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Cookiegobbler
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Nicole
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Anyone have a diet to use during breastfeeding?
I feel like I'm gonna be huge, cause I'm so hungry from feeding!
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Posted 5/16/07 10:31 AM  |
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ckdk
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Cheryl
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Re: Anyone have a diet to use during breastfeeding?
I was told you really shouldn't diet when BFing but to eat smart/healthy...
depending on your baby, i would avoid spicy/gassy foods, caffeine and possibly dairy, but if your child is showing no reactions, I would eat basically whatever you want within reason.
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| Posted 5/16/07 10:37 AM |
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jennyg
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Re: Anyone have a diet to use during breastfeeding?
First of all, you will be hungry all the time because you are burning calories from nursing. Make sure to drink LOTS of water - it will help with your supply. And the thing that worked for me was to eat small meals all day long - I'm not kidding!
For instance, every couple of hours I would have a half a turkey sandwich, peanut butter on toast, fruit, salads etc. Oh yeah, and cookies!!! I felt like I was hungry and eating all the time but still managed to have all the baby weight off by 8 weeks PP.
The harder part is when you stop BF to remember that you will gain weight if you continue to eat all day long!!
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| Posted 5/16/07 10:39 AM |
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Lucky
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Dawn
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Re: Anyone have a diet to use during breastfeeding?
Posted by jennyg
First of all, you will be hungry all the time because you are burning calories from nursing. Make sure to drink LOTS of water - it will help with your supply. And the thing that worked for me was to eat small meals all day long - I'm not kidding!
For instance, every couple of hours I would have a half a turkey sandwich, peanut butter on toast, fruit, salads etc. Oh yeah, and cookies!!! I felt like I was hungry and eating all the time but still managed to have all the baby weight off by 8 weeks PP.
The agree with the hunger and the help BF was in returning to my original weight. I am afraid to stop BF b/c I eat all the time now. Cookies are a main staple in my diet....I crave them more than anything else.
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| Posted 5/16/07 10:58 AM |
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My3Shmoos
Me and my Monkey
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Re: Anyone have a diet to use during breastfeeding?
Last time I did Weight Watchers while BFing. They allow you more points because you are BFing. Again though it's all ablout eating healthy and staying hydrated.
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| Posted 5/16/07 10:59 AM |
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Dragonfly75
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Re: Anyone have a diet to use during breastfeeding?
You probably won't even need to think about deiting -- just eat sensibly. I'm actually down 5 pounds from my pre-preggo weight and I attribute it completely to breastfeeding. I walk 3 times a week and eat pretty much what I want, so it's not like I'm going nuts with dieting or exercising.
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| Posted 5/16/07 11:24 AM |
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KangaMom
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Re: Anyone have a diet to use during breastfeeding?
Breast Feeding burns many calories and you will be hungry all the time. Eat what you normally would anytime you feel hungry, it is completely normal to feel that way. And yes, lots of water! You will be fine 
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| Posted 5/16/07 11:51 AM |
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Re: Anyone have a diet to use during breastfeeding?
Posted by KAbs
Last time I did Weight Watchers while BFing. They allow you more points because you are BFing. Again though it's all ablout eating healthy and staying hydrated.
I just started WW- I get 35 points a day since I am BFing. When I stop I will only get 22.
I really needed the structure and it helps me stay in control. I'm eating just as much, but I was not eating healthy food. I'd recommend it.
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| Posted 5/16/07 1:49 PM |
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yankinmanc
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Re: Anyone have a diet to use during breastfeeding?
I BF (pumped) for 8 months and that whole time I lived on KitKats and Vimto (Juice drink) So the diet is...eat lots of chocolate and drink lots of juice!
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| Posted 5/16/07 2:47 PM |
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teacherwheart
LIF Infant
Member since 3/06 347 total posts
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Tara
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Re: Anyone have a diet to use during breastfeeding?
Dont worry and enjoy! I eat all the time too and I love it! i used to eat whatever I wanted but ntoiced my DS was extremly sensitive to dairy so unfortunately I have to stay away from that but other then that I eat everything and anything!
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| Posted 5/16/07 8:06 PM |
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