https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:09:39 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-diet-bigger-girls#post-455791 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 13:54:47 +0000 JamieLee 455791@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaisyMay: thanks, and that's awesome and encouraging news about your LO! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-diet-bigger-girls#post-455641 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:57:11 +0000 Chillybear 455641@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>if your looking for a website that tracks all this and more check out myfooddiary dot com i've been a member for many years and it really helps give an accurate picture of what your eating and how it breaks down into Fats/carbs/proteins etc. They also have a pregnancy/bf option. it costs about $9/month but i do appreciate the amount of foods and resources it contains. I do not work or them nor have i been compensated i'm just a satisfied member </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-diet-bigger-girls#post-455620 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:49:40 +0000 MaisyMay 455620@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Here's my update girls! I am currently 38w3d pregnant, with a planned induction scheduled for this Saturday. I currently weigh 4 pounds over my pre-pregnancy weight. I initially lost 13, and gained a total of 17, which isn't bad. My LO appears healthy as can be on all of her ultrasounds and check-ups. The docs were afraid she'd be a big baby because I am diabetic, but she has consistently measured in the normal, middle of the road range and is expected to be around 7-7.5 pounds this weekend. Not bad! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-diet-bigger-girls#post-455610 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:46:52 +0000 MaisyMay 455610@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JamieLee: Will do! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-diet-bigger-girls#post-455250 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 11:06:06 +0000 JamieLee 455250@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaisyMay: I'm a little late to the party here, but if you have a chance, could you send me that plan? Thanks in advance! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-diet-bigger-girls#post-254785 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 13:07:49 +0000 cokiezombie 254785@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaisyMay: Can you share it with me too? I'm a bit heavier than I wish I was (don't we all!) when I got my BFP, so I want to avoid gaining too much.. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-diet-bigger-girls#post-254755 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 12:50:55 +0000 blackbird 254755@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There's quite a bit of research out there to dispute that grains have a lot of nutritional value. If you focus on veggies, some fruit, and protein, you'll get your carbs from your vegetables. A couple whole grain sides a week wouldn't be detrimental, but i wouldn't necessarily eat them at every meal, either. A sweet potato at breakfast, for example, is a great 'carb' to add to your breakfast, but good for you.</p> <p>eta: i found the article i was looking for: <a href="http://www.marksdailyapple.com/pregnant-diet/#axzz23AQBTYr4" rel="nofollow">http://www.marksdailyapple.com/pregnant-diet/#axzz23AQBTYr4</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-diet-bigger-girls#post-254599 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 11:27:47 +0000 Mrs. Pen 254599@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I tried to limit carbs and focus on protein. Pregnant women need a lot of extra protein, I was logging 100 grams a day!!</p> <p>LOTS of fruits and veggies - I ate granola and fresh fruit or yogurt and fresh fruit for breakfast along with a green smoothie.</p> <p>Lunch was once a week tuna/salmon sandwich, stir fry over brown rice, homemade burrito - beans, meat, cheese is all full of tons of protein</p> <p>dinner - potatoes, vegetables and a meat, quinoa sauteed with spinach or kale</p> <p>If you want pasta - try quinoa noodles. SO delicious!! Quinoa is considered a super grain, it's super healthy!</p> <p>For desserts I ate dried fruit. You can make your own homemade whipped cream with coconut milk - it's super yummy! i had some last night with fresh blueberries. YUM. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-diet-bigger-girls#post-254590 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 11:23:18 +0000 Nskillet 254590@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Example of carb combos that are no nos:</p> <p>Pasta and jarred red sauce! It's an easy meal but a terrible combo. Plus, tons of people eat bread too with this.</p> <p>Juice/soda are empty carbs</p> <p>Bagels-have 2-3 times more carbs!</p> <p>Sandwich and potato chips</p> <p>Burger and fries</p> <p>See? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-diet-bigger-girls#post-254584 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 11:20:10 +0000 Nskillet 254584@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cheert16: Sure!</p> <p>Honestly, it's about portions, balancing carbs with protein and eating every 2 hours. You really have to check portion sized on carbs in particular. Also, drinking only skim milk and in moderation and of course watching sugar. Things that I thought were healthy choices like juice are actually terrible for you. Instead of OJ they tell you to eat an orange because with diabetes it is all about how your body processes things. Drinking juice is instant and doesn't fill any craving. A piece of fruit can be enjoyed slowly and has nutritional value! </p> <p>Sample meals:</p> <p>Breakfast: 2/3 cup Cheerios 1/2 cup skim milk or 2 slices whole wheat toast &amp; peanut butter </p> <p>Morning snack: cheese stick and strawberries</p> <p>Lunch: Large Green Salad with chicken </p> <p>Afternoon snack: apple with peanut butter/cheese stick</p> <p>Dinner: chicken, veggie, carb (rice or potato or corn)</p> <p>Evening snack: carb light ice cream or popcorn</p> <p>Basically, you can enjoy anything! It's just about not combining carbs and balancing them with foods like protein to help your body digest them more. </p> <p>My baby is just wonderful! No signs of diabetes or any other complications at birth :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-diet-bigger-girls#post-254554 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 11:06:18 +0000 cheert16 254554@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaisyMay: can you share it with me too!?!? </p> <p>It's nice to know that there are some ladies who are my size who are pregnant too!</p> <p>@Nskillet: Do you have that Plan you could share? How is your LO doing now? That sounds great!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-diet-bigger-girls#post-254537 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 11:02:13 +0000 T.H.O.U. 254537@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is what I read and shot for once pregnant. I really just started tracking my food and see what I was eating. I craved a lot of sweets so I ate a lot of fruit. </p> <p>2000 Calories<br /> 75 grams of Protein<br /> 3 servings of vitamin C<br /> 4 Servings of Calcium<br /> 3-4 servings of Green leafy, Yellow, Orange or Red Fruits/Vegetables<br /> 1-2 Servings of other Fruits/Vegetables<br /> 6 servings of whole grains<br /> No more than 30% of calories from fat<br /> 2,400 mg of sodium<br /> 8 cups of water/fluid </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-diet-bigger-girls#post-254524 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 10:53:29 +0000 MaisyMay 254524@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The eating plan I posted on your wall is the one designed by Kaiser hospitals especially for women with diabetes and/or GD. It is formatted to give your body all of your pregnancy dietary needs while still letting you feel full and eat the foods you enjoy eating.<br /> Let me know if you have any other questions! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-diet-bigger-girls#post-254504 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 10:44:07 +0000 Nskillet 254504@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Eat the gestational diabetes diet! I am a plus sized woman and only gained 7lbs during my entire pregnancy. Baby was 7lbs 2oz so I walked out of the hospital down 30lbs! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-diet-bigger-girls#post-254458 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 10:26:03 +0000 kentuckygirl 254458@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaisyMay: I read your nutrition plan that you posted to my wall! Thank you very much for sharing it!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-diet-bigger-girls#post-253861 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 20:37:41 +0000 kentuckygirl 253861@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am "favororite-ing" this post for when I get a BFP. I am TTC &amp; trying to lose weight but know that as a current size 16, I'll need to work hard to gain very little weight. I was thinking this morning about continuing to track my food (like I am doing on Weight Watchers). But I was also concerned like @cheert16 about getting the right amount of nutrients to my future baby.</p> <p>@MaisyMay: If you are willing to share your nutrition plan with me too, I am definitely interested. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-diet-bigger-girls#post-253690 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 19:25:38 +0000 Mrs. Blue 253690@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaisyMay: can you put your plan on my wall? I would love some ideas because I'm trying to not gain too much, too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-diet-bigger-girls#post-253490 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 17:48:22 +0000 MaisyMay 253490@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Like @photojane: said, small meals!<br /> I was an 18/20 pre-preg, but was diabetic. When I found out I was pregnant, my diabetes nurse put me on a fairly strict eating plan, and I've lost about 16 pounds. It works really well. If you are interested in the plan, let me know and I'll put it on your wall. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-diet-bigger-girls#post-253430 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 17:21:58 +0000 photojane 253430@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i didn't diet before getting my bfp, but one piece of advice i have would be to start eating several small meals through out the day. for the first few months you'll need to eat pretty frequently to keep from getting sick, so it's good to get in the habit of eating several small meals instead of stocking up three times a day. i know that eating this way can help your metabolism too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-diet-bigger-girls#post-253413 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 17:05:31 +0000 cheert16 253413@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Looking for some info from any bees who were dieting before getting a BFP- .(I am a bigger girl- so my weight gain during pregnancy has to be lower than a "normal" size girl) and what they did once they found out food wise.</p> <p>I had been doing a super low carb diet prior and once I got my BFP my doctor (RE) advised me to eat a bit of carbs (fruit/whole grains) to get the nutrional value from them. </p> <p>Anyone have an good resources on meal plans for Pregnant woman? Or ideas on the best ways to maintain my current weight but give my LO all the nutrition he/she needs? (i know some weight gain is inevitable but my doctor advised me to keep it low) Just looking for some advice or resources! </p>