Binge eaten everything

[SunnyR]

Hi I am hoping somebody can reassure me that I'm not the only one to go through this!

I'm 17+6 and generally been quite fit and healthy so far, fluctuated a few pounds up and down in pregnancy but still a size 8-10 (5'10 talk) so no huge weight gain or anything.
I've been trying to be extra healthy this past few weeks after suffering from bad acid problems. Been eating salads and soup for lunch and lots of fruit in the day etc
But this afternoon I came home from work and suddenly felt a huge salt craving. Before I knew it I'd eaten three bags of crisps and then a family bag of maltesesers. I just felt like I couldn't stop if I tried. I literally wolfed it down because I felt so guilty and now I'm sat here feeling really disgusting and upset with myself for just eating all this rubbish. I'm already quite conscious of my weight as I've had an eating disorder in the past so really trying to stay controlled :(

I'm not really qualified to help you, but I will say that cravings are part and parcel of pregnancy and you shouldn't feel bad about eating the things you're craving. Honestly, the things I have put in my mouth the past few weeks, it's incredible. I am hungry every two hours and while I try to stick to healthy foods, if my body is telling me to eat burgers I am willing to listen. You have to keep your energy up, please don't feel bad about that. Maltesers were a staple food for me throughout my last pregnancy and throughout breastfeeding. I'm completely unashamed.

I know you are right. I am just being extremely hard on myself. Now is the time to appreciate my body. I know this, but like many women I suppose my demons get the best of me :(

Me too, im pretty healthy most of the time but since being pregnant its like 1 bag of crisps isn't enough! Ive tried to manage it by eating my healthy meals/normal meals and then if im hungry after or inbetween i will say to myself i can have a peice of fruit and a glass of water and if after that i still want crisps or choc etc then i let myself have it!

I think you need to listen to your body & try your best to interpret what it's telling you.

Last time and this time my big cravings were for citrus and milk. Obviously I can either eat fruit or drink pop, last time I did better & ate fruit, this time I've been downing pop! Last time I ate loads of ice cream, this time I've drunk semi skimmed milk.

I would really try & encourage you not to stress about putting on weight. Both times a lot of the weight I've shown on the scales was water, but you also need to remember it is how we are programmed to lay some fat stores down too. But that is very easy for me to say as I've never had demons to deal with in that regard.

For what it's worth I think you sound like you're doing a good job so far and should be easier on yourself x x

Thank you for your words of encouragement. They really help out things in perspective.

I've been the same the past couple of wks, all I want is carbs and sugar which I usually eat in small amounts.
I had one of those grab bags of buttons that other day, normally I'd eat half and then feel full but I had the whole bag and could of kept going!

Hi Sunny, try not to worry!

I am 17+5 (we're very close!) and before pregnancy I was a bona fide gym bunny, on a very strict calorie controlled diet, and since being pregnant I am hungry ALL THE TIME! I know I am eating too much (an extra 200 calories a day? Ha - no way!). I can completely understand the guilt you're feeling, but just do your best, don't deny yourself too much, and deal with any weight gain after your little bundle of joy is safely in the world.

I wouldn't worry too much about your cravings unless you're craving non-food things like laundry starch (or Domino's pizza ). That might be a sign of a vitamin or iron deficiency. Cravings are a normal part of pregnancy.