Pregnant and eating but not gaining.

amandaanew

So I am 19 weeks pregnant. 5'8" and started out at 226lbs. I set MFP to "lose 1/2 a pound per week" at a sedentary fitness level. It gives me about 2000 cal a day. My Fitbit adds in my exercise so I've been eating 2300-2500 cal a day.
Now, at 19 weeks pregnant, I am 228lbs. I feel like I'm eating so much but still not gaining! I also have a baby bump showing... I look so much bigger than before... Any thoughts?

CarolinaJen16

When I was pregnant 4 years ago, I started out at 235 (at 5'8") and delivered at 253 lbs. 18 lb gain. Most of that came towards the end.

I wasn't counting at all and was eating whatever I wanted. My doctor wanted me to gain the 25 lbs even though I was overweight and was always concerned at my appointments I wasn't. I got extra ultrasounds because of it.

I delivered a beautiful 7 lb girl a few days overdue and came home from the hospital at 227 lbs (normal delivery but my bp sky rocketed in labor so I was treated with a 24 hour iv of magnesium).

If you have any concerns bring them up at your next appointment. I had a wonderful OB who was great about answering my concerns.

queenliz99

Confused. You've set MFP to lose and you are not gaining. Why do you have it set to lose? Did your doctor give instructions to lose?

amandaanew

No instructions at all. But I am also a Bariatric patient (2 years post op RNY) so getting 2000 cal a day is a lot to me. If I set it to "maintain" with "lightly active," it's pretty much the same... I just feel better seeing less calories there I guess.

queenliz99

Ask your doctor about calorie goals. Here is a list calorie dense foods.

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10142490/a-list-of-calorie-dense-foods

LivingtheLeanDream

Set MFP to maintain and eat more - your baby needs it!