Slow Down Weight Gain?

Question

20 weeks, 5 days and trying to slow down my weight gain. I'm barely 5'0" and normal weight pre pregnancy. Doc would like to see 25-30 lbs total and I've already put on 15-16. I gained a lot in first trimester since cheese, bread and pasta were the only things I could stomach.( Normally don't eat refined carbs or cheese but that's what baby wanted!)

I am super health conscious, work out 5-6 days a week as it is and have already significantly cut back on the carbs (but not the cheese!) this trimester. Trying to figure out other ways to slow down the weight gain. Doc says I'm on track but I'd really like to find ways to slow down the weight gain and / or lose body fat without harming the baby. (He is measuring exactly where he should be at each check up.) Brutally honest hubs has conceded I've gained more than just baby weight but tries to assure me it's not as bad as I think it is.

Also have four close friends due around the same time and can easily say I've put on more weight than everyone - even the ones who are due before I am. My sister only gained 18 lbs her entire pregnancy, and my hubs' sis keeps telling me she barely looked 6 months pregnant when she was due with her first (I'm a tad shorter than both). Basically feeling like a big fatty mcfatterson in comparison to everyone, and it's been tough on me emotionally.

Any tips? TIA!

Answer

With my first, I gained 35-45 pounds. I gained it quick also. Every woman will gain different amounts. Do not try to control it without doctors orders. You may just stop gaining weight near the end like I did.

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Don't stress about it too much. I am thin too and I feel like I put on weight in the first trimester before the baby was even showing!  I'm 25 weeks now and am at about 12 pounds. With my first I could gain weigh in the their trimester because my stomach was so squished from the baby!  So, for those of us with smaller torsos it may just be your body's way of adding some extra stores for the third trimester.

I gained about 20-25 pounds with my first and I lost it all within the first 2 weeks (except the boobs)!  I am super active and healthy, but wasn't doing any extreme dieting or anything. I am sure you'll be fine!

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Well... I don't know if this helps you any but thinner girls are supposed to gain more weight. Overweight girls are supposed to gain like 15 pounds and that's it. (I'm a chubber to begin with so I'm stressing it for sure!) your doing just fine. You can always lose it once the baby is born. But def be conscious about it and don't just eat what you want (ice cream and cupcakes)

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Eat lots of protein, fruit and veg plus 1hr exercise every day. Stay away from fatty food and carbs including cheese and your weight gain will stop/slow down for a while. Remember most weight is gained in the 3 rd trimester so you don't want to gain lots before then

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Go for long walks every day and avoid those foods. Focus on nutrient rich foods that are healthy for your baby. Fruits veggies and protein. It will be an adjustment at first then become easier!

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