Went to the doc today

cmiller0623

and i had asked him about my weight gain so far.  he said it was a bit higher than he would like and said i should try and eat better so i dont gain a whole lot more throughout the reamining trimester.  I knew i had a bad sweets habit and was expecting it.  I have done so well today not having a lot of sugar, definitely no candy, but now i am just dragging through the afternoon and all my brain can think about is chocolate.  any advice to perk my afternoon up and get my mind off the sweets?

DKS80

Can you try taking some fruit?  I take a container every day of 2-3 types of fruit (today it's cherries, mango, and grapes). I find that it helps ease my m/s (yes...still dealing with that) if I snack on it all day and it's healthier than candy (which I also love!).

 I also will have a small piece of really high quality dark chocolate a few times a week.

cmiller0623

i'll definitely try that thanks! i know i cant cut sweets out forever but im definitely gonna try bringing myself a fruit container tomorrow and see how that works

CrazyLife3

Fudge pops work good at home. They are chocolaty with only 100 cals a piece. But really, do not have it around. If you see it, you want it. It is ok to be hungry and crave and say no. But if it is not in your house, it is not at your desk, and you don't have the proper change to get it out of the candy machine, that will help. There is no easy answer or america wouldn't have a weight problem!

BeckyFedora

I thought for sure my OB would comment on my weight gain at today's appointment, but he didn't. I know I need to eat better, but I feel like all I crave are carbs, sweets, and salty foods.

Before getting pregnant, I was on Weight Watchers for years, and before that I had an eating disorder. So I'm trying really hard to ignore the fact that I've gained too much weight and eat more healthfully and get some exercise in.

My boyfriend is amazing and reassures me every day that he loves me and that I look beautiful. It's just hard to believe it sometimes! 

Meagan0528

My LO seems to have an affinity for chocolate as well.  I have been trying to curb it with protein bars, low cal chocolate pudding, pretty much anything that resembles chocolate.  Oddly, what seems to work is a small piece of chocolate (like a mini candy bar) followed by peanut butter.  I eat fruit or veggies with the peanut butter (usually either apple slices or carrots and celery) and it has been nixing my craving.  For the past few days anyway.....