On the diet over 6 months - make some tweaks?

[bluebonnet22]

So I know this question is better suited for a private forum question, however, my coaching ran out and this is our last month TTC until 2015 so I'd rather wait to renew until I start fresh next year for another few months.

I've been on the diet since April 1st. This will be my 7th month. HOWEVER, I was completely off LE for ~2-3 weeks from late August - early September with my loss pregnancy. I took prentals, drank tons of green smoothies, eggs, meat, etc. Even while on the diet I still eat cheese (within limits) and I eat shrimp (2 ounces or so?) once a week. So I'm hardly malnourished.

Am I correct in thinking I'm OK to go on for month 7 without adding any supplements or eggs or salmon since I took that break while pregnant and eat cheese regularly? I'm leaning towards being very strict with diet this month (since it's my last month and I can mentally tell myself it's only 2-3 weeks on diet), but I wanted to double check if skipping the eggs/zinc/salmon is ok.

[kitkat18]

Hopefully atomic will chime in, I can only say I added fish once per week and eggs 1-2 times per week but I didn't take the zinc. I was on the diet for 7 months. REALLY Hope its your month honey crossing everything for ya! Its hard being on the diet that long X
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[bluebonnet22]

Thanks kitkat (so excited about your girly nub, btw!) ! Did you always have salmon or did you mix it up with whatever fish you were craving?

[essnce629]

I was on the diet for 7 months as well when I got my BFP. I added in 15mg of zinc and 65mg of iron three times a week (M/W/F) my last two cycles since I was experiencing pica. I read that iron improves egg quality. I don't eat eggs and still only ate white fish, not salmon. Stuck with lowfat dairy as well.

[bluebonnet22]

I was on the diet for 7 months as well when I got my BFP. I added in 15mg of zinc and 65mg of iron three times a week (M/W/F) my last two cycles since I was experiencing pica. I read that iron improves egg quality. I don't eat eggs and still only ate white fish, not salmon. Stuck with lowfat dairy as well.

I might add in some iron/zinc during AF this month. I'm worried because my AF was crazy light the month before my BFP with the loss and I feel like that might have contributed to it? I'm usually such a red meat eater I don't even think about these things!

[maidentomother]

I would stay strict personally, especially as it's your last month before taking a break. I think the MC will balance out the eating well again. Plus, the LE diet done properly shouldn't be malnourishing. Some have done it for over a year straight before conceiving their girls, and loosening the diet can send the wrong signal to your body.

I really hope you conceive your THB girl this cycle!

[bluebonnet22]

Thanks maiden, me too! Definitely going to try to stick to the lower limits of LE for 3 weeks (probably will loosen up in the 2nd half of the 2WW since I'm not attempting next cycle!). So much easier when there's an end in sight! I also plan on upping my cardio to 70 minutes/7 days a week. I know more isn't necessarily better, but I love the cardio and I figure it can't hurt.

[kitkat18]

Thanks honey!! I would eat white fish not salmon but not necessarily every week just if DH cooked it. I also kept dairy low fat. I think if you are craving some eggs or fish I would say go for it but if you are not you are probably fine . Hoping its your month!! Xxx
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[MyByC]

What is wrong in eating cheese?
Skimmed cheese or Philadelphia light cream?
I personally eat daily...
Is that wrong?

[atomic sagebrush]

Yes the rules are different for you, and as long s you feel healthy and strong I am ok with you skipping the fish/eggs recommendation. I'd still prob. keep doing the 8-15 mg zinc though, just to hedge our bets here.