Any other pregnant ladies??

missiemoomoo2

Hi everyone, great to see this topic.Thanks for sharing stories. I am almost 16 weeks pregnant and try to exercise everyday. I am running, cycling going to the gym. I totally understand I am going to get bigger and heavier it's not like I can't accept that. It's just that I have always been very active and want to try to keep it up as long as I can (although nowhere near same intensity/ mileage etc). My problem is food. I just tracked my intake today so far, that's just breakfast and lunch and I am already welllll into the minus numbers for daily allowance. I know I am allowed to eat a bit more given the pregnancy but even at that I know I need to reign it in a bit. I haven't been sick at all and basically just eat and eat. I can feel the fat going on everywhere, back, thighs etc.
Really going to start being a bit more disciplined. Not a strict diet of course, just calm it down a bit.
:-)

Turtle177

Hi ladies!! So glad to have found this. I'm a long-time MFP user, which helped me shed some pounds, but mostly helped me avoid the weight gain that tends to happen as we get older! Ironically, I reached my lifetime goal and got in the BEST SHAPE OF MY LIFE just a few months before getting pregnant. It was great while it lasted, and now, although super-excited about the baby girl we're expecting in July, I am struggling to accept the weight gain! Eating in my first trimester was a struggle, being sick all the time, and I barely gained any weight. Then the 2nd trimester hit and I was starving! I spent the first month eating everything I could get my hands on, and ignoring every healthy habit I'd learned. The pounds added up really fast. So then I was reading about breast-feeding, and about how your baby tends to like the taste of what you ate during pregnancy, and therefore you shouldn't make drastic changes post-baby. Uh-oh! Suddenly reality set in and I knew I had to get back on track, both for myself, and so my baby could learn to like the taste of healthy foods. So for the past 6-weeks or so, I've been back on MFP, adjusting my calorie counts to my maintain-weight setting + 300 calories for baby. I'm also back to exercising daily, mostly walks, but do 1-2 days of light weight training too.

I really wish MFP would add a pregnancy version. I know there's probably some legal reason why they can't since it's a weight-loss app and we're not suppose to lose weight, but it really does help to keep track of it. I don't usually 'complete' my diary at the end of the day because that damn screen pops up that says I'm gaining weight. Yes, I know that and don't need a reminder! It'd rather it enable us to put in the weight-gain our doctor recommended (35-pounds for me), then track against that. I do still weigh-in, so I can see my great progress afterwards!

Currently 25-weeks, up 22 pounds. Expecting to put on about 40 pounds. Hoping that baby takes most of the weight with it! Ha ha ha.

sunshineandprayers

Hola! Add me. I just gave birth seven weeks ago. I was proud of my weight gain during pregnancy (35 pds) I was able to eat healthy while still enjoying lots of treat and stayed active (yoga and dance mostly). Post baby is seemly MUCH more difficult! Having super hard time getting back to eating right and working out. Posted looking for healthy mamas but didn't get much response.

Turtle177

MaintainCats (or anyone else) you're welcome to add me! It would be fun to track our weight gains, and then losses together! :happy:

LilyinMO

Hello!

17 weeks today!

My stats: 38 y/0 first baby, 5'3 and as of today 202 lbs


My highest weight was 267 back in 2009 and lost 100... going to January this year I was at 185 when found out I was pregnant.. weight this morning 202

I never had morning sickness.. got nauseous and eating carbs would make it go away. I was originally doing zumba and weights, and the doctor took them away because my heart rate gets up too high too fast. Now all I do is walk about 3-4 miles per day.. and on a treadmill most days (either too cold or too hot outside) I do 3.5 speed, with a .5 incline, so it's only 17.5 min / mile.. oh well!

So of course I'm freaking out.. it's so hard to not diet - but at the same time try to not gain "bad" weight.
how have you all used MFP during pregnancy?

Of course I was "bad" during first trimester, ate carbs.. right now I'm watching what I eat, still have the occasional donut or pizza, but for the most part, good cereal in the morning.. lunch (enchiladas, brown rice, etc - something "healthish" and salad for dinner.
for snacks I have some "bars' that are about 100 calories. or greek yogurt with granola

But I also worry that I'm not eating the "right" things.. even though I try.

Help anyone?

msartishia

Im 29 weeks preggo, so you are more than welcome to add me if you like.

Congrats also to the all mommies.....and mommies to be.

frankiep73

I'm not pregnant but we are TTC #2 and asked my OB about weight gains during pregnancy. Preg #1 was extremely hard on my body and I gained way too much weight. Most due to my own eating, but a lot due to bed rest and BP issues.

My OB said there is no minimum amount to gain and there is no real maximum amount to gain, so not to stress over it. She wants me to focus on maintaining my healthy habits and exercising to keep the weight even and to keep my BP in check.

So, remember that and remember that the stress hormone actually increases the probability of weight gain so let's all RELAX!!!

kshadows

How much weight you gain depends a LOT upon your body. I gained 70 pounds with my first pregnancy, had a healthy baby and lost it within a year of delivery. There's no "right" amount. Congrats and good luck!

hlcook

You ladies are doing great!

I'm not pregnant but I've had two kids and can tell you that weight gain and loss are different for everyone, so please don't be hard on yourselves if you gain more than you think you should. When I breastfed my first I dropped 25 lbs in less than 2 weeks, but when I tried to repeat that with my second, I only dropped 5 lbs in the first 2 weeks. Yikes! LOL

So not only is every body different, every pregnancy is different too, Great job for focusing on being healthy and growing those babies

eks1208

Well, I am 7 weeks pregnant and have just gained 20 pounds since October:-( I was really focusing on weight lifting but still eating whatever I wanted---basically a dirty bulk??? Anyway! I was just about to start a fat loss routine when I found out I am pregnant. I am extremely happy to be pregnant and I am just going to try to be a healthy as is comfortable for me. That means eating in moderation, not as many sweet treats, lots of walking and light weight training, and drinking lots of water. I gained 50 pounds with my first pregnancy and I'm starting out at 30 pounds heavier this time:/ Wish me luck and add me please!

Brangwen12

For the diabetic ladies, snacks are key (this is my second pregnancy with gestational diabetes). I keep a bowl of nuts or an almond-meal-with-splenda low carb muffin by the bed, so it's right there when I wake up for the inevitable midnight pee. My fasting glucose is definitely lower on mornings when I have had a good protein/fat snack late at night. Good daytime snacks are half an apple sliced with almond or peanut butter, a handful of mini pretzels with sliced cheddar cheese, a handful of blueberries and raspberries over 1/2 cup of cottage cheese, chicken salad on half a piece of bread, low-carb muffins made with almond meal and coconut oil (I have a recipe I've been enjoying w/ 3 g net carbs), half a cup of milk and 1/4 cup of nuts, or a piece of beef jerky smeared with peanut or almond butter.

Otherwise, salads salads salads... I have them sometimes twice a day. As long as they're not overloaded with croutons or pasta my dietician said they're fine, go crazy with veggies, beans, edamame, cheeses, proteins, nuts and seeds, and use full-fat cream dressings rather than high-sugar vinaigrettes. Toss them with a little quinoa or a handful of goldfish crackers for a carby feel.

Other tips -- my dietician said sugar is in everything, even things that aren't really "sweet." Like chicken strips. Catsup and BBQ sauce. French fries. Milk. Thai/Chinese/Vietnamese food. Check your labels and enter something into MFP if you're not sure -- it's really useful for meal planning as well as meal reporting!

tiggerhammon

Hi mums or hope-to-be-mums! Isnt it hard when you've lost weight then get pregnant knowing that you will have to put some back on. Of course its all for the greater good and healthy of the baby but it takes a little while to come to grips with it. For the first time in my life I actually needed to lose some weight (not much) and over the last 6 months I've done really well and reached goal weight. Then guess what? pregnant again (2 years after baby #1, currently 7 weeks along). We were trying but after trying for a while and focusing on how my body is looking so much better, I'm a bit torn between baby and body. Luckily over the last 6 months I've improved my fitness drastically. I just worry that when I get too pregnant I wont be able to run and do the cardio I've finally become to enjoy. Last time I started 5kg heavier and gained 20kg total. I stopped calorie counting at the start of the new year and haven't gained any back. I prefer not to count now as I feel its a bit pedantic. But I know that by second semester I'll feel like a hungry beast if its anything like last time.

Anyone else tor between their new body and the inevitability of weight gain for pregnancy?

I want a second baby too, but I am torn between losing the weight first (which at the rate I lose weight might take upto a year!) and a second baby. Any thoughts? I am nearly 33 years old.

Baby! The weight loss can wait - babies can't.

LilyinMO

I was just thinking today.. some people have asked me if I'm going to breast feed... uuum YEAH.. I know it's good for the baby, but honestly, I have some motives on my own.. BURNING CALORIES.. hehehe.. is it bad to think of me too.. of course I want it for the baby too as I heard it's the best, etc, etc, etc.. I haven't been "completely trained" on that, there are some classes that my hospital has for all sorts of stuff, but those are between week 20-25 that we need to sign up.. but yeah, I'm definitely doing this one.. burning calories AND helping my baby... yup win / win situation huh?

Hope you all had a great Easter!!!



I am truly blessed to be enjoying this pregnancy, and blessed beyond belief realizing the little miracle growing inside of me.. so many people just take it for granted! Thank you God for this awesome opportunity!

tiggerhammon

I was just thinking today.. some people have asked me if I'm going to breast feed... uuum YEAH.. I know it's good for the baby, but honestly, I have some motives on my own.. BURNING CALORIES.. hehehe.. is it bad to think of me too.. of course I want it for the baby too as I heard it's the best, etc, etc, etc.. I haven't been "completely trained" on that, there are some classes that my hospital has for all sorts of stuff, but those are between week 20-25 that we need to sign up.. but yeah, I'm definitely doing this one.. burning calories AND helping my baby... yup win / win situation huh?

Hope you all had a great Easter!!!



I am truly blessed to be enjoying this pregnancy, and blessed beyond belief realizing the little miracle growing inside of me.. so many people just take it for granted! Thank you God for this awesome opportunity!

Not to be a buzz kill, but you should peek (for disappointment purposes) into the Breastfeeding groups forums. You would be surprised to discover so very many women really struggle with losing weight while breastfeeding and can't lose until after they stop.
Others lose quickly and easily while breastfeeding - you could fall into either category.

LilyinMO

Can I fall into both categories.. HAHAHAHA! That'd be awesome.

I know, it's So hard to figure out what the heck is going on with this pregnancy because everyone is different.

A lot of people gain a lot of weight at the beginning, a lot during, a lot all the way till the end.

A lot of people lose all the weight right away, some a few weeks after, some never do!

Same thing with breastfeeding, a lot of people lose weight while breastfeeding, some after, some never!

I wish we were all the same! (not gain a lot of weight, lose al the way right after, and anything extra during breastfeeding)
That's be great, I think!

I guess I'll have to wait to see what my body wants to do, but I think no matter what as long as there's a healthy little one, it'll all be worth it!

Hannah_Hopes

26weeks pregnant feel free to add me all

Skatromero

Hi ladies, just "rejoined" the site and now i'm back and preggers haha looking for any pregnant friends to help keep me motivated to stay healthy and active throughout this new journey 5'0 and CW is 145lbs, I am 6 months pregnant due in September

CandaceHoweth3

Hello! I will be 30 weeks on Monday with baby number three! This is the last for me! I am due Aug 11, but she will be induced sooner. I have only lost weight this pregnancy so weigh less than when I got pregnant. I will have around 92 pounds to lose afterwards, going from my prepregnancy weight. I would love to have other moms for encouragement! It's a different kind of journey when kids are in the picture! (: Anyone feel free to add me!