Anyone gaining weight?

AkinaMaluki

Everything I've heard is that bfing helps you get rid of some of the weight, that you can eat almost anything and not put on the pounds but that has not been the case with me. I know my eating has been excessive, but when I try and cut back I feel like my supply dips. Now I'm up an extra 10 pound from my pp weight which sucks and now it's starting to depress me. Has this happened to anyone else?

TARAnj

You have to watch what kinds of foods you are eating.  Even if it's a normal amount of food, you want to stay away from fatty foods and things that are just not good for you. Write down everything you put in your mouth for a couple days and add up the calories. It may be way more tahn you think.  You should get approximately 1800 calories a day w/breastfeeding. (that's what I have heard)

cgreenburg1

Haha...I've gained weight too.  I feel a bit ridiculous for being thinner after giving birth than before I got pg and now I've packed on some pounds.  I've been eating crap, too much fat, too much sugar.  Just eating too much in general and not doing any exercise.  I just need to find some self control.