In today’s episode we talk all about navigating weight loss while breastfeeding for the first year of your baby’s life. Each stage of your postpartum journey will come with different considerations to make while focusing on weight loss. We split the first year up into 3 cateogries:

0-2 months postpartum

2-6 months postpatrum

6-12 months postpartum

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MONTHS 0-2

0:00 - 1:42 - Introduction

1:43 -  Your belly, body, and uterus from birth until about 6 or 8 weeks postpartum

5:59 -  Prioritizing rest during the first 6-8 weeks; loving on and feeding your baby

7:39 -  Calorie demands in the fresh postpartum season, lowdown on macros

12:04 -  Buying food in bulk, navigating convenience and healthy eating

14:30 - Drinking enough water!!! Tips on drinking more water

15:45 -  Dairy!! Drink the raw, real milk from goats or grass fed cows

MONTHS 2-6 

18:44 -  Milk supply and weight loss, eating enough food still! Your milk supply is sensitive

21:17 - Getting back into a movement routine after having a baby

23:33 -  Tips on getting back into a movement routine right after you’re cleared for exercise

25:41 -  Movement decreasing  your milk supply?

26:41 -  Losing 1 pound per week, looking at numbers

27:56 -  What does it mean for your body to be in a “happy place” after postpartum

29:33 -  For the first 6 months healing your body and feeding your baby are your number one goals

30:27 -  Don’t give into the “fat loss” pills, picture yourself in 5 years after your baby is born, who do you want to be?

32:28 -  Following a plan to establish your nutrition and fitness routines

6 - 12 MONTHS 

32:59 -  Where your breatfeeding journey might be between 6 and 12 months

33:46 -  Potentially having more weight to lose around the 1 year mark, possible reasons for weight retention

35:34 -  Gaining weight during pregnancy and having a hard time getting back into an exercise routine; your goals ARE possible!

37:04 -  Challenging yourself more in the workout space!!

38:28 -  Understanding there is a HUGE emphasis of core rehab after having a baby, notes on pelvic floor dysfunction

39:49 -  My experience with having SPD Pain, seeking a pelvic floor physical therapist

41:06 -  Your brestfeeding journey is yours!!! 

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Janelle Ahrens

+ Certified Pre and Postnatal Fitness Specialist

+ Fat loss specialist

+ Personal trainer

+ Nutritionist for busy women

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