Calories while pregnant?!

Question

I've been eating 1700 calories (tracked with myfitnesspal) since I've found out I'm pregnant. I used to eat 1200 a day previously but I was also a gym addict and ate only lean protein and veggies. I know you are supposed to "eat 200-300 more than what you normally eat" but I ate far under what was considered average. How many do you think is healthy if I want to maintain/lose weight while pregnant?

Answer

I've read several articles that say you only need 200 extra calories per day. And my ob said to stick with high protein so I've been continuing with a protein shake for breakfast every morning to start off my day and I've actually lost 7lbs so far, not on purpose but I don't give into cravings and have been eating really healthy. You're not eating for two, but you need to make healthy decisions for you and your baby.

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My OB said to only eat 200-300 more calories a day.  That being said, I'm sure you still do some workouts so I'd stick within the 1400-1600 area. If you splurge  or give in to your cravings every once in a while it won't kill you. I wish I had maintained a diet while I was pregnant, I'm now 9 months postpartum and it's a lot harder to lose the baby weight than I thought it was going to be. I've actually gained more from not having the time to make healthy meals so I'm learning to meal prep for the week on Sundays. Best of luck and a healthy 9 months to you!

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Use a calculator online to find out your tdee for you height and weight. If you know your body fat it will be even more accurate.

1st trimester you don't need more. (0-5lb gain)
2nd 200 more (about 1/2lb a week)
3rd- 300-500 depending on your starting weight. (1/3-1lb a week)

If overweight goal is to gain 10-20
Healthly BMI/BF 20-35

Answer

I accidently clicked the top option but you are supposed to eat 1800-2000 in first tri, 2200-2400 in second and third tri. Stay healthy and exersize and stuff but I wouldn't focus to much on trying to lose weight while your pregnant.

Calories while pregnant?!

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