Delivered 4 months back and im exclusively breastfeeding, everyone said feeding makes weight drop fast but mine is just stuck na. Eating normal, walking thoda also. Why is it not going down, anyone faced same?
Oh sister, I am still pregnant and constantly craving pani puri, so I already know postpartum weight loss is going to be a struggle for me! Honestly, just enjoy the delicious home-cooked meals right now. Weight can always be lost later, but this baby time won't come back.
I totally get your panic, I was crying seeing my old jeans 3 months postpartum! But then I realized breastfeeding and sleepless nights make our body hold onto fat for energy. Once I stopped stressing and focused on eating healthy, the weight slowly started going away on its own.
When I was at my mum's place, my mother kept telling me to focus only on my baby's feed and my own healing rather than weight. Traditional postpartum food like gond laddus and ghee are meant to repair your body, not make you slim instantly. Take it easy, weight loss will happen naturally.
Sometimes thyroid issues can trigger postpartum weight retention, so it might be a good idea to mention this to your gynac. They can do a quick blood test just to rule out any hormonal imbalances. Please don't start any crash diets without consulting your doctor first.
Hormones like prolactin and progesterone take months to balance out after delivery, which keeps your metabolism thoda slow. Also, if you are sleep-deprived, cortisol levels rise making weight loss harder. Just focus on hydration and light walking, your body is still recovering.
