Day 5 - Water

Me:
Feeling really good so far.  Completed this workout today:
 20 push-ups
 40 lunges
 40 kettlebell swings
 10 burpees
 40 sumo-deadlift highpulls
 50 mountain climbers

The Milk:
I pumped about the same as Day 4.  So, about 1 oz less than I usually pump.  However...here is the odd thing. Lilah typically drinks 16-20 oz while with the nanny during the day.   For the past few days, she has only drank 14 oz.  She's also been a little backed up - typically she has a BM every day or every other day, but she went 4 days without one this week.  So, at this point, I'm not sure if the decrease in the amount she is consuming is because my milk has changed in content (possibly more fat - leading to being more full from less) or because her stomach is bothering her and she is not able to eat more.  We'll wait and see!

The Baby:
All is well with baby besides the back-up, which she's dealing with surprisingly well.  On a more positive note, we had a big achievement today!  She isn't really "into" solid food at 8.5 months - she'll usually only take a few spoonfuls of baby food before getting frustrated.  However if I'm eating a whole piece of meat, she always wants to gnaw on it, which makes me nervous.  So today, I just put bits of hamburger and brisket on the table and she was able to pick them up, put them in her mouth, and chew them herself!  I was so amazed (and a little mad at myself for not trying this self-feeding method sooner.)  So, then I gave her a little asparagus and she loved it! She eventually took the whole asparagus stalk and gnawed on it for a while. So proud of my little girl today!  And I'm totally excited to have a method where we can get some solids in her and not have to rely 100% on breastmilk.

The Lesson:
If you're a breastfeeding mom looking to lose weight, water should be your best friend.  Lots and lots of water. I had always heard this, but how much is "lots?"  A good estimate is 1 oz for each lb of bodyweight.  I am ~ 155 lbs, so aim for 155 oz of water/day.  This helps keep your body hydrated and provides the base for your milk.  Milk is 88% water, so the more you drink, the easier you are making it on your body to produce milk.

Diet Log:

Meal 1:	Meal 2:	Meal 3:	Meal 4:	Meal 5:
[6:15] 2 hard boiled eggs, coffee w/ 1/4 c coconut milk, 1 tsp coconut oil, 1/4 scoop protein powder	[10:00] apple w/ 2T almond butter, 1 hard boiled egg	[1:00] 2 c. mixed greens, 8 oz chicken breast, handful tomatoes, 2 celery stalks, 1 boiled egg, small handful blueberreis, 2 T olive oil, 1/4 c. cashews	[3:30] post-wod - handful mixed nuts, super greens	[7:00]6 oz brisket, 10 stalks asparagus, 2 T sunbutter