How to slow weight gain in pregnancy?

Honestly, keeping up with a toddler and being pregnant leaves me with zero energy to overeat. Just try not to keep junk food in the house because when the midnight cravings hit, you will eat whatever is in sight.

Including protein-rich vegetarian options like roasted chana, paneer, and curd in your daily meals helps keep you full. It prevents you from overeating simple carbs, which is usually the main reason for rapid weight gain.

Doing light stretchings under a trained prenatal yoga teacher can keep your body flexible. Regular deep breathing also helps control stress-related food cravings.

My gynecologist explained that weight gain should be gradual, around 10-12 kgs overall if your BMI is normal. She advised focusing on high-fiber foods like oats and lentils to avoid sudden insulin spikes that cause fat storage.