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So here I am again. I look back at all my progress last year, and I feel a little bit sad. However, it was because of all my hard work that the impossible became possible. I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy in April after many years of being told by doctors that it was extremely unlikely because of my PCOS. The only reason I even started to suspect I might be pregnant was because I was suddenly ravenous all the time, and my self-control, I had developed, completely disappeared.
Although I tried to continue to eat healthy and in moderation, by the time the holidays came around, I went back to my old ways. My appetite was insane and I gained so much. Since giving birth, I've been home with little sleep, no physical activity, and no energy to cook, so we've been ordering out. I've heard that breastfeeding is supposed to help you lose weight, but with my increased appetite, that hasn't been the case for me.
I go back to work from maternity leave July 17, and I want to start to try to make my way back. However, I am not willing to jeopardize my milk supply, which makes things tricky. If I cut my calories too much, it will have a negative impact on how much I can produce. I suspect my progress will be much slower and take longer, at least while I am breastfeeding. I really want to for at least 6 months to a year. I have an appointment to speak with a nutritionist next week, which will hopefully help me figure out the number of calories needed to successfully lose weight while maintaining milk supply.
If any Moms, who have breastfeed and lost weight have any advice for me, I would love it 💕
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249.0 lb
Lost so far: 16.0 lb.
Still to go: 100.0 lb.
Diet followed reasonably well.
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Diet Calendar Entry for 08 July 2023:
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1977 kcal
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Fat: 73.97g | Prot: 102.57g | Carb: 249.60g.
Breakfast: Premier Nutrition Premier Protein Cinnamon Roll, Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pie (Individually Wrapped), Bodyarmor Peach Mang Lyte (Bottle). Lunch: Weight Watchers Buffalo Chicken Lasagna, Watermelon , Cucumber Salad with Creamy Dressing. Dinner: Chick Fil A Chick Fil A Sauce, Bodyarmor Lyte Peach Mango, Tyson Foods 100% All Natural Fully Cooked Chicken Nuggets. Snacks/Other: Skinnygirl Butter & Sea Salt Popcorn, Watermelon . more...
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gaining 1.7 lb a week
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