Slowing down weight gain

durhammama · April 2013

Went to the OB yesterday for 22-week check-up. Everything looks wonderful and my uterus is right on size/time. But mommy is not - I have gained 20 pounds since conception. My OB did NOT mention this as a problem at all, but having battled with my weight all my life and finally being comfortable and healthy before I got pregnant, I brought it up as a concern. He said I was a few weeks ahead weight-gain-wise, but not alarming. I asked what I could do about it and he said to weigh in once a week and try not to gain more than one pound a week.

So I have decided to do a very very modified no-white/Sugar Busters diet: no refined/processed sugar, no white rice, and no white flour. I feel like this can't be too bad since I'm NOT cutting out carbs, just the simple ones. Also, I have been eating sooooo much bread, cake, cookies, etc. that I feel like this will help.

Anyone ever try this while pregnant? Is this harmful? Today is only day 1, so I'm not suffering or doing damage yet.

crogers19 · April 2013

I cant see how that would be harmful. White flour like that has no health benefits so basically you will just change eating habits for the better, not really dieting. I might ask your doctor if he has any concerns with it, but Im sure you would feel bette

Ritter1125 · April 2013

I think your plan sounds fine. I try to minimize the amount of sugar I eat. I feel as long as you are getting the important food groups in (veggies, fruits, lean meats), you should be fine.

ChestyLaRoo · April 2013

I am in the same boat! I can't see that being harmful in any way. As long as you are eating when you are hungry and getting all of the right nutrients, you should be good.

Up until my appt at 16 week, I had only gained 6 lbs.

kateisgreat · April 2013

I'm on a gluten free diet, and my OB thinks it's great. I can't have flour, which cuts out all cookies and cakes (unless I get really super ambitious and bake something from scratch). It inadvertently cuts out most sugar and junk food that I would have no

LJUTCMommy · April 2013

That sounds like a great plan to me. Since I have GD I follow a similar diet: no white flour, refined carbs, or sugar; only whole grains and limited amounts at that.

So far, I have only gained about 5 lbs in the last 2 months, and my doctor said

SarahRut · April 2013

kateisgreat:
I'm on a gluten free diet, and my OB thinks it's great. I can't have flour, which cuts out all cookies and cakes

laceyesmith · April 2013

I've also gained 20 pounds. I started off at an average height and weight (5'5" 135lbs). I didn't take the weight gain well at my last appointment and actually was in tears when the doctor came into the exam room. He quickly told me that he wasn't the lea

durhammama · April 2013

Thanks, all, for the tips and support! I had a snack at Whole Foods with brown rice avocado/cucumber sushi, so dinner for me is cottage cheese and cantaloupe. I'm kind of obsessed with both those foods!!! Good luck, ladies.

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