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I have had an eating disorder in the past. I think it is one of those things that you never completely get over; whenever I have a really bad day, I can feel those nasty little voices and negative thoughts creeping in to my head again from whatever dark rock they live under. I am coping with pregnancy weight gain by eating very, very healthy foods as always (I don't eat junk), not stepping on a scale except at the doctor's office, and maintaining my exercise regime. My body will naturally start to put on a few pounds, but I know that if I remain healthy, the weight will come off more quickly and easily afterward. When all else fails, I visualize my body as it will be a few months after the birth: life will go on and I will get my body back. I like to meditate on this and remind myself that weight gain is just a passing phase. I still don't feel pretty, but at least I'm getting through it.

its all part of pregnancy. your going to gain weight. you just need to except it, and think about your baby.

Maybe you should stop weighing yourself. Your pregnant and your going to gain weight and if seeing the scale scares you then stop weighing yourself. Being pregnant is the time to put your baby first and yourself second. You can worry about your body after bub is born.

I read your question and thought "oh wow this poor lady is so stressed and worried and needs help" then I read your response to the first reply you get here and i think " wow this poor lady is such a rude cow she cant even appreciate someone being so kind and offering advice" my advice to you now is WAKE THE HELL UP!!! you are having a baby, you are going to gain weight, you really sound like you need to eat a hamburger and enjoy life a little! Are you going to be so hard on your child when they gain weight?? As thats what your doing now, your being hard on your unborn child for growing!! How about you seek help as you clearly are not over your eating disorder, and then just maybe you can start to really appreciate and enjoy the blessing growing inside you! There are woman trying for years and years to fall pregnant and have children and here you are complaining over 3 pounds when you are only gaining weight as the result of an amazing blessing!!!!

Wow, I'm truly amazed by how rude your response was to my initial post. I was honestly just trying to help, remember you asked for HELP. You said you were SCARED TO EAT...which isn't normal and maybe you aren't as "over it" as you think you are and it sounds like your "issues" are already back. It sounds like you are in denial and might have a lot of growing up to do. I hope you can gain some maturity and perspective. There is nothing wrong with seeking professional help and maybe if you had done so previously you might not be so defensive and hostile to those trying to help you now. Good luck!

Question: Soo here's the deal, I'M SCARED TO EAT! *(well that doesn't sound like a normal or healthy mentality)*

I had a disorder for about 2 years and I've been over it for quite awhiles now. *(Over it really? You don't say....)*

I gained 3lbs and now weigh 130. *(Oh God Forbid, 3 pounds?)*

Anyways I eat healthy and all but I feel like I keep gaining weight *(Really... how weird... pregnant and gaining weight? That's so unheard of)*

and it's sort of scaring me.. *(Scared... to gain weight while pregnant?.... and you are the one attacking people that are suggesting you might need help from a counselor to get through this....)*

What can I do to stop the worrying?! *(Seek psychological help... or go eat a damn hamburger and get over it)*

What a rude girl. This is not the way to get others to help you. There are so many kind women on this site supporting each other and taking the time out to comfort each other.. I guess maybe this site isn't for you? Which is a real shame because I think you could benefit from it and a little friendship. Sorry we couldn't help you...

You're pregnant... your going to gain weight... "i feel like I keep gaining weight"..... uh YEAH... you have a baby inside of you, that is continuously putting on weight, as is your placenta, your blood volume is doubling, and your increasing amniotic fluid. So who exactly are you saying "DUH" to?

Am I lost? Forgive me if I have misunderstood your question, or any of your belligerent responses to these nice ladies trying to help you.... I just don't think YOU are in the position to be saying "DUH" to anyone.

well then i see no point in you asking this question then.

Well it sure sounds like your not over it.