GD Pros

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How the heck did my nutritionist figure this plan would come up to 1900cal. I'm going back on Friday to talk about this plan because as of now I'm down a pound in a week. Am I doing something wrong or is this not even possible to come close to that number on my plan?

TIA

breakfast i have the same thing everyday m-f its a homemade egg muffin recipe i got from ww. 150 cal. with 1/2 thin sandwich roll 50 cal

snack- same everyday. cheese stick 80cal and a fiber one bar 90 cal

lunch- same thing m-f healthy choice meal 170-280 cal. small apple and salad

snack- cheese stick and fiber one bar

dinner- 3-4oz of meat, 1 cup of brown rice 1 cup of veggies, baby banana

snack- lite & fit yogurt

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Message edited 6/5/2012 7:25:10 PM.

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I lost 4 pounds in 2 weeks.. The nutritionist said it was normal but my OBGYN may not be happy bc I hadnt gained that much to begin with. I just went back for the 2 week check up and she upped my intake a little. She also said it was very important to eat all the carbs she gave me, as i skipped the lunch carb sometimes if i was having a salad.

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I didn't have to do calories but either count carbs or know what portions from the nutrition value on the box of what I was eating.

I had to keep carbs in am up to 15 , snack 15, lunch btwn 45 and 60, snack 15, dinner 45-60 and snack 15.
That made it easier for me. Maybe they can change you to that since counting calories seem hard to do.

I didn't gain for 2 months, my friend lost 10 lbs but as long as you are eating and don't feel starving I think that's ok. I think tweaking the menu is part of the process.
Good luck.

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I don't count calories at all. I just stay within the recommended carbs for each meal (30 g for breakfast, 18 for a.m. snack, 45-50 for lunch, 30-35 for snack, 50 for dinner and 30 for snack). I gained a decent amount of weight prior to the GTT, but it has definitely leveled off since changing my diet. I feel like there are enough things to worry about with the testing, timing of eating and limiting carbs without having to go crazy over calories.

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im down 9 lbs and cant figure anything out. I eat and feel full, but cant get teh sugar under contro. My doc knows im eating well, because oftheweight loss. My dietician says at this stage of teh game, i should be eating 2200 calories, nothing really less..

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I don't really pay much attention to the calories either. I pay attention to the carbs and my #'s. I've lost 13lbs since getting pregnant, but since I was overweight to begin with my OB/GYN is fine with it. I think as long as your #'s are good, and you're not feeling hungry, you're doing good...

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I just realized you didn't mention your blood levels I'm assuming those are controlled with the diet they gave you

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My levels are usually 83-110. Im usually hungry an hour later. I do drink a gallon of water a day. I guess im use to eating more fruit and high fiber meals. Im gettin less than 30grams of fiber a day which in the past i was havin way more than that. Maybe she will add more starch and veggies for breakfast & more veggies for lunch and dinner. Plus im active. I do lots of walkin and prenatal pilates.

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Roz are you using the nutrionist at Madonna? thats who i used. she gave me a sheet like that with calories but i never counted calories. i just tried to stay within the food guidelines and based it on my sugar readings. i dont think you have to follow the calories to a t.
they say GD girls have big babies and gavin was 39 weeks and 4lbs10oz...what do they know lol

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I have to say I'm a juvenile diabetic for 21years now and have been reading all of the posts about GD lately....there are so many of you that have it. I just wanted to say you guys impress me so much bc I am not nearly as stringent with my diet as any of you (granted I do wear an insulin pump 24/7 and am monitored closely by my Hugh risk doctor). Regardless, clearly my diabetes and yours are completely different beasts. Wanted to wish you all a healthy rest of your 9 months and healthy and happy (& maybe big ) babies! My first three were giants....