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Mrs_B 
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Posted: 01 October 2009 at 2:47pm |
I know that dieting isn't recommended but I'm unfortunately not one of these people that the weight has magically dropped off while BF'ing and it is started getting me down. Especially now the weather is getting warmer and I have to wear my maternity shorts because none of my other summer clothes fit me 
I know I probably don't make the wisest food choices so just wondering if anyone has any tips on how to curb an insatiable BF'ing appetite??  I am SO hungry all the time.
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skp
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Posted: 01 October 2009 at 3:25pm |
I put on over 30kg pregnant and sooooo sick of preggie clothes. Its not coming off me very easy either, have 18kg to go
Sorry can't offer any advice as I'm in the same boat, just wanted you to know you aren't alone!
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Posted: 01 October 2009 at 3:29pm |
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I used to make soup by the pot load lol. Just heaps of veges, a tiny bit of pasta and stock if you want.
It is really filling. Also drinking lots of water (carrying a drink bottle around with me) and snacking on carrots etc
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Posted: 01 October 2009 at 3:41pm |
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give this a go: any questions PM me
Bfast
protein
dairy protein
carb
fruit
lunch
protein
carb
2 x veggies
fruit
dinner
protein
3 x veggies
carb
2 x snacks per day:
yougurt + 4 cahews
Chesse + hummus etc...
just small things
add also during the day 2 x fat serves ie. butter , oil
add also during the day 2 x dairy serves
i did this right through my pg and i know ppl doing it Bfing with no probs, they are walking 30-60 mins a day too though so you may not need quite as much but see how you feel :)
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Posted: 01 October 2009 at 3:42pm |
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iv just started keeping carrot, celery and brocolli pieces in the fridge for when im eating and snacking on the run. normally it would have been chips or stop at mcds.
Popcorns good to snack on
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Posted: 01 October 2009 at 3:46pm |
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I joined weight watchers while b/f when Lauren was 5 months old and did their b/f plan, it worked wonderfully well along side b/f and my weight literally dropped off so fast I couldn't believe it!!
I totally recommend going along to a meeting, you only have to go to a few meetings to get enough info and see how it works, then do it at home by yourself! I did the core plan, which focuses on eating till your full, but not over eating. I still continued to b/f the whole time and it never affected my milk, actually if anything it probably helped milk production as I was eating good food as opposed to the crap I was eating when Lauren was a new born!
Good luck, it can definately be done and it made me feel great!
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SpecialK
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Posted: 01 October 2009 at 4:22pm |
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Great thread MrsB, I was just thinking I really should do something about those extra kgs that I am carrying.
My problem is that I ate really well while pregnant and started putting on weight while BF. I try to eat healthy but am just so HUNGRY all the time!
Must try harder and snack on fruit and veg more. And stop the baking!
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Posted: 01 October 2009 at 4:37pm |
I'm honestly hopeless I eat what ever is in sight! I must stop buying yummy things at the supermarket! (I'm not domesticated enough to bake!)
**she says as she eats nutella off a spoon** 
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monikah
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Posted: 01 October 2009 at 5:08pm |
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yea we have a no junk food zone at home. noone can bring crap in. that way if you want something naughty you actually have to go out and get it and normally decide you cant be bothered. lol. if its just a case of eating lots of things you shouldnt just try not to buy them at all and then you wont walk past the pantry every time you are tired or bored :)
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Posted: 01 October 2009 at 7:10pm |
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I'm with Monikah - protein and carb in every meal with a serve or 3 of vege!! We did the body for life eating plan using their website (they have recipes and stuff) and DP lost over 10kg in less than 2 weeks and the only thing he changed was his eating. The other thing he found was that he was way less hungry and the smaller servings more often kept him more satisfied and the food was super yummy!! I didn't lose weight (that would've been pretty unhealthy for me!!) but my body shape totally changed and I got like uhm leaner if that makes sense?? It was awesome!! I went on our stationary bike for 10 minutes or for a brisk 10-15 minute walk everyday and lost every single little lump or bump that wasn't sposed to be there within 3 weeks. I felt so good! We're just getting back into eating like that again coz me having ms made it difficult.
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minik8e
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Posted: 01 October 2009 at 7:41pm |
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Ok I'm clueless when it comes to food make up and things like that so....what are some examples of proteins and carbs? It's a whole nother language!! I am like you skp - put on over 30kg, and have around 14kg to go.
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Posted: 01 October 2009 at 8:09pm |
Check out this - Body For Life
ETA sorry its just a list of what constitutes protein, carbs, veges, how much fat is ok (though if you're BFing I'd have an extra serving) and what kind and what constitutes a portion since its not just what you eat but how much  HTH
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Posted: 01 October 2009 at 8:35pm |
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I was one of those people who put on lots of weight while pregnant too - I think I gained about 24kg. Breastfeeding definitely takes it out of you - I was probably eating twice as much as my husband! I started walking once my son was about 5months old and it helped me lose the pregnacy weight .
I also find doing the shopping on a full stomach helps and then I am less tempted to fill the trolley with junk food.
Good luck - and remember it took 9months to put the weight on....so you have 9 months to lose it again.
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Posted: 01 October 2009 at 8:44pm |
Yay thanks babe
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Posted: 01 October 2009 at 9:06pm |
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here is the basics (for the plan i go by anyway)
Protein:
chicken 120g
eggs 2
beef 100g
corned beef 100g
lamb chops 2 small
lamb roast 85g
pork fillet 125g
ham 125g
baked beans 130g
dairy protein:
milk 1/2 cup
trim milk 1 cup
cheese 20g
custard 125g
yogurt low fat 150g
fats:
oil 1tsp
buter 1tsp
cashews 4
almonds 6
penuts 7
avocado 3tsp
grain carbs
cornflakes 30g
just right 30g
muesli 30g
special k 30g
weetbix 2 biscuits
bread 1 slice
bagel small 1/2
ryvitas 3
taco shell 1
fruit
1 piece of most
1/2 large banana
kiwifruit 2
dates 3
prunes 4
plum 3
i think thats the most common ones, hope it helps
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Posted: 01 October 2009 at 9:24pm |
And dont feel bad when 9months comes and goes and you still havent lost it
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Posted: 02 October 2009 at 10:45am |
omg only 3tsps of avocado? I have a whole one on my toast for breakfast every morning lol.
And I thought I was being healthy
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Posted: 02 October 2009 at 11:23am |
Yup the avo is high fat, but its a good fat! So rather eat that than a choccie bar
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Posted: 02 October 2009 at 11:40am |
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yea its a good fat so its great for you but it is still a fat which means it carries alot of calories. off the top of my head i think 9 cal per gram? it will lower as opposed to raise cholestrol so its good for your body just not your waist if you eat too much
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Posted: 02 October 2009 at 2:56pm |
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wow, I am glad I know that now! I mean I knew it was a good fat as such, but I didn't know it could make you fat!
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