I do plan to consult my physician before I attempt to get pregnant, but i would like a little info from anyone who might be able to help. I would like to lose 50 lbs of my goal and then start trying to become pregnant. Does anyone know if I can maintain an LC wol while pregnant? I realize I would not be able to continue weight loss guidelines, but is there a way to avoid sliding back into the carb eat habit? I'd like to be able to resume losing after delivery. Anyone know where I can find med info on this topic?

hi Miki,

Yes, this question has come up before. Atkins advises AGAINST strict lowcarbing - ie, weight-loss carb levels - during pregnancy, and recommends that you follow the Maintenance Level of the program during pregancy and breastfeeding. Protein Power also recommends that you keep the carb levels at Maintenance ..but in either case this is still much lower than the Standard American Diet recommendation of 60% carbs!

You can check out their website FAQ's for more info -

• Atkins
  
• Protein Power

I've read that some women have successfully followed a "lower carb" program like Sugar Busters or The Zone during their pregnancies, and they found they lost the weight much quicker and easier after delivery. The important thing is to keep blood sugar and insulin levels stable. Make sure you're getting plenty of protein and FIBER. Eat your daily carb allowance in the form of veggies and more veggies, maybe some lowcarb fruits like berries and melon, and small portions of whole grains and starchy veggies like peas, lentils and yams. Lots of water too!!

Good luck to you and your family-to-be

Doreen