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That’s a great question. Your body has been through a lot with 40 weeks of pregnancy, and now that you are breastfeeding, you are also the main source of nutrients for your baby. The general recommendation is to consume an additional 450 to 500 calories when breastfeeding. It is important not to restrict your food intake at this moment, and you should focus on eating the right macronutrients. These few tips might help you: 1) Eat protein with every meal or snack - Protein is filling, satisfying and vital to maintaining a healthy body. 2) Eat a serving of fruits of vegetables or fruits with every meal - they are low in calories but are full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They fill you up, but with all the good stuff! 3) Make sure you can still dance after you eat - focus on eating till you are no longer hungry, and stop before you get all stuffed up. :)