https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 01 May 2026 02:41:21 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-low-carbatkinssobeach#post-502995 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:21:53 +0000 Amelieisme 502995@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MsLipGloss: The OP started with a plan to start the Atkins diet. I am encouraging a healthier alternative. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-low-carbatkinssobeach#post-502975 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:15:18 +0000 MsLipGloss 502975@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Amelieisme: Being kind to your body does not mean that you have to eat junk and remain sedentary. However, women need time to recover from pregnancy/birth, and doing too much too soon can have negative consequences for both mama and baby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-low-carbatkinssobeach#post-502962 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:10:32 +0000 Amelieisme 502962@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PrincessBaby: I agree you should be kind to your body and your baby. But the idea that it means that you can't eat healthy and exercise to me is a little off. Glad to hear its going well for you so far! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-low-carbatkinssobeach#post-502951 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:07:38 +0000 Amelieisme 502951@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MsLipGloss: Yes, I clarified when exactly I started my diet in my post. The point is that I didn't restrict calories at all and lost the weight just eating low carbs and paleo-style. I'm not encouraging anyone to starve themselves, but to eat healthy, protein-rich meals with fruits and veggies. The point of the Atkins diet is to restrict any access to sugar and to put yourself into "starvation mode" and put your body into ketosis to lose weight. The purpose of paleo is to eat healthy foods to nourish your body. It does not put you into ketosis--fruit, sweet potatoes, etc are your carbs and prevents your body from going into ketosis. I never bought into the Atkins thing, but paleo is just healthy. If the OP is looking for a way to lose the baby weight and stay healthy with good milk production for her baby, this is a good option, in my opinion. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-low-carbatkinssobeach#post-502949 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:07:25 +0000 Mrs. Pen 502949@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rainbow Sprinkles: @HLK208: AGREED. Paleo is so much healthier and you will lose weight. Probably more slowly, but healthy. </p> <p>I do a modified diet but the big differences is that there are NO grains and NO sugar. We use healthy sweeteners, pure maple syrup, raw honey, coconut sugar, dates, molasses, maple sugar and sucanat. </p> <p>Here is my day of paleo:<br /> Quinoa "cereal: with banana, blueberries, coconut milk and a tad of maple syrup</p> <p>OR I like avocado and egg with a little amino acids and toasted sesame oil<br /> also love to make a green smoothie to compliment breakfast. Some days it can be a replacement depending what I add to it.</p> <p>Lunch: salmon mixed with lemon, seasoning, yogurt, celery and herbs and served in an avocado half</p> <p>Dinner: crockpot pot roast (carrots, celery, potatoes, onions and meat), or peppered cauliflower tempeh with steak side salad and homemade dressing.</p> <p>I never liked eating salads until I started paleo and making my own salad dressings. </p> <p>With paleo I get all the nutrients I need by eating wholesome healthy food, but I'm healthy and full! I've had no issues with milk supply at all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-low-carbatkinssobeach#post-502684 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 09:58:01 +0000 PrincessBaby 502684@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I feel like I'm eating MORE on this paleo diet, as all of the foods are so hearty. So after spending 3 meals and some snacks on Paleo, I am truly not worried at this point about milk supply bc I feel like I'm eating heartier and healthier than before. I do appreciate everyone's concern, as I am 6 wks PP tomorrow, but as someone who eats lighter in general (w/o having milk supply problems), this really feels like a heavier and more wholesome diet:) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-low-carbatkinssobeach#post-502624 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 09:21:00 +0000 MsLipGloss 502624@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Amelieisme: You started your diet at 2 months pp (8 weeks) which can make a HUGE difference in terms of BF/milk supply. If I read correctly, @PrincessBaby is only 5 weeks pp, and she has not yet had a chance to fully establish her milk supply.</p> <p>@PrincessBaby: I totally agree with @WinnieBee and @MediaGirl. You really need to be careful to take good care of yourself . . . you should be kind to your body. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-low-carbatkinssobeach#post-502415 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:51:33 +0000 iheartleopardprint 502415@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Eating healthy is easy, you just have to be prepared! I usually have 2 big cooking days a week and cook everything I need for 3 days and put them in containers. Then mid week I will cook the rest. </p> <p>Then all I need to do is throw a quick salad together or steam some veges. Grab a paleo friendly cook book, they will give you heaps of recipie ideas so you don't get bored of eating the same thing all the time. As long as your eating some form of protein with each meal you wont be missing any nutrients and neither will H. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-low-carbatkinssobeach#post-502247 Sun, 13 Jan 2013 21:13:28 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 502247@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The only way carb-cutting worked for me was on a flexible plan I came up with over time. Atkins made me feel lethargic and gross, and I couldn't handle the lack of fruit on South Beach. Instead, I cut all processed carbs (sugar, bread, most grains, etc). However, I still ate beans, quinoa occasionally for the protein, and a ton of fruit, veggies, and lean protein.<br /> Dairy is also awesome for low-carb (but I'm allergic, so I stayed away). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-low-carbatkinssobeach#post-502157 Sun, 13 Jan 2013 19:52:38 +0000 PrincessBaby 502157@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HLK208: thank you so much for the info! I really appreciate it- you convinced me to go paleo:). I hope I get good results like you! It felt so good when I was at Publix and the only things in my cart were veggies, meat, fruit, and nuts:). I will let you know!</p> <p>This is going to be so much healthier than the processed crap I normally eat- like Lean Cuisines. When DH is gone and I'm away, I get lazy, but I'm really going to do this! Even I can throw a chicken breast in the oven and put some broccoli in the steamer while I bathe/feed H... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-low-carbatkinssobeach#post-502154 Sun, 13 Jan 2013 19:48:04 +0000 PrincessBaby 502154@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Amelieisme: woah! That's an amazingly inspiring story ! Thank you for sharing! I am officially paleo as of today:). Just made my grocery run!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-low-carbatkinssobeach#post-501997 Sun, 13 Jan 2013 17:34:55 +0000 iheartleopardprint 501997@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Carbs are good for you- you just have to eat the right ones at the right time ya know? Carbs give you energy so I would never cut them out, and also vegetables and fruits are forms of carbs so if you are cutting them out where do you draw the line?</p> <p>I probably identify most with clean eating, nothing processed but I do eat some grains and yoghurt. I do eat gluten free though, and that helps my body a lot. </p> <p>DH is a personal trainer and would not train me or let me change my diet until I got clearance from the doctor.</p> <p>Take your time, good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-low-carbatkinssobeach#post-501889 Sun, 13 Jan 2013 16:11:05 +0000 Amelieisme 501889@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did 30 days strict paleo while BF when LO was 2 mo (except I did eat oatmeal 3-4x/week). Lost 17 lb which was the remainder of my baby weight with no effect on my milk production. I didn't restrict calories at all (ate what i wanted as long as it was paleo-approved) and ran 3-4 mi 3x/week. Since then I haven't been as strict with the diet, but weight is stable. Worked wonders for me! And LO is healthy as can be :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-low-carbatkinssobeach#post-501870 Sun, 13 Jan 2013 15:53:33 +0000 winniebee 501870@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not trying to be nosy, but I'm really concerned that you are exercising AND trying to diet so soon after birth. I agree with @mediagirl about seeing a nutritionist - you need to be very careful when dieting while BF - and exercising SO soon after birth. You birthed a baby a month ago - give yourself a break.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-low-carbatkinssobeach#post-501701 Sun, 13 Jan 2013 12:38:59 +0000 HLK208 501701@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PrincessBaby: so it's no lentils, rice, all other type of grains and dairy so it sounds difficult but for me, I don't like the taste of "want-to-be" healthy foods (like steel cut oatmeal) so it's not too hard. It's about eating earthy foods to fuel your body, and it's a way of living more than a diet. From what I've read lol because I'm only a few weeks into it.</p> <p>An example of my daily eating...<br /> breakfast: 2-3 eggs, a half avocado<br /> snack: green tea and cashews<br /> lunch: big salad with chicken, bacon, lemon, sea salt and pepper + extra virgin olive oil<br /> snack: baked kale chips and a berry, banana, coconut milk smoothie<br /> Dinner: ground beef stuffed bell peppers</p> <p>I eat big portions and I'm not that hungry. I use a ton of herbs and seasoning so I'm not missing flavor. Pinterest has a ton of good recipes as well. I also bought a few iBooks on Paleo eating that have explained the basics like Everyday Paleo is a good one. There's a Paleo support thread on here too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-low-carbatkinssobeach#post-501696 Sun, 13 Jan 2013 12:34:33 +0000 mediagirl 501696@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You should see a nutritionist if you are planning on dieting while breastfeeding. They can help you figure out the right plan for you. You don't want to deny your baby nutrients they need if you are the baby's sole provider. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-low-carbatkinssobeach#post-501681 Sun, 13 Jan 2013 12:14:03 +0000 mamabolt 501681@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't consider any diet until at least six weeks postpartum and then only weight watchers if you care about continuing BF. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-low-carbatkinssobeach#post-501673 Sun, 13 Jan 2013 12:05:13 +0000 PrincessBaby 501673@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone! I think paleo is a better choice right now, and I'm going to try to get more educated about it today and do my grocery shop! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-low-carbatkinssobeach#post-501671 Sun, 13 Jan 2013 12:02:16 +0000 Arden 501671@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would highly recommend a meeting with a nutritionist before trying any sort of diet while breastfeeding. </p> <p>Your diet isn't something you should be messing around or experimenting with while you are the only source of nutrition for your child - everything you eat affects her too. Her health is far more important than losing weight fast. There will be time for that later.</p> <p>Cutting out processed foods and sugar is one thing, restricting carbs is quite another. You NEED a minimum carb load everyday to keep producing quality milk, so cutting carbs right now could be detrimental. Look into a nutritional plan that is specifically designed for breastfeeding moms, like weight watchers, or put off the dieting altogether. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-low-carbatkinssobeach#post-501662 Sun, 13 Jan 2013 11:54:23 +0000 blackbird 501662@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Paleo is a whole food diet and isn't supposed to affect breastfeeding. It's high in meat and veggies. But it could, it's hard to say until you try it. Not eating enough calories (especially since you are working out again) would be more detrimental, so make sure that what you eat is healthy and whole food or it will backfire. Paleo can be high in fat, but that's not necessarily a bad thing, ya know? It's hard to wrap your brain around fat=good when you're trying to lose fat. </p> <p>Here's an article on Mark's Daily Apple about breastfeeding and going primal (which is my personal preference, as I like greek yogurt for a snack and find that cheese and butter don't bother me): <a href="http://www.marksdailyapple.com/nursing-primal-blueprint-diet/#axzz2HsJycajZ" rel="nofollow">http://www.marksdailyapple.com/nursing-primal-blueprint-diet/#axzz2HsJycajZ</a></p> <p>Even Mark says that it's not wise to go no/low carb, but I just scanned it real quick. There are also a lot of comments that could be helpful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-low-carbatkinssobeach#post-501654 Sun, 13 Jan 2013 11:52:35 +0000 Foodnerd81 501654@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did South Beach years ago and did lose weight, but it wasn't really sustainable for me. I had no energy whatsoever and there is no way I could have taken care of a baby, much less breastfed. I think something like Paleo would be more sustainable since you can have some healthy carbs with it.<br /> But if BFing is important to you, which from your posts I think it is, I would be very careful about any restrictive diet plans. I know WW does have accommodations for BFing, but don't know anything more than that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-low-carbatkinssobeach#post-501650 Sun, 13 Jan 2013 11:47:12 +0000 Boopers 501650@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Paleo is not "low carb". Paleo is grain free and for a lot of people gluten free (which is often found in grain). Paleo is also dairy free but I know a lot of Paleo people who still have some dairy in their diet. Paleo is about eating the best quality and nutritious food to fuel your body. Lots of lean protein and a lot of veggies but it doesn't restrict fruits because they're healthy carbs. Other bees are a lot more knowledgable about Paleo so they might have better info for you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-low-carbatkinssobeach#post-501647 Sun, 13 Jan 2013 11:43:34 +0000 PrincessBaby 501647@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HLK208: what is the difference between paleo and low-carb? Other than fruits, I can't really tell what's different between the two? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-low-carbatkinssobeach#post-501637 Sun, 13 Jan 2013 11:37:23 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 501637@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HLK208: agree with paleo! I think it is much healthier for a breastfeeding mom.<br /> I have seen sooooo many people lose weight with it and keep it off! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-low-carbatkinssobeach#post-501633 Sun, 13 Jan 2013 11:35:52 +0000 HLK208 501633@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>South beach worked for me, but they allow a lot of aspartame and I love sugar free gum and diet coke so I went crazy, which I don't think helped me lose weight. I lost 15 pounds in 3 months but I was working out twice a day too.</p> <p>Have you considered the Paleo diet? That's what I've been doing and I breastfeed. I just eat a lot more eggs, veggies, avocado and meat, and I've lost 7 pounds since starting the 1st. I feel so much better too. I've cut out bread, dairy and gluten. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-low-carbatkinssobeach#post-501631 Sun, 13 Jan 2013 11:34:26 +0000 photojane 501631@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did Atkins &amp; it was wretched. I never felt good or healthy, which is the whole point of a diet. My brother has done Atkins like 10 times. He always loses a BUNCH of weight over the first two months, but as soon as he goes back to normal foods he balloons right back. It's not a good way to lose weight and keep it off, and I'm really convinced it's not healthy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-low-carbatkinssobeach#post-501622 Sun, 13 Jan 2013 11:30:08 +0000 rachiecakes 501622@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PrincessBaby: I did the green smoothie thing for a while and want to get back on it! It was variations of this: <a href="http://kimberlysnyder.net/blog/ggs/" rel="nofollow">http://kimberlysnyder.net/blog/ggs/</a><br /> When I'm doing the smoothie I have a hardboiled egg and fruit for breakfast with the smoothie. Nuts and small salad with the smoothie for lunch and then a normal family dinner (minus any extra starch or carbs). It was a good way to eat healthy during the workday and still enjoy dinner with DH &amp; DS when I got home.</p> <p>ETA: while breastfeeding I'd eat my extra calories in greek yogurt or a piece of cheese to get in some dairy and extra protein </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-low-carbatkinssobeach#post-501612 Sun, 13 Jan 2013 11:25:32 +0000 loveisstrange 501612@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Also, the only weight-loss program I know of that takes BFing into account is Weight Watchers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-low-carbatkinssobeach#post-501611 Sun, 13 Jan 2013 11:24:04 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 501611@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Arent you breastfeeding? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-low-carbatkinssobeach#post-501610 Sun, 13 Jan 2013 11:23:16 +0000 loveisstrange 501610@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I'm going to start South Beach. I got the book, so I'm going to give it a try when I finish reading it.</p> <p>Although, I'm pretty sure none of these diets are kosher when you are BFing. If you are wanting to continue with that, you needs to be eating enough to have calories for yourself and for her, which is about 500 EXTRA on top of the healthy amount you should be taking in on a given day. </p>