When did you stop eating at a calorie deficit?

Question

I had been actively trying to lose weight for this pregnancy. I am down 20 lb but not to my goal quite yet. Did you ladies start eating at maintenance immediately after your BFP or continue to lose weight for a few weeks? I run 3x a week and strength train 2x and usuallyadd those calories to my daily goal.

Answer

I ate in a calorie deficit until about 6 weeks when my OB told me to stop losing and eat carbs again.

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It’s really about the food density more than it is about the calories. If you’re eating a whole foods focused diet but you don’t consume extra calories there’s no issue. Definitely up your greens and protein to balance the nausea and cravings though😂 I don’t intend on increasing my calories until my body tells me it needs more. With my first pregnancy that wasn’t until week 16ish. 
So far (8 weeks) my appetite has been so low I’m not even consuming my allotted calories! Im bulking my greens and proteins as much I can to compensate and assure I’m still good for training!

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You need extra calories while pregnant. I dont recommend eating at a calorie deficit.

When did you stop eating at a calorie deficit?

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