Losing weight/Gaining very minimal weight during pregnancy???

Question

I need help.  I’m overweight and pregnant and I know how dangerous it is to gain too much.  I started out uncomfortably high due to an undiagnosed thyroid disorder flare up and my own bad habits.  
I’m on the medication and a very strict healthy diet but I need to lose weight or somehow not gain any weight during this pregnancy.   Please give advice on what protein powders/shakes are allowed or anything helpful like that.

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I’m plus size and so far I haven’t gained. Being plus size, you don’t need to gain as much as someone who is underweight to start. We have extra reserves 😝 
I was down nine pounds at the end of the first trimester and now at 26 weeks I’m still down one pound. I only gained a few pounds with my first. It is possible to only gain minimally. 
Don’t try to force yourself not to gain. You need to eat and baby needs the nutrients. So if you’re hungry, eat. 
I eat lots of fruits and veggies - none in particular, just whatever sounds good. I think snacking like this is probably what helps the most. 
I try to avoid fast food and especially fries. The grease and salt will make you gain and make you swell.
Walk often. Take a buddy if you can and always take your phone in case you twist an ankle or get overly winded as you get further along. 
Eat smaller portions. I’m going to eat the whole damn plate, just not necessarily all at once. Now that I’m further along, I’m hungry all the time. I’m going to want a snack no matter how big lunch was. So I eat about half and then eat the rest later.
I like to make smoothies with frozen fruit and almond milk as the liquid. It’s fewer calories with all the nutrients.
Zucchini sliced like chips with a little Parmesan on top and baked at 400 for about 10-15 minutes is yummy.
Look for lower sugar yogurts. Cottage cheese is always good.
Try for cereals and oatmeals that are lower sugar.
Lots of salad and baked chicken or other lean meats for protein help keep you full.

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Ask your doctor what they recommend for you and your body type. It all depends on your current eating habits and exercise habits. You can’t overdo anything.

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I’ve known many people who had fit pregnancies, lost weight, and had very healthy babies. Obese people are actually recommended to. 
I am trying to do the same thing. Burn more calories than you take in, but eat more as you are further along. eat lots of protein, healthy fats, and greens. Get in those vitamins and minerals. You can most definitely work out while pregnant, as long as your doctor okays it and you’re not high risk. 
It can be done!

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No matter what you are going to gain weight so theres really no way not to gain anything but it's most likely the baby and not actual body fat. Just cut off or limit fried food, sweets, junk, etc. Theres really nothing to it but eating healthy. Veggies, protein, some fruit, whole grains, etc. Just changing your diet will make you loose some weight but dont try to actively diet. You still need to eat a good amount of food for your baby. Like I said just limit the junk and eat healthy. I had GD in my first trimester and just from changing my diet I lost 20 lbs BUT my DR monitored me and I wasn't actively trying to loose weight it just happened that way. I was just trying to be healthier for my pregnancy and baby.

Losing weight/Gaining very minimal weight during pregnancy???

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