Hey everyone! I am currently pregnant with my last baby, and I am NOT trying to lose any weight right now, until after LO arrives. I am very determined though, after she comes, to lose this weight. I weighed 150 pounds when I got pregnant for the first time. I am 5'4, so it was okay. I am getting ready to have my 5th baby, am 7 months pregnant, and weigh over 300 pounds... I am very embarrassed about that. I had my kids very close together and just never lost the weight in between pregnancies.
Well, this time around I was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes. It was REALLY scary at first, but I think it is a blessing in disguise. I have been meeting with a nutritionist because of this, and she has given me SO MUCH useful information on how to eat right, and I feel confident in applying this after baby comes. You never really realize how bad some foods are.... even foods that are advertised as healthy, until you have diabetes! It has been a HUGE eye opener for me to say the least.
Since I have altered my diet to a strict diabetic diet, I have lost 6 pounds. This is in less than 2 weeks btw. My dr says it is okay, as I was concerned since everyone thinks pregnancy=weight gain... but he says baby is gaining just fine. I have a specific meal plan, and there are food I am absolutely NOT aloud to touch for any reason. I have a list of foods that are off limits, and follow my meal plan other than that. I have a low carb diet, and am allowed a specific amount of carbs at each meal through the day.
Once I have my baby I will be sticking to this plan until my body has recovered from my c section (repeat). After that I will be cutting down carbs even more, and attempting a diet known as the Keto Diet. It is pretty much like the Atkins Diet. I have a lot of weight to lose, and it si known to work very well for people that need to lose a lot. Also, carbs have ALWAYS been an issue for me. I never have been a sweets eater...but carbs were bad in my diet, and look at all the weight I gained! Crazy! Anyhow, this is what I will be trying. I just wanted to stop in and get to know you ladies now, ahead of time, and maybe see what is working or not working for you so I can get some ideas!
