Pregnant & scared of getting HUGE

I was just like you when I was pregnant with my daughter. I was at my best weight ever and the thought of gaining terrified me. But, it's inevitable. I tried really hard to stay active - mostly walking and doing some prenatal videos. Of course there were times when I was too exhausted to even think about it though! I ate tons of fresh fruits and vegetables for snacks. You just have to listen to your body - if you're hungry, eat - but make nutritionally sound choices. Sounds like you are in a good place starting out. I gained less than 30 pounds and it came off relatively quickly.

The important thing is that the weight gain is temporary. If you exercise and watch what you eat, after giving birth, you will return to your normal size. You can even exercise now, as long as everything is okay and your doctor approves. Eat healthily, and eat enough. You're building a whole other person. Best wishes to you and your baby!

Congrats on a new baby...

Its not true when ppl say your eating for 2. Your eating for 1

Lots of veggies and fruits in low acidity and try to stay away from sodium filled snacks and entrees

Too many Carbs will keep you craving carbs.

If your having cravings its because your hormones are trying to find a happy balance. (well not the scientific description)

Try to eat as balanced of a diet as possible

You also prolly have an opportunity to see a nutritionist, most insurances will pay for that.

My experience was like Mayra's. Don't do what I did and eat everything in sight. I was good the first 3 months because I was so nauseous but after that ebbed I ballooned up.

So I can tell you what not to do...don't snack constantly, do exercise, do continue eating healthy foods.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Here are my two cents...

You don't "NEED" any "extra" calories until your 3rd trimester and even then you only need a few hundred more. (like 300)
So you eating at YOUR maintenance calories is all you need, until you reach about 28 weeks... So don't overdo it with the whole "I'm eating for two" mentality. Indulge in those cravings though. :bigsmile: They're incessant and won't just go away.

You can still exercise while pregnant. (obviously, you'll want to consult with your Dr if you have specific concerns), but generally speaking women who were exercising prior to getting pregnant can, and should continue to exercise if possible.

Don't stress too much again the weight gain. It'll be ok. You are after all growing a human... :happy:

Again, congratulations.

If i could have done it again i wouldn't have literally eaten for two and would have kept an appropriate exercise regime. I'm now probably the fittest I've been since i was in my early teens but its only taken a year and a half to get there (and i still am struggling to drop that last stone despite having lost 49.2 lbs).

This is after two more or less consecutive pregnancies and being totally lazy and eating with reckless abandonment during both. I just feel so lucky to have gained two such gorgeous people from it.