It’s natural to be concerned about gaining weight when you are pregnant. Actually, this is a common occurrence since there’s a life growing inside of you, and there’s always that tendency to eat more. Indeed, you have to eat more because your baby needs to be nourished. Don’t feel bad about how you look, though, because you can control weight gain without having to starve yourself and more importantly, your baby.
If your BMI (body mass index) prior to pregnancy is normal, a healthy weight gain during pregnancy should be somewhere between 25 and 35 pounds. Don’t go beyond that, though, else you will be putting your life and your baby’s at risk. Nonetheless, if your weight gain happens to be beyond the range that’s appropriate in your case, you need to consult your doctor. Although it’s not recommended that you lose weight during pregnancy, constant monitoring and checkups are essential to ensure that you don’t gain any more weight; else you may have to deal with obesity, and you know how risky that can be.
Most likely, your doctor will advise you to avoid eating way too much. Although you may have to eat more to give your baby the necessary nutrients, don’t make the habit of overeating. Some women justify this, claiming that they have to eat for two now that there’s a growing child in their womb, but that should not be the case at all.
Also, make wise food choices and avoid eating at fast food restaurants where the foods are fattening with very little nutritional value, if ever. Avoid eating junk foods, processed foods, and sweets, like ice cream candies, and cakes.
Controlling weight during pregnancy is really all about discipline. If you want to stay healthy and look good even with the bump on your tummy, have the courage to say no to overeating and yes to all the right foods.
If your BMI (body mass index) prior to pregnancy is normal, a healthy weight gain during pregnancy should be somewhere between 25 and 35 pounds. Don’t go beyond that, though, else you will be putting your life and your baby’s at risk. Nonetheless, if your weight gain happens to be beyond the range that’s appropriate in your case, you need to consult your doctor. Although it’s not recommended that you lose weight during pregnancy, constant monitoring and checkups are essential to ensure that you don’t gain any more weight; else you may have to deal with obesity, and you know how risky that can be.
Most likely, your doctor will advise you to avoid eating way too much. Although you may have to eat more to give your baby the necessary nutrients, don’t make the habit of overeating. Some women justify this, claiming that they have to eat for two now that there’s a growing child in their womb, but that should not be the case at all.
Also, make wise food choices and avoid eating at fast food restaurants where the foods are fattening with very little nutritional value, if ever. Avoid eating junk foods, processed foods, and sweets, like ice cream candies, and cakes.
Controlling weight during pregnancy is really all about discipline. If you want to stay healthy and look good even with the bump on your tummy, have the courage to say no to overeating and yes to all the right foods.
