeding is well established and you are producing plenty of milk for your babies needs. The goal of weight loss while breastfeeding is to loose gradually - about ½ -1 pound each week. In order to accomplish this it is advised that you eat a nutritious diet with 300-500 calories above your pre-pregnancy needs, exercise every day and cut back on foods high in fat and sugar, such as potato chips, cookies, candy, soft drinks, and fried foods. Do not try diet pills, liquid diets, or other weight loss products. They do not work and could be harmful to yourself or the baby. Becky Hand R.D., L.D. |
