Weight Gain

I would bring it up to your OB, weight gain is different even pregnancy to pregnancy, and I would only be concerned if they are (coming from someone who has also gained quite a bit more than my last and was concerned) but you should never try to lose weight while pregnant, it is not safe to do so and can have negative affects on the baby.
If you’re worried about calories/ want more “bang for your buck” on foods that keep you full for less, it’s going to always come down to fiber and protein, preferably together, and The less processed the better, so Meat is always going to be better than a food that has artificial protein in it.

Again, please please please talk with your OB/ medical care team before changing anything in your diet and bring up concerns to them.

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