Weight gain

[zekedancin]

I know it's early still for us, but have you started to gain weight already? Do any of you plan to be careful not to gain too much? I gained exactly 50lbs with each of my kids, and I would like to gain less than that this time around!

How do you plan to watch your food intake to control weight gain if you plan to worry about it?

[zekedancin]

I should add that it's not going to be too easy seeing as though all I feel like eating is bread.

[CBROWN]

I am going to try not to gain too much weight. I already have plenty that I was in the process of trying to lose. I am trying to make healthy choices and eat salads as often as possible.

[moped]

I've been trying to keep fruits and veggies washed and preped so they are just as easy to eat as chips or other snack. But I do have a sweet tooth and found the perfect "healthy" mini cake receipe!

1/2 cup cake mix (any boxed flavor)
2/3 cup water
1 tbsp. oil

Mix well and microwave for 1 minute. I even added a tbsp of peanut butter into the mix before I cooked it. I'm sure it would be yummy with fresh fruit as well! Enjoy!

[Chayah]

Yep. I've gained 6lbs since Jan 9. Lol. I don't worry about it. I did this last time & only gained 25 lbs. We shall see if this time is different!

[Chayah]

I should add that it's not going to be too easy seeing as though all I feel like eating is bread.

I've been indulging in the gluten, myself!

[palmtree429]

Ugh, weight gain. I gained ~60lbs last time! I am on a mission to not gain that much again. I will definitely be more conscious about what I am eating and also keep up my gym regimen. Luckily I've been able to maintain going to the gym 3 days a week so I'm keeping my fingers cross I will continue.

[csmith981]

With my first I gained about 50 pounds and with my second I gained 22! I definitely plan on watching my weight this time too. I felt so much better only gaining 22. I have lost three pounds so far this pregnancy, but only because I am eating so much healthier and drinking tons of water!

I went from eating out a lot to planning all my meals, packing my lunch and tons of water!!!

[zekedancin]

Ok - well, lets keep each other accountable! I am going to try so super hard to eat a salad tomorrow! The weird thing for me, is I was eating salad at at least one meal a day before I got pregnant, and generally eat very healthy, but I just feel so gross, and nauseous, and NOTHING good for me sounds good at all. I am hoping this all passes quickly.

I had DH buy me store bought potato bread for grilled cheese yesterday - I haven't bought store bread for almost 5 years!!!! I have been making my own whole wheat, and when I wanted grilled cheese so badly, I set out to make a loaf, and my bread maker died on me! AH!!! So, I tried to save it and make by hand...but I was so sick, and kneading for 10 minutes wasn't happening...long story endless, I had my grilled cheese on bread from the store (and it was DELICIOUS)!

[csmith981]

I get sick of salads too! One thing that I found filling and good are the thin pockets! I fill them with lettuce, tomato, avacado, chicken and fat free ranch dressing. I have been packing them in my lunch and it is a good change from a salad! We should all share some recipes or ideas.

[Julbella78]

I have to watch this time. I gained 72lbs with my daughter and never lost it. I cannot afford to gain too much! So far, I'm up about 4lbs.

[Ourou]

I think I'm going to start worrying about second trimester. At the moment eating things I can keep down and keeping my energy levels up is important. I found losing weight after my last preg was a pain, but I did it so I know I can do it again.