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debsey75
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Does anyone go to a nutritionist?
I am thinking about going to a nuttitionist to help me with a good diet while be pregnant. Prior to pregnancy I had lost a ton of weight on weight watchers and lately I am just so depressed about putting some of the weight back on. I dont eat bad now but I find it hard to follow weight watchers and eat healthy for the baby. I used a lot of fat free / splenda foods while on WW.
I am wondering if a nutritionist is worth it. My OB says I am right on target with weight gain but part of me feels like I worked sooooooooooo hard to lose all that weight and now slowly but surley it is coming back on. I am only 18 weeks and have a while to go so that makes me even more nervous.
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Lola0703
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Re: Does anyone go to a nutritionist?
Hey Deb, it's me I finally joined LIF. Don't worry you will be just fine. I saw you 3 weeks ago and you looked great!!! If you want to get feedback from a professional just go for a consultation.
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| Posted 6/21/07 8:59 AM |
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alexlynn7
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Re: Does anyone go to a nutritionist?
i don't think going to a nutritionist would hurt at all.
i haven't seen one, but i've been using this general guideline for myself. haven't done weight watchers in a while, but if i remember correctly, 1 point = approximately 50 calories. so...
2nd trimester you need about 350 extra calories a day, so about 7 weight watchers points
3rd trimester you need about 450-500 extra calories a day, so about 9-10 weight watchers points.
i got those calorie numbers from a few different sources, including the latest issue of fit pregnancy magazine (great article in there about nutrition stuff!). i ran them by my doctor and she said they're about right, as long as your extra calories come from nutritious food.
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| Posted 6/21/07 9:22 AM |
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debsey75
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Re: Does anyone go to a nutritionist?
Posted by alexlynn7
i don't think going to a nutritionist would hurt at all.
i haven't seen one, but i've been using this general guideline for myself. haven't done weight watchers in a while, but if i remember correctly, 1 point = approximately 50 calories. so...
2nd trimester you need about 350 extra calories a day, so about 7 weight watchers points
3rd trimester you need about 450-500 extra calories a day, so about 9-10 weight watchers points.
i got those calorie numbers from a few different sources, including the latest issue of fit pregnancy magazine (great article in there about nutrition stuff!). i ran them by my doctor and she said they're about right, as long as your extra calories come from nutritious food.
Great info, thanks. I am going to get the magazine after work now.  Maybe it will make me feel better and help me understand more.
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| Posted 6/21/07 9:38 AM |
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Re: Does anyone go to a nutritionist?
I am in your exact position. I lost alot of weight before except I started to gain before I got pregnant. I can't do the splenda anymore and while the doc says "I'm fine", I hate watching that scale.
I would be interested in hearing what a nutritionist has to say also. Good luck!
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| Posted 6/21/07 10:19 AM |
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Bklyngrl
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Re: Does anyone go to a nutritionist?
me too because he's concerned about my "excessive weight gain"  
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| Posted 6/21/07 10:23 AM |
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DanaRenee
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Re: Does anyone go to a nutritionist?
Posted by Bklyngrl
me too because he's concerned about my "excessive weight gain"
aw,
I think seeing a nutritionist is a good idea, pregnant or not. I lost 33lbs by doing so 13yrs ago. She totally taught me how to eat right and I've kept it off. Granted, I was young, overweight and I didn't know how to eat right due to my age at the time (16) but still...I found it so helpful and its stuck with me all this time.
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| Posted 6/21/07 11:33 AM |
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MsMBV
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Re: Does anyone go to a nutritionist?
It is important to make good food choices and to make sure that you are eating foods that support the baby's growth. "Diets" are not great while PG, but finding a good balance of foods that will help you feel good and will help the growth of your baby is a great idea.
I think it is ALWAYS a good idea to seek the advice of a nutritionist, no matter what your weight, since food is the best way to keep your body healthy
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| Posted 6/21/07 11:49 AM |
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pmpkn087
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Re: Does anyone go to a nutritionist?
I went to a nutritionist. While it WAS helpful, most insurances don't cover it, so it got really expensive. I still gained a ton of weight that I am struggling to get off now.
Just make healthy choices. Lots of veggies. Definately keep a food journal. Watch your portion sizes. Eat 4 or 5 small meals a day. Basically, just follow your WW diet, just make sure you eat enough. So you may need to add a meal or a snack. Eat lots of fruit, particularly blueberries, grapes, oranges, things like that.
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| Posted 6/21/07 11:59 AM |
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