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Breastfeeding and losing weight

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coco111 · 20/01/2025 11:12

Im 15 postpartum and just can't lose weight no matter what I do. Im still breastfeeding through the night and haven't yet had a period. To say im fed up about it is an understatement. Has anybody been in the same situation and lost the weight once they stopped breastfeeding?

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Downbadatthegym · 20/01/2025 11:20

Yes, me! I weaned at 14 months and I dropped weight very quickly. My appetite stopped being crazy and my body seemed to stop storing fat on my stomach. I was very surprised as the weight came off in weeks with my first baby and thought I was destined never to lose it second time around. Don’t be too hard on yourself, when you are ready to wean things will become easier.

LottieMary · 20/01/2025 11:33

That gives me a little Hope! Lost loads 1st baby way below my starting pregnancy weight but let it creep back before baby 2 and it's stayed stubbornly high after a first 8 week dip.

coco111 · 20/01/2025 12:14

Downbadatthegym · 20/01/2025 11:20

Yes, me! I weaned at 14 months and I dropped weight very quickly. My appetite stopped being crazy and my body seemed to stop storing fat on my stomach. I was very surprised as the weight came off in weeks with my first baby and thought I was destined never to lose it second time around. Don’t be too hard on yourself, when you are ready to wean things will become easier.

That's gave me hope! It's really frustrating when you're trying and can't see results. I've been trying to wean for some time but it's so hard! She will scream at night until I give in.

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coco111 · 20/01/2025 12:15

LottieMary · 20/01/2025 11:33

That gives me a little Hope! Lost loads 1st baby way below my starting pregnancy weight but let it creep back before baby 2 and it's stayed stubbornly high after a first 8 week dip.

I lost my baby weight pretty easily first two times, much harder third time round x

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