Maintaining weight while pregnant?

Question

I’ve gained a little too much weight at 21 weeks, and my doctor said she would like me to maintain my weight at least until my next appointment in 4.5 weeks. It’s a struggle bc I’m hungry all the time and tired all the time. Sometimes I just eat bc I’m tired. I work graveyard. Mon-fri 8pm-7am and sleep generally from 9am-5pm. I also drink a gallon of water a day, so I know I have no issues with water. Lol. Just any advice, meal plans or ideas would be great. Thinking of trying to just cut out carbs???

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I wouldn't cut out carbs while pregnant. You will be even more exhausted. If you want to cut something out, cut out processed foods.

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Keep eating the carbs. My problem was always sugar. Did you know like the second ingredient in white bread is sugar? How much sugar is in 3 cookies? I cut out sweets and shopped healthier (whole grain bread for example) but I didnt kill myself over it.

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Light exercise like yoga might help your energy level, getting the blood flowing will perk you up and hopefully burn them cals. Up your veggie intake to 60-75% of your plate, avocado on grain toast for breakfast, veggie and small protein for lunch, a whole fruit as a snack, veggie and small protein for dinner. If your still hungry do like celery with pb or hummus with carrots.

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Don't cut out carbs. I was told when I asked that slimming world is safe to follow whilst pregnant and because you can eat as much as you want it works well for pregnant women! As it turns out I have Hyperemesis so at 21 weeks I weigh less than I did at 4 weeks 😂

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