I am starting this blog because I couldn't find a lot of good information on the Internet about breastfeeding and the Paleo diet. And when I say good information, I mean information from breastfeeding moms who are/have been on the Paleo diet and have been able to maintain their milk supply.
So, here's the deal. I just signed up for a 28 day diet and exercise challenge. I am fairly fit and healthy, but wanted to take my commitment to health and fitness to the next level. My primary goal is not to lose weight, but rather to re-commit to working out and eating clean. Now, if I lose a few pounds, I won't be mad :)
And here's the background: My baby is 8 months old, she's pretty much exclusively breastfed, consuming around 30 oz of breastmilk/day. I have had to start supplementing a bottle of formula here and there because I am a working mom and cannot always pump as much/as often as I'd like. I've been on-again, off-again Paleo for about 10 years. I feel GREAT when I'm on it, but just can't resist the sweets, and end up falling off again. That said, I am definitely gluten-intolerant, so definitely try to avoid that. (I want to know who the meanie was that went and made things like Betty Crocker gluten-free chocolate chip cookies)
Anyway, back to the point. I am doing a 28-day challenge called "strength + beauty." The premise is this: a group of women do this challenge together and hold each other accountable. We eat super clean (and by super clean, I mean no sugar - not even fruit or sweet potatoes!) So basically meat, veggies, nuts, healthy fats. We also commit to working out 4-5x/week.
I am going to blog about how my body handles the change to a clean diet, how my milk supply holds up, any changes I notice in my baby, etc.
Wish me luck!
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