Eating Right/Staying Healthy

Oh man...how did I end up with this blog post???

Eating Right and Staying Healthy during pregnancy is something that I, personally, really struggled with. So, first I am going to be honest and tell you what I did...

I ate a lot of things that were not good for me. 

The baby was always hungry for something.  Cheeseburger.  Fries with ranch.  Pizza.  

The occasional fruit craving would come and I went through a salad phase, as well....but it was always ruined with my nightly heaping bowl of ice cream.  
Triple Chocolate Chip.  

(And when Wal-Mart suddenly stopped selling it I started shaking, freaking out, and immediately Googled who sold it...Thank goodness for Target being right across the street!) 

And as far as working out went...I did do a good job  for a while...but I was nervous to do too much the first 13 weeks, would work out during weeks 13-30 (light/moderate aerobic exercise and light weights), but by week 30--forget it! 

...And that was when it all went to hell!  

   

Now, I think what happened with me is semi-normal.

But, lets talk about how you rock this Eating Right and Staying During Pregnancy task.

Eating Healthy During Pregnancy

It is not necessary to "eat for two" during pregnancy (this is where I went wrong).   You only need to consume about 300 more calories than you did before you came pregnant to meet your baby's needs.


Talk to your health care provider on how much weight you should gain during pregnancy.  It is recommended that a woman who is not underweight or overweight prior to pregnancy should gain approximately 25-35 pounds.  2-4 pounds during your first trimester and 1 pound a week for the remaining of your pregnancy.  

So, what do you do if you start gaining too much weight??  

-avoid whole milk products

-limit sweet and sugary drinks
-do not add salt when cooking
-limit sweets and high calorie snacks
-use low-fat cooking methods
-when eating out, make healthy choices...ie-not fried foods
Source:  http:///baby/guide/eating-right-when-pregnant

Working Out During Pregnancy
The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology 

recommends moderate exercise for thirty minutes per day unless you have a medical or pregnancy complication.  


It is important to exercise level at a moderate level and not get your heart rate higher than 140bpm.  


If you did not exercise before pregnancy, it is still safe to start a non-strenuous workout routine, such as walking, with consultation with your obstetrician. 


It is recommended not to participate in sports where there is a risk of falling, such as roller skating or riding a bike.  


If you ever have any questions about what is safe, consult your doctor.
Source:  http://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/exercise-during-pregnancy

Happy healthy eating and exercising during your pregnancy!!!   

I really hope it goes better for you than it did for me!  (And next time around, I am sticking to these recommendations!)