Can I follow a diet plan while breastfeeding?

Can I follow a diet plan while nursing I really want to loose weight I was 140lbs before pregnant i just had my baby she is almost 2months and I weight 158lbs. I use to drink slimfast or follow the grapefruit diet. Can I do that now?? Any suggestions or ideas on the best way to loose my pounds. They say nusring will make our body shrink but see I am not producing enough milk and I have to supplement. thank you

actually slim fast is great while breastfeeding, but dont use it as your main food source. you can have it to replace one meal a day, or for a snack to stay away from junk. it's high in vitamins, and can help keep you milk supply up. dont have less than 1500 calories a day, and since you're having to supplement already, you might try to stay around 2000 calories a day. try this website: www.sparkpeople.com
i know it's not for breastfeeding moms, but it does help you keep track of the foods you eat, how much water you drink, and what exercises you do. they help give you a plan of how many calories you need, and what exercises help.
remember...you just had your daughter 2 months ago, and you need to make sure you eat healthy daily, not skipping meals, and drink plenty of water. i know it's hard with a new baby, but you have to find time to pamper yourself. your body will also hold onto the last 5-20 pounds while you're nursing, because it turns the fat into milk if you don't eat enough.
main thing is to exercise as soon as your dr says it's okay, and to drink an 8 oz glass of water every time you nurse. Source(s): i'm a breastfeeding mom, with a 4 1/2 month old, who's also trying to lose weight.

Hi - Weight Watchers has a diet plan for nursing mothers. It's basically the same as the regular program so you know you are getting enough fruits, vegetables, dairy, etc. It's just that you can eat a little more of the same foods.
If you are having trouble producing enough milk you probably don't want to cut your calories. Dieting will cause your body to produce less milk. Walking is the best thing you can do and make sure you are eating lots of fruit and vegetables with lean proteins and stay away from fast foods and prepared foods.

Hope this helps.
NO if you are not producing enough milk the last thing you want to do is restrict your diet. The first thing you want to do is drink more water.

The second is to nourish yourself thinner. Eat plenty of lean protein and fresh fruits and veggies. Empty your house of junk food, sweets and sugary drinks. By eating a small combination of lean protein, complex carb and fruit/veg every 3 hours you will keep your blood sugar level on keel and your metabolism revved up. You will have to wait to do the kind of diet you describe. Make your calories all good ones and your milk supply will improve along with your metabolism.
Nursed 2 children & looking better than ever!