How to slow down weight gain!?!

Question

I’m 30 weeks and 2 days and have already gained 31 lbs. My doc said I should only gain between 25-35 lbs. How are you guys slowing down weight gain? I’m so stressed this will be hard at this point in pregnancy?

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You can only do so much at this point - make healthy food choices, drink lots of water, get as much movement as you can during the day - if you have a desk job like me, set a timer or something so you stand up and walk around at least once an hour. For me, limiting my snacking after dinner was really important - if I need a snack before bed I’ll have something small with a bit of protein/fibre like a handful of raspberries and small piece of cheese. 
It’s also possible that you do everything “right” and still gain weight. The baby is putting on about a half a pound a week at this point as well.

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The only thing I do is workout and eat right (incl low carbs). Stinks, but that will do the trick. Best for you and baby in the end for so many reasons. In time both good diet and exercise regimen will help you be less stressed too. Hang in there!

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I’ve gained 35lbs and my doctor made me feel pretty bad about it. I don’t do well with restrictions so I’ve just been trying to cut out unhealthy snacks, and my “bedtime snack.” I’m eating breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner. My snack is usually apples and peanut butter or strawberries and cheese. The problem is I’m SO hungry that I feel like I’m starving myself even though my meals are well portioned. My goal is to start going on walks in the afternoons but honestly between SPD, low iron, and baby girl being up so high I can’t even breathe... I know that’s not going to happen 😅

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I'm only 30 weeks and have gained 38lbs. My doc only wanted me to gaim 35 total. I workout 4 times a week and eat pretty healthy but I'm still packing on the pounds. I think some peoples bodies just store more. You'd never know by looking at me that I've gained almost 40lbs already. It will come off after birth. 
Heres me before and now:

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I had 28lbs plus at my 29 week appointment. I've also been told no exercising for two weeks (not that I was working out or anything before, but I was walking a lot. Not even allowed to do that now). But everyone keeps telling me I'm all belly and I don't feel that big. I'm just trying to make healthier choices but not putting myself on a diet because denying myself things I like (runny eggs, soft cheese, alcohol) is already hard enough! Good luck and hang in there.

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I got diagnosed with GD, lol. So now that I have to watch my diet I haven't gained anything.

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How did your glucose test come back ? 
I’m seeing a specialist and they told me to slow down on sugar and starch ? Because my fluid levels were high ? But my ob said my weight was perfect and everything was good ? I’ve gained 22! Pounds and I’m 31 weeks pregnant

How to slow down weight gain!?!

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