https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:14:48 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-cant-stop-eating-1#post-2822435 Mon, 14 May 2018 18:59:27 +0000 pachamama 2822435@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@crazydoglady: girl don't fight it. If you're hungry, you're hungry. One little hack I will offer that works for me is when I'm really hungry, I fill up with really healthy veggies and then I have less inclination to stuff myself with bowls and bowls of cereal and chicken nuggets. :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-cant-stop-eating-1#post-2822210 Sun, 13 May 2018 17:48:32 +0000 Sams Mom 2822210@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@crazydoglady: my son was 9 lbs 8 oz 22" @ a week early, I know the feeling! Don't stress too much, it will balance out in the end! :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-cant-stop-eating-1#post-2822209 Sun, 13 May 2018 17:37:07 +0000 crazydoglady 2822209@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Iced Tea: @annem1990: @Mama Bird: @periwinklebee: @Sams Mom: @Shantuck: @ALV91711: Thank you, all. I should also point out that my sister is 6 weeks ahead of me and has gained 5ish pounds more than me. My mom said she gained about 40+ with each pregnancy and always lost it. We do make huge babies (DS was nearly 10 lbs and 22 inches.) I am going to focus on eating foods with more protein and healthy fats. I appreciate the kindness when I am feeling not so-great about my body. I am hoping for a repeat performance from my DS and end up even lighter than pre pregnancy. :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-cant-stop-eating-1#post-2822208 Sun, 13 May 2018 17:32:03 +0000 crazydoglady 2822208@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@2littlepumpkins: That's true. Like I said, I gained 45+ pounds with DS, but only knew my weight from the beginning to end of pregnancy to avoid preoccupation with it (like now. :bummed: ) So, I have no idea when I gained what. I could have very well tapered off at the end. I'm dissapointed because I said I would "do better" next go-around, but maybe it just is what it is and I can focus on eating high quality/nutrition. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-cant-stop-eating-1#post-2822199 Sun, 13 May 2018 14:46:08 +0000 Iced Tea 2822199@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with everyone else that there’s no shame in being hungry. I’d just try to tweak the content of the food you eat. I would try to arrange things so the “easy” options around you are pretty healthy. You could ask the people around you to help make sure you always have presliced produce, easy proteins, etc. so you don’t reach for carbs too often when your energy is low (which is often in pregnancy, ammirite?). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-cant-stop-eating-1#post-2822197 Sun, 13 May 2018 14:37:17 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2822197@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never gained evenly so I don't think you'll necessarily gain tons more. But even if you do, just try to make it on healthy foods and remember that in the grand scheme this is a short time and when the hormones even out you'll be able to safely control your appetite. </p> <p>I was nauseous and gained my first trimester with my last baby. So I tried to control it with some success. But then my baby was smaller than my others and had some issues at first gaining weight and I felt like my careful eating maybe was counter to what she needed, and selfish. So don't beat yourself up. What you're doing is important and beautiful, even though it doesn't always feel that way. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-cant-stop-eating-1#post-2822191 Sun, 13 May 2018 12:48:21 +0000 annem1990 2822191@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@crazydoglady: Not advice, but I went through the same thing while pregnant. Gained 60lbs :shocked: I was just never satisfied. Hungry 24/7. I was obsessed with my weight and hated every doctors appointment. As soon as I delivered, my appetite went back to normal. I’m now 8 months PP and just getting back to pre-pregnancy weight. I definitely have had to watch what I eat, but it’s not been too bad. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-cant-stop-eating-1#post-2822186 Sun, 13 May 2018 11:51:48 +0000 Mama Bird 2822186@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@crazydoglady: if you're that hungry, eating a lot may just be what your body needs! It may help to tweak what you're eating though - maybe food with more protein, or healthy fats, will keep you full longer. I've tried going heavy on carbs because they're easy on my stomach, but I seem to get hungry again very fast.</p> <p>I think I'm on track to gain a lot of weight also - 13 weeks and I'm up 9 pounds. I'm pretty sure it will come off fast, but worried a little because when I get close to 30 pounds I start to have a hard time with stairs :bummed: and it's nothing but stairs on our transit system. On the other hand, I won't be surprised if the weight gain slows down, the hunger doesn't seem quite as bad now... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-cant-stop-eating-1#post-2822179 Sun, 13 May 2018 09:23:13 +0000 periwinklebee 2822179@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@crazydoglady: Don't beat yourself up over it. As others have said, focus to the extent you can on non-processed foods and be sure to include protein and healthy fats. Beyond that, your body is going to do what it does. Fwiw, my weight gain was fairly modest but I also haven't lost weight beyond what I lost from pushing out the baby and am still up from pre-pregnancy. Clothes shopping is pretty depressing, and I don't think I'll be able to fit in exercise until I stop pumping/breastfeeding. :meh: If you shed it quickly post-pregnancy, that's awesome. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-cant-stop-eating-1#post-2822161 Sun, 13 May 2018 01:39:43 +0000 Sams Mom 2822161@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>One thing I noticed when I was pregnant, sometimes when I thought I was hungry, I'd drink a big glass of water. Turns out, sometimes I was just thirsty, but a lot of the time I was just hungry. I get how to feel too! I gained 75 lbs (was on track until 31 weeks then I blew up thanks to some problems) with my son 🙈 but lost 90 lbs with breastfeeding alone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-cant-stop-eating-1#post-2822156 Sat, 12 May 2018 23:05:25 +0000 ALV91711 2822156@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I feel like lately all I want to do is eat, I'm constantly hungry. I find it hard because I'm tired of figuring out what to eat. </p> <p>I'm 21 weeks Monday and as if a week ago I had gained 21lbs. With DS I gained about 60lbs. I guess my body just likes to pack on the pounds while growing babies. </p> <p>Hopefully you can find some good choices to fill you up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-cant-stop-eating-1#post-2822153 Sat, 12 May 2018 22:09:39 +0000 crazydoglady 2822153@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LCTBQE: I know what you mean, and I will. I am just wondering if my carb heavy diet just isn't doing me any favors (not really a surprise there) so I am hoping a modified paleo helps to keep me satisfied longer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-cant-stop-eating-1#post-2822152 Sat, 12 May 2018 22:05:38 +0000 LCTBQE 2822152@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bhbee: this totally supports my theory that your body is a runaway train during pregnancy and you can't control it *that* much--but you can make yourself unhappy over it pretty easily :silly:<br /> @crazydoglady: that's cool, just be kind to yourself :heart: I don't want to get GD either, my sugar test is may 16 and I'm a little bit nervous. but I also know a lot of people who had it and they and their babies are all fine, ya know? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-cant-stop-eating-1#post-2822150 Sat, 12 May 2018 21:24:40 +0000 Shantuck 2822150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’ve gained more than the recommended 30-40 lbs during the pregnancies of both of my kids. I was hungry ALL THE TIME! Both times the weight melted off while breastfeeding. I’d try to pick healthier choices when given the option but you know your body and in my experience, the second time was very similar to the first time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-cant-stop-eating-1#post-2822147 Sat, 12 May 2018 21:02:37 +0000 crazydoglady 2822147@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bhbee: Thanks for your support! I agree that I can't really change that I am always hungry, but I can try to see if changing my diet in general can help. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-cant-stop-eating-1#post-2822146 Sat, 12 May 2018 21:01:25 +0000 crazydoglady 2822146@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaBear87: Absolutely! DH is already amending our weekly meal plan. :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-cant-stop-eating-1#post-2822145 Sat, 12 May 2018 20:54:47 +0000 bhbee 2822145@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Of course we can always make better choices but I think it honestly could just be what your body does! I go through periods of being super hungry (like craving protein and fat like crazy) during pregnancy and then periods where I feel like I can barely eat. I definitely gain more in second tri. Also I was way more careful about eating in my first pregnancy, and I gained almost exactly the same in my second (not the same each week gain but same total number). This time I have gained less so far but started higher so I swear my body is just aiming for the same end game. Sure be more conscious of choices but also don’t go hungry! Your body knows what to do! :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-cant-stop-eating-1#post-2822143 Sat, 12 May 2018 20:45:44 +0000 MamaBear87 2822143@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@crazydoglady: not that eating better isn't a good thing. Merely that you shouldn't worry that you'll give yourself gd ☺ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-cant-stop-eating-1#post-2822141 Sat, 12 May 2018 20:43:38 +0000 crazydoglady 2822141@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaBear87: Thank you for the clarification! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-cant-stop-eating-1#post-2822140 Sat, 12 May 2018 20:42:19 +0000 MamaBear87 2822140@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@crazydoglady: just fyi diet will not give you gd. It's just that your body can't keep up with the extra stuff needed for pregnancy </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-cant-stop-eating-1#post-2822139 Sat, 12 May 2018 20:40:40 +0000 crazydoglady 2822139@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaBear87: You are right. I need to have more grace with myself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-cant-stop-eating-1#post-2822137 Sat, 12 May 2018 20:36:32 +0000 crazydoglady 2822137@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LCTBQE: Thank you! I just talked to my husband about doing paleo again and he is down. I really don't want to get gestational diabetes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-cant-stop-eating-1#post-2822135 Sat, 12 May 2018 20:19:01 +0000 LCTBQE 2822135@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@crazydoglady: hugs, but chin up, you're doing well and your girl is getting fed. I am really hungry too, and I'm up 25 pounds at 25 weeks--last time I only gained 26 pounds *total*--so this pregnancy is different :) dunno how you're feeling, but trying to suppress your appetite will possssiiiiblllyyy only make you miserable. can I recommend fewer carbs and having plenty of fats in your diet? butter and olive oil and the skin on chicken will make you feel full. eggs (not egg whites) and veggies cooked in butter with bacon is a great breakfast and super filling, and if you want to round it out with some toast, that's still way better than a short stack. during the first tri I couldn't handle anything but crap carbs, but I'm trying a little harder now that meat and veggies don't sound awful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-cant-stop-eating-1#post-2822133 Sat, 12 May 2018 20:10:33 +0000 MamaBear87 2822133@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You could try looking up some gestational diabetes diet plans. I had gd and had to eat like that but it really wasn't bad and I wasn't ever really hungry as you are eating 3 meals and 3 snacks per day. It balances carbs and protein so your body is able to deal with both things better</p> <p>Eta: don't feel bad! Pregnancy is tough to deal with and even if you gain a lot it is what it is! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-cant-stop-eating-1#post-2822130 Sat, 12 May 2018 20:01:35 +0000 crazydoglady 2822130@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ok, so I am just going to be upfront (although I am embarrassed) and say I have gained 30 lbs at 23 weeks. :bummed: I know. I gained a lot during the first trimester because the only thing that kept my morning sickness at bay was eating. Now that I am in the second tri, I am SO FREAKING HUNGRY all the time. With DS, I gained 45 lbs and then lost 70 doing nothing but breastfeeding and was at a very healthy BMI. I'm feeling so discouraged. Maybe this is just what I do during pregnancy? I've been googling "how to suppress appetite during pregnancy" looking for safe ways to stop being so famished. I don't know...I feel like I have a teenaged boy's appetite without the metabolism. </p> <p>Anyway, I am not sure what I am looking for: commiseration, tips... just feeling bummed. </p>