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Is there anything wrong with dieting while breastfeeding? I heard something like if you lose weight you can produce some hormone or something that is not good?

Questions about dieting while breastfeeding!? Ok, I am 5ft 2in, 155 pounds (no that is not from pregnancy, I lost 20 pounds after giving birth, I didn't gain anything while pregnant). I want to diet and I am breastfeeding my 5 week old. I joined the national body challenge on the first, and they said to eat 1200 calories a day. Which is not a problem for me, but I'm worried as to whether it will make my child stop gaining weight, or if I'll stop making milk. What would be a more appropriate amount of calories for a breastfeeding mother on a diet? I'm not tracking my fat intake or anything else, just calories. And I have noticed that I have actually been eating very balanced these last few days. Got all of my grains, all of my fruit and veggies, and milk, and meat...and stayed at 1200 calories. So I'm not concerned about me. Should I adjust anything, or just stick to this plan as long as baby continues to thrive? Any input would be great!!!!!

can i do the low carb diet while still breastfeeding? My son is 4 months and i want to start a diet for the new year....is the low carb dangerous to my baby if i do it while breastfeeding? or should i wait to start any diets?

Is it safe to do the South Beach Diet while breastfeeding? My sister already ate next to nothing while pregnant. I'm worried about the health of my niece!

Has anyone done the Nutrisystem Diet while breastfeeding? I only lost approximately 8 lbs after childbirth (I was expecting to lose quite a bit more). I would like to start losing this additional weight right away, and was curious if anyone has done this diet while breastfeeding and if it caused any problems to their milk supply. My baby is about 4 weeks old now.

is dieting while breastfeeding ok? people say that my baby is tooo big... I know that he is chunky, he's my big fat baby & I love him... but people make me feel bad when they say things like "what the heck are you feeding him"... "don't overfeed him","he looks depressed, you just too full aren't you, baby?"... actual things people have said oh and I got "gee my baby is 5 mths, yours is 3 and they just about the same size"..... I myself am small build, but I am considering dieting to possibly slow down his pounds from piling up. like eating low calorie foods weight watchers, south beach diet, lean cuisine meals.. is this safe? if not, what can I do?

Is it safe to do a juice diet while breastfeeding?? Would it be safe to drink nothing but fresh juice for a week if i am breastfeeding?? I would also be taking breastfeeding multi vitamins..

hi all! if i eliminate dairy products from my diet while breastfeeding then? will i be able to produce milk for my baby? my baby is 1month & has lots n lots og gas problem,he becomes fussy & uncomfortable.he has gas all the time.doctor said eliminate milk products form diet.but my question is will i be able to produce rich milk for baby? what else can i eat to have good source of milik? pls help.any tips to eliminate gas in babies?

What are the dangers of taking diet pills while breastfeeding? I dont want to do anything to harm my 3 month old daughter in any way. So I would like to know the side effects it would have on her if I took diet pills if any of you know. Practically EVERY pill bottle has caution directed to pregnant and breastfeeding mothers (even Vitamin C!).

can you go on a diet while breastfeeding a 6 month old ? Hi every one this is my second child. I had my second son on the 28th of march . im 5 feet .while being pregnant with my second son i went up to 180 . when i deliverd i went to 138. Then i had a gald bladder issue and now i weigh 160 . im not happy with my weight . They say your suppose to loose weight while breast feeding ? but all i wanna do is eat

Diet while breastfeeding? Diet while breastfeeding? Ok so im not dieting but am doing a lifestyle change and would like to lose about 20 pounds by the summer through eating less carbs,calories,and sugar and exercising by a combination of jump rope and yoga. I know in order to lose weight i have to consume less calories, but i am breastfeeding and with that I am supossed to comsume more. What should I do? Will this affect my milk or energy supply. I have already started not feeling well. Headaches and lightheaded. But I want to lose weight.

Can I diet while breastfeeding? My baby is now 6 months and has started solids and nurses less often, is it possible to go on a low calorie diet?

Is it ok to be on a diet while breastfeeding ?

is it safe to go on Nutri System diet while breastfeeding?

I took alli diet pills while breastfeeding my one yr old? now my baby has greasy stools.Should I stop?

Can you go on a diet while breastfeeding?

Any ideas about an elimination diet for breastfeeding my baby who has eczema? Hi. My dear 5 month old has bad eczema on the 'creases', in the diaper region, the thighs and chest region. I breastfeed exclusively. Has anyone ever tried a diet while breastfeeding that helped eliminate or at least improve the eczema of her child? I have tried to eliminate dairy, but so far not much has changed. Thank you.

when can i start a diet after pregnancy while breastfeeding?

can i take diet pills while im breastfeeding ? i am planning to breastfeed with my second baby. but also i want to take diet pills to help me lose weight. is it alright ? or it will affect the baby ?

Can I follow a diet plan while breastfeeding? Can I follow a diet plan while nursing I really want to loose weight I was 140lbs before pregnant i just had my baby she is almost 2months and I weight 158lbs. I use to drink slimfast or follow the grapefruit diet. Can I do that now?? Any suggestions or ideas on the best way to loose my pounds. They say nusring will make our body shrink but see I am not producing enough milk and I have to supplement. thank you

Is there a diet pill safe to take while breastfeeding? I'm still breastfeeding and my daughter is one. I am starting to gain weight and I wanted to know if there were any quick over the counter remedies that would be safe to take while still breastfeeding?

Milk free diet while breastfeeding? My 3 month old son has been diagnosed with a milk protein allergy. I am breastfeeding, so I now have to maintain a milk free diet. I have found all kinds of info on foods I CAN'T eat, but no list of foods I CAN eat. I know I can have fruits,vegies and meat but I was just wondering what else I can have. Anyone dealing with this and discovering foods they can eat. What do you eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner? If you get fast food, what do you get and where do you go? Please help!

Is it ok to diet while breastfeeding?

is this safe while breastfeeding? hello, i have a question. i dont knwo if anyone will be able to help or not. i am breastfeeding my newborn and i dont plan to quit til shes a year old. BUT i want to start watching what i eat because i am very overweight. does anyone know if i can do the grapefruit diet while breastfeeding (fyi im not talking about eating only grapefruit, im talking about the one where i eat eggs and bacon in the morning and salads for lunch and dinner.) (also i am taking vitamin supplements daily for my other necesities) i cant afford to go on a diet that i have to buy plans or go to meetings like weight watchers or anything expensive. so dont suggest that okay i gotta say to the lady who said its NOT okay for me to breastfeed my baby til a year old. i breastfed my first til she was 18 months. and i plan to do it again. i dont see why i have to "switch" to formula around 3-6 months. for one thing its RECOMMENDED to breastfeed til at least 6 months. but i can keep it up as long as i like. which a year should be fine. and i dont choose to spend a hundred something dollars on formula as long as i have plenty of milk already made in me.

Is it okay to diet while breastfeeding?

Can I diet while breastfeeding? Not pills but just a regular diet.?

is it safe to use a detox diet to lose weight while breastfeeding? need to lose extra kilos that i put on while pregnant that wont come off from brestfeeding alone and am getting depressed

Is it ok to drink diet soda while breastfeeding? thank you i usually dont drink pop i was just wondering because i really wanted some. i know about the caffiene i was actually curious about the artificial sweetner i heard it was bad while pregnant. but thanks for all the answers

diets while breastfeeding? Is the "diet" of a mother that ONLY breastfeeds the same as one that breastfeeds AND gives formula?? or can it be more strict for the one that does both?? i know it should not be a strict diet if you are breastfeeding, but I would like to know, if a mom is breastfeeding and also giving formula, can the "diet" be a little bit more strict??

can i start a diet program with foreverlite while breastfeeding? foreverlite is a product of forever living

diet drinks okay to drink while breastfeeding? I probably on average have 1 a day is this okay?? Yes i meant diet sodas. Things with aspertame in them.

Is it ok to take diet pills while breastfeeding?

Is the Atkins diet safe to do while breastfeeding?

Diet while breastfeeding? Ok so im not dieting but am doing a lifestyle change and would like to lose about 20 pounds by the summer through eating less carbs,calories,and sugar and exercising by a combination of jump rope and yoga. I know in order to lose weight i have to consume less calories, but i am breastfeeding and with that I am supossed to comsume more. What should I do? Will this affect my milk or energy supply. I have already started not feeling well. Headaches and lightheaded. But I want to lose weight.

Is it safe to drink diet soft drinks containing aspertame while breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding and dieting.. Can you do it and how safely? I weighed 142lbs when I was working a pretty active job. Then I got married and went up to 150 I was planning my wedding and took three weeks off work. Then once we were married I got really really sick with a bad infection and could not leave my house and for three months did nothing.. I got up to 171 lbs. Then I got healthy and got pregnant!! LOL. I went up to 202 lbs with her. Then I lost the 30 lbs I gained within a month. Now I am stuck at 170-173! how do I lose it or motivate myself to work out? Is there a healthy safe diet to do while breastfeeding and a good workout dvd (because my husband works all the time I cant go to the gym which is pretty far from me) Please Help!!

Is it safe to take diet pills while breastfeeding (Orovo Detox)? The ingredients are said to be all natural- "super foods". Here's the link and give me your opinions. http://orovostore.com/detox.php

what diet can i participate in while exclusively breastfeeding? i want to lose weight but i want to keep breastfeeding my son. i know that if i dont pick the right one, my breastmilk wont have the nutrients it needs for my child. any diets that you can suggest? i cant do Atkins. i know they said i cant, even though its very effective with weight loss.

Is it okay to lose weight while breastfeeding? I do not diet or starve myself, I barely excercise I know I need to lose a lot of wieght but i'm not going to diet until I no longer breastfeed my son who is almost 9 months. I've lost 6lbs. in one week, out of the blue, and it's recommended I lose no more than two a week, in everything i've read, becuase of the risk of toxins stored in my fat, I spoke to my doctor about and she practically laughed it off saying that was dumb. I'd like to know if any other women have lost wieght while breastfeeding and it in fact, posed a moderate health risk to their child? I want to know whether or not I should actually worry. I'd like to know if any other women have lost wieght while breastfeeding and it in fact, posed a moderate health risk to their child? I want to know whether or not I should actually worry. Thax 4 ur anwers so far. I haven't lost ant until this week, I'v stayed the same weight since about 6months ago, just want to know if this is true, losing while breastfeeding harms baby?

is this true? more milk you produce more weight you will loose while breastfeeding? im 39 weeks pregnant and ive gained too much weight with my baby ive gone from 110-153 i plan on breastfeeding and dieting to try to get to my pre-pregnancy weight or close. is it true the more milk you produce the more weight you loose?

How do I safely lose weight while breastfeeding? Im not trying to emaciate myself just trim the excess weight off. Im not too far from my prepregnancy weight- about 10, although 15 lbs would be ideal. I have started to do about 40mins cardio (today) I feel great. I would like to do this daily. I want to make diet adjustments but I am totally unaware of what a good meal plan is while breastfeeding. I mean how can I get the requirements and eat great? Does exercising hurt my supply? Im sure 40mins workout is better than sitting down in a slump gaining weight as I eat more, it cant hurt that much I would think it would help. Can you offer your experience/expertise?

Diet Pills while Breastfeeding... uh is there a weight loss pill thats SAFE to take while breastfeeding???

Is there any diet pills that are safe to take while breastfeeding? Baby 5 weeks old

is taking diet pills while breastfeeding dangerous?

is there any kind of diet pill you can take while breastfeeding?

losing baby weight while breastfeeding? I gained 22lbs while preg but was already overweight. So far I'm doing great and have lost that plus 10lbs but would like to lose the extra I was already packing from my first child. Going back to work and will work 8 hr days plus driving a total of 1hr20min. Gyms are not an option because of where I live. Trying to fit all this in and still have time toplay with my babies(NB and 2yrs). Any dieting/fitness tips while I'm breastfeeding.

is it possible to make a diet to lose weight while breastfeeding?

Trying a diet GEL while breastfeeding, for a week.? Well I basically want to try a diet gel thingy called hoodia while breast feeding. I recently found out it works pretty good through a cousin (really) and thought I'd try it to lose my lower belly buldge. I breast feed my 5 month old munkeybutt. I thought about holding that off for a week and pump n dump while I'm doing it to keep my milk. Does any one know if it might effect my milk? The product is rubbed on the skin and is absorbed directly through your blood stream. Faster and more suffecient then diet pills/patches. So, help. Thanks... oh yeah, it's a suprecent, and also helps decompose the fat in the area you rub it in. Exercise is required so it won't settle in other parts of the body. hmm..so? My bad, it's called hooderma!

Weightwatchers and breastfeeding? Has anyone out there followed the weightwatchers diet while breastfeeding? It says on their website that its suitable for breastfeeding mothers as they allow you extra points. My question is: how many extra points do you get?

South Beach diet and breastfeeding? I am breastfeeding my 9 mo old and need to lose weight...is it safe to do the south beach diet while breastfeeding?

Is it safe to take green tea pills while breastfeeding? I am exclusively breastfeeding my 1 month old and was wondering is it safe to take green tea diet pills with hoodia. I would like to start losing wait ASAP and am desperate! I can't exercise because I am recovering from a C-Section. Any suggestions??

Breastfeeding and dieting.. Can you do it and how safely? I weighed 142lbs when I was working a pretty active job. Then I got married and went up to 150 I was planning my wedding and took three weeks off work. Then once we were married I got really really sick with a bad infection and could not leave my house and for three months did nothing.. I got up to 171 lbs. Then I got healthy and got pregnant!! LOL. I went up to 202 lbs with her. Then I lost the 30 lbs I gained within a month. Now I am stuck at 170-173! how do I lose it or motivate myself to work out? Is there a healthy safe diet to do while breastfeeding and a good workout dvd (because my husband works all the time I cant go to the gym which is pretty far from me) Please Help!!

Breastfeeding and Dieting? My beautiful daughter is now 11 weeks old and I am exclusively breastfeeding. Unfortunately I have not lost any weight since coming home from the hospital. I have about 30 lbs to lose (20 from pregnancy and 10 from the extra weight I put on right before I got pregnant). I haven't been exactly wathcing what I eat - I've been a pig eating some of those things I couldn't eat while pregnant. My husband is going to start doing a high protein/no-low carb diet and says I should do it with him. I'm worried that my milk will dry up or I won't get the proper nutrition. I was thinking about doing Slim-Fast - I've had luck with that in the past. Any nursing mommies out there that can offer advice? Any health care folks that can give me advice? Is cutting out carbs OK while breastfeeding or do you need that too? Help me -- I'm tired of not having ANYTHING to wear except maternity clothes. I have to find a job but have nothing to wear to an interview!!!

Is it safe to take diet pills (hydroxycut) and exercise while breastfeeding? I'm fat, I need to loose weight FAST!! while excercising...

Bad Diet and Breastfeeding? If you have a bad diet while your breastfeeding but still take vitamins could this be bad for your baby.... can your baby get high cholesterol and stuff like that or is breast ALWAYS best? ps. just a random question... THANKS!

Breastfeeding? I am 30 weeks pregnant and I plan on breastfeeding if I can. I have heard that you can't diet while breast feeding but I have found that the weight watchers program has a program for nursing moms so I plan to go by that. I had a friend at work tell me that when you eat your body will nourish you before making milk for the baby. She said that if I work out for an hour and say I burn 1,000 calories that I would have to replace those calories in order to produce enough milk for the baby. Is this true? I'm so confused about all the dos and don'ts involved with breastfeeding please help... :(

Is there a wieght loss diet I can go on while breastfeeding...? or would it depleat the nutritional value of my breastmilk too much? I really want t get into shape before my husband comes home from the war and I'm afraid that exercise alone wont do the trick.