pregnant and overweight

gemma_louise_1988

hi i have 3 boys and was not expecting to find out im pregnant so soon after my last baby was born in september 2010 so i now find out im 6 weeks pregnant after dieting a few weeks prior to getting pregnant and also doing insanity workout, neway my point is can i lose weight while im pregnant i started at 212lbs and im now 202lbs im eating healthy and walking more is it ok if i dont eat 2000 calories a day i dont wanna eat for 2 n be 18stone by the end of this pregnancy any tips while pregnant would be great for healthier eating i feel limited to foods n find myself eating the same coz im not sure wot to eat without puttin on loads of weight

Nikstergirl

I know eating right is very important while you're pregnant, but I would consult your doctor RIGHT AWAY before getting too involved in a workout routine to make sure it's safe for both of you! My first pregnancy, I was overweight beforehand and found out I had gestational diabetes and was put on a strict diet and acutally lost 9 pounds the last couple months, but I wasn't really exercising other than nice walks.

Good luck, and ask the doc. Once baby comes and you get the all clear... work your butt off!!!! Oh, and congrats!

CCJ13

Talk to your doctor. I was 270lbs when I got pregnant with my last child & I was 270lbs when I gave birth. I was surprised that I didn't gain any. I did water aerobics & walked. I didn't "diet" but I did make healthy food choices.

MichelleFirestone

instead of trying to lose weight while pregnant, try limiting how much you gain instead. My son I gained 44lbs. never lost all of it, when found out was pregnant with my daughter 11 months later. Since I didn't want to get any bigger. I watched what I ate (unlike with my 1st pregnancy), and I did alot of walking. I was able to limit my weight gain to only 21lbs. and I lost it all 3 months after she was born.

Just eat right, and walk, and you should be fine.

luv2ash

I would suggest visiting with a nutritionist--so you can learn how to eat properly for you and your baby---but you can still continue to workout---at least a brisk walk, but check with the doctor to see what your limits are for exercise.

gemma_louise_1988

thank you for your replies i will just eat healthy and walk i think and try to not gain as much weight as i have previously n then make sure i wait until its born to worry about how much i weigh hopefully i wont put on loads like i have before and then i should lose it quicker aswel with 4 kids to run around after :-)