
Episode #21
21. Can You Safely Lose Weight While Breastfeeding? The Facts vs. the Noise Behind Postpartum Fat Loss
Does breastfeeding really make the weight "fall right off"? Can breastfeeding hormones prevent weight loss? And will eating fewer calories or exercising affect your milk supply? In part two of my breastfeeding series, we're separating the facts from the noise surrounding breastfeeding and weight loss. I'm breaking down why some women lose weight easily while breastfeeding while others maintain or gain weight, how breastfeeding affects your calorie needs and appetite, and why sleep, stress, movement, and your ability to consistently feed yourself all matter more than we often realize. We'll also talk about: • How many additional calories breastfeeding may require • Whether breastfeeding hormones cause your body to hold onto fat • How sleep deprivation and stress can indirectly affect weight loss • Whether exercise can reduce your milk supply • The gradual approach I use with breastfeeding clients who want to pursue fat loss Ready to feel stronger, more energized, and more like yourself again—but need help making healthy habits work within your actual life? Throughout August, you can join the Balanced Body Method during the Back-to-School, Back-to-You Sale and receive your one month completely FREE. BBM is my 12-week coaching program designed to help women lose fat, build strength, and create sustainable nutrition and lifestyle habits without rigid dieting or expecting life to be perfect. → Join the Balanced Body Method and get one month free! Not sure which option is right for you? Book a complimentary 15-minute 1:1 interest call. We'll talk about your goals, the kind of support you're looking for, and what I believe your best next step should be—whether that means working together or not. → Book your complimentary 1:1 interest call!

