6 Tips to Trim the Fat

Research is surfacing that breastfeeding doesn’t torch quite as many calories as previously thought, but it still helps many women shed the baby weight after giving birth.

Just don’t consider it carte blanche to eat whatever you like if you want to lose; you only need an additional 300 calories a day while breastfeeding. (But of course, check with your doctor. If you’re feeding a particularly big eater, your body might require more food.)