Slimming World When Pregnant? Think it's okay?

[Julia]

Hello Carriers of little beans!

I am going to start Slimming World. I did it a couple of years ago and I never felt better. It is a really healthy way of eating - fruit, veg, fish in abundance! I am also going to try not to put on too much weight during my pregnancy. I have spoken to the consultant and she said that midwives think it is fine as long as you are not trying to LOOSE weight. It is simply s helathy way of controlling and maintaining a sensible weight gain through the pregnancy....

Obviously, I will definately speak to my midwife. I have a number of recipe books which give you healthy meal choices and advice you on your nutritional intake each day...

What do you all think? Selfish or sensible?

Julia xxxxx

 

[mum2A&L]

my doctor told me to eat what i want and not diet...

but, if you are going more for the healthy eating, instead of losing weight/dietingm then i don't see why not.

 

[Julia]

Thanks for your reply SamandAlice,

Yes - it is definately more for healthy eating. Obviously - if it stops me from putting on stones of weight also, I will be pleased. I am simply going to use it as a healthy "guide".

I certainly do not intend to put my baby at risk just to avoid putting on weight. I am not going to be desperately counting down the pounds! When I eat rubbish it makes me feel terrible so this will help me avoid it and guide me through a nutritionally healthy pregnancy. It will also help with constipation beacuse of the fruit and veg recipes...

Anu other thoughts?

Julia xxx

 

[dannii87]

I think sensible, definitely!!

Obviously if you are doing it to lose weight, then it's not a good idea, but definitely to eat healthily and to give you and bubs all the nutrition you need then it's a fab idea.

Try not to cut out ALL bad stuff, it is healthy to put on a bit of weight during pregnancy.

Whether you use the net to work out a healthy diet, your MW to work out a healthy diet or Slimming World to work out a healthy diet... It doesn't matter Don't let the name "Slimming World" fool you guys!! xx

 

[Julia]

Thanks Dannii,

Oh I will definately eat things that I fancy along the way! Just had a packet of chocolate buttons

Julia xxx

 

[Bagpuss17]

As the others have said.

If it's to help you stay on the right track with regards to eating a healthy balanced diet then that's got to be a positive thing.

Eating for two is a myth when pregnant.

Eating a healthy diet is defo the way to go.

Good luck with it all.

 

[lea m]

I wish I could follow a healthy diet lol!
I started one before I got pg and now I get crazy cravings that are not always the healthiest of foods (todays- Big Mac lol)
Good luck to you!!

 

[Julia]

Thanks Bagpuss and Lea M,

Been out today and bought all my healthy ingredients! Now going to try the recipes!

Should also help with the constipation I have at times!

I will let you know what happens xxxx

Love

Julia xxxx

 

[carrie79]

I was doing a similar plan, CORE with Weight watchers before I got pregnant. I have been told that it is safe to continue with through pregnancy and as I obviously wont be drinking I may even loose a little bit of wieght int he first 3 months.

Average weight gain is only supposed to be about 2lb in the first three months (everyone varies obviously) so I think its a great idea. Balanced healthy meals, lots of fresh fruit and veg. Im sure it will be great for you and baby.