19. Pregnancy Weight Gain Without Diet Culture Part 2: Calories, Cravings & Healthy Habits

Knowing how much to eat and how to navigate pregnancy weight gain can feel incredibly confusing—especially when you're trying to care for your body without slipping into restriction or obsession. In part two of my Pregnancy Weight Gain series, I'm sharing the nutrition strategies and healthy eating behaviors I'm focusing on during this pregnancy, plus how I'm using tools like calorie tracking and the scale from a place of awareness—not diet culture.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why eating bigger, more balanced meals can reduce mindless snacking

• How regularly including sweets can help you build trust with yourself around food

• The difference between using calorie tracking as a helpful tool versus a form of restriction

• Why pregnancy calorie guidelines aren't as black and white as they may seem

• How I adjust my nutrition based on hunger, energy, activity, weight changes, and my baby's growth

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• How to become a healthier role model for your family while reaching your own goals.

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