It may be easier to stick with what you know so you're not trying to learn a new diet at the time where you're getting to know your baby. Babies tend to cluster feed on an evening, typically becoming fussy and want to be on and off the breast. This is a normal and wanted part of establishing supply and makes getting out on an evening difficult at first. However it's just a short time in your life together and does change . Many mothers take young babies along to meetings with them, they tend to be pretty portable at first.
You also may find breastfeeding helps you shift the weight if you are eating sensibly, typically you use an extra 300-500kcal a day by breastfeeding hence why you get extra points on WW or extra HE's on slimming world, it's a higher energy requirement than when pregnant.
Remember there is no rush, it takes 9mths to go on, it won't all come off straightaway. It's natural to have fat stores in the first year or so after a baby, they are there for a reason. Perhaps seeing how you feel instead of setting it at 6 weeks may help you feel less like you're not doing it as 6 weeks will pass in the blink of an eye and it will be pretty intense. There's a massive 6 week growth spurt too, not a great time to start a diet.
You might find the info below useful on deciding your approach to weight loss, there's lots of information and it busts many of the common myths surrounding breastfeeding and what you eat as there are tons out there.
kellymom.com :: Mom's Diet
LLLI | FAQ How can I lose weight safely while breastfeeding?
kellymom.com :: The Normal Course of Breastfeeding
You also may find breastfeeding helps you shift the weight if you are eating sensibly, typically you use an extra 300-500kcal a day by breastfeeding hence why you get extra points on WW or extra HE's on slimming world, it's a higher energy requirement than when pregnant.
Remember there is no rush, it takes 9mths to go on, it won't all come off straightaway. It's natural to have fat stores in the first year or so after a baby, they are there for a reason. Perhaps seeing how you feel instead of setting it at 6 weeks may help you feel less like you're not doing it as 6 weeks will pass in the blink of an eye and it will be pretty intense. There's a massive 6 week growth spurt too, not a great time to start a diet.
You might find the info below useful on deciding your approach to weight loss, there's lots of information and it busts many of the common myths surrounding breastfeeding and what you eat as there are tons out there.
kellymom.com :: Mom's Diet
LLLI | FAQ How can I lose weight safely while breastfeeding?
kellymom.com :: The Normal Course of Breastfeeding
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