vaherbmom
10-21-2004, 07:51 PM
What is the ideal lean mass to body fat ratio for a nursing mom?
My baby is 3 months. I am a consistent exerciser and recently took advantage of a local health fair, where I found out my body fat composition is 20%. The nurse explained that this was "very good" as I am a nursing mother and that I don't need to try to reduce this amount anytime for the next couple years.
Is she right? I feel that I am about 10 pounds over my ideal weight, and there are a couple spots where I have fat deposits that I don't like. <g>
any advice appreciated, thanks
My baby is 3 months. I am a consistent exerciser and recently took advantage of a local health fair, where I found out my body fat composition is 20%. The nurse explained that this was "very good" as I am a nursing mother and that I don't need to try to reduce this amount anytime for the next couple years.
Is she right? I feel that I am about 10 pounds over my ideal weight, and there are a couple spots where I have fat deposits that I don't like. <g>
any advice appreciated, thanks