https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:41:28 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-true-not-to-lose-weight-if-breastfeeding#post-219250 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 19:41:30 +0000 Maysprout 219250@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There were some studies that stuff like DDT could be stored in the body fat for years and then released into the bloodstream when people lost weight. Most pregnant women while they're gaining weight are pretty cautious about exposing themselves to chemicals so it's not something I'd worry too much about. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-true-not-to-lose-weight-if-breastfeeding#post-219089 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 18:50:33 +0000 chopsuey 219089@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rubies: I didn't lose weight because I was afraid of my supply being affected, but I got really sick of carrying around the extra 20 so I started doing Jillian's 30 day shred. It's SO easy and it helped me shed weight!<br /> Each work out is only 20 mins too.. ! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-true-not-to-lose-weight-if-breastfeeding#post-219049 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 18:35:53 +0000 Rubies 219049@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey119: That's because you're super woman. For reals, yo. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-true-not-to-lose-weight-if-breastfeeding#post-219047 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 18:35:17 +0000 sslm 219047@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>On weight watchers they add extra points for breastfeeding moms, but they're still able to join! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-true-not-to-lose-weight-if-breastfeeding#post-219043 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 18:34:15 +0000 chopsuey 219043@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope! I lost weight and exercised while nursing and was fine! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-true-not-to-lose-weight-if-breastfeeding#post-219003 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 18:14:52 +0000 brownie 219003@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am not a doctor. This is what I have heard myself. The thought of not to lose weight comes from the process of ketosis. This is why Atkins works. Essentially by not eating carbs, your body must access the energy in your cells. To do this it has to break those cells down and that process releases ketones. This is the protein in your urine that they always looked for while pregnant in case of pre-eclampsia. </p> <p>For a long time it was thought that ketosis was a very bad thing. Now, it isn't as clear cut (much like everything else these days). But, I believe you can safely lose weight while breastfeeding without going into a ketosis situation if you are mindful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-true-not-to-lose-weight-if-breastfeeding#post-218993 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 18:06:57 +0000 brownsquirrel 218993@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My understanding is you need extra calories for an adequate milk supply... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-true-not-to-lose-weight-if-breastfeeding#post-218966 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 17:55:49 +0000 pastemoo 218966@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rubies: My NP told me not to actively try to lose weight because the calcium loss can cause long term problems down the road that you won't notice now.<br /> I'm 7w pp, don't know when I can actively lose weight </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-it-true-not-to-lose-weight-if-breastfeeding#post-218953 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 17:51:58 +0000 Rubies 218953@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was recently told that weight loss while breastfeeding is bad because losing weight releases toxins in your milk.</p> <p>Have you heard of this?? I was advised not to try actively losing weight until I had completely weaned.</p> <p>This wasn't from a doctor, just a friend. But was just wondering if there is real truth behind this? </p>