Breastfeeding and Dieting

Yikes!  So I am already having troubles.  Who knew?  I am not a completely successfull breastfeeding mama.  I have had issues in the past with this.  I just don't see to produce enough milk, be it poor latch or dehydration or another problem I have had to supplement with all three kiddos.  Stella's diet is about half breast milk and half formula.  For the diehards that probably sounds like child abuse, but I am actually really happy about it.

However, to try and diet while breastfeeding, I can almost feel myself drying up as I avoid eating that cookie that is staring at me.  So, last week I didn't diet.  I tried to really hydrate and I ate more, not everything under the sun like I was; but more.  And I didn't lose anything.

Now, to be fair. I also didn't exercise, at all.  It has been tough.  Stella only is napping for 30 to 45 minutes at a time.  So it doesn't give me much opportunity to get anything done, like feed the other children and myself.  So I am going to give you my stats with the knowledge that I am working out this week.  It is Wednesday and I have already got two days under my belt and I AM SORE!

Weight - 166

Shoulders - 41
Bust - 37.5
Waist - 32
Hips - 43
Thigh - 24.75
Arm - 12
Calf - 14.75

Size - 12/14

My goals this week:

• Lose one pound
• Exercise:  I am doing the 30 day shred by Jillian Michaels this week
• Take before shots of full body

Staying hydrated is my goal this week also.  I am using a new method that I am forcing my self to drink a full glass of water with every nursing session.  This will give me 7-8 glasses with just nursing and then of course I drink with meals also, or as thirsty.  Good news, I have been going to the bathroom a lot more so I must be doing something right!