{"id":14422,"date":"2025-06-10T16:50:47","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T09:50:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=14422"},"modified":"2025-06-10T16:50:47","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T09:50:47","slug":"how-much-should-you-eat-while-pregnant-rethinking-eating-for-two","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=14422","title":{"rendered":"How Much Should You Eat While Pregnant? Rethinking \u201cEating for Two\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"621\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-316829 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/sp-ao.shortpixel.ai\/client\/to_webp,q_glossy,ret_img,w_764,h_509\/https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/shutterstock_1842784648-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"764\" height=\"509\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-316829 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/shutterstock_1842784648-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"764\" height=\"509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/shutterstock_1842784648-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/shutterstock_1842784648-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/shutterstock_1842784648-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/shutterstock_1842784648-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/shutterstock_1842784648-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/shutterstock_1842784648-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/shutterstock_1842784648-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 764px) 100vw, 764px\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-60 ai-optimize-introduction\" data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"621\">If you are or ever have been pregnant, you\u2019ve probably heard someone tell you that you\u2019re <em data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"473\">\u201ceating for two.\u201d<\/em> Often it\u2019s thrown about like a free pass to doubling your food servings, having extra bites of everything, and indulging in more calorie-dense foods.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-61\" data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"771\">Look, it\u2019s usually well-meaning advice\u2014while <a href=\"https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/2025\/02\/episode-155-breaking-free-from-postpartum-body-pressure-with-marlene-andersson\/\">pregnant and breastfeeding<\/a>, you are encouraged to take in additional calories to support the extra work of growing and feeding a tiny person\u2014but it can create habits that leave you feeling more sluggish and disconnected from what your body actually needs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-140\" data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"771\">But \u2026 I don\u2019t think anyone has ever encouraged me to \u201ceat for two\u201d when there was broccoli or chicken breast involved. It\u2019s usually about a brownie or something else that had more calories than actual nutrients.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ai-optimize-139\" data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"809\">Rethinking \u201cEating for Two\u201d During Pregnancy<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-62\" data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"809\">You\u2019ve probably heard things like:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"975\">\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-63\" data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"871\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-64\" data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"871\">\u201cGo ahead, have that second piece\u2014you\u2019re eating for two!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-65\" data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"921\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-66\" data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"921\">\u201cCraving ice cream again? Baby must want it!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-67\" data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"975\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-68\" data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"975\">\u201cPregnancy is the one time you don\u2019t have to care!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-69\" data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1341\">But here\u2019s where it gets tricky: When we stop tuning in to our body\u2019s needs and start making food choices based only on convenience, cravings, or permission to have a free-for-all, it\u2019s easy to wind up making us feel uncomfortable, depleted, or even frustrated.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-69\" data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1341\">And while it\u2019s completely normal to feel hungrier during pregnancy (and yes, treats are part of life!), your body doesn\u2019t need double the food.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ai-optimize-70\" data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1387\">What \u201cEating for Two\u201d Actually Means<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-71\" data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1447\">According to current research, most pregnant women need:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1632\">\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-72\" data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1501\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-73\" data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1501\"><strong data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1476\">No additional calories<\/strong> in the first trimester<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-74\" data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1566\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-75\" data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1566\"><strong data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1540\">About 300\u2013350 extra calories\/day<\/strong> in the second trimester<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-76\" data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1632\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-77\" data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1632\"><strong data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1607\">Roughly 450\u2013500 extra calories\/day<\/strong> in the third trimester<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-78\" data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1885\">That\u2019s about the equivalent of a bowl of Greek yogurt with berries and a handful of nuts\u2014not a second dinner. So no, you\u2019re not eating for two <em data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1785\">adults<\/em>. You\u2019re eating for <em data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1810\">you<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014with a little extra care for the tiny human you\u2019re growing<\/span><\/em>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ai-optimize-79\" data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1949\">The Other Extreme: Restriction and Fear of Weight Gain<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-80\" data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"2118\">Of course, not everyone feels free to eat more during pregnancy. For every woman embracing the extra snacks, there\u2019s another quietly worrying about gaining \u201ctoo much.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-81\" data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2147\">She may feel pressure to:<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-88\" data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2419\">This pressure is quiet but persistent. It can come from social media, family members, and even healthcare providers. And it can trigger fear:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2421\" data-end=\"2570\">\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-89\" data-start=\"2421\" data-end=\"2465\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-90\" data-start=\"2423\" data-end=\"2465\">Fear of never feeling like herself again<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-91\" data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2504\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-92\" data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2504\">Fear that every pound is permanent<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-93\" data-start=\"2505\" data-end=\"2570\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-94\" data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2570\">Fear that she\u2019s \u201cdoing it wrong\u201d if her body changes too much<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-95\" data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"2706\">In response, some women over-monitor every bite, analyze every craving, and resist the natural changes of pregnancy. But the truth is\u2026<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ai-optimize-96\" data-start=\"2713\" data-end=\"2776\">Pregnancy Is Not the Time to Shrink<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-141\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnancy is not the time to shrink yourself. It\u2019s the time to support yourself. Nutritionally, emotionally and energetically.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-142\">Trying to restrict food or calorie count your way through pregnancy isn\u2019t just unnecessary\u2014it can also leave you feeling undernourished, irritable, and exhausted. Worse, it may compromise your baby\u2019s access to key nutrients.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-143\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight gain is not the enemy. In fact, it\u2019s essential. Your body is doing something incredible. It\u2019s creating a placenta, increasing blood volume, growing breast tissue, producing amniotic fluid\u2014and building a whole new human.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-144\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The weight gain that comes with this? It\u2019s not a failure. It\u2019s a sign that your body is doing what it was made to do. And because every woman\u2019s body responds differently, your weight gain may not look exactly like someone else\u2019s. Guess what? That\u2019s okay.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ai-optimize-100\" data-start=\"3259\" data-end=\"3307\">Nourish Yourself and Your Baby With Intention<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-101\" data-start=\"3309\" data-end=\"3355\">So what <em data-start=\"3317\" data-end=\"3323\">does<\/em> \u201ceating for two\u201d really mean?<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3356\" data-end=\"3492\">\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-102\" data-start=\"3356\" data-end=\"3409\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-103\" data-start=\"3358\" data-end=\"3409\">It means eating with <em data-start=\"3379\" data-end=\"3390\">intention<\/em>, not pure indulgence.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-104\" data-start=\"3410\" data-end=\"3453\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-105\" data-start=\"3412\" data-end=\"3453\">It means <em data-start=\"3421\" data-end=\"3432\">tuning in<\/em>, not checking out.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-106\" data-start=\"3454\" data-end=\"3492\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-107\" data-start=\"3456\" data-end=\"3492\">It means <em data-start=\"3465\" data-end=\"3474\">fueling<\/em>, not restricting.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-108\" data-start=\"3494\" data-end=\"3539\">Here\u2019s What That May Look Like in Real Life:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3540\" data-end=\"3852\">\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-109\" data-start=\"3540\" data-end=\"3750\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-110\" data-start=\"3542\" data-end=\"3750\">Choose nutrient-dense foods that truly nourish: stews, <a href=\"https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/2025\/01\/fiber-and-gut-health-the-unsung-hero-of-midlife-wellness\/\">leafy greens, colorful veggies<\/a>, grass-fed meats, wild-caught salmon, fermented foods, bone broth, and healthy fats like avocado, ghee, and coconut oil.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-111\" data-start=\"3751\" data-end=\"3852\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-112\" data-start=\"3753\" data-end=\"3852\">Eat in a way that feels satisfying, energizing, and connected to your body\u2014not rules or pressure.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-113\" data-start=\"3854\" data-end=\"3980\">Your baby\u2019s brain, bones, and immune system are being built from what you eat. Every bite is a building block\u2014for both of you.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3982\" data-end=\"3985\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"ai-optimize-114\" data-start=\"3987\" data-end=\"4058\">A Note from the Ancestors: Traditional Wisdom on Pregnancy Nutrition<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-115\" data-start=\"4060\" data-end=\"4488\">In the 1930s, Dr. Weston A. Price studied cultures around the world and found that pregnant women were often given the most nutrient-dense foods available\u2014like liver, fish eggs, and bone broth. These foods were rich in vitamins A, D, and K2, plus essential minerals and healthy fats. These cultures understood that strong, healthy babies start with a well-nourished mother\u2014and made it a priority to support her deeply.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4490\" data-end=\"4493\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"ai-optimize-116\" data-start=\"4495\" data-end=\"4537\">Let Go of Guilt and Listen to Your Body<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-117\" data-start=\"4539\" data-end=\"4661\">Some days you\u2019ll want more food. Other days you\u2019ll feel tired, nauseous, or just not into your usual meals. That\u2019s normal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-118\" data-start=\"4663\" data-end=\"4678\">Ask yourself:<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-123\" data-start=\"4738\" data-end=\"4940\">And give yourself permission to let go of the noise. There is no one perfect way to eat during pregnancy. You\u2019re not failing for gaining weight. You\u2019re not wrong for craving bread or needing extra rest.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-124\" data-start=\"4942\" data-end=\"4990\">You are human. And you\u2019re growing another human.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4992\" data-end=\"4995\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"ai-optimize-125\" data-start=\"4997\" data-end=\"5036\">Pregnancy Nutrition Goes Beyond Food<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-126\" data-start=\"5038\" data-end=\"5113\">Nourishing yourself isn\u2019t just about what\u2019s on your plate. It also means:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5114\" data-end=\"5361\">\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-127\" data-start=\"5114\" data-end=\"5157\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-128\" data-start=\"5116\" data-end=\"5157\">Getting rest that actually restores you<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-129\" data-start=\"5158\" data-end=\"5201\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-130\" data-start=\"5160\" data-end=\"5201\">Moving your body in ways that feel good<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-131\" data-start=\"5202\" data-end=\"5272\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-132\" data-start=\"5204\" data-end=\"5272\">Giving yourself time and space to process the big emotional shifts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-133\" data-start=\"5273\" data-end=\"5322\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-134\" data-start=\"5275\" data-end=\"5322\">Getting support when things feel overwhelming<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-135\" data-start=\"5323\" data-end=\"5361\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-136\" data-start=\"5325\" data-end=\"5361\">And honoring your body without shame<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"5363\" data-end=\"5366\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"ai-optimize-137\" data-start=\"5368\" data-end=\"5436\">Final Thoughts: You\u2019re Meant to Support Your Body, Not Control It<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-138\" data-start=\"5438\" data-end=\"5549\">If you\u2019ve been bouncing between guilt over cravings and anxiety over pregnancy weight gain, pause. Breathe. And remember:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"5551\" data-end=\"5771\">\n<p data-start=\"5553\" data-end=\"5771\">\u201cI\u2019m not meant to eat perfectly. I\u2019m meant to eat with care.\u201d<br data-start=\"5614\" data-end=\"5617\"\/>\u201cI\u2019m not meant to control my body. I\u2019m meant to support it.\u201d<br data-start=\"5679\" data-end=\"5682\"\/>\u201cI\u2019m not meant to go back to who I was. I\u2019m becoming someone new\u2014and that\u2019s beautiful.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-145\" data-start=\"5553\" data-end=\"5771\"><strong>Your body is doing something extraordinary\u2014so how can you support it today with care, nourishment, and compassion? I\u2019d love to hear what that looks like for you. <\/strong><em>\u2014 Marlene<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/fitbottomedgirls.com\/2025\/06\/eating-for-two-during-pregnancy\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are or ever have been pregnant, you\u2019ve probably heard someone tell you that you\u2019re \u201ceating for two.\u201d Often it\u2019s thrown about like a free pass to doubling your food servings, having extra bites of everything, and indulging in more calorie-dense foods. Look, it\u2019s usually well-meaning advice\u2014while pregnant and breastfeeding, you are encouraged to &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14422","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-fitness"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14422","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=14422"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14422\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=14422"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=14422"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=14422"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}