Can’t Lose Weight Breastfeeding

I’m breastfeeding and I’m still not losing weight. Why is that?

My son is 7 weeks old and I’m breastfeeding, but I can’t seem to lose my weight. I have 9 lbs left. It won’t go away..

I know it’s hard, but try not to worry about it. If your son leaves home when he is 18, then at 7 weeks, more than two percent of the time he will spend with you is already gone! Don’t spend it looking at a scale! Enjoy this time! It goes away way too fast!

As far as weight goes, genetics has much more to do with how your body stores fat and stuff than the simple height/weight charts would have you believe. Try to focus on being fit, and don’t worry about the fat. If you’re concerned, just make sure you’re exercising. Don’t worry about the weight! You’ve got a little boy! You’re breastfeeding! That’s awesome! Woohoo!

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