[DW_Jennifer_RD]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Nora_B:
Thank you! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

You are welcome! Have a great day!

[Nora_B]

Thank you!

[DW_Jennifer_RD]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Nora_B:
I'd like to refine my query. I am 38 years old and after a week on DW I've lost about 2.5 pounds. I now weigh 165.5 pounds and I would like to lose an additional 36 pounds for a goal weight of 130.

Each day I get better at staying within the calorie range of 1400-1600 and I make my food choices based on the nutrition table. However, my fat tends to be low and my protein and carbs higher than 100%. I'm working on eating more vegetables and fewer fruits and protein.

My daily exercise ranges from 100 to 400 calories. However, I may be under reporting daily activities with the kids.

I drink more than 8 glasses of water per day, and since I'm really only drinking water or skim milk, I don't drink any caffeine.

My calories consumed less calories used ranges from -500 to -1100, but this doesn't take into account calories used to make breast milk.

My son is 13 months old, so the nursing is just a bonus. I nurse him for naps and bedtime--and just like you're NOT supposed to do, I nurse him during the night.

Will I continue to lose 2 pounds per week if I keep up my new current habits? Is 2 pounds per week accelerated weightloss? Should I consume more calories or am I right on track?

Thanks for your input!

It is not healthy to lose more than 2 pounds per week and yes I would increase you calorie intake somewhat since you are breastfeeding. It is important to obtain adequate nutrition while you are producing milk.
Nora <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

[Nora_B]

I'd like to refine my query. I am 38 years old and after a week on DW I've lost about 2.5 pounds. I now weigh 165.5 pounds and I would like to lose an additional 36 pounds for a goal weight of 130.

Each day I get better at staying within the calorie range of 1400-1600 and I make my food choices based on the nutrition table. However, my fat tends to be low and my protein and carbs higher than 100%. I'm working on eating more vegetables and fewer fruits and protein.

My daily exercise ranges from 100 to 400 calories. However, I may be under reporting daily activities with the kids.

I drink more than 8 glasses of water per day, and since I'm really only drinking water or skim milk, I don't drink any caffeine.

My calories consumed less calories used ranges from -500 to -1100, but this doesn't take into account calories used to make breast milk.

My son is 13 months old, so the nursing is just a bonus. I nurse him for naps and bedtime--and just like you're NOT supposed to do, I nurse him during the night.

Will I continue to lose 2 pounds per week if I keep up my new current habits? Is 2 pounds per week accelerated weightloss? Should I consume more calories or am I right on track?

Thanks for your input!

Nora

[Nora_B]

This link was posted in the Nutrition for 2 board: http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/971131670.html

Here's a quote from the link:

"In looking for an answer to your question, I contacted the LaLeche League .... Any accelerated attempts to do so while breastfeeding will put your baby's nutrition at risk as your body will begin to produce substances called ketones that could make your breast milk potentially unhealthy."

My concern: I still breast feed my 13 month old son. I have one week with DW and am sticking to my 1400-1600 calories and fitting in as much exercise as a can while caring for 4 young children. Will my weightloss be "too accelerated" as to produce "substances called ketones that could make [my] breast milk potentially unhealthy"? Should I increas my calories. I'm not ready to wean my son!

Thanks for your help,

Nora

P.S. My next post addresses the issue better.

[DW_Jennifer_RD]

Breastfeeding does require an additional 500 calories per day to ensure the energy needed for milk production. Choose healthy foods such as fruits, vegetable, whole grains, and dairy foods. It is also important to stay hydrated while breast-feeding. Do you feel like your current intake is healthy (choices, amounts, etc.)? Are you exercising?

[spanisheyes]

Hi Matben,
I want to reitterate Chelle's invite to check out Nutrition for 2. I've started a thread there with some links to breast feeding nutition and weight loss. Here's the link to it:
Nfor2 (http://boards.dietwatch.com/eve/ubb.x?a=tpc&s=4096003112&f=1686054912&m=160105965&r=160105965#160105965)

Hope to see you there.

[ChelleG1977]

Well, I'm not the dietitian, but I have read that you should eat about 500 calories above your maintenance level to healthfully nurse your child & lose weight at the same time.

I also wanted to invite you to post on the Nutrition for Two board. Its a little quiet there, but there are a few of us that are TTC and at least one member who is currently expecting ..

[matben]

I have a three month old that I am nursing and wondering what my Calorie intake should be. I want to stay healthy for him but still loose weight. Everyone says I should loose it without a problem but I don't seem to be dropping any at all right now.