https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:15:47 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/having-a-hard-time-eating-enough#post-284000 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 11:48:16 +0000 Honeybee 284000@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't worry about it. I have issues gaining weight during pregnancy, and from my research, as long as you're not severely sick, you're body will gain what it needs to. Certainly protein drinks and smoothies are good ways to up your calorie intake, though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/having-a-hard-time-eating-enough#post-283458 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 21:33:53 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 283458@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn;t gain anything until about 24w and then made up for it. I never eat the recommended calorie amount for a pregnant lady. You're supposed to get 300 more calories a day than you normally would...and I barely hit that yet I am gaining weight. Weird...<br /> Your body will know what to do, don't worry:)<br /> But you can always do Boost protein drinks and Ensure drinks. They have like 360 cals in them plus TONS of vitamins so its a win-win. Boost tastes better than Ensure. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/having-a-hard-time-eating-enough#post-283398 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 20:44:44 +0000 blackbird 283398@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh, ensure is a great idea! This way you're still getting some vitamins, even if you're really, really struggling to get food in you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/having-a-hard-time-eating-enough#post-283386 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 20:31:33 +0000 Mrsbells 283386@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Smoothies are a great way to get extra calories, you can put lots of stuff in there like yogurt, nuts, spinach... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/having-a-hard-time-eating-enough#post-283376 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 20:25:08 +0000 pastemoo 283376@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Buy Ensure! It doesn't taste half bad and has gotten me through several periods of my life where I didn't want to eat. (I gained a lot and had no problem eating my normal diet sans chicken while pregnant so I can't guarantee anything. I did like ensure when I was have similar difficulties eating.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/having-a-hard-time-eating-enough#post-283372 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 20:19:11 +0000 hilsy85 283372@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't worry about it at all. Your body will gain what it needs to gain, and the baby takes whatever nutrients it needs, regardless of whether your gaining weight. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/having-a-hard-time-eating-enough#post-283371 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 20:19:01 +0000 plantains 283371@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't gain any weight until my third trimester, but boy did I make up for lost time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/having-a-hard-time-eating-enough#post-283366 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 20:13:21 +0000 autumnlove 283366@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think you should worry yet! I lost 6 lbs in my first trimester, gained the weight back by the start of my second and gradually gained weight til the end! Gained 32-33 lbs! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/having-a-hard-time-eating-enough#post-283365 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 20:12:29 +0000 MamaMoose 283365@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Up until 20 weeks I was still down about 4 lbs from my pre pregnancy weight. My doctor wasn't worried about it at all. She said to just eat when I can and make sure that when I do eat it's fruits veggies and lean protein. Now at 28.5 my appetite is back to normal (most of the time) and I'm up 8 pounds. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/having-a-hard-time-eating-enough#post-283363 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 20:09:42 +0000 JerricaBenton 283363@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Try protein shakes! I got a nice light one with no sugar or artificial flavors or sweeteners and I mix it with milk or coconut milk when I feel like I need a little extra during the day. Bonus points if you can stomach blending it with fruits and veggies! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/having-a-hard-time-eating-enough#post-283361 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 20:05:52 +0000 Weagle 283361@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If it makes you feel any better, I didn't gain any weight until about 26 weeks, and I didn't eat much more than animal crackers. Though, I had awful morning sickness that contributed to that. Even once the morning sickness subsided, I just didn't get that hungry. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/having-a-hard-time-eating-enough#post-283349 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 19:49:07 +0000 Arden 283349@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Today I am officially in my second trimester. Yay! However, I'm starting to worry a little bit about how much food I'm eating.</p> <p>I haven't gained any weight at all yet, and I'm really just eating one meal a day. I just don't get hungry, and I have to force myself! This isn't normal at all for me, I usually love to eat. But lately, nothing really sounds good.</p> <p>I looked up how many calories I'm supposed to be eating a day, and I haven't hit that number one single day this week. Eh.</p> <p>Is this a problem? Will it go away soon, or is it something to worry about? </p>