How do you manage portion sizes and avoid overeating during pregnancy?

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Hi mamas! Let's discuss strategies for managing portion sizes and avoiding overeating while pregnant. Share your tips and tricks for mindful eating, listening to your body's hunger cues, and finding that balance. We're here to support each other on this journey!

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I try to include lots of protein throughout my day and plan meals/snacks for the week. I work night shift, so it’s hard for me to have a decent meal routine without skipping too many meals or over-eating in one meal to make up for it. I spoke with a dietician who recommended sticking with three meals based off of MyPlate, and snacks between meals that are rich in protein. I am a HUGE milk drinker and started swapping out a glass or two of regular milk, for Fairlife milk as it contains fewer carbs and more protein. I also noticed if I drink a glass before bed, I wake up feeling not as hungry or nauseated or with an empty stomach. Planning my menu for the week and snacks throughout my days/at work really helps prevent me from snacking out of boredom or asking myself if I’m eating enough for baby. I also find myself not having cravings or hunger pains as often because of planning my snacks in advance and being mindful of what’s going into my body.

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How do you manage portion sizes and avoid overeating during pregnancy?

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