am I eating enough?

[ibanezbassgrl 0]

Hi everyone..I have not been here in a long time since moving to the UK...I am reciently pregnant..yayay..very exciting when the doctor has told you this will never happen..anyway

I was banded in Australia about 3 yeas ago...have PCOS...but have only lost about 110 lbs...I still want to loose about 30lbs or so...but I am completely happy where I am even though I know I am still overweight. I have not had my band adjusted in about 2 years...and happy where it is..I probably eat more then most would be able to...but it so little in my comparision...I know that I am eating a good amount for me and have been at the same weight because I havent done anything to get rid of the rest...anyway..now that I am pregnant Im worried that Im not eating enough..but Im not sure..I have tired to suppliment by adding in two Snacks and drink pure fruit and veggie juice as well to make sure that I get in more nutrients..Im not worried about getting in more calories as I am still overweight..just more nutrients. I feel fine and eat when I want to..but have lost about 3lbs since being pregnant (11wks)

usually I eat something such as...

B: handful of Special K Cereal (Fiber and Protein one) or 1 piece of toast with jam

1/2 banana

1 glass of milk

S: piece of fruit and sometimes crisps:rolleyes:

1 glass of v8 vegatable juice

L: 1/2 serving of protein (like a sausage, or veggie burger or something)

1 piece of fruit

some sort of carbohitrate like a piece of wholemeal toast with jam or Go ahead bar

S: no sugar added yogart or a glass of juice or milk (depends on how I feel, sometimes nothing)

D: Usually 1/2 serving of protein like 3 chicken wings

1/2 serve of veggies like salad or broccoli or something

S: Sometimes dessert but since Im off sweets it it might be strawberries or sometimes the rest of my dinner ..depend if I was able to finish it.

Im also taking a pregnancy Vitamin that has a little Calcium, Iron and folic acid added.

Anyway ..anyone have any tips?

[aSpen 0]

Seems like enough to me but honestly, my doctor said try to get the Protein in...so I drink a Protein shake every morning..although I feel I eat a lot and I eat what I want but it is usually healthy I haven't gained a pound and I am 25 weeks...so I would keep a book of what you eat and talk to you doctor about the amount of food your taking in..only he/she can tell you if your eating enough..and if you don't eat enough your baby will get the nutrients from you regardless...congrats :devil_smile:

Also keep taking your prenatal Vitamins, I actually take extra folic acid but you have to talk to your doctor about that..