How many calories are you eating??

Question

Ibe eaten a load of rubbish over chiristmas which has not been healthy at all. 
I now want to make sure im eating a healthy balanced diet and consuming enough calories for me and my baby. 
I was going to use my fitness pal but i dont really know what to set it at? 
Im also starting a gym to do pilates, yoga and aqua classes

Answer

All you need is 300 calories extra a day. I've been eating terrible due to many adversions. I just want to like meat again. Instead I love carbs! Damn it. I'm only 11 weeks so I'm hoping next week I get my desire for steak and chicken back

Answer

Depends on how much you already weigh, how tall you are, etc.  
http://www.calorieking.com/interactive-tools/how-many-calories-should-you-eat/?ref=nav
However, I'm sure I eat more calories than my recommended amount and I maintain my weight (when not pregnant!).
During second trimester you only need about 200 extra calories each day. 
Talk to your doctor about how much you should expect to gain as well.  If you are underweight or at an ideal bodyweight you can expect to gain more with your pregnancy (I.e., 30 lbs) than if you are heavier to begin with (i.e., you should only gain 10).

Maybe focus on counting nutritional values rather than caloric values??

Good luck!

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I'm at 1750 kcals 5'7 and around 165 lbs pre pregnancy weight.  I haven't been active due to my crazy nausea if I were I'd eat more.

I'll up it in my second trimester. Working closely with my midwife on nutrition.  She's been fabulous.  (90 minute visit yesterday mostly on nutrition). I haven't gained weight which is appropriate for my bmi. We're aiming for me not to gain much til around 20 weeks and mostly do my weight gain in third trimester. :) everyone is different in their goals.

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