Best weight loss plan whilst bf

**Mia78** · 19-05-2011 22:43

I gave birth to DD2 2 weeks ago, and am now looking for the safest (and quickest) weight loss program to help me shift my baby weight. I never managed to get back to my pre pregnancy weight before falling pregnant with DD2, so always planned on starting some sort of program after giving birth. I have lost 9kg in the last 2 weeks, but still have 18kg to go. I thought of replacing 2 meals a day with meal replacement shakes, and still having a normal dinner with the family - is that ok to do? I don't want to affect my breastmilk for DD. Otherwise should I look into weight watchers or something?? TIA

**One of THOSE mums!** · 19-05-2011 22:47

I personally wouldn't consider any form of 'diet' such a short time after giving birth.

I would just eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables. And add some extra exercise. A walk with the pram etc.

**One of THOSE mums!** · 19-05-2011 22:47

If uv lost 9kg in two weeks I'd keep with what ur doing.
9kgs is a fantastic loss!!!

**misscheekysmum** · 19-05-2011 22:51

hi there
i personally would not replace any meals with those shake things as this may effect your milk supply. you should be eating plently of calories not restricting them.
I would try weight watchers, their new points system is easy to follow.
good luck

**FearlessLeader** · 19-05-2011 22:55

i did WW for a while when BFing and they said not to aim for any more than .5kg loss per week. You really do need to eat well, and eat enough, to make sure you don't affect your supply. So meal replacements probably not a good idea. WW i found too difficult to count points with a little bub, i found it hard enough remembeing if i *had* eaten lunch, much less what it was! My advice is to give it some time, eat healthily, go for lots of walks. When you're ready, you can step up the exercise a bit. Boring, but safest and healthiest option.

**bumMum** · 19-05-2011 22:59

Don't do a meal replacement programme they can effect your supply. Espeacially so soon after giving birth~ something like a filling healthy breakfast like muesli or porridge and a milky Milo or coffee would probably actually be more satisfying and have less sugar and calories! Then for lunch something simply like eggs or baked beans or soup and toast? I really do think those shakes are a con but I know they work for some people. However when you are breastfeeding you do need a bit more energy and can feel really hungry

**zephani** · 19-05-2011 23:52

If you decided that you wanted to go down the meal replacement route check out http://isowhey.com.au. These replacement shakes say in their information that they are safe for pregnant and lactating women.

**Mia78** · 20-05-2011 15:27

The 9kg I have lost is all from giving birth...baby, placenta, fluid etc....it hasnt taken any effort from me! lol
I got quite depressed being so over my normal weight after I had DD1...and I promised myself that I would address it as soon as I had given birth this time, so that I could get on with enjoying my children.
My mian issue at the moment, is that I am trying to juggle DD1 (21 months old) as well as DD2 at the same time, and whilst I am managing that (barely), I am finding that I am missing out on my meals. I figure that at least if I have a shake, I am getting some form of nutrition.
I bought some of the meal replacement shakes from Aldi...I had a chocolate one today for lunch....quite yummy! I will keep a close eye on my milk supply via DD2's poo's, and if there is any sign of it being inadequate, I will have to go back to the drawing board, and will look into WW instead. At the moment she is doing about 7 poo's a day, all with the "hard bits" that indicate that she is getting enough of the fatty milk...so so far so good!