Exercise, dieting and Breastfeeding Concerns

lbook22

Hello everyone!

So I am still breastfeeding and I have currently been really upping my exercise routine. I do 30 minutes of hard cardio, combined with weight training, etc.

I also have been having trouble finding a good balance of nutrition with all of the extra calories being burned.  I am a relatively picky eater, and from the moment I was pregnant up until about 2 months ago I ate junk, junk, JUNK!

I am wondering if there are any suggestions for good breastfeeding calorie-loaded nutritious foods to replace all the cereal, wheat tortillas,etc.

 

I am considering increasing my whole grain intake, and making a trip to GNC to see what kind of shake/supplement I can take.

tokenhoser

For whole grains: I eat oatmeal for breakfast, and we've switch all our pasta to whole wheat.

For increased calories/nutrition: A post-workout shake is probably a good plan for you. Pick up a big bag of frozen fruit, some protein powder, and blend it up with milk.

lbook22

/Great! Thanks! Any good dinnertime suggestions?

AmberinDenmark

Muscle Milk light in the chocolate flavor is one of my favorite post workout drinks.  It has lots of protein, and I would blend it with ice and water to make a milkshake like drink. 

tokenhoser

If you're looking for really specific ideas, check out babyfit.com . If you sign up, it will give you targets and design a menu for you (if you want). Or you can just look at articles, like this one:

https://babyfit.sparkpeople.com/articles.asp?id=970

lbook22

That's a great website! Thanks