Nervous

[moni21]

So after having two kids and not losing all of the pregnancy weight (last pregnancy was 7 years ago) I decided to go on a diet last summer. I did amazingly well and was able to lose 20 lbs. I've been able to keep 16 pounds off in the 7 months since. In January my hubby let me know that he was ready for baby # 3 and I couldn't be more happy. Well now I'm preggo and overjoyed. Here's my issue after losing so much weight and being able to keep it off, I'm so nervous about gaining weight. I know I need to in order to have a healthy baby and I will do anything for a healthy baby, but the numbers in the scale going up terrifies me. I get on the scale everyday and saw that I've already gained two pounds and I'm only 5 weeks preggo. I want to try really hard to gain a healthy amount, unlike with my first two. Has anyone else had this issue with being nervous about gaining too much weight or gaining so much so quickly. What are some healthy ways to keep on target with an appropriate weight.  I'm going to being walking every other day and work on spending less time on the couch. I could really use some support with this!

[moni21]

Thanks ladies for the advice, I really do appreciate it. Alison I do believe I will be putting the scale away. That just seems like the logical thing to do, so thank you for telling me how it is. Lily, I'm glad to know that I'm not alone in my feelings of weight and body issues. I know I'm definitely going to gain weight I'm just going to look to making it from healthier foods because my choices in food will not only effect me but my baby as well.

I do feel much better about the whole thing, but I'm a work in progress.

[lilly0]

Hi Moni

I suffered with the same fear as I was always a REALY big girl... Got sick of the way I looked so I went on a DIET and it worked.... I felt great bout my new body and the way everyone complemented me.... Im 23+wks and have picked up wieght but i wouldn't say tooo much tooo fast!!! I had horrible morning sickness where I could only survive on vegtables.... And had the luck of craving fruits... I do belive if you eat all the rite this during pregnancy you'll have a healty baby and a healthy pregnancy not making you feel like you did all the work on the diet for nothing!!

Good Luck
:)

[Alisonj29]

Step #1, put the scale away. Your doctor will let you know if you are on a good target of weight gain etc. Ask them to let you know if they think you are gaining too much or too fast. Also seeing a dietitian will really help. They will give you complete menu ideas based on the pregnancy and your weight and height etc. The last thing you need to watch is the scale. Congratulations and enjoy your pregnancy!
I had to see a dietitian with my first as they did not believe I was eating properly or gaining enough weight. It was very helpful.