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06.18.08, 11:10 AM General Topics
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I gained 55lbs while pregnant, now have a 6 month old and 20lbs left to lose? Will stopping breastfeeding help (I only breastfeed)? Is this hopeless? Also, when should I get a period???? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.18.08, 11:10 AM Flag

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Its more about what you eat and how much excersize you do instead of the bf thing. I ebf and dropped all my weight by 2 months. It's also genetic. BUT, concentrate on eating healthy, getting rest and excer. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:15 AM Flag

and I only gained 34 lbs so it was easier. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:15 AM Flag

that reads snotty and it was not meant that way at all! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:16 AM Flag

I had a really hard time dropping weight until I stopped bfing, then it came off fairly easily. That may be the case for you as well. You could get your period anytime, but don't expect it until after you wean. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:25 AM Flag

My midwife said you lose faster bf. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:26 AM Flag

Some people do, but not everyone. My OB said the theory is that for some women your body holds onto weight to prepare for a starvation situation. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:29 AM Flag

BF uses up lots of calories so it usually helps with weight loss but I have heard of some people who lost weight once they stopped. With dc #1 my periods didn't return until a month after my son was fully weaned. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:26 AM Flag

I think that is because those people stop eating. When they are bf they eat healthy for the baby. When they stop they skip meals etc. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:27 AM Flag

Not me. I eat badly when bf as I know I can loose the extra calories without effort. As soon as I stop bf I have to be careful what I eat again. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:34 AM Flag

would you really stop bfing to lose weight? anyway, unlikely. You need to give yourself time, watch your calories. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.18.08, 11:28 AM Flag