Question about pregnancy and calorie intake

yup this thing is not made for pregnant women.. i think i read that you need an additional 500 calories now that you're pregnant you can changeit by clicking on the custon settings. and you shouldn't be losing weight while pregnant!!!! xD

i googled it and this it what came up, hope it helps!!!

taken from http://chealth.canoe.ca/channel_health_features_details.asp?channel_id=39&relation_id=2114&health_feature_id=97&article_id=258


During the first trimester, most women usually don't need to increase their usual daily intake of calories (i.e., 1,800 to 2,000 calories) unless they need to compensate for starting a pregnancy underweight. But even if extra calories aren't consumed in the first trimester, you should still make balanced nutrition part of your daily wellness plan.

During the second and third trimesters, you will need an extra 200 to 300 calories each day. But that doesn't mean feeling uncomfortably full: for example, just one piece of toast and a banana can supply those extra calories.

There are exceptions to the extra-calories rule: women who start out under- or overweight, women who are very physically active, and women with certain medical conditions should talk to their doctor about specific caloric needs.

Choose healthy foods to supply calories instead of high-fat or high-sugar alternatives. For example, if you like sweetened snacks and beverages, remember that fresh and dried fruits, and fruit juice concentrates, are sweet but also contain important vitamins and nutrients (unlike some other high-sugar snacks). The occasional ice cream treat is OK, but note that enjoying a cone or small bowl of low-fat yogurt is a more nutritious way to obtain dietary calcium.

Women with diabetes should talk to their doctor or a registered dietitian about their special nutritional needs during pregnancy. Women who are pregnant and have diabetes should carefully monitor their blood sugar levels to make sure the levels remain within the normal range. Women with blood sugar levels that are too high risk having a difficult birth. They also risk having babies that weigh more than normal at birth and have various newborn problems.

Women who did not have diabetes before may also develop the condition during pregnancy. This kind of diabetes is known as gestational diabetes. Most women with gestational diabetes can control their condition with a healthy balanced diet and moderate exercise. Medications are usually not necessary. Gestational diabetes usually disappears after the baby is born.

You shouldn't be on a regimen to lose ANY weight while you're pregnant! This is not to say you should go overboard and literally eat for two, but you need the calories, fat & nutrients to grow that beautiful, healthy baby. Just eat healthily and worry about losing the weight after you have him/her. Good luck:)

Don't lose weight, but odds are you don't need to gain anything right now for a couple months. And then, remember, it's only gaining .5-1 lbs a week - anything over that is not "baby" weight - it's mom weight

PS, for me, fried rice was the only thing I could eat when nauseated. I know it'd different for everyone, but if you're looking for ideas!

Ok I know that this is an old post but I want to thank everyone for the information! I am currently working with my doctor to get pregnant and this was something that I was curious about since I'm down almost 10lbs. I have a bit more to lose to get to a healthy pre-pregnancy weight but it never hurts to have information!