BF and weight loss question
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MrsR
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Member since 5/05 6247 total posts
Name: Jennifer
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BF and weight loss question
I have heard that when you breastfeed your body holds on to 10lbs "just in case" - is that true?
For those who breastfed - when you stopped did you notice it was harder or easier to lose weight?
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Posted 11/15/05 9:55 AM |
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NK926
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Member since 6/05 1140 total posts
Name: Natalie
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Re: BF and weight loss question
That happened to a friend of mine...she lost a ton of weight in the beginning and then she was stuck with that extra "10 lbs". As soon as she stopped BFing, she lost it.
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Posted 11/15/05 10:56 AM |
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-Laurie-
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Re: BF and weight loss question
Yes! It happened to me!
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Posted 11/15/05 11:01 AM |
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curley999
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Re: BF and weight loss question
I agree with that too, in the beginning I lost a lot of weight quickly, but then it stoped and I held onto 10+ pounds, I am hoping when I stop BF I can lose the extra pounds. My doc confirmed that this is normal for long term BF.
Message edited 11/15/2005 11:32:01 AM.
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Posted 11/15/05 11:31 AM |
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betty
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Member since 5/05 4380 total posts
Name: Beth
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Re: BF and weight loss question
I haven't heard this but I can't tell you how happy I am to hear this . I always thought you GAINED weight when you stop BFing because you aren't burning the extra 500 (or so) calories a day anymore.
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Posted 11/15/05 2:53 PM |
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Bxgell2
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Member since 5/05 16438 total posts
Name: Beth
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Re: BF and weight loss question
I think that's happening to me... I lost 35lbs sooooo quickly (in 2 weeks! ) but I still have another 10-15lbs to go and no matter what I do, my body just keeps hanging onto it. I'm working out, eating a REALLY healthy well balanced diet, and walking everyday with Alex, but the scale hasn't budged in weeks!
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Posted 11/15/05 3:01 PM |
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antoinette
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Member since 5/05 2975 total posts
Name: Antoinette
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Re: BF and weight loss question
It didnt happen to me- I lost al the preggo weight fast and Im still bfing.
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Posted 11/15/05 3:34 PM |
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