Stopping bf/diet/weight loss

[Teri7489]

Not really sure where to post this

I've been bf my son for 8 months now and have noticed my weight gradually increasing. I lost 4 1/2 stone before I had him, lost 7lb while pregnant but have put on almost a stone since having him.

What diet is safe during feeding? Anyone stop feeding an notice a weight loss? I'm terrified I end up obese again but also don't want my son to suffer with silly diets

 

[lau86]

I'm sure breastfeeding keeps my weight up, if only because it makes me really hungry! I don't know what you eat but I eat lots of sweet things like chocolate, biscuits etc. If I cut those out I could probably lose some weight and not compromise my milk. I think you can do slimming world when breastfeeding aswell

 

[Teri7489]

Must admit I do have lots of sweet things. I have a lot of issues after having my gallbladder out so I don't eat fat/sauces/ red meat/add salt to anything. But I do eat quite a bit of boiled sweets. I tried SW but I'm very limited to what I can eat so was a waste of time xxx

 

[Marumi]

Another mom I know gained a lot after having her gallbladder removed (not breastfeeding) because her body metabolized foods differently. She did lose the weight and felt better overall after giving a Paleo diet a try: https://paleoleap.com/paleo-gallbladder/
At least it eliminates quite a bit of foods that make some people gain quickly. The article describes how to alter it after gallbladder removal.