How to maintain weight during pregnancy?

Question

There is a chance I may be pregnant, maybe not. But I’m just being really paranoid. 
We want another baby, but I have a lot of weight I want to lose before then. 
I gained EIGHTYYY pounds with my first pregnancy (she is 21months now) I have only managed to lose 40 of that. And there was a lot of losing/gaining going back in forth. I’m very hormonal and bleed almost everyday for the past 21 months. (I have been to multiple doctors)  This last month though was like I had a normal period. That’s why I’m so paranoid because we had sex after that and now no more bleeding. 
Basically I just want to know what y’all have done to keep your pregnancy weight gain at a minimum? 
I don’t think I could live with myself if I gain anymore weight.

Answer

some may consider this rough, but pregnancy is not a license to eat whatever you want.  I believe 150 to 200 calories extra per day is recommended, obviously consult your OB.  so if you eat 1800 calories a day do not exceed 2000.  that means an extra two tablespoons of peanut butter, extra cup of whole milk, etc - not huge desserts or pizzas.  also, stay active, walk everyday.  the exercise must be approved by your physician first.  I gained 28 pounds, but I was on near be dress for last ten weeks.

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I just paid more attention to my diet. Reduced my carbs, and only gained 6lbs with my second pregnancy....he weighed 8.8lbs when delivered at 40w

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Don't use pregnancy as an excuse to overeat and eat whatever you want. Don't eat 3 large meals, have smaller meals and a few snacks and make sure they're healthier options. Don't get up to eat in the middle of the night and if you must, grab a piece of fruit or something small. Drink as much water as you can. Go for walks. Pregnancy yoga.
Just to add some insight to where I'm coming from, I was 169lbs pre-pregnancy. This was everything I did throughout pregnancy and I lost weight in the beginning (didn't have a big morning sickness problem either). I ended my pregnancy at 177lbs and now 4 months pp I'm still 20 pounds lighter than pre-preg.

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The best thing to do is to make sure you’re eating the right things and drinking TONS of water. You will be hungrier than normal and it is much too easy to grab the unhealthy stuff. If you’re going to binge eat- binge eat on fruits and veggies. 
I know that weight is such a tough thing. It’s so hard not to get discouraged about it. But also remember that every pregnancy is different and if you are pregnant, it doesn’t mean your weight will get out of control again.

How to maintain weight during pregnancy?

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