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Breastfeeding and Weight Loss
Maintaining a Healthy Size
By Gwen Morrison
Krajecki points out that while it is true your body requires more calories while breastfeeding, it is important to make wise calorie choices when reaching for a snack or planning a meal.
"A woman who is breastfeeding will usually find herself experiencing an increase in appetite and thirst," Krajecki says. "Responding with enough fluids to quench your thirst and calories to satisfy your hunger is the best way to meet the increase in caloric and fluid requirements while breastfeeding."
"Looking for natural foods that are minimally processed, in my opinion, is the best," Krajecki says. "Our bodies also require lots of fresh water every day. Not drinking enough water can lead to feeling a loss of energy and vitality."
Along with choosing the right diet while breastfeeding and beyond, it is equally important to get back to a regular exercise routine to strengthen muscles and lose the unwanted weight.
Anita Krajecki, who also founded NurtureWay Inc., a company developed to provide personal care and services to women interested in breastfeeding, stresses that creating a balance is the key for new mothers and their families.
"Going for a walk with Baby and Dad is a great way for new moms to get their aerobic workout in," Krajecki says. "It is also a great way to spend some time together, and everyone will fall asleep easier and sleep better."
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