Nutrition question

Melby75

I've been trying to eat relatively healthy, especially since starting second trimester. However, I'm starting to lose weight vs. gain and I think it's because most of what we have in our house is low calorie foods, so I struggle to eat enough to fulfill the caloric requirement every day. My husband is dieting and trying to stick to just chicken and veggie type foods. So today I ordered a thin crust pizza for myself with extra cheese to try to correct my caloric deficit and my husband got upset at me for bringing bad food into the house because it tempts him. My question is. Is it better to continue to eat just the healthier foods during pregnancy, even if it's a little under the calorie intake I am supposed to be getting, or is it better to sometimes have the less that perfect-nutrition foods like pizza, so that I make sure I meet my calorie goal every day?

SaphireSweetie88

Melby75 said:

I've been trying to eat relatively healthy, especially since starting second trimester. However, I'm starting to lose weight vs. gain and I think it's because most of what we have in our house is low calorie foods, so I struggle to eat enough to fulfill the caloric requirement every day. My husband is dieting and trying to stick to just chicken and veggie type foods. So today I ordered a thin crust pizza for myself with extra cheese to try to correct my caloric deficit and my husband got upset at me for bringing bad food into the house because it tempts him. My question is. Is it better to continue to eat just the healthier foods during pregnancy, even if it's a little under the calorie intake I am supposed to be getting, or is it better to sometimes have the less that perfect-nutrition foods like pizza, so that I make sure I meet my calorie goal every day?

@Melby75

Talk to you doctor. They're the only one who can tell you for sure if it's okay for you to not make the goal / requirement each day as well as if it's okay that you're loosing weight while pregnant. If your husband gets upset because it tempts him then have it when he's not around (ex: lunch at work)

_beckywhite_

During pregnancy, it's important to focus on meeting your caloric and nutritional needs, even if that means occasionally incorporating less healthy options. While your husband's diet goals are understandable, your pregnancy requires a different approach. At this stage, it's better to ensure you are consuming enough calories to support your and your baby's development, rather than strictly adhering to a low-calorie diet. Incorporating nutrient-dense foods is ideal, but a slice of pizza occasionally can help you meet your calorie targets when the healthier options leave you falling short. The key is finding a balanced approach that provides the necessary nutrition while also allowing you to consume sufficient calories. Have an open discussion with your husband about your unique pregnancy needs, and work together to find solutions that work for both of you. Your health and your baby's wellbeing should be the top priority.