Excessive weight gain during pregnancy beyond a reasonable range can increase the risk of childbirth and also lead to some complications during pregnancy. Therefore, expectant mothers should adjust their diet in a timely manner, control the intake of high calorie foods, and avoid excessive weight gain. How to do it specifically? Follow the principles below!
1. Understand the calorie content of food
Explore nutrition related knowledge from books and magazines, understand the calorie content of food, and control calorie intake.
2. Overeating, eating less the next day
Many expectant mothers cannot resist the temptation of delicious food and accidentally indulge in it. Regret only begins after the food is consumed. In such a situation, it is advisable to reduce the amount of food consumed the next day and eat light foods in order to control weight.
3. Drink less carbonated beverages
Carbonated beverages such as cola and Sprite contain a large amount of sugar, which is also one of the culprits of weight gain. If you want to control your pregnancy weight reasonably, you should try to avoid drinking carbonated drinks and drink more low-fat yogurt during pregnancy, which can also promote digestion!
4. Don't buy snacks
When shopping at the supermarket, one often unknowingly puts snacks such as cookies, candies, chocolates, etc. into their shopping basket, burying the root cause of obesity. So, when buying groceries, only buy essential items and restrain the impulse to buy snacks.
5. Set a day for lifting the ban
Expectant mothers should try to control their food intake every day because they are afraid of gaining weight too quickly. To reward yourself for your hard work, you can set a lifting day every week to allow yourself to eat with peace of mind, no longer counting your food intake by one or two pounds, satisfying your desire to eat. However, don't overeat, just eat in moderation.
There's something to say
Expectant mothers should maintain a positive attitude, which is beneficial for the growth of the fetus. If you deviate slightly from the range of weight gain, don't worry too much. Adjust your diet and exercise actively in the coming days, and you can still control it well.
