lilmamaof4 asked:
I need a “diet” that is healthy for a pregnant woman and will help me keep from gaining over the recommended 35 pounds. I am not trying to lose weight just limit how fast I put it on. Any suggestions or tips that might help? Anyone have experience with this? I tend to gain about twice the recommended weight and am terrified to gain that much again.
I actually work at a gym and am not heavy at all when I am not pregnant. (size 4-6) I was training for a marathon when I found out I am expecting twins. I currently run about 40 miles or so a week. The past week nausea has kept me off the road completely. This is my fifth pregnancy and despite the fact I gain 70 pounds every time the doctor refuses to send me to a dietician. She feels that since I lose it so quickly (in 9-10 months of delivery) that it doesn’t really matter. It is just so miserable to be that big!
I need a “diet” that is healthy for a pregnant woman and will help me keep from gaining over the recommended 35 pounds. I am not trying to lose weight just limit how fast I put it on. Any suggestions or tips that might help? Anyone have experience with this? I tend to gain about twice the recommended weight and am terrified to gain that much again.
I actually work at a gym and am not heavy at all when I am not pregnant. (size 4-6) I was training for a marathon when I found out I am expecting twins. I currently run about 40 miles or so a week. The past week nausea has kept me off the road completely. This is my fifth pregnancy and despite the fact I gain 70 pounds every time the doctor refuses to send me to a dietician. She feels that since I lose it so quickly (in 9-10 months of delivery) that it doesn’t really matter. It is just so miserable to be that big!
texas_angel_wattitude 6:49 am on August 6, 2009 Permalink
My only tip is do NOT “eat for two” you only need about 200 extra calories a day in the last few months. Its not a good idea to diet while pregnant and who cares if you put on more then 35 pounds while pregnant most women do!
Arneb 6:30 pm on August 8, 2009 Permalink
I agree…
I don’t see a problem with putting on the extra weight… if I were you I’d be more afraid of my baby not getting the nutrients it needs.
Just my personal opinion on the matter.
NewMom28 7:45 pm on August 11, 2009 Permalink
I too gain weight easily and my doctor told me to stay away from ‘flour-y’ foods(bread, cake, donuts, etc). If I have to have a bread product I get whole grain. Also- no refined sugar for me, only natural sugar through fruit and etc.
Hope that helps. GOOD LUCK and CONGRATS!
trblueyess 10:01 pm on August 11, 2009 Permalink
As your Dr to schedule you an appt with the dietitian or nutritionist. They will suggest different meal plans for you.
iknow 8:18 am on August 13, 2009 Permalink
Just remember to eat a lot more fruits and vegetables cut out caffeine. The other thing is you need to a prenatal and stay from fatty foods. Pick up a pregnancy approved exercise program. They have several pregnacny videos available or join a gym.
pppmntgrl 5:34 am on August 15, 2009 Permalink
You doc should recommend a nutritionist, because they can be very helpful at this.
I will say this: I ate a very good diet and exercised and I’m still up 40 pounds…so I wouldn’t have a lot of expectations.
Stay away from the obvious stuff: sugary foods and fatty foods and salt later in pregnancy (water weight). Limit your carbs to two servings per meal and enjoy healthy low-carb snack between meals. Have lean protein and lots of fresh fruit and veggies.
Also, exercise! I would aim to be walking a minimum of 30 mins PER DAY. If you were more active than that before, ask your doc about stepping up your exercise program. Exercise is extremely helpful for lots of pains and constipation, etc.
Also, if you gained twice as much before and haven’t lost it yet, you shouldn’t even be thinking of 35 pounds. You’ll need to max out around 15-25 if you are already overweight, so this nutritionist is even more important.
And don’t listen to people who tell you it’s OK to go nuts and gain tons of weight during pregnancy. You want to be healthy and happy for baby, and I think it’s great that you’re asking for advice like this.
Gaining too much weight in pregnancy can put you at risk for health related problems later in life.
snoopychick78 4:53 am on August 18, 2009 Permalink
I think you should follow a diabetic diet so that you can limit your sugars and bad carbs to keep the weight off and to prevent gestational diabetes. If you are heavy or prone to gestational diabetes, you may want to do this anyway to prevent the diabetes. It will be good for you and the baby. It is a well rounded diet and you eat three meals plus 2-3 small snacks per day every three hours, it will help regulate your blood sugar and give you and the baby enough nourishment to stay healthy.
moongoddess209 3:33 am on August 21, 2009 Permalink
You have had some good suggestions but I just want to add that you should be eating at least 100 grams of protein a day. Limit carbs…I would suggest the Bradley Method Eating Plan…Check out the website below:
Elle 12:04 am on August 24, 2009 Permalink
go to babyfit.com. Its free and they will give you a meal plan (with a weekly grocery list-GREAT for when baby-brain sets in) and a workout program. Its an awesome site. The food is healthy, gives you all the right nutirents and enough calories without going “overboard.” Its really easy and quick to prepare too. That was a BIG plus in my book!