Afraid to eat?

Question

So since the beginning of this pregnancy my OB has told me I am not to gain anything this pregnancy. I started this pregnancy at 195lbs. This is my 3rd child. So she told me to cut carbs, sugars, and potatoes which I have for the most part. I havent gained a single pound and i am now 23 weeks along. My problem is now I'm afraid to eat anything for the fear of gaining weight. I know its unhealthy but I just dont know what to do. I'm afraid to have normal cravings like other people do or even have cereal without thinking about it the rest of the day. Anyone else in my shoes or anything I can do to change my mindset?

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I am not a dr, but this seems extremely unusual to me. If a dr told me not to gain any weight at all during pregnancy I may seek another provider. A good portion of the healthy weight gain from pregnancy is due to your baby (who’s already about a pound by 23 weeks), the placenta, the amniotic fluid, your breast tissue growing, etc. not like just “fat.” So this seems concerning to me. Essentially to make up for those things you’d have to be losing your own weight. Your dr may be right as I don’t know the whole story, but I’d get a second opinion honestly.

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Personally, i would voice these issues to your doctor. You want to have a healthy relationship with food and maybe you just need help finding foods that are healthy AND yummy!!

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If your weight doesn't change, that means you yourself are losing while baby's gaining - you'll find like I did that you'll lose a lot very quickly after birth.
I went on a diet when my daughter was 6 months old and lost 2.5 stone in 6 months, the biggest factor was I got my bum in gear and walked - I could earn 'fit points' which would either contribute to the losses or I could use the points to eat, if I was particularly hungry, had a craving or fancied a treat night.
As you're pregnant, you don't want to see your weight drop, but if you add some extra exercise, you can eat a bit more without the risk of gaining.
I believe the reason behind you being told not to gain will be down to the risks of diabetes and pre-eclampsia, the risks will be higher with each pregnancy and your age may make a difference too - being older than you were with your first, you're naturally at higher risk x

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That's so interesting your doc would say that. I started at 203 when I found I was pregnant and this is my third pregnancy too. I asked my doctor about my weight and she wasn't super concerned but said I should only be putting on like 15-20lbs this pregnancy and I'm already up 15lbs 🥴. I dont eat horrible I actually dont eat that much cause I'm not hungry. But you seem like you're eating well. Maybe look for another OB, but I dont see why you should stress about pounds. Dont stress too much❤

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Right now you have to listen to yourself don’t be afraid to eat, gaining a few pounds don’t hurt, if your body needs nutrition then eat for your health and baby the baby needs the vitamins to grow

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Of course you are allowed to eat! You just don’t need to eat carbs and sugars... clean meats and veggies, fruits instead of crackers, eggs instead of pancakes... there are many ways to stay healthy during pregnancy. If your craving something sweet then have a few chocolate chips or a couple bites of ice cream. Then try to take long walks as frequently as you can to keep moving.

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I would defiantly speak to your doctor. In the meantime find other thoughts or activity’s to occupy your time and don’t let the fear of eating stop you from doing so. If you gained a pound or 2 the world won’t end. But if you don’t eat enough the baby’s not getting what they need. Keep eating. Keep doing your best. Keep positive thoughts. And talk to your doctor.

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Who cares about what’s normal, what’s right for you is the only thing that matters. 
I used to be 350lbs, got down to 163 before prego, getting used to not eating what others around me were having never really bothered me like it seems to bother others. I’m bettering my body and health and the end of the day and that’s what’s important, my life not theirs.

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Was there a reason your doctor told you not to gain weight? That seems a little absurd to me.

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