@social- that does sound fun! I'll definitely look into charts as a guideline.I want to be more toned overall, so im sure I'll still see results with a high calorie diet. Working out seemed to help me make better food choices .usually i always eat junk food but now i feel more conscious of what im eating and have been eating alot more of the right foods. Thanks for the suggestions: )

What I'm doing is using MyFitnessPal To keep track of what I eat which helps track of calories, protein, fats and carbs too.

I'm doing the 21 day fix. I'm a beach body coach so so fun. But I've been into fitness and nutrition since a teen, so I have taken actual courses in college on these topics.

Anyways, due to my height and body build, my regular calorie I take should be 1200 nothing less. But since I'm bf'ing again, I set my goals to be 1700.

The type of calories counts too, complex carbs, low sugar, no dairy or meats for me (both affect me negatively).

But yes, use a chart to help you figure out for your age and height what your numbers range should be. Then add 200-500 calories to ensure milk isn't affected.

4-6 meals is best, keeps the metabolism always going.

Weirdly calories in = calories out. So yes sort of you are replacing almost the same calories in/out.

But the exercising creates and builds muscle, which btw weighs more than fat. But muscle is what you need and it burns fat.

Thanks for your replies ladies! Although i drink tons of water,I wasn't replacing lost calories no wonder i felt so exhausted! This is a silly question but if i replace lost calories how can i lose weight? If i burn 500 calories can I just add in an extra sandwich and maybe peanut butter and banana or protein shake? I already eat alot during the day so not sure what would cut it. This is all new to me and want to be healthy but not start weaning for a little while.

Lol I'm doing crossfit and running marathons... Successfully breastfeeding for almost 3 years!

Lots of water and replacing calories lost is key! You should be fine! I worked out starting few months after having second son and trained hard with no issues to our bf relationship

@newly-wow thats awsome! Im glad there was no issue,makes me feel maybe im just overthinking it.its a big change for me because i haven't really did any intense exercise in a long time.

@Social- I think it could be a growth spurt too.he has so much energy lately! I wasnt sure if i should consume more calories? That would kind of defeat the purpose though since im trying to burn excess ones lol.

Could be a growth spurt baby is doing? Teething? Many things can factor in.

Exercising shouldn't be an issue unless you're not consuming enough healthy calories to accommodate you, baby and exercising.

Could be a change with him

I was training for a half marathon and doing insanity at 15 months pp and bf no issue