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Successful Post Partum Weight Loss Journey Using if and Calorie Counting

Read about how one reddit user lost 20 pounds in 8 months post-partum using IF, calorie counting, and exercise.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A picture of a 5'6" female showing a weight loss from 219 pounds to 199 pounds. A respectable loss of 20 pounds.
F/23/5’6 [219 > 199 = 20weight lost] 8 months post partum finally decided to take my weight lost serious in the last 3 weeks. IF, counting calories, breastfeeding and working out. Not a crazy difference but enough for me to want to keep going. My goal is 165
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Introduction

Losing weight after having a baby can be challenging, but one Reddit user was determined to make some lifestyle changes after eight months post-partum. After trying intermittent fasting, counting calories, breastfeeding and exercising for three weeks, she saw results and decided to continue on her weight loss journey.

Intermittent Fasting(CICO)

Calories are a critical part of weight loss, and intermittent fasting can make it easier to maintain a calorie deficit. CICO (Calories In, Calories Out) is a weight-loss concept that says that you must burn more calories than you consume each day to lose weight. Intermittent fasting is when you eat during specific hours and fast during the remaining hours each day.

Counting Calories

While intermittent fasting restricts the number of hours you can eat, counting calories restricts the number of calories you can eat. To lose weight, you must ensure that you burn more calories than you consume each day. This Reddit user lost weight by counting calories while IF-ing.

Breastfeeding and Exercise

Breastfeeding and exercise also contributed to her weight loss journey. Breastfeeding can burn 300-500 calories a day, making it easier to enter a calorie deficit. Exercise increases energy expenditure and helps build lean muscle mass, which helps boost metabolism and burn more calories.

Conclusion

This Reddit user is an inspiration that losing weight post-partum is possible with lifestyle changes like IF, calorie counting, and exercise. Remember that what works for one may not work for all, so it is essential to find the right plan for you. With determination, patience, and consistency, anyone can achieve their weight loss goals.

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Madeleine Smith

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Madeleine is passionate about empowering individuals with the information and tools they need to transform their bodies and lives.