HELP HELP. overweight/pregnant, gained 50lbs already. need advice please.
August 29th, 2010 Posted by:
i started out at 180 lbs, and im now 27 weeks and weigh 223 lbs.
first off.dont yell at me, i am dumber than a child with how to eat
back story.my whole life, i was raised on mcdonalds, wendys and burger king, literally everyday. as a child i was so active, i was always stick skinny. once i hit puberty, i ballooned. i have struggled with my weight my whole life. my dad is a dr, and he works all the time, and my mom is stay at home, so she was the one who fed me and my brother. she was skinny at one point too. but she had gastric bypass, so you know she was my influence. i never ate veggies, and im 22 yrs old and havent even tried half the fruits out there. my mom is a very loving mom, too much so that she gave me what i wanted, donuts for breakfast, and burger king for lunch and dinner
so i did help myself when i was in high school and realized i weighed 217. im 5′4. i did weight watchers and counted my points, did it all on my own, no attending meetings since i didnt really have the money, and i got down to 158 lbs. i was so happy. . but my diet was high in fat, because thats all i like, half of it was fast food, because thats all i know. basically i ate barely anything, and my points added up fast every day. but i lost the weight in 8months, so i thought, oh well it worked.
well once i went off it, i got to 170. so i had a little diet to help me stabilize: eat junk one day, and starve the next. not healthy but since i hate fruits and veggies, i did it, and it worked, of course not healthy. well then i found out i was preg, and my fiance and i decided to hide it from my parents until after our florida vacation with them, because i’m only 22, and just graduated college.
on vacation, i ate the way i did a year ago, i splurged a lot, especially since i was stressed about being pregnant. at my first dr appt, i weighed 185, so technically they consider that my starting weight.
throughout my pregnancy i am having a hard time as it is. off my anti depressants, and eating fast food all day every day, parents planning a quick wedding for us in a month, fiance passing trucking school, but not the driving test so he is jobless, and unable to re take it for a month, again. he is basically my emotional support, unable to leave me alone because i cry everyday. we are also trying to move out, which i have a deposit on an apt, but wont be able to afford it soon with me working part time, i make good money, but only part time, so i have to rely on my mom saying.dont worry ill help u.thats not helpful, relying on my parents for help.
basicaly i am beyond stresed and have no idea how to diet, and in a family where no one knows how to diet, even my fiance, he is mexican and lives off burritos, which i hate, i cant get down tomatoes or any fruits. i can get down some fruits if blended in a smoothie. i like chicken, any kind, and potato, any kind. and meat and shrimp, and of course my fast food.
what can i do. i cant hurt my baby. but how do i eat while pregant. what are the calories and fat and fiber per day that i should be eating. i dont have money for nutritionist, and parents only know their ways of junk eating.
what did all you ladies eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner while preg.
how many calories, and fat grams, and fiber should i be eating while preg.
i need exact details, mom is willing to shop for me, but doesnt really know how to help me, but she will buy food for me.
im so clueless that its 11am, and i am sitting here not eating until i can find something to eat healthy while preg as a diet. i know i can do it, ive done it before, i am determined, but so clueless. please dont yell at me, i wasn’t raised with anything besides fast food, and i want to keep my baby healthy starting today. so please give me a daily meal planner, and i will follow it.i i love all chicken and potato, hate hate lettuce and tomato, but i can eat fruit with a blender and get it down if need be.
thank you for reading this. please help.
April 16th, 2011 at 4:31 am
Sorry to hear about all the stress in your life. Well I first want to say congrats on the pregnancy and that you are taking steps to improve yourself and the baby. Great job.
First of all. you need to eat as soon as you wake up - it jump starts your metabolism. Here are some ideas:
peanut butter sandwich (on whole wheat bread), yogurt, cereal (cheerios), hard cooked eggs (or any egg fully cooked through). these are just a few ideas.
On my website I have a ton of healthy snack ideas. you should check it out. great info on nutrition and will help you get started on understanding what to eat and not eat. http://www.StaceyRD.com
I am a registered dietitian so I would love to help you. go to my site and e-mail me. I would be happy to help you get on the right foot.
It is also important to not diet when you are pregnant. the baby needs the nutrients. If you are not taking a prenatal vitamin, you should start taking one.
You said that you like smoothies. that is a great way to get you fruit serving in for the day. All you need is a blender. I like to take a bag of the mixed fruit (frozen), thaw it in the microwave a little. then add maybe 3/4 cup of vanilla yogurt. then blend it up. you have yourself a healthy smoothie. You could also use orange juice instead of yogurt.
You said that your mom will get groceries for you. here is a great start list:
-Fresh fruit (that you do like)
-Fresh vegetables (you will eat)
-Frozen Fruit
-Frozen Vegetables
-whole wheat bread
-peanut butter
-eggs
-yogurt
-Skim milk
-chicken breasts
-pork tenderloin
-string cheese
-whole wheat crackers
-this is just some ideas - there are a ton more choices
*Tip - shop the perimeter of the store to find healthy choices (produce, meats, dairy)
*It may help to take some cooking lessons too. that will help you to stay home and eat versus going out to eat. You know you can actually safe a lot of money by cooking at home vs. going out to eat.
-A very easy dinner to make is throw a pork tenderloin in a crock pot with some carrots, potatoes and a little onion and let it cook all day on low. So your supper cooks while you are gone all day.
April 16th, 2011 at 5:12 am
The other poster, the dietician, has given you some excellent advice. Your obstetrician or his staff should be able to give you some printed material about what you should be eating - and don’t forget your prenatal vitamins. (If they make you nauseated, try taking them in the evening with some food.)
I just want to add: why not go out for a walk every day. The exercise will not only help you lose a little weight (or help prevent more unwanted weight from creeping on) but will also help reduce your depression and stress. It’s not entirely about what you eat and don’t eat but about your overall health. There is no reason you can’t get out and get some fresh air and move - good for you and the baby.
All the best.