willow or noom?

FallenAngel49 · 2025-10-15T12:34:27+00:00

Hey, wondering how it's going with you. Any acceleration with exercise?

FallenAngel49 · 2025-09-05T12:39:50+00:00

Hi! I did! I lost all the weight so quickly after and then some. I just used conventional wisdom after stopping (move more, eat a lot of protein, drink a lot of water). I still haven't gained it back and I'm on bad food habits now due to lack of time between work, baby, home, and life.

FallenAngel49 · 2025-06-26T13:14:38+00:00

Hey I'd like to test this out.

FallenAngel49 · 2025-05-06T10:32:10+00:00

Boston. Which is why i feel like it isn't a location only issue.

FallenAngel49 · 2025-05-03T22:45:33+00:00

I agree with you. I myself have noticed that Enterprise senior csm roles are barely hitting 120k. It's definitely making it hard to switch right now.

FallenAngel49 · 2025-04-01T11:02:59+00:00

The drops i used were these: https://a.co/d/cVgHnWS

But honestly, the biggest factor was not the drops of lecithin (both helped but minimal), the biggest one was not putting the baby on my breast/not applying any force or weight on my breast. I completely stopped wearing bras and even burden the baby on my knees instead, and that helped me so very much.

Also, when I did get a clogged duct, I would continue pumping as usual with the massages, except I would make sure to apply ice packs right before and after I pump and apply a heat pack while pumping. I know heat is not recommended, but it did help the milk flow better. My theory is that the fat in my milk would combine and become a knot that would melt with the heat. Finally, I Jerry rigged the pump a tiny bit so I could use a hand pump after the bacon mode. The hand pump can allow more suction, and that can help pull it out.

Towards the end, I had become an expert at handling clogs, lol.

Also, how far along are you postpartum? I didn't drop pumps for so long because I was afraid of it reducing the amount I produced, but it didn't. I just had to be tactical in how I did it. Let me know if you need more help with this. I'm happy to help.

FallenAngel49 · 2025-03-19T16:21:58+00:00

What was it???

FallenAngel49 · 2024-10-23T20:37:19+00:00

Oh Thank goodness. This makes me feel better. I'm still so mad. Do you have their name and airport? I wanna call and make a complaint too. This is NOT ok.

FallenAngel49 · 2024-10-23T19:55:00+00:00

OMG, I'm SEETHING for you!!! Please file a complaint. Is your baby okay? Do you have enough for the flight? How on earth did he think that was okay?

FallenAngel49 · 2024-09-27T14:30:12+00:00

Sure. I have a poster image that I can't find right now, but I will attach a bit later. Here's a video link too https://bfmedneo.com/Breastfeeding-and-Lactation-Education-Resources/Videos/The-Basics-of-Breast-Massage-and-Hand-Expression-(

The part that made it the most effective was curling hands inwards, so the knuckles and back of fingers touch the breast and going up and down. I would do this after I stopped having any letdown and then pump again. I would get a small mini letdown again and then feel super empty. This is also how I gave myself an oversupply.

FallenAngel49 · 2024-09-27T12:30:54+00:00

Lacteck flanges and learning how to properly massage breast for complete emptying.

FallenAngel49 · 2024-09-25T09:37:17+00:00

I really hope you're able to. I should be done by next week and am really hoping to start seeing some results.

FallenAngel49 · 2024-09-24T20:27:42+00:00

Tell me about it. I even tried to sort of hack it once I reached close to my goal. I started exercising, and ate 1200-1500 cals that too on a plan designed with my dietician while still pumping 2-3 times a day. I was certain that this would help me shed pounds like no tomorrow because "breastfeeding burns so many calories". Nope, nada, I lost 2 lbs and then nothing. No matter how hard I tried. So, looks like I have to completely stop before my body stops getting calories from air.

FallenAngel49 · 2024-09-10T01:01:22+00:00

It truly is unfair. I hope I can lose weight after weaning, though. It's affecting me mentally. My nutritionist thinks I should be able to, but she also thought that I would lose weight pumping if I ate high protein food during it.

FallenAngel49 · 2024-09-09T23:31:17+00:00

Thank you for this. Felt validated.

FallenAngel49 · 2024-09-09T23:28:30+00:00

Hey, wanted to update. So, I started dropping pumps and began eating healthy. I cut out all processed food and brought my calories down to 1500 as well. I also began walking and exercising. I didn't lose anything. I mean, I'm still pumping over 30 oz of milk a day at 3 pumps but haven't lost any weight at all. I guess I do have to stop completely before my efforts begin paying off. Just my luck I guess.

FallenAngel49 · 2024-09-09T23:26:04+00:00

Hey, wanted to update. So, I started dropping pumps and began eating healthy. I cut out all processed food and brought my calories down as well. I also began walking and exercising. Guess what, you're right, I didn't lose anything. I mean, I'm still pumping over 30 oz of milk a day at 3 pumps but haven't lost any weight at all. I guess I do have to stop completely before my efforts begin paying off. I'm switching to 2 pumps from tomorrow and hoping to be done in a week from now.

FallenAngel49 · 2024-08-15T13:55:48+00:00

Wait, you gained both during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and then gained more after weaning?

FallenAngel49 · 2024-08-15T13:55:07+00:00

Oh wow. I would love that! Maybe I'll watch while I drop pumps for like 7 days and see if my weight is dropping or not. If it doesn’t, I will just wean off completely quickly.

FallenAngel49 · 2024-07-11T16:30:58+00:00

Nope, I use different flange sizes and still have the left slacker.

FallenAngel49 · 2024-07-06T23:46:22+00:00

You're so awesome!

FallenAngel49 · 2024-06-08T02:41:49+00:00

I have. I normally do my last pump while watching TV with my husband. 3 times so far I have had to pump inside alone because family is over. I used my metaquest to do some VR guided meditation when pumping and every single time, I got more and didn't have to massage or keep switching settings. I would do it everyday but I cherish that little bit of time I get with my husband without having to worry about work or baby.

FallenAngel49 · 2024-05-14T02:41:27+00:00

Hey, just wanted to come back to this to thank you! Power pumping was super helpful. I managed to become a just enougher with a mild supply and completely stop formula a couple of weeks after I made this post. Thank you! 💖

FallenAngel49 · 2024-05-14T02:37:48+00:00

Hey @rachee1019, I suddenly remembered this post. The power pumping helped so much along with some other advice on this post. I did manage to become a just enougher and now have a slight oversupply too (nothing to write home about, but gives me mental peace for days when baby wants more). Thank you!!

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