Hi BM2LM!
Firstly, CONGRATULATIONS!! Thought I'd chuck my tuppence worth in as no-one seems to have answered your request yet to low-carbs foods! However, I have to agree with the majority of posts advice so far. Here's my suggestion to add to the pile!
Although I understand reasons behind you still wishing to lose weight, you have to think of feeding bubba inside tum properly. There's no point in jeopordising its overall health, growth, development, just because Mum wants to continue dieting. However, there's a fab way to continue losing pounds, feeding you, feeding bubba = everyone happy bunnies!
The key is to ditch all "false carbs"! These are all the man-made/processed foods which are addictive, high in sugars/fats/salts or all of the above(!), plus - hold no nutritional value. Eg: cakes, pastries, sweets, chocs, breads, crisps, biscuits, etc.
Imagine you're living like a cave-girl! Eat things which are out the ground, off trees, in fields, or use to have a face!!!
Eat little 'n often! Will stop you feeling hungry, plus will prevent blood sugar levels going loopy!
Try (if poss!) making most of your meals so you know exactly what's gone into them! Like homemade soups, stews and casseroles. Easy peasy to make, rest of family can enjoy, plus can freeze leftovers for another day! No bulking agents, no added salt, no sweeteners, no preservatives, no flavourings - just yummy good stuff!
If you steer clear of the false-carbs, your body will still turn to fat for extra energy supply, which means you'll still lose some weight, but keep you & bubba happy 'n healthy too! A healthy balanced everyday diet, is best solution, but do still check-in with your midwife & GP to make sure everything else is ticking along fabulously!!!
You'll be fine hunny! Everything I've said above is pretty much what I advise peeps maintaining their goal weights too!
False = Flab
True = FAB!!! :giggle: