Losing weight after baby arrives is exciting and frustrating at the same time. It is exciting to get back into shape and no longer be pregnant, but it is also really frustrating when the weight doesn’t just fall right off. If you’ve just had a baby, and summer is around the corner, there can be even more pressure to get that extra baby weight off. I had to lose over 25 lbs after each baby, so I’ve learned what works well, and what doesn’t work. I breastfed all three of my babies, and I never let weight loss compromise my milk supply, which because of my very healthy, nutrient-dense diet, I lost weight quickly, without ever experiencing a low supply. One of my best tricks to do this is using protein shakes as a tool to help me get in the nutrients I need, along with the protein I need.…
