Weight loss shakes when BFing

[candymycandy]

I used to drink shakes as a way of kick starting weight loss. I picked the ones with the lowest sugar, I have pcos so losing weight is already hard but these helped me a bit. Wanting to do this now but have thus far only found one which explicitly says it’s safe during BFing (this is because it’s ALL natural, no added sugar etc and therefore tastes awful 😂 and is expensive to boot). Does anyone know of any that are safe when BFing? Before anyone asks, I’m a bit of a veteran at this so know shakes aren’t ideal but in a desperate situation so need a bit of a kick start (I won’t bore you all with details of everything else I’ve tried!). Have dh out now getting me bits to make my own meal replacement shakes but was just looking for quicker shop bought versions. Thanks x

 

[snowbee]

As long as you are hydrated (I've found the biggest thing that affects my milk supply is not drinking enough) and are getting a balanced diet and eating enough calories (I believe it is 500 extra for breastfeeding, can you get this in fats and veg as this would work well with your pcos?) I would imagine doing one replacement shake a day would be fine if it works for you. I also have pcos and have found they don't work for me, too much sugar, not enough fats leave me starving.