TTCing but don't know what or how to eat now!

youglogirl · 06-07-2007, 09:02 AM

I am TTCing now and have been low carbing for over a year, reached my goal last fall and maintaining. My question is this: what should I eat now that we're trying? I normally keep my carbs around 20-40 a day, with occasional splurging here and there but my weight has been stable for the last 6 months this way. I have heard that losing weight while TTC isn't a good idea because it can interfere with fertility, but gaining weight isn't a good idea either I am assuming? How have you ladies dealt with this issue or am I overthinking it? I don't want to gain weight while TTC just for the reason of not low carbing. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind gaining appropriate weight for pregnancy, but not beforehand KWIM? TIA.

YGG

LuckyKitty · 06-07-2007, 10:29 AM

I think if you've been maintaining, you're probably fine! That's kind of my mindset, (with occasional bouts of trying to lose - but we've been TTC for a while now). As long as you're at a healthy weight and eating a good variety of nutritious foods, you should be fine.

GL TTC!

Chrystee · 06-12-2007, 12:32 PM

I would try to incorporate plenty of veggies, but if your doing that, I dont see why you can't keep doing what your doing. Why would you add in nasty sugar and white flour?

dvanbeus · 06-28-2007, 03:50 PM

I was TTC for over 6 months with no luck, then heard a news report on how adding more dairy into your diet can actually boost fertility. I've never really looked up online what the facts are behind this, but I added in a portion of plain yogurt every day, and I was pregnant the next month. Coincidence? Probably... but who knows? Just thought I would share.

Debbie

06-07-2007, 09:02 AM	#1
youglogirl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 162 Gallery: youglogirl Stats: 155/150.5/148/141/138/135 WOE: Low carb Start Date: 4-10-06	TTCing but don't know what or how to eat now! I am TTCing now and have been low carbing for over a year, reached my goal last fall and maintaining. My question is this: what should I eat now that we're trying? I normally keep my carbs around 20-40 a day, with occasional splurging here and there but my weight has been stable for the last 6 months this way. I have heard that losing weight while TTC isn't a good idea because it can interfere with fertility, but gaining weight isn't a good idea either I am assuming? How have you ladies dealt with this issue or am I overthinking it? I don't want to gain weight while TTC just for the reason of not low carbing. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind gaining appropriate weight for pregnancy, but not beforehand KWIM? TIA. YGG __________________ I've done it before and I can do it again.

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06-07-2007, 10:29 AM	#2
LuckyKitty MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,712 Gallery: LuckyKitty Stats: size 22-24/12-14/toned 8-10 WOE: Applying what I learned from Dr. A to MY body Start Date: 9/1/02	I think if you've been maintaining, you're probably fine! That's kind of my mindset, (with occasional bouts of trying to lose - but we've been TTC for a while now). As long as you're at a healthy weight and eating a good variety of nutritious foods, you should be fine. GL TTC!

06-12-2007, 12:32 PM	#3
Chrystee Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: MD Posts: 21,537 Gallery: Chrystee Stats: 50! pounds lost - Goal is 100 pounds lost by 12/08 WOE: Nutrisystem Start Date: 12/01/07	I would try to incorporate plenty of veggies, but if your doing that, I dont see why you can't keep doing what your doing. Why would you add in nasty sugar and white flour?

06-28-2007, 03:50 PM	#4
dvanbeus Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 542 Gallery: dvanbeus	I was TTC for over 6 months with no luck, then heard a news report on how adding more dairy into your diet can actually boost fertility. I've never really looked up online what the facts are behind this, but I added in a portion of plain yogurt every day, and I was pregnant the next month. Coincidence? Probably... but who knows? Just thought I would share. Debbie