Eating for two ?

Question

you dont actually eat for two, its just a saying.  You really only need 300 extra calories a day... which is like eating a banana.  The baby gets all the nutrients it needs from whatever you eat or drink, you yourself only get what the baby doesn't need.

Answer

This is very true. I think food is just a super sensitive topic for most women while pregnant. Battling cravings and loss of appetite can be tough. Eating healthy options and keeping active is the best I idea. I eat when I'm hungry, which isn't always the best option because I'm not hungry often. We all do our best. Getting enough proper nutrients is key.

Answer

My coworkers (who's never had a kid) gets so mad at me when we go out to eat because I will say omg I really want like 5 donuts but I can't do that. So I make better food choices. She gets so mad at me saying 'you're eating for two and baby wants it so you shouldn't deprive her'. I'm just like 'um no I only need 300 more calories'.

It's just so weird to get 'in trouble' for not always indulging in the junk I crave since I know it's not the best choice for my baby girl.   LOL

Answer

You're eating for two- one full grown adult woman and one tiny human who only needs about 300 calories a day! Lol

Answer

True but nobody should feel bad if they are extra hungry and eat more during the day. Just watch portioning and eat. No need to count calories and feel bad about it.

Answer

A banana is actually about 100 calories. But yeah 300 or so extra calories and I've read that it could be 500 for underweight mothers or mothers who exercise a lot. I've noticed I'm hungry all of the time but I'm just trying to eat healthy. No need for anyone to feel bad about themselves during pregnancy since it's such a blessing!

Answer

That's true lol. Sometimes I do want to eat and pig out due to all the hormones and what not but I also try and keep it to where I'm not going to be miserable at birth or even after with trying to loose and get to my pre-pregnancy weight.

Plus I get told that every time by my Dr...that I'm technically not eating for two. 
Lol.

Answer

People actually think they're eating for two?? I thought that was a joke.

Eating for two ?

Let’s Glow

Glow is here for you on your path to pregnancy

25+ million

4.8 stars

20+

Getting Pregnant

Pregnancy

1st Year (Baby & You)

Baby Products