Im obsessing...

[titch]

...over what I eat. I feel totally panicked about it. one part of me knows that I need to eat enough for my baby to grow and the other part of me is so desparate to lose weight because Ive been told my BMI is over 30 now and Im being tested for diabetes on friday.

Im in a total panic and am keeping a food diary to show the doctor after my test on friday. But I dunno if Im eating too much/too little and I dunno what to do for the best. I went for a long walk after lunchtime to try and get healthy by increasing my activity levels.

Does anyone else feel like this? Im worried cos I kind of know this isnt a healthy way to think but I really dont wanna have diabetes and I feel guilty for being obese cos I might harm my baby....I just cant pull myself together today.

 

[Rosie's Mummy]

http://www.babyandpregnancy.co.uk/DietDuringPregnancy.html

This probably doesnt contain anything you dont already know but I wanted to try and help out - are you doing any gentle exercise at the moment? Im sure you are doing everything right, you are just worrying because of your BMI and test on Friday - Im sure the docs will sort you out Tiny, try not to worry yourself to bits, easier said than done I know..

 

[ria__x]

i think maybe when you see the doctor just ask him/her whats best to eat and stuff and maybe find some kind of good food plan from tesco or something?? if you're anything like me you'll start to throw up soon and you lose weight that way. but just make sure you are eating loadsa fruit and healthy stuff if you concious about the baby.. cause it needs loads of nutrents don't it hope you feel better and maybe i helped a little.

i was worried about what to eat at first but as you go on you get into more of a routine! xxx

 

[titch]

thanks for your replies girls. I already know what food types I should be eating, its more the amounts that Im not sure of to be honest, has anyone heard a guideline for how many calories you should be eating when pregnant...if I have less than that, but am still eating the range of dairy, 5 fruit/veg per day, fibre and protien, would that be alright or is it important to have enough calories?

I think Im basically not sure if the doc wants me to lose weight or not.

 

[ria__x]

http://www.mamashealth.com/pregnancy/pregcalories.asp i just typed on google how many calories pregnant women should eat and thats a site that caught my attention. have a look xxx

 

[Toonlass]

Hey hun worry about your weight after the baby is born. You NEED callories to keep you going and your baby growing. Your slimming world meetings will tell you exactly what you need. Don't diet and don't worry. The weight comes off quite quickly once baby is born xx