BREASTFEEDING & DIETING

Diet & Weight Loss Questions & Answers

Q. I am wanting to diet and am breastfeeding.  How many calories a day are safe? D ~ San Francisco

A. D, I don't want to break your bubble, but you should NOT diet until after you have completed your Tour of Breastfeeding Duty.  It could create long-term problems for you and endanger your current state of health.  I would like to suggest that you consult your doctor and begin to develop a game plan so you'll be ready for your diet after you are finished breastfeeding.  

In the meantime, you should try to make healthy selections which will not only benefit your overall health, but will also deliver benefits to your milk production (sorry for using the 'deliver' word). Please keep in mind that it takes months for the body to recover after a life event.  Exercise a little patience, and perhaps enjoy a bit of light exercise.  

By the way, kiss the little one for me! ~ Sky at Diet Bites

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