Pre pregnancy I had a BMI of 21 , low carb, low fat, low sugar diet (1250 calories a day for over five years, I lost and maintained a nearly five stone weight loss) and went to the gym three times a week for high intensity cardio such as spin classes. This was all to stop me gaining weight and to manage symptoms, it's the only way I've found to effectively manage PCOS. I had put on about half a stone from my honeymoon, but wasn't worried as my usual regime would get rid of that sharpish.
When I found out I was pregnant I tried to keep going to the gym but it made me nauseous and light headed, I have been walking regularly at least fifteen miles a week, and was able to do some hiking on holiday. I've obviously had to increase my calorie intake and in all honesty I used it as an excuse to give myself a break. Not binging or anything, but if I wanted toast for breakfast is have it, sandwich for lunch fine, I stopped calorie counting but tried to stick mainly to non processed foods and have only had two take aways in the last seven months. I have allowed myself desserts and treats that I wouldn't have before. I have gained nearly four stone and have tested positive for gestational diabetes. I have diabetes on both sides of the family type one and two, and just feel gutted at myself for loosening the reigns and I'm worried about the impact this will have for my baby and birth. I don't have a specialist appointment until Monday, but when I told my midwife about the diagnosis her reaction was, ooh you must've been naughty ☹️. She also suggested I go for short walks, it feels like she just thinks I've been greedy and lazy.
As soon as I found out I've gone back to no/very low carb, no sugar, eating mainly protein and veg, but honestly I'm hungry and worried I'm now not eating enough for the baby.
Just wanted to hear other people's experiences of GD to try and stop the panic a bit.