Keto For Breastfeeding

The key to beating breastfeeding cravings & losing weight without losing your milk supply?

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As a registered dietitian, certified breastfeeding specialist, and breastfeeding mom, I know how hard it is to know what to eat when time is limited & you’re hangry.

Welcome to .for.breastfeeding! Where we talk about how to lose weight without losing your milk supply.

We’re all about nourishing your body not punishing it.

This series is all about starting your day with protein to prevent cravings and late night pantry raids. 🙌🏻

If you missed the last couple of posts, check out my page .for.breastfeeding

If you’re a mama who is looking for dairy free or egg free, high protein breakfast ideas, save today’s post!

These recipes come from my Keto Mama Recipe Vault. Real recipes designed for my 1:1 Keto Mamas to support weight loss while protecting milk supply!

I work 1:1 with mamas just like you to help you lose weight without hurting your milk supply.

You can feel amazing, safely breastfeed, safely lose weight, all while having more energy and healing your body!

Book my limited time 1:1 Keto Mama Intensive at my link in bio and jumpstart your weight loss this holiday season.

Spooky AF.

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Which one hits home for you?

It’s all of them, for me 💁🏼‍♀️

Even as a registered dietitian, my first breastfeeding experience rocked my world.

“At least I’ll lose weight!”, I told myself.

Until I weighed more when she was 6 months old than I did the day she was born.

As it turns out, breastfeeding doesn’t always equal weight loss.

And, for some mamas, the sleepless nights, hormone fluctuations, & constant hunger can lead to weight gain.

If you’re struggling to lose weight while breastfeeding, follow along .for.breastfeeding for realistic weight loss tips & honest talk about what makes breastfeeding weight loss so freaking challenging.

You can lose weight without losing your milk supply. 🧡🖤

Every day. Every month. Every year.

All are welcome, here.

Breastfeeding, chestfeeding, exclusively pumping.

Your experience matters.

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To the ones that made me a Mama… I love you to the moon and back. 👶🏻👯‍♀️

To my Mama… I love you and miss you every single day. I see glimpses of you in my little ones and I know you would be so proud of them. 🪽

To every single Mama in my life… You’ve given me more than I could ever tell you. I’m so grateful for the strong women that I’m blessed to call clients, friends, family. ❤️

And for those of you who are hurting today… I send love and healing. It’s a complicated day. It’s ok to not be ok. 💔

📷 by the talented Mama

Have you ever wanted to try a ketogenic diet but…

1. Saw an immediate dip in your milk supply?
2. Couldn’t get past the unpleasant side effects of “Keto Flu”?
3. Haven’t yet tried because you don’t want to do anything that could harm your milk supply?

Then, like/save/share this post because I’m going to walk you through the importance of electrolytes!

(Disclaimer: While I am a registered dietitian, I am not YOUR dietitian. The info provided is not to be taken as medical advice, ok?)

When you cut carbs and start burning fat for energy, your body releases excess fluid (you start to p*e a lot 😜).

With that excess fluid comes electrolytes.

Ketosis = Fluid/Electrolyte Losses.

Fluids & electrolytes have to be replaced!

If you don’t, you’ll experience fatigue, leg cramps, constipation, headaches, irritability, and A DECREASE IN MILK SUPPLY. 🙅‍♀️

The best way to prevent these side effects is to replace fluids/electrolytes.

This is why I encourage my Keto Mamas to consume two salty drinks per day to replace sodium.

My favorites are:
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2️⃣ Good ol’ fashioned bone broth (salted with 1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt)
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4️⃣ electrolyte powder

I also encourage my Keto Mamas to salt their food so it tastes good.

Stay tuned for our next segment on Electrolytes 101: Punch Up Your Potassium

Drop your electrolyte questions in the comments 🥳

Your future self has a message for you.

Keep going.

It might be hard to see it now, when the scale doesn’t seem to budge or the kids keep getting sick, but each baby step you take is getting you closer to your goals.

Weight loss is hard. Losing weight while breastfeeding can feel even harder.

My Keto Mama Method provides you with the tools you need to transform your eating habits so you can finally start losing weight.

If you’re ready to take your first step, book a discovery call with me to see if the Keto Mama Method could be a beautiful fit for you.

Head to my link in my bio to schedule your call.

How do you want to feel 3 months from now?

6 months?

A year?

February 11th, 2022, I found out I was pregnant.

It was my 41st birthday and it was a surprise (the positive test, not my birthday 😆).

I didn’t know what the future held but I knew how I wanted to feel…

Empowered. Strong. Connected to this little life.

I worked with a therapist, I worked out with my Peloton Mama group, I ate low carb (massively controlled my vomiting), and I meditated/prayed.

I had my dream photoshoot and every time I touched my belly, I was sending a message of love to the little life inside of me.

Empowered. Strong. Connected.

When I speak with moms like you, weight loss means so much more than physical appearance.

It means playing on the floor with your kids instead of watching from the couch.

Having more energy so you’re not drained & impatient with your partner.

Confidently stepping into photos so your children can have those precious memories forever.

How do you want to feel, Mama? What is holding you back?

Have you ever thought about how your mindset impacts your weight loss journey?

“I am so fat”

“I’ll never fit in these jeans again”

“I hate my body”

“I’ll wear a bathing suit when I lose 30 lbs”

Carl Jung said “Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will rule your life and you will call it fate.”

What he is saying is that there is a subconscious part of your mind that is controlling your actions and deciding your fate for you.

If your internal dialogue sounds like the mean girl in the above examples, it’s time to do some work, Mama!

1️⃣ Recognize the negative self talk

Don’t judge it, just notice it & write it down.

2️⃣ Flip the script.

Cross out “I’m so fat” and write “My body is incredible for growing a new life”

Instead of “I hate my body”, write “I am learning to love my body”.

Turn those self limiting beliefs into affirmations and love the hell out of yourself!

3️⃣ Practice gratitude every day

“I’m grateful for my strong legs that carry me & my baby”

“I’m grateful for my eyes that can see my baby’s first smile”

Or maybe “I’m grateful for my hump, my hump, my lovely lady lumps” 🤷🏼‍♀️

What is one thing that you love about your body? I’ll share mine in the comments!

Just a little holiday reminder…

You matter, Mama. Your needs matter. Putting yourself above all of the busyness and craziness of life?? That matters.

You are too important to put yourself last. Go ahead, now. Move your name up to the top of the list. You deserve it. 😘

Happy National Daughter’s Day to my two favorite girls in the whole wide world. 🥰

I never imagined I would have two little ladies to push me to be better while also, slightly, driving me crazy. Pretty much sums up 🤷🏼‍♀️😂

While I wish I had my mom here to question and lean on for support, I know she had a hand in picking these two souls out and leaving them in my care.

Love these ladies with all my heart ❤️

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Do you have the right support, Mama? 🤗

You step on the scale and gasp. 😮

Wait a second… I was supposed to LOSE weight while breastfeeding. How can I be gaining?? 😩

The weight you planned on losing has been hanging on for dear life and no one prepared you for that possibility and it sucks. I hear you, Mama!

As it turns out, there is a lot going on in our bodies that can make weight loss particularly difficult while breastfeeding.

Poor sleep, stress, hormones… these can all create an environment where you are hungry, craving foods that are easy to overeat and, as an added bonus, your body has gotten really good at storing fat. Hooray 🤦🏼‍♀️

That isn’t to say that all is lost. You can begin to lose weight before your breastfeeding journey is over and you can do it without impacting your milk supply.

Keto while breastfeeding can be used to support your milk supply, stabilize your blood sugar, reduce cravings and help you gain energy.

Ready to learn more? Schedule a free discovery call 📱 at my link in bio to learn about my Keto Mama program and see if it could be a beautiful fit for you!

I stepped on the scale this morning and my heart sunk.

After all, I am an expert in weight loss. And I’ve been following a ketogenic diet for 4+ years. I should know what I’m doing, right?

While all of the above is true, I’m also human. And I want to keep it real for y’all. Over the last couple of months, I’ve been less mindful of how I eat and the scale (and my clothes) have noticed.

I haven’t been as thoughtful about my food choices. The handfuls of nuts I grab to replace a meal have gotten bigger. I’ve gotten lazy with fat in the morning, which makes me hungry later in the day. I’ve been indulging a little too much in Rosé 🍷. While I keep my food choices “keto friendly”, I haven’t been very mindful of how I have been eating. 🙈

So, I had a moment of shame and disappointment but then I thought of what I would tell one of my keto mamas… and that is that we will all experience a time when we lose track of our goals. Life gets stressful, the baby is sick, our roof is leaking, our partner loses their job… Whatever it is, things happen that may derail us for a time but there is no shame in that. 🌈

It is a beautiful reminder to keep our goals in front of us so we don’t lose sight of what we are working towards. I choose keto so I can live a long, healthy life where I have energy to keep up with my girls and be the best version of myself that I can be. 💜

If you’ve read this far, I hope it is because this resonates with you. I would love to know what your reason is for wanting to lose weight, Mama? And, how can I support you on this journey? Leave a comment below or DM me. We’re in this together! 🥰

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3 Tips For Easy Meal Prep:

1️⃣ Meal planning apps like or make it easy to keep track of your favorite Keto recipes! They will generate grocery lists that can even link up to your favorite online delivery service to make placing your next grocery order even easier!
2️⃣ Veggies can take some of the most prep work when it comes to washing, trimming, slicing, or dicing. Save yourself some time and let the stores do the prep work! Buy pre-sliced, pre-zoodled, frozen, or ready to use and you’ll be eating in no time!
3️⃣ This is the easiest meal prep that you can do... Freeze 1-2 servings from dinner each night in individual containers. When you’re running late, the baby is a stage 5 clinger, or you’re just too tired to cook, you already have homemade, frozen, keto dinners that just need to be reheated!

You can do this, Mama! You can lose weight, have the energy you need to keep up with your kiddos, and keep your milk supply!

Love the idea of keto but want to make sure you’re doing it in a way that is safe for you and baby? Click my link in my bio and schedule a free discovery call to learn more about my 1:1 Keto Mama Program!

Are you making these keto mistakes? 😳

My client, Heidi, came to me frustrated with her weight loss. She initially lost weight on her keto journey but then she stalled and didn’t understand why! 😖

When we started working together, I realized she had been using low carb junk foods that were hurting her weight loss. Just because it says “Keto” doesn’t mean you should eat it, Mama.

Ingredients matter and most of these “keto” friendly foods are full of cheap ingredients like soybean oil, hydrogenated vegetable oils and gluten. This increases inflammation, puts additional stress on your body, and can hurt your weight loss progress.

Once she cut out the low carb breads and tortillas, she lost 8 lbs in 2 weeks! 🤯

What foods are you eating that could be holding you back, Mama?

If you’re struggling on your keto journey, I support mamas just like you so you can lose weight, feel great, all without losing your milk supply! Schedule a free discovery call with me at my link in bio! I can’t wait to hear about your hopes for your health and your breastfeeding relationship.

Can I get a 🥳 for not making different meals for everyone in your family?!

So many of the mamas I speak with are worried about how they will have time to make separate keto meals for themselves. And I tell them, you don’t have to!

By choosing one main entree and providing appropriate side dishes, everyone in your family can enjoy 1 meal together. Goodbye short order cooking!

Using the hamburger 🍔 example above, you could provide buns for your family and use a lettuce wrap for your burger.

Skip the fries and make sure there are a variety of veggies that everyone can enjoy on their burgers and eat on the side. Cucumbers, tomatoes, and sautéed mushrooms are our favorites!

Finally, make sure you have extra fat by adding avocado, an avocado oil mayo or by creating your own garlic aioli.

If you’re struggling to find a way to lose weight and gain energy while still maintaining your milk supply, schedule a discovery call with me, today! I help breastfeeding moms feel their best through my exclusive Keto Mama 1:1 coaching experience.

Click my link in bio and schedule a call today to see if you would be a beautiful fit for the Keto Mama Program. 😘

Are you ready to jumpstart your keto journey? My Ultimate Keto Grocery Guide has been created with breastfeeding mamas in mind and is available FREE until Monday, May 5th!

I’ve created this guide and a mini training series to go with it for all of your beautiful mamas. It is my Mother’s Day gift to you and I hope it makes your journey just a little bit easier.

Head to my IG stories where we’re talking all about how to stock your pantry 🤗

What questions do you have about keto friendly groceries? Drop them below!

Are you afraid of failing?

You’ve tried diets before and it goes great until you hit that “eff it” moment.

That moment where you’re tired, hungry, sad, & there’s a slice of 🍰 that you shouldn’t have but you say “Eff it... I’ve been really good so I deserve this” and you eat 1 piece, which leads to the whole cake 🎂, & then to a buffet of bad decisions & regret? 🧁 🍫 🍦🍩😣

Don’t let that one moment derail your progress, Mama! Focus on why you’re wanting to change your lifestyle and keep that goal in mind.

Remember, you don’t have to be perfect. Just keep moving forward. 😘
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Hey Mama, is the mindset 👑 and I found these words to be so powerful as I look to the week ahead!

• Write it down, visualize it, and say it out loud! When we do these 3 things repeatedly, we prime our mind for impactful action. This is how you start reprogramming your mindset towards success. Like exercise, it takes repetition and consistency.

What do you need to commit to and prioritize this week in order for you to show up fully?

Does any of this sound familiar...

You can’t remember the last time you put on pants with an actual zipper, 👖

Your postpartum hair regrowth is wreaking havoc on your sanity, 💇🏼

Hormonal acne is making you feel like a teenager again? But, like, not in a good way. 😠

It can be so hard to think positively of our bodies after all of the changes we go through after having a baby, especially when we’re sleep deprived and covered in... Milk? Spit up?? 💩???

This can wreak havoc on your self confidence, Mama, and keep you from feeling your best!

Turn the negative narrative around and notice how you start to believe the good! This is a powerful tool that will help you on your keto breastfeeding journey.

What are you doing today?

Have you ever found yourself hiding in the pantry, inhaling Goldfish crackers straight out of the bag, too hungry & tired to make yourself a meal?

You’re surviving on coffee & your kids’ half eaten peanut butter and jelly sandwiches while reheating your coffee for the 4th time. 😣

You want to feel better, to have more energy to be the mom you always thought you would be, to feel like YOU again.

I see you, Mama. And you are so worthy of feeling amazing. 🤩

Keto doesn’t just help you lose weight. It helps you take back your energy so you can show up fully as a mom, partner, friend. 🤗

Curious about how you can succeed on keto without losing your milk supply? Send me a DM or schedule a call with me at my link in bio. You’ve got this, Mama. 😘😘

Nobody ever said weight loss while breastfeeding is easy....

🤔 Wait a second. Actually, a lot of people say that. And I personally wish they would keep their mouths shut. 🙊 Your kind isn’t welcome here! 😆

If you’re like many women, you’ve found that the weight isn’t just magically melting off of your body while you breastfeed.

Hormones, stress, sleep deprivation, & eating Goldfish crackers off your toddler’s high chair can make it really tough to shed the baby weight.

Before you start your Keto journey, make sure you take some time to plan how you’re going to measure success. The scale is just 1 way to track and it can make you crazy! 🤪

What results are you looking for on your keto journey?

📏 Lose body fat? Track your measurements over time and watch your body change

⚡️ Increased energy? Jot down how you feel every day and compare entries over time

👖 Fit into skinny jeans? Try those suckers on once a month and take a progress photo

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“Keto isn’t working for me!!!”

How are you tracking your progress on your keto journey? Are you only relying on the scale or are you keeping track of multiple areas of your life so that you can celebrate every single win?

When I work with my keto mamas, we focus on celebrating every success on their 🥳

As a newly postpartum mama, it can be easy to think about the the number on the scale, but that isn’t the most important marker of your success!

Having enough energy to chase after your kids, make it through the day without a nap or fitting into your favorite jeans again are HUGE WINS!

What is your favorite non-scale victory?