I'm so happy to have found this thread! I've been told to only gain 10 lbs this pregnancy
Last pregnancy, I managed to only gain 5 lbs in the first tri and after that averaged a pound a week the rest of the time, and I thought I was doing REALLY GOOD. Then we lost the baby
After I recovered physically, I guess I ate a lot of my emotions and my blood sugar was out of whack, because even though I only gained the minimum recommended while I was pregnant, I ended up about 20 lbs over my pre-pregnancy weight, and I wasn't a petite flower to begin with. I had just started going to the gym to lose weight when we conceived again. Actually, of course, the first two weeks, I didn't know I was pregnant and I was getting REALLY FRUSTRATED that I wasn't losing any weight no matter what I did. Once I realized I was pregnant and got put on metformin to control blood sugar, it was easier and I've actually managed to shed a couple pounds and then hold even on my weight as I approach 10 weeks.
But only 10 lbs across the next seven months? I need all the support, advice, and encouragement that you ladies can muster! I'm so glad not to be alone in the effort. I look forward to helping support each of you in your goals as well!
Kayke, I agree, actually getting to the gym is the biggest challenge right now. I just want to sleep all the time. Cravings are not the least bit helpful. If only I could crave low carb things, but no such luck! I did tear up some baby carrots with tahini and tzatziki sauce recently, and felt pretty proud of myself for channeling things in a healthy direction.
Before I found out I was pregnant again, I was reading a book called "Always Hungry?" that suggests increasing protein and healthy fat while decreasing simple carbs will lead to longer periods of feeling satiated. It kind of makes sense. Helpful book if you can find a copy. Of course, being pregnant we have to have carbs, but I'm trying to make smart choices about what they are, and I'm not shying away from fats even though I can barely stand to eat protein at the moment.
It's nice to see so many ladies I recognize from other threads all here together. I'm sorry we're having to deal with this. But I bet we can be a lot of help to one another!