pregnancy diet?

[mandamouse21]

before i became pregnant i was weighing 240 being 5feet 4inches tall so i started a diet i have lost down to 200lbs, i was wondering is there a diet that i can take while being pregnant or if i will have to put the diet to the side till the baby is born?

[begrajek]

Not to just anyone bubble eating healthy is great while being pregnant, but you're supposed to eat more. About 300 calories more. A woman is supposed to eat 2000-2500 without being pregnant. So at around 2300-2800 should be where you should be shooting for. I've only gained 10lbs and have been eating around 2600 a day. I'm 21wks.

[mandamouse21]

yeah i have totally changed my diet, was drinking pops, now i only drink water, and of course a lot more healthy foods, hopefully i get lucky like that.

[RippedonScotch]

I think I actually eat healthier now and better then I did before was pregnant. I eat the same amount as before no more no less, but better food choices.   I'm currently 26wks and I have only gained 8lbs... Dr said I was getting smaller and baby was getting bigger.  

[mandamouse21]

so how many calorie diet are you on since you became pregnant?

[babybonita]

I've been on a diet most of my life there low carb, low calorie. Usually I have a lot of discipline but since I've been pregnant I have the biggest appetite. Though I choose mostly healthy options I'm still gaining. I'm use to a 1500 cal diet so anything extra effects me. My obgyns not concerned & told me to continue the same routine just increase exercise. I guess ill have to bust my butt afterwards.

[mandamouse21]

thank you!

[buggie216]

Lol...well good luck on the 22nd i hope all goes well!!

[mandamouse21]

wow, that's not bad at all. i guess the good thing about my pre prego jeans is i only wear maternity jeans, lol i know this is weird but i love how comfortable they are. im not for sure for sure how far along i am according to my last period im 6weeks 2days but i haven't gone to the Dr yet. my first app. is the 22nd so ill know for sure then.

[buggie216]

I was suprised...i feel huge and i feel like i eat too much...but im 17w3d and i had only gained 3.5 lbs at my 16w visit...and its been a LONG time since i fit in my pre-preg jeans...

[mandamouse21]

i have eaten a few of my cravings, i will so have my fiance get me some of those tonight when he gets off work they should be low on calories also right? i know the pretzels are but the pbj's shouldnt be to bad.

[buggie216]

Exactly...they have different flavors too...they are in the freezer section...they are perfect for a big snack or small meal...

[mrs_bagz]

I craved a lottt of weird things in the beginning. (: haha. And I ate them allll(:
I have probably gained more weight then I have anticipated... buutt its for a good cause. (: and ill have plenty of time to get back into shape after baby.

[mandamouse21]

what exactly are uncrustables? are those the pbj sandwich things?

[buggie216]

Pretzels are a staple here...i get the little pretzel sticks...they are easy to eat and after a handful usually the craving is curved. i also keep uncrustables in the freezer...they are a good snack/small meal and have protein along w/a little bread...

[mandamouse21]

i know that feeling all to well lol i am on so many meds for my stomach bc everything i eat makes me feel like that. i have had 3 surgerys in the last year on my stomach bc of all the bloating and hurting, but i like the pretzel thing it sounds like a good idea would probably work in the middle of the night when i get those 4 am cravings also.

[buggie216]

I crave sweetarts and fruitsnacks too!!

[mandamouse21]

well that is very true, sometimes i hate the cravings tho, do you ever get weird cravings like so far i have wanted gummy bears and mayo. but i know how unhealthy that is, so i have been fighting the urge.

[mrs_bagz]

Most women gain weight regardless... even if they're eating healthy. So if you do start packing on pounds, don't feel bad. You're body is about to do an amazing thing! Once you have baby you'll be able to go back to your dieting.
My doc told me to eat what I was craving because it could be a sign of your body lacking a certain nutrient..
(:

[mandamouse21]

well my fiance has put me on a fruits and veggie diet with water (its the only fluids i want anyway) but lately i have been craving really greasy foods. im trying to only eat about 1900 calories a day. but idk if that is a good amount or not, dont want to harm the baby i just dont want to use "im pregnant" as a reason to eat and gain lots of weight.

[buggie216]

No need to diet persae...just eat healthy. they say five small meals a day and a few snacks. just watch what you eat...i eat lots of fruit and veggies...so when i crave french fries i dont feel that guilty because i eat well as a whole...drink plenty of fluids too!!