Trying to watch my weight but get sick when I'm hungry?

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So I'm overweight and I'm really trying to manage my weight with this pregnancy. I'm not trying to lose weight but would like to stay in the appropriate weight gain range for my size. The problem is I'm always so sick and tired to actually cook a healthy meal and if I don't eat something every 2-3 hours I feel sooo sick and dizzy. Does anyone have any healthy tips that may help?

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Fruit smoothies?

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I go from starving to grossed out in two bites. I have the same experience at most meals: "I'm so hungry" then I take a bite and it tastes strange.  The flavor is like the food is about to spoil or the meat or bread tastes undercooked. Even meals at restaurants that I loved before taste strange now. I'm at 7-weeks; is this normal and does it get better?

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Its better to snack on healthy things instead of eating big meals. I'm pregnant and get sick if I don't eat every 2-3 hours as well. I try and snack on something every other hour. Apples. Pineapple. Those are good. Baked potato (can't stay away from sour cream though haha) carrots and dip them in ranch. When you feel more hungry I eat eggs or oatmeal. Eggs are really good for the baby's development... Hmmm... Broccoli and cauliflower you just boil with butter and salt. That's yummy too. And yogurt is always good. Just remember smaller portions every other hour. You get sick because your sugar gets low. Also, not eating makes your body think its starving itself, that causes the metabolism to slow down, creating fat to store for when it happens again. Eating small meals at least six times a day even when your not pregnant speeds up and regulates your metabolism. (: also cut soda and drink water juice or green tea!

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Smoothies with some protein have saved my life. Protein stays in your digestive tract longer so I've noticed I don't need to eat as often if my first meal of the day is either eggs or a protein shake (I use 1 banana, 1 scoop chocolate protein, quarter cup of fat free plain yogurt, small tbsp peanut butter and some unsweetened almond milk.)   I'll repeat this later after a protein heavy lunch.

Just note that protein was impossible for me in weeks 6-9 because I was sooooo nauseous all I could eat was toast and bland potato, so if you're feeling sick just eat what you can and you'll make up for it when you feel better and want regular food again. <3

(Also eating small meals all day to boost your metabolism is a myth, it doesn't work like that. But it does help bloating ;) )

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I just have to say I'm right there with you!

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Buy snacks. Loads. I have been food prepping meals for my kids, so they don't get neglected of course. But serioisly, for me, string cheese, almonds, crackers and spreads. Im having a hard time not fluctuating with this bad morning sickness and sudden spurts of binge eating when i feel better. But the past week i snack all day. Veggies, fruits. Ive been feeling better and though sickness and massive hunger attacks are still there, they have definitely subsided. And i feel better not hitting up the party pack of tacos every other day lol. Cause i did. I did eat a lot of tacos a couple weeks ago...

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In between small meals I eat a kids meal or something. I'm in the same boat as you are, and it's hard. But just make sure that you eat something healthy everyday, and that you're taking in a lot of water!

Trying to watch my weight but get sick when I'm hungry?

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