There’s a misconception about breastfeeding and that the pounds automatically starts dropping once you start breastfeeding. Yes, it is true that breastfeeding mamas do shed the pounds while breastfeeding, a whooping 850 calories a day! Yep, you read that right – 850 calories a day but don’t forget this cold hard truth. As you lose calories, your body tends to need more energy to replace the calories you are losing. That means, your body would crave energy boosting foods like carborhydrates and you know what happens when you stock up on carbs right? It turns to fat but don’t fret.
There are some creative ways to lose weight while breastfeeding without putting extra pressure on yourself to shed the pounds.
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Having a baby is a full time job, I mean…LITERALLY. It’s hard to find time to do anything, especially working out. Really, where is the time when you are constantly caring for your baby or toddler? There are several creative ways to get your exercise in even though your baby or toddler is right across the room.
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Having a new born is like a full time job and it’s hard to think of sleep when you know they constantly need you to care for them. Many say sleep when the baby sleeps but the reality of it is, sometimes when the baby sleeps, you have things to do and you want to get as much done as possible without feeling like you’ve lost grip on your own life.
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Eating for Two This Holiday Season? Mind the Thanksgiving Food Safety Rules.
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to spend with family. While you may be prepared to partake in food and fun and use the old “I’m eating for two” excuse, be mindful of what you are eating. Needless to say, alcohol is off the menu this holiday season, but there are also a few Thanksgiving foods that pregnant women should approach with caution or avoid altogether. We’ve compiled an easy to follow list to help you prepare. (more…)
