Weight?

StefmDek

During this pregnancy I have been eating bad, and not watching my weight but now I am getting a little upset that I am gaining weight.. 

With my first son I gained a lot because I ate bad, with my second son I was the same weight after I had him that I was before I had him! I took care of myself, exercised, ate healthy.. 

Since then though I moved in with my In laws, and lets say everyone here eats BAD.. so when it comes to eating healthy I have NO support at all. My husband doesn't eat veggies at all, they live on bad junk food, which I used to HATE, and they eat nothing but fried foods. Every time I even try to eat healthy it ends up going in the trash or going bad. I feel like its a waste of money so I have given up on eating good.   I absolutely hate it because I feel like I'm not the same person anymore. I feel terrible for gaining so much weight and eating so bad.  I went from drinking nothing but water, to drinking milk and soda.   Okay well anyways call me crazy I don't care, I just was wondering if it would be okay to diet a little or lose a bit of weight while pregnant? (in a healthy way)

  I am getting sick of these eating habits, I want to do something to change it.   Does anyone have any ideas?

Jessie42613

My honest advice is to buy and cook your own meals, and let you husband and in-laws eat what they will.  It's going to require strength and discipline, but if it's important to you, you gotta make it happen.

SnarkasaurusRex

No, you should not attempt to diet and lose weight while pregnant. Adjust your eating habits to make healthier choices from here on out and make time for a little bit of exercise (walking 30 minutes 4 days a week or so). You may find that you lose some weight as a result, but you should not make that your goal.

I agree with PP. You need to make your own meals and take care of yourself and your baby, even when it's easier to eat the fried and unhealthy food. You husband and his family can either get on board with you and support you or stuff it.

oneblessedmess

I agree with PP. I think you need to basically focus on yourself, prep your own meals, and pay no attention to how the people around you are eating.

I ate like crap before I got pregnant. When I found out baby was coming I changed my habits. I used to skip breakfast pretty much every day, now I never skip meals. I drink a ton more water. I don't go grab fast food on my lunch break any more. To do the last one I had to stop going to lunch with my co-workers, I love them but they usually end up at McDonald's or KFC for lunch and I had to cut the temptations. I ended up losing weight between when I got pregnant and my 28 week appointment (which I was not expecting). The numbers on the scale didn't start going up until my 32 week appointment.

Now, I am not saying you should actively try to lose weight. That would not be safe or healthy. Don't start any new exercise routines or diet just for the sake of losing weight. However there is nothing wrong with eating healthier and making smarter, more nutritious choices for yourself and your baby. If you happen to lose weight, awesome. If not you are setting some great groundwork for after baby is here.

Good luck!!

BabyOIsComing

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BabyOIsComing

I hear you. DH it's NOT a healthy eater! I've been picky about veggies during my pregnancy, but love fruit, so I pick up one or two types. Sometimes it goes bad before I can finish, but it seems to be manageable.

Portion size has also helped. A handful of M&Ms when I want chocolate instead of getting out a bowl. An egg on toast instead of letting DH "dirty it up " (bacon & cheese).

And also forcing myself to get in some exercise a few times a week. I gave it up when morning sickness kicked in, but after my last dr appt, i knew i had to put it back on the "To do" list.

DH doesn't understand, so it can be hard, but eventually he learned this is just how I want things. This is for you, not them!

groovylocks

Forget weight loss for a second. You need a balanced diet for the baby's brain and other organs to grow properly. Cook your own meals and ignore what they're eating. It's hard in sure. But you're going to do this. You know why? Because you have to do this. Also what you eat now is theorized to be wiring your child's tastes later. Break this cycle now.

StefmDek

Thanks guys. Making myself a meal and leaving everyone else out is super hard. Between everyone's work schedule I usually cook for everyone (plus I seem to buy all the food in the house..) I get nasty comments all the time for not cooking or not buying what they want. Lets just say my father in law is super picky and lord knows our house will burn down if the man doesn't have what HE wants.    

I need to figure it all out.. I bought a blender recently too, because I wanted to try healthy alternatives like greek yogurt smoothies. I really miss eating healthy. I used to eat a boiled egg for breakfast and watch my portions. I have completely lost it this pregnancy! 

I will try and stick with making meals for just me, and see where it goes.. if they don't like it then they will just have to deal with it because they aren't my responsibility lol.  My DH can get a special meal with the kids, something easy and cheap, I will just have to spend the extra on healthy foods for myself.

I would go Organic (which I really want to do) but I live in the middle of nowhere and in this town we have one little grocery store which is super expensive and a family dollar.       Does anyone have any recipes or good dinner ideas. I am not at all picky. I bought an eggplant recently too, so hopefully I can find something to make with it. Got cellery to munch on with peanut butter, and I am trying to get back to my water routine. 

Anyone have any favorite meals or recipes you would suggest?