pregnancy and low carbing

richmanlopez · 01-18-2005, 05:42 PM

what is safe in the way of low carbing while i am pregnant. ?

Denise85 · 01-18-2005, 07:22 PM

Maintanance levels. No ketosis.

Atkins_Nutritionist · 01-21-2005, 12:04 PM

Weight loss is not recommended while you are pregnant or breastfeeding, so the Atkins Lifetime Maintenance phase is ideal during this time. As with all phases of Atkins, build your eating program around protein, including meat, poultry and seafood, and healthy natural fats such as olive and flaxseed oil and avocados. Eat plenty of vegetables and one serving of fruit such as strawberries, blueberries or grapefruit daily. Instead of hydrogenated oils, consume healthy fats, seeds and nuts. Cook meat well. Be sure to drink plenty of water. Try to walk 30 minutes a day at a comfortable pace. Avoid getting overheated during exercise and be sure to get plenty of rest. And have fun, this is a very special time!

daisy73 · 01-21-2005, 01:39 PM

So can you eat at the Atkins Lifetime Maintenance level without grains and still have a healthy pregnancy?

Atkins_Nutritionist · 01-21-2005, 02:29 PM

Maintenace does include whole grains. You should include these while pregnant. Here's an article from the atkins website that should help you with meal planning.
http://atkins.com/Archive/2002/8/1-119579.html

01-18-2005, 05:42 PM	#1
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01-18-2005, 07:22 PM	#2
Denise85 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Chicago burbs Posts: 21,924 Blog Entries: 11 Gallery: Denise85 Stats: 261/148/140-5'5" WOE: Dietician's plan	Maintanance levels. No ketosis.

01-21-2005, 12:04 PM	#3
Atkins_Nutritionist Nutritionist Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Atkins Health and Medical Information Services Posts: 684 Gallery: Atkins_Nutritionist	Weight loss is not recommended while you are pregnant or breastfeeding, so the Atkins Lifetime Maintenance phase is ideal during this time. As with all phases of Atkins, build your eating program around protein, including meat, poultry and seafood, and healthy natural fats such as olive and flaxseed oil and avocados. Eat plenty of vegetables and one serving of fruit such as strawberries, blueberries or grapefruit daily. Instead of hydrogenated oils, consume healthy fats, seeds and nuts. Cook meat well. Be sure to drink plenty of water. Try to walk 30 minutes a day at a comfortable pace. Avoid getting overheated during exercise and be sure to get plenty of rest. And have fun, this is a very special time!

01-21-2005, 01:39 PM	#4
daisy73 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 470 Gallery: daisy73 Stats: 280/212.5/150 WOE: Meat/Egg/Green Veggies	So can you eat at the Atkins Lifetime Maintenance level without grains and still have a healthy pregnancy?

01-21-2005, 02:29 PM	#5
Atkins_Nutritionist Nutritionist Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Atkins Health and Medical Information Services Posts: 684 Gallery: Atkins_Nutritionist	Maintenace does include whole grains. You should include these while pregnant. Here's an article from the atkins website that should help you with meal planning. http://atkins.com/Archive/2002/8/1-119579.html