View Full Version : breastfeeding and weight loss


KevzQueen
08-25-2006, 05:51 PM
For the ones who did breastfeed, did it really help you lose weight? Also, if you don't mind answering, did your breasts get droopier from all the feedings? I've only breastfed my son, but it was for a really short time. If it's something that a gym can fix, that's fine.

Amber V
08-25-2006, 05:58 PM
I have breast fed all 3 of my kids. I did lose weight pretty quickly also. With my first dd I lost all my weight by the time she was 4 1/2 months. With my ds I lost all but 4 lbs by the time he was 6 months and with this dd I do not know how much I have lost really. But I am getting there. She is 4 1/2 months and my goal is to have my tummy firmer by Halloween.

KevzQueen
08-25-2006, 06:08 PM
sounds great. Both of us win. I hope I produce enough milk to do it for awhile.

AG2Wife
08-25-2006, 06:15 PM
I've lost 30 lbs since giving birth. You really have to watch your diet in order to help the weight be lost.

Amber V
08-25-2006, 06:15 PM
Oh I forgot to mention though that my breasts did get droopy too. But a good bra does wonders for them.

mara_jade81
08-25-2006, 06:19 PM
I lost weight pretty quickly with Madison and I lost a bunch of weight quickly with Hayden too but I still haven't lost it all. I had lost all my pregnancy weight with Madison by six months. I actually lost more weight.

KevzQueen
08-25-2006, 06:21 PM
Wow, y'all have done great with the weight loss. I plan on watching my diet and exercising. I've slacked this week, but hopefully I'll get back into it.

I'm sure the gym will help my boobs get up. I could see a difference after going to the gym just a couple days. I hope it's the same after the baby.

Jill
08-25-2006, 06:29 PM
breastfeeding is a great way to loss the weigh. i lost 20 pounds in 3 months! all from BF'ing. my breast are a little droopy but it is not like they were perky that much before:hehe anyways...i have a husband now, do not need to impress anyone any more!:lol

KevzQueen
08-25-2006, 06:45 PM
I think I just have a boob obsession. Both of us enjoy them so I like them to be firm. That's ok though, I'll just do lots and lots of chest exercises. I must, I must, I must firm up my bust!

Amber V
08-25-2006, 06:47 PM
I think I just have a boob obsession. Both of us enjoy them so I like them to be firm. That's ok though, I'll just do lots and lots of chest exercises. I must, I must, I must firm up my bust!


:lmao

Heather
08-25-2006, 06:58 PM
I actually gained weight both times. with Cory most of it came off in the months after I stopped. With Lily I got really big (fat) after she was born just because I could finally eat and not puke. Im still battling that weight but Im not trying very hard either

Kellie
08-25-2006, 07:13 PM
I only Breastfed Gavin, and by the time he was 3 months old I was 3 pounds heavier than my pre-preggo weight. And my weight stayed down the entire time I breastfed. They have been droopier.But I heard that it's very common for this to happend when you breastfeed.

MW5M
08-25-2006, 07:15 PM
:yes it did..... the weight just dropped off while breastfeeding. The only pregnancy I had problems getting back to a pre-pregnancy weight was after my son Logan was born, and I wasnt able to nurse, as he passed away.

LaurenBeth
08-25-2006, 07:21 PM
:yes The weight just fell off!! I had lost all of my pregnancy weight by the time he was 10 weeks. I actually had not even started exercising yet. I ate so much food and the pounds just keep coming off. Even in the begining it help your uterus to keep contracting pushing out all the blood, etc. You can feel that happening when you nurse.

No droopy boobs here that I can tell. Although I has some nice Hooters while I was nursing!! hehe... that was a perk!! :)

CoffeeGirl
08-25-2006, 10:41 PM
I lost ALL of my preggo weight due to breastfeeding & it is so good for your baby too!:thumbsup :yes Yes, the girls tend to be more droopy afterwards though:yes

Heather
08-25-2006, 11:01 PM
shoot Im the only one that didn't lose anything. How sad for me!