We are pleased to announce that as of March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor has been introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

Looking for healthy pregnancy group

Axariel
Axariel Posts: 1
edited January 1 in Introduce Yourself
Hello, there! I am 23-years-old and am four months pregnant with my second child. While I fully understand that it is appropriate and healthy to gain weight during pregnancy, I am looking for a group of women who share my goal of maintaining a healthy weight during a pregnancy. Basically, I want to gain what I am supposed to gain while eating healthy performing appropriate exercises that will keep me fit and energetic. Are there any other women out there with a similar goal?

Replies

  • joankpoirier
    joankpoirier Posts: 281 Member
    Have you tried Cafe Mom

    GREAT Group to connect with
  • joannephughes
    joannephughes Posts: 2
    YES! I am so glad I am not alone. Of course I want my baby to be healthy and safe but I gained 60lbs during my first pregnancy and I am so scared that it will happen again as I still havent lost all the weight from my first. I am only 5 weeks pregnant now but dont want a repeat. My son is 15months old and a wildfire!
  • learningtolove
    learningtolove Posts: 288 Member
    Im having trouble finding other groups.
    But we could always chat on here :)
    I a a 20 year old nursing assistant. I am currently 26 weeks pregnant with a little boy. I had a miscarriage last year at 13 weeks that triggered a lot of emotional eating over the winter and then just when I started to get back on track again -surprise,I was pregnant!
    I decided to take time off of mfp during my pregnancy. Until last week that is. I broke my foot and am not used to being this sedentary at all. I figured I better log back on just to motivate me to stay healthy for my little guy :)
  • joannephughes
    joannephughes Posts: 2
    Hi, Im 32 and this is my second pregnancy. My son is 15 months. So I am only 5 weeks right now and a lil nervous b/c I also had a miscarriage earlier in the year at 12 weeks. So because of that I am a little bit nervous about working out because I did not know I was pregnant and was working out and living life like I wasnt preg. I guess my biggest concern right now is not to overeat because even this early in my pregnancy I feel so hungry all the time. Like I wake up so hungry that my stomach is on fire lol.
  • Jesscarrasco
    Jesscarrasco Posts: 1
    I too am five weeks along, I have a three year old and my last pregnancy ended at twelve weeks as well, therefore I am terrified at every ache or pain and I was especially concerned because three days before I found out I was pregnant I ran a tough mudder(twelve mile obstacle course with electrocution), also I was training for a marathon. Now I am terrified to move, much less run because of past experience and I feel bloated and gross already. I am having a hard time defining what would be a safe way to maintain the high level of fitness, without feeling like I am risking my baby.
  • togobug
    togobug Posts: 48 Member
    Bump:)
  • bushidowoman
    bushidowoman Posts: 1,599 Member
    There is a group here on MFP:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/1903-fit-fabulous-pregnant
    Congratulations, and good luck!
  • Jfitzcollins
    Jfitzcollins Posts: 1
    I'm 28 years old and 25 weeks pregnant. I was at the doctor yesterday and I've gained 20 pounds already and it is time for me to keep an eye on my food intake and start getting more exercise. I immediately stepped back up on the treadmill and started walking, and have started tracking my diet as I go again. However, it would be great to make friends that I can communicate with about this on a regular basis. Is there anyone out there with a similar goal?
  • alidawn81
    alidawn81 Posts: 8 Member
    YES! I am 30 weeks and my doctor pointed out last week that I have now gained a little over 30 pounds. She said its nothing to "worry" about but to keep an eye on it and try to cut out unnecessary calories. I have been struggling with my weight for over 2 years and was on a downward trend when I found out I was pregnant. Had no intention of "eating for 2" but the weight gain is happening like I am eating for 2. I'm back to walking twice a day at work and tracking my food on my app. I had hoped to only put on 25 - 30 the entire pregnancy. Any motivation from a group would be awesome. :)
This discussion has been closed.

Categories