Gaining weight during pregnancy is natural. In general , you should increase approximately two to four pounds ( 900 g to 1.8 kg ) in the first quarter and a pound ( 450 g ) per week for the remainder of pregnancy . The appropriate weight gain is a sign that the baby is getting all the nutrients you need. If you gain too much during pregnancy , you can lose weight in a healthy way as long as you do it the right way.
2. Make five to six small meals every day. According to the Food and Drug Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency of the United States , pregnant women can safely eat up to 12 ounces ( 340 g ) of seafood a week , such as shrimp , canned tuna, salmon, pollock , catfish and cod
3. Consume about 1000 mg of calcium-rich foods such as yogurt , spinach , cheese and cereals.
4. Drink soda and mineral or tap water to avoid extra calories. Restrict consumption of sweets or sugary drinks such as sodas , fruit punches , fruit drinks , iced tea, lemonade or juice powder. These drinks provide calories with few nutrients and do not contribute to weight loss while you are pregnant .
5. When cooking, do not add salt to your food . Cause salt retention. Also, used sparingly the following types of fats : cooking oils , margarine , butter, cooking funds , sauces , salad dressings regular lard , sour cream and cream cheese . Instead, these products replaced by their varieties with low fat content.
6. Methods used low fat cooking , such as baking, roasting , browning or boiling , to lose weight safely during pregnancy.
7. Snacks and desserts for low calorie opt for fresh fruit, low fat yogurt , angel food cake with strawberries or pretzels instead of candy and other foods high in calories.
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