Weight Gain After Weaning Toddler.

I was super proud of myself getting back to my pre-pregnancy weight after having Baby A.

I worked out hard and never cheated on my healthy eating. It was ( and still is) 100% healthy all the time.

What I didn't account for was that after weaning Baby A 1 1/2 months ago, that my appetite wouldn't shrink back as quickly as my body was changing.

My milk was dried up, yet I was still eating the same as I was when I was breastfeeding Baby A. 

So I was astonished to step on the scale and see that I had gained 6 lbs. ! Who would've thought that I would gain with all of my hard efforts.

Then I had a light bulb moment, I was eating approximately 8 times a day. Before Baby A I would eat 6 times a day. 

Cutting out about 600 calories (2 snacks/mini meals) brought me right back down to my pre-pregnancy weight...in 1 week!

I am so happy that I figured it out. I wanted to share in case there were other momma's who are healthy eaters that breasfed past 1 year, and couldn't figure out where the extra couple pounds were coming from.

Don't be discouraged, just re-evaluate how often and how much you are eating. It could be as simple as cutting out one or two snacks, or eating less at meals.

Did you experience post weaning weight gain despite healthy efforts?

What was your solution?

Be Happy Healthy & Strong,

Lolli

Does Gluten Cause Weight Gain?

not my photo, image googled from around the web.

I recently read this article and found it very interesting:

http://www.hungryforchange.tv/article/gluten-confirmed-to-cause-weight-gain

According to the article scientists did a study with rats, thus confirming that gluten does lead to weight gain.

Their reasoning?

Wheat has been considerably genetically engineered.

As a result, wheat that used to contain a small amount of gluten (5%) now contains 50% gluten! That is a LOT of gluten!

Some other reading you might find interesting regarding this subject:

http://www.greenmedinfo.com/article/gluten-free-diet-reduces-adiposity-inflammation-and-insulin-resistance

http://www.naturalnews.com/038699_gluten_weight_gain_wheat_belly.html#ixzz2Il4djCvW

I personally cannot consume gluten due to Celiac, however, I have for a while wondered if wheat really was as healthy as it was touted to be. 

We have been told that whole grains are healthy for us, blah blah blah. Honestly, I find that the opposite is true. The less grains consumed ( gluten free or otherwise) the better I feel. I consume brown rice and quinoa....and very very very rarely sorghum. I have never felt better.

How can wheat be so healthy for you as advertised on tv, if it is in fact so genetically engineered?

The fact of the matter is, it isn't.

People have become attached to their pastries, whole wheat pasta, and baked goods...so I don't expect this information to be well recieved by many. However, it is the truth.

Decide for yourself what is right for you, but always be informed.

What are your thoughts on the subject?

Be  Happy Healthy & Strong,

Lolli