https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:09:12 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-on-weight-gain#post-2863452 Mon, 24 Dec 2018 09:29:28 +0000 jennlin821 2863452@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So first things first, you cannot change everything about the way you eat. So think about what/why/when. </p> <p>I am a snacker - I'd rather have 10 snacks a day than 3 meals. But if my snacks consist of 10 bowls of doritos I'd be in real trouble!! So I work around that with healthier versions. Something salty, grab four pickles. Want dip? Make ranch with greek yogurt and eat with zucchini and carrot sticks. Something sweet? frozen banana icecream or a greek yogurt with frozen berries and whipped cream. </p> <p>As for exercise, I had a personal trainer for my whole pregnancy. If this is a luxury you can afford I HIGHLY recommend it. There was no way I was going to exercise on my own. I had a weekly appointment during my lunch hour so I basically had no reason not to go. No matter how tired I was, I always felt better after. And it made pushing very easy!!</p> <p>The other thing with exercise is find out what you like, what makes you excited. I love to read, but reading and exercising are not very combinable - so I listen to audio books. I go out for a walk or on the treadmill and listen to my favorite book - the time flies by!</p> <p>Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-on-weight-gain#post-2863442 Mon, 24 Dec 2018 08:36:39 +0000 Kaohinani 2863442@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cyoung: No problem. I'm glad it was helpful. 🙂 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-on-weight-gain#post-2863440 Mon, 24 Dec 2018 08:13:19 +0000 cyoung 2863440@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Kaohinani: thank you so much!! This helps a lot. This helps a lot!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-on-weight-gain#post-2863363 Sun, 23 Dec 2018 07:56:09 +0000 Kaohinani 2863363@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cyoung: Besides being a p/t EN professor, I am a NASM-certified personal trainer (* degrees in Exercise Science and Biomechanics). While I am not a nutritionist, I may be able to offer a bit of advice. :heart:<br /> In your first trimester, your baby only needs 100 calories more (per day) than your usual caloric intake; however, if you are already overweight from over-eating, you probably do not need to add that 100 calories on. One hundred calories can equate to an extra large hard boiled egg, a large glass of milk, a serving of PB (or almond butter) on a few carrots, many types of yogurt cups, one sandwich thin (no toppings), etc.<br /> In the 2nd and 3rd trimesters, the caloric need to sustain a pregnancy is greater at 300-500 extra calories per day; however, you would need to figure out your pre-pregnancy caloric needs (* most women need between 1200-2000 calories per day) and then add 100 or 300 calories accordingly. Since you have been overeating, I would visit a nutritionist first to figure out your base nutritional needs and how you may best achieve a slow gain during pregnancy.<br /> Another goal should be to tackle the snacking before it is out of control. Start a food diary or use an app to track your meals (and calories/nutients) to make certain you and baby are eating "healthy." My advice is to ask yourself why you are hungry when you want to eat ... wait 10 minutes and then see if you are still hungry for it. Drink lots of water. Thirst can mask itself as hunger... broth soups are great! You can have a soup, feel "full" and eat half the calories you would from a carbohydrate rich diet. Make certain soups are rich in vegetables for your growing baby. 😉 Also, figure out your cravings and make healthier substitutions ... Sometimes, a salty craving can be fixed with a pickle over chips, a sweet craving can be fixed with a yogurt (or gum!) rather than cookies or ring-dings, a savory craving could be a few craft "boutique" cheese slices with olives or tomato versus pepperoni ... Do not deprive yourself of healthy choices while pregnant, just limit the junk. Everything in moderation.<br /> Now here is my favorite part, exercise. In early pregnancy, there are very few limitations on exercise. Physician's ask you don't ride bikes and horses (or jump out of planes) for various commonsense reasons, but honestly, I paddleboarded until I was 5 mos pregnant with very little issue. Do things you ENJOY. Some examples of pregnancy approved exercise: Pregnancy yoga for flexibility, lift light weights to maintain strength (and burn the extra visceral fat that is not aiding in the support of your pregnancy), swimming is amazing, Zumba is fun while pregnant (* the baby will react in the later months), walk or hike ... simply, just move and keep your activities varied so YOU don't get bored. Also, in your later months, both the prone and supine positions will cause you discomfort and should be discontinued as prone places your body weight on both your organs and the baby while supine puts pressure from the growing fetus on the vena cava leading to a reduced return of blood flow to the heart which is bad news for you both.<br /> Best of luck and if you have any further questions, do not hesitate to write. 👍😁 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-on-weight-gain#post-2863298 Sat, 22 Dec 2018 13:52:16 +0000 Littlebit7 2863298@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I failed my 1 hour glucose test and put myself on a GD diet to prepare if I failed the three. I passed, however it was a good exercise in self control. It really helped me keep my eating in check too<br /> Maybe check that out? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-on-weight-gain#post-2863290 Sat, 22 Dec 2018 10:35:43 +0000 MrsKRB 2863290@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think my best tip is to just eat mindfully. Aka, really think about what you are doing, how your food tastes, how you feel. Sure, those cookies look delicious but you’re not that hungry and they’re not going to give you as much pleasure as if you were hungrier and really wanted them. Does that make sense? Try and balance all of your meals with protein/fat/carbs/fiber to prevent blood sugar spikes and it will make you less apt to reach for something less nutritious. </p> <p>As for working out, I can’t help you out 😂 I stopped after my first trimester, but I try and stay on my feet a lot during the day. I’m a dietitian so I could talk food all day 😃 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-on-weight-gain#post-2863284 Sat, 22 Dec 2018 09:04:20 +0000 cyoung 2863284@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ladies. I'm already a bit fluffy as it is and I'm pregnant with baby number 3. Throw your tips on how to avoid overeating (I love food and I tend to eat out of bordem and for comfort.) Also tips on working out and staying motivated as well would be great. What worked for you ladies? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-low-calorie-snacks-suggestions#post-2483186 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 13:32:17 +0000 Raindrop 2483186@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I'm dieting I make sure I have steam broccoli in the fridge at all times. I really like broccoli though with a pinch of salt. Yum! Haha.</p> <p>Other than that, I tend to carry a protein bar (or two) with me at all time so I don't get tempted to buy snacks or get a high calorie coffee drink. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-low-calorie-snacks-suggestions#post-2483020 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 12:23:34 +0000 mediagirl 2483020@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: I'm eating it now! :D </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-low-calorie-snacks-suggestions#post-2483015 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 12:20:52 +0000 Mamaof2 2483015@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: I need to try that! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-low-calorie-snacks-suggestions#post-2483010 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 12:18:00 +0000 mediagirl 2483010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like cut up veggies with ranch dip made with greek yogurt. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-low-calorie-snacks-suggestions#post-2482994 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 12:05:56 +0000 JenGirl 2482994@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Greek Yogurt! I like Oikos triple zero in strawberry. Lots of fiber and protein with little (though some) carbs/sugar.</p> <p>Popcorn and no sugar added applesauce are also winners in my house. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-low-calorie-snacks-suggestions#post-2482955 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 11:46:21 +0000 Autumnmama79 2482955@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Walnuts mixed with greek yogurt - literally keeps me full for HOURS. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-low-calorie-snacks-suggestions#post-2482948 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 11:44:05 +0000 catlady 2482948@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like cut up carrots and bell peppers, or easy fruits like an apple or banana. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-low-calorie-snacks-suggestions#post-2482894 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 11:20:25 +0000 pachamama 2482894@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I find the low calorie stuff really doesn't fill me up and has a bunch of additives anyway. I have an apple with almond butter or a hard-boiled egg. Sometimes Greek yogurt with granola on it. That helps with my hunger! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-low-calorie-snacks-suggestions#post-2482868 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 11:05:00 +0000 gingerbebe 2482868@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@irene: No, hard boiled eggs last a good week. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-low-calorie-snacks-suggestions#post-2482788 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 10:28:10 +0000 irene 2482788@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@gingerbebe: Wait, they sell hard boiled eggs, 24 of them? cooked eggs? Wouldnt it go bad in a day? Wow! I guess I'd stick to making my own lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-low-calorie-snacks-suggestions#post-2482390 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 00:42:19 +0000 gingerbebe 2482390@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Costco often, although not always, sells individual portioned hummus and guacamole cups. When I see them, I buy 2-3 boxes and freeze them in my chest freezer. My husband takes baby carrots and one of those hummus cups in his lunch just about every day or grabs them as a snack at home. </p> <p>My Costco also sells Babybel Light cheese and 24-packs of hard boiled organic eggs (in packs of 2). They also sell Laughing Cow cheese, which is a softer low-calorie spreadable cheese that you can spread on celery sticks. </p> <p>We have an air-popper for popcorn - I just make a big bowl, spritz it with olive oil spray and salt, and share it with DS and DH. If you want it to taste a little cheesier, you can sprinkle nutritional yeast flakes on it. </p> <p>Sometimes I make myself a hot cup of broth spiked with salt and pepper and some hot sauce and sip it from a mug. Sometimes you just want something savory instead of sweet and its nice. Sometimes I mix it up with miso soup instead or a can of V8 juice. </p> <p>You can make little antipasto kits - like 2 or 3 olives, a Babybel, a few slices of turkey pepperoni or salami, and some cornichon pickles. It could be rounded up with some raw veggies for a bigger snack, or you can add hardboiled eggs to make it a meal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-low-calorie-snacks-suggestions#post-2482383 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 00:12:45 +0000 irene 2482383@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So sorry for not replying earlier and digging up this old old thread!</p> <p>First of all, thank you everyone for the suggestions!</p> <p>@Mrs. Oatmeal: I need to look into low calorie single serve hummus containers! That is a great suggestion - I kept hearing hummus is actually very high calorie so I have been avoiding it. </p> <p>@Mamaof2: Thank you so much! What am I to do without you??? I actually bought some babybel cheese after reading your suggestions and I ate them for a few of the snack times! I know there are 50 calorie versions I just need to find them....</p> <p>I have been slipping on carbs + calories these few days and I am bulging a bit back which freaks me out! I am determine to really watch/eliminate my carb intake. Somehow I came across this - where you put 1-2 tbs of peanut butter and spread it across a long stalk of celery, cut it into pieces and separate it into two snacks, one for morning and one for night. 2 tbs of peanut butter is about 200 calories so separating them into two halves would be a snack for roughly 100 calories each! Some people may put whole almonds on top of the peanut butter which adds a kick to the protein. I like how this protein snack has no carbs in it and it fulfils my sweet tooth. I don't have celery at home and I tried it with romaine lettuce leaves today, which is just as good.</p> <p>I am also going to try to snack on hard boiled eggs!</p> <p>Other than that, I was making my own "soda cocktail" these past few days where I put bite size oranges (from 1/2 an orange or less) and maybe 2 tbs of pomegranate seeds into sparkling water + ice. I am also making hot tea with 2 slices of lemon and maybe a tiny dash of honey.</p> <p>Any other wise thoughts? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-low-calorie-snacks-suggestions#post-2458295 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 13:44:38 +0000 cat620 2458295@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: I second the Babybel cheese. I buy a big bag of them at Costco, so I don't run out. I also like bananas, hummus and veggies and homemade smoothies </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-low-calorie-snacks-suggestions#post-2458263 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 13:24:55 +0000 Mamaof2 2458263@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't eat them but my kids love the chocolate mini rice cakes.</p> <p>almonds are good </p> <p>If I am home 1/2 an apple and a babybel cheese is a great snack! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-low-calorie-snacks-suggestions#post-2458254 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 13:20:27 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 2458254@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>SkinnyPop is delicious! I could eat a whole bag, though that defeats the low-cal purpose!<br /> I keep cut up veggies in the fridge so I can grab them quickly- you can also buy single serve hummus containers to go with them. I also like the Crispy Minis chips- they're rice cakes but a lot thinner so they look and taste like tortilla chips. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/healthy-low-calorie-snacks-suggestions#post-2458245 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 13:16:20 +0000 irene 2458245@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Any of you have any good "go to" snack suggestions that you munch on while they don't carry a ton of calories?</p> <p>For me my absolute favorite was the Fiber One 90 calorie chewy bars, chocolate favored. You can't beat 90 calories and the bar is of good size, and it just taste oh so good! I also love their 90 calorie chocolate brownies. </p> <p>I also learn from another thread topic about the smartpop! 94% fat free popcorn. Those are actually very good and 1 cup is only 15 calories. The whole bag is about.... 105 calories? (It allegedly makes 6.5 cups @ bag)</p> <p>Any other suggestions? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-healthier-cupcakemuffin-recipes-for-1st-bday#post-1886543 Thu, 02 Oct 2014 18:15:26 +0000 Dagny 1886543@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I made these cupcakes (<a href="http://minimalistbaker.com/fudgy-vegan-beet-cupcakes/" rel="nofollow">http://minimalistbaker.com/fudgy-vegan-beet-cupcakes/</a>) for my LO's first birthday and they were DELICIOUS! And no one had any clue that beets were a main ingredient! I topped them with an avocado chocolate frosting. So good. Hm, I want one right now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-healthier-cupcakemuffin-recipes-for-1st-bday#post-1886524 Thu, 02 Oct 2014 17:50:07 +0000 Zbug 1886524@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@brownie: I have never heard of wacky cake. Will check it out. Thanks!<br /> @MrsRoo: looks perfect. Thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-healthier-cupcakemuffin-recipes-for-1st-bday#post-1886339 Thu, 02 Oct 2014 15:22:56 +0000 MrsRoo 1886339@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used this recipe for K's smash cake and it was really good and K loved it! </p> <p><a href="http://www.fitmamarealfood.com/babys-first-smash-cake-healthy-no-sugar-banana-cake/" rel="nofollow">http://www.fitmamarealfood.com/babys-first-smash-cake-healthy-no-sugar-banana-cake/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-healthier-cupcakemuffin-recipes-for-1st-bday#post-1886309 Thu, 02 Oct 2014 15:00:44 +0000 brownie 1886309@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Made Wacky Cake (for food allergies) and cut the sugar in half with applesauce. I have also made Wacky Cake with honey (I'm sure maple syrup would work). Made Coconut whip cream frosting with no added sugar (again for allergies). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-healthier-cupcakemuffin-recipes-for-1st-bday#post-1886306 Thu, 02 Oct 2014 14:55:30 +0000 Zbug 1886306@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm serving yummy sugary cupcakes for the adults, but I would like a healthier option for the kiddos. Any recipes (preferably easy)? Thanks!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paleohealthy-snacks-for-toddlers#post-399654 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:10:19 +0000 Mrs. Pen 399654@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@brownie: omg that's disgusting! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/paleohealthy-snacks-for-toddlers#post-399604 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:55:46 +0000 brownie 399604@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Coco Bee: Yes, my son is crazy and likes onions. </p>