Re: Just got back from my 16w appointment ... and a lecture from my OB

Posted by LoveyQ

Posted by Tine73

Just wondering what suggestions she gave you.

I don't think 6 lbs in 16 weeks is bad at all. One of my friends gained 20 lbs her first trimester

She suggested I cut out ALL the carbs I've been eating (woops) and stick to complex carbs instead like whole wheat bread or some brown rice. She also suggested that dinner should be a plate of 2/3 veggies and 1/3 protein. Um, I have NO veggies right now. She gave me some suggestions on how to include veggies (sautee a bit of olive oil with some fresh garlic and then add veggies for example) in my meals.

Also to eat more salads. And to make homemade vegetable soup (without much carbs).

To use my George Foreman to cook my chicken or beef.

What else? She suggested eating cottage cheese with berries. Also yogurt. She said eggs with whole wheat toast was good, but no cheese.

Stuff like that.

She gave me her "recipe" for a chopped salad and I actually stopped at the market on my way home and made that for dinner. It was pretty good! Simple, but the crunch factor made it feel more filling. I can give you the "recipe" if you want.

Re: Just got back from my 16w appointment ... and a lecture from my OB

Posted by Tine73

So I guess my once a day bagel isn't a good idea?