Hi, I'm Megan. I'm 30 years old and 6 weeks pregnant with my first. I have always struggled with my weight so I am going to do my best not to blow up like a whale during this pregnancy, for my health as well as the baby's health. I was up to 200 lbs last winter and had gotten down to 174 but back up to 181 before I got pregnant. I would really like to not gain any weight but I know that's probably impossible. My appetite has been huge not only because of the baby but because I had to stop taking my adderall and depression meds which help to supress my appetite a bit as well... yep... so I need help!

I only gained 8 lbs during my pregnancy due to not eating beef, other meats high in fat, or snacks that contained over 3 grams of fat. I also did not eat anything fried. I was on a very strict diet due to gallstones and my doc was never worried about my lack of weight gain because I was 185 lbs to start with and she knew about my stick diet. It is probably impossible to not gain any weight during pregnancy and my way is not necessarily the way to go especially since it was really difficult but as long as you try to stay on the healthier side when you eat you should be able to keep your weight from getting too high. Example if you find you need to snack try celery or an apple (any fruit or veggie really) instead of junk food. I know it is hard but like you said you will do what is best for you and the baby.