Should I be worried that I'm losing weight?

pineygirl

I'm pretty early in my pregnancy, only about 5-6 weeks along. I've been trying to lose weight for the past 5 months and managed to lose a total of about 11lbs. Starting weight before MFP was 121lbs. When I started MFP it was 118lbs. Current weight is 110lbs. I'm 5'0 (rounding up to nearest inch).

So I'm pretty close to my goal weight. Once I learned I was pregnant last week, I stopped eating at a deficit to lose weight. I eat close to maintenance, and some days I have a small deficit (100-200 calories if that, and those are usually exercise days). I'm eating from 1500-1800 calories a day.

Since I've been trying to not lose weight I've lost another two pounds. Should I be concerend that I've lost 5lbs after I became pregnant?

Or am I just overthinking this.

BBeccaJean

You shouldn't be worried! Just focus more on nutrition and quality of food you are eating instead of calories! And make sure to have plenty of healthy fats in order to fuel baby's physical development!

A few resources:

http://wellnessmama.com/2462/optimal-diet-and-nutrition-for-healthy-pregnancy/

I'd also recommend the book "Nourishing Traditions" by Sally Fallon and Mary Enig!

rosy003

Between weeks 4 and 8 I lost 3 lbs (from 115 to 112). I was not dieting and didn't have morning sickness, it just happened. By week 12 I was back on track and had gained 4lbs from prepregnancy. I wouldn't worry too much unless it keeps dropping over the next 4 weeks or so.

RBXChas

I agree, a few pounds in the beginning isn't a big deal as long as you are eating enough and getting nutrients (and be sure to take your prenatal vitamin!). As long as you don't continue to lose, you're probably fine. Make your first doctor's appointment if you haven't already; they'll likely see you around 7-9 weeks, so it's only a couple of weeks before you can ask him/her about it.

pineygirl

Thanks. I saw the doctor yesterday. They confirmed that I'm pregnant. I though I was 6.5 weeks based on my LMP but the doctor said I was more like 5 weeks because of the size of my uterus, and just said I might have longer cycles and that means I ovulate later (which I usually do). He didn't seem to be concerned about me losing weight, but told me to stop lifting weights and only walk for cardio for now.