Tell me how you think I'm doing... be honest. I'm 15 weeks pregnant and this is what I've eaten today....

Question

This is a normal day these days. Breakfast: decent sized bowl of Total (the cereal with all the vitamins and folic acid, exc.) A banana, and a medium sized glass of Orange Juice. Snack: A pure protien bar (I dont eat much meat, so I have to get protien from these) and 1 1/2 cups of dried mango. 1 liter of water. Lunch: A bean and cheese burrido (spelling?) with added chicken and lettuce from Taco Bell, and a caffinee free small soda. Snack: a big bowl of raw spinich and broccolli with italian (fat free) derssing and a Gatorade. For dinner, I am having a big plate of whole wheat speghetti with garden veggie sauce and a salad. I will probably eat a bag of popcorn or a bowl of oatmeal later tonight. I'm 15 1/2 weeks and I've gained 6 pounds, putting me at 124. I'm still walking 20 minutes a day, 4 days a week, and my job requires me to stand up all day. Am I eating ok so far, and where do I need improvements. I'm open for any positive suggestions... thanks yall! : )

Answer 1

rough nutrient breakdown

calories 2800 (higher than average but you are active and gaining appropriate weight)
protein 115 (very high, should be about 60)
total carbs 450 (good)
fiber 22 (little low, should be 30)
total fat 57 (excellent)

I would recommend cutting a little protein out and adding some whole grain because your fiber is a little low (ie. exchange your protein bar with a whole wheat English muffin.)

I would try to add an extra 10 min with each one of your walks to get 30 min each (sorry time walking and standing at work doesn't count as exercise)

6 lbs is right on track for 15 weeks good job! you should gain .8 to 1.1lbs/week for the remainder of your pregnancy

also you are not drinking enough water, one liter is 33 oz you need to be drinking about 2x that in a day, you could replace your soda with water or just drink more between meals :)

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Gosh, that's more documentation on what you eat than I did for all 5 of my pregnancies!! LOL Must be your first baby.. :)

More water, and cut out all the artificial sweetner (total, diet soda and gatorade, and probably even the fat free salad dressing might all have it). Otherwise you're doing great. Put a little fruit juice in your water if it bores you to drink it, the best ones that aren't loaded with sugar and crap are from the health food stores.

Just a little help from someone who's been there..over, and over, and over... :O

Answer 4

Sounds like you are doing well for the most part on your diet. It's so hard when you are pregnant to eat right. Half of the time you are so sick to your stomach that you are only looking for anything that tempts you (McDonald's french fries are along those lines, I crave those french fries, I ask for them without salt to make it a little healthier,but I know it's not.) For being 15 weeks along, I think you are doing a good job at taking care of your body. I'm only 6 weeks and it's been hard for me to change my diet to a healthy one (I just realized I forgot my prenatal pill last night, can't take it in the day or I just throw it up.) I guess the only thing I would change is to not have a soft drink at all, I'm just drinking juice and propelle (flavored water.) But you are doing so well with your diet, it isn't that horrible to give yourself a treat every once in awhile :)

Answer 5

Sounds like you are doing good. Make sure you attend all your pre-natal visits and take your pre-natal pills. I would recommend a little more dairy b/c a baby can take away some of the calcium in your bones. Also you should try to eat more protein even if its in the form of beans or tofu. Not too many protein bars though b/c they are loaded with fat. Drink lots of water too, it is very good for you when pregnant.

Answer 6

My doctor told me to continue to eat just like I was before. Dont do the "eating for two" and dont suddenly go on a diet thinking you will gain unnecessary weight. It sounds like you are doing good. Maybe take a prenatal vitamin if you find yourself lacking any nutrients. Congratulations, you're gonna be mom!

Answer 7

It sounds like your really thinking about what your eatting, i wouldn't worry too much, you may need to increase your calicum a bit. All the best with the baby!

Answer 8

other then the soda, it all sounds good!!! Basic four food groups to keep in mind.Most doctors and books give you a low down on the exacts..... My daughter just had her baby the other day and she couldn't eat anything for weeks, just sick,sick,sick.Your lucky!!!

Answer 9

Speak to your doctor - but I encourage red meat during pregnancy. Red meat is one of the few sources of B12 which is critical to development of your unborn child and when you begin to nurse.

Answer 10

Sounds better than how I ate when I was pregnant 13 years ago. LOL. Sounds like you're doing fine. I admire you for doing so well!