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You really should reconsider going lo-carb. Your body needs carbs especially now that you are probably breast feeding and recovering from what is a major stressor to your body. Pregnancy is hard. A low carb diet puts your body in the position of having to make carbs. Brain cells can only use sugars for energy. IN the process of making these carbs you generate some nasty metabolic products called ketones. Do you really want to pass those along to your baby? A lo-carb diet will also reduce your energy levels. You're probably already sleep deprived. Why not go for a lo-fat, no refined carb diet - get rid of simple sugars, cut your fat (remember fat has 2x the calories of protein and carbs) and increase fruit and vegetables. Eat cleaner and you will lose weight. You are probably burning calories like crazy as you breast feed. Add a bit of exercise and it will continue to come off. Remember you have your whole life - good health is not just for the short term. Pick up a copy