Safe to lose 8lbs a month while pregnant?
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I do not think this is wise.
Talk to your doctor.
Focus on goals like getting enough protein and ridiculously awesome nutrition - so your child starts their life with the best chance possible. Worry about weight loss numbers after the baby comes. Work on balance, nutrition and stress coping skills for now.
Hiii yoovie! You said a mouthful!!0 -
Using MFP is about earning to eat healthy and setting your goals to naturally lose weight, not about dieting.
It seems to me with being pregnant you would set your goals to maintain and then eat your calories back if you exercise. You will naturally gain weight because that's what happens when you get pregnant. You do not need to lose weight while you are pregnant.
I see you've lost quite a bit of weight already, and I think your are afraid of gaining it all back with pregnancy. That could happen, but chances are you will lose it once the baby is born. When you are pregnant, the baby comes first.
I ask that you immediately set your goals to maintain and eat all your calories and make an appointment with our doctor to talk about your concerns. Talking them out with him/her will help you gain some perspective.0 -
NO!!! While it's certainly safe to watch your weight during pregnancy or even maintain during the first few months restricting calories too much may put your baby at risk or even cause you to miscarry.0
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I can't believe this question is seriously being asked, 8lbs a month is a high target even without being pregnant. You'll definitely be hungry if you try to restrict your calories, especially in the 2nd and 3rd trimester. I'm 6 months pregnant and struggle to stick to my calorie goal, I wake up hungry in the night and I'm set to gain 0.5lbs per week (although I know this won't happen to everyone.)
Selfish thoughts like weight loss are the last thing on my mind, I'd like a happy, healthy baby0 -
................I lost 8 lbs the first 5 months of pregnancy because I puked 3 times a day. Not only is it not wise to try and lose weight, it's pretty difficult, condidering I was barely keeping amything down and only lost 8 lbs.
Your baby needs nutrients to develop. You need nutrients to get through the pregnancy and still be healthy. Eating at a caloric deficit while pregnant is not a good idea.
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Absolutely not.
Eat healthy, continue being active as long as you have a complication free pregnancy, but do not eat at a caloric deficit or try to lose weight.0 -
Exactly, I was obese when I had my twins at 41 yrs old, I only gained 9 lbs, had two healthy babies, and lost overall after they were born, I made healthier choices, that was the ticket! Almonds, fish, cheese, fruits, vegetables.You do not want to aim to lose like that when you're pregnant. You don't. You just don't.
Let me tell you a little bit about when I was pregnant (and this happened both times, BTW). I was overweight when I got pregnant. I started eating better, to make sure that I got all the nutrients I needed for the baby. I gained only 24 lbs in the first pregnancy (exactly what the doctor said I should). I gained only 18 lbs the second time (3 lbs more than the doctor said I should). Within a month of giving birth, I was already back to my pre-pregnancy weight, and within 2 months of giving birth, I was 15 lbs lighter than my pre-pregnancy weight. I did nothing to try to lose the weight - all I did was try to make healthier food choices (which meant I was eating less chips and fries - my kryptonite).
TL;DR - eat well, your body will reward you post-baby.0 -
Wow. Talk about rude. Why should I stop eating 1200 calories/day and exercising? I ran an 18 minute mile for goddsake!!! I have been lightly jogging! Why should I stop eating healthy? Drs encourage pregnant woman to eat healthy. Must I reiterate, PLAN on talking to my dr? (And adding cal as needed, I eat when im hungry and eat back my exercise cal!)Btw, I just reread it and I dont want to be 160-165 when I deliver, I want to be 160 after I deliver. I know I wont lose 8lbs every single month, just askong if it is tangeble. Never said ANYTHING about not putting baby first. Its my third. Both other pregnancies went perfectly. Please dont explain that its better to have a healthy baby than a baby that is ill or premature. Im not an idiot. My second had a case of hip displaysia caused by how he was sitting in the womb( not due to anything i did, because I wasnt even exercising , well i did walk a few blocks)and ate what and when i wanted) and had to wear are harness so it would fix it self. We did it for two years a 3 hr trip one way to a great hosp every month. I appreciate answers, but some comments are making it seem like Im not putting the baby first. I did make a mistake in saying I wanted to get down to 160, I meant after delivery, so Id weigh 170-180lbs the third trimester. Most answers were great and appreciated, but a few were kind of offensive. Difference of opinion fine. But lectures on better to have a heathy baby than a nice body or bby with defects? Save your breath. I know that I said 4 times I was checking w dr.0
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No. I know a girl that dieted while she was pregnant with the consent of her Dr and her baby had all kinds of problems when born because of it. The pediatrician told her that its never safe to diet while pregnant.
Edit to add: I would not only talk to your OB/GYN but also the pediatrician you plan to use. It might be okay to find some middle ground where you maintain or something. IDK I've always gained a ton while pregnant! Lol0 -
Wow. Talk about rude. Why should I stop eating 1200 calories/day and exercising?
1200 cals per day? That's supposed to supply enough nutrition for you AND the baby...:grumble:
okie dokie
ETA: no one said you shouldn't exercise. Unless you have a complicated pregnancy, exercise is great for you when pregnant. I was walking 2-3 miles per day up until I gave birth0 -
Wow. Talk about rude. Why should I stop eating 1200 calories/day and exercising? I ran an 18 minute mile for goddsake!!! I have been lightly jogging! Why should I stop eating healthy? Drs encourage pregnant woman to eat healthy. Must I reiterate, PLAN on talking to my dr? (And adding cal as needed, I eat when im hungry and eat back my exercise cal!)Btw, I just reread it and I dont want to be 160-165 when I deliver, I want to be 160 after I deliver. I know I wont lose 8lbs every single month, just askong if it is tangeble. Never said ANYTHING about not putting baby first. Its my third. Both other pregnancies went perfectly. Please dont explain that its better to have a healthy baby than a baby that is ill or premature. Im not an idiot. My second had a case of hip displaysia caused by how he was sitting in the womb( not due to anything i did, because I wasnt even exercising , well i did walk a few blocks)and ate what and when i wanted) and had to wear are harness so it would fix it self. We did it for two years a 3 hr trip one way to a great hosp every month. I appreciate answers, but some comments are making it seem like Im not putting the baby first. I did make a mistake in saying I wanted to get down to 160, I meant after delivery, so Id weigh 170-180lbs the third trimester. Most answers were great and appreciated, but a few were kind of offensive. Difference of opinion fine. But lectures on better to have a heathy baby than a nice body or bby with defects? Save your breath. I know that I said 4 times I was checking w dr.
I dont think 1/2 of them even read your post just the title from there reaction. I think your going the right way, you already said your going to talk it thru with the doctor. The people that say that your baby is going to have problems are wrong (yes maby if you were starving your self and eating crap but you don't sound like that person).
You probably wont have this but i now the gestational diabetes diet helped my friend loss wait when she was pregnant( of cores she was 250lb and had gd and too the the people that will argue here doctor new about it and theirs nothing wrong with this diet its way healthier than many things).
Tho i do agree that you should go to maintenance now and just keep active. I believe you can still jog for a few months, then maby just walking(and there are some interesting yoga and fitness videos for pregnancy out now) So good luck and don't let the people that don't read the whole post get you angry your doing this right and getting advice from the doctor.
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Please please please tell me this a joke thread. I am blown away by this question. You are pregnant. It is no longer your goal to lose weight until after the baby is born.
Eat healthy and do light exercise. You may lose a little bit early in the pregnancy due to changed eating habits and exercise, but please discuss all of this with your doctor before starting any exercise if you have been sedentary until now.
Edit: Just read your response above, I hadn't read through all of the replies. No need to freak out on everyone here. You asked for advice on rigorous weight loss during pregnancy...which is completely ridiculous.0 -
I normally don't have a problem with ppl eating 1200 cals a day but NOT during pregnancy. It's just that on that kind of restricted diet, I doubt the baby is getting all the nutrients, protein and fat it needs to grow.
The kind of weight loss you're talking about is not healthy during pregnancy. I suspect your doc will be ok with you not gaining a whole bunch since overweight women are ok to gain in the lower end, like 10-15 lbs.0 -
I was overweight when I got pregnant, and here is the advice my OBs gave me when I asked this question.
Eat to maintain weight up to 20 weeks. There is no real benefit from gaining during the first half of the pregnancy. The baby, placenta and extra fluids only weigh about 3-4 pounds total, and staying at the same weight will not harm the fetus.
After 20 weeks, eat to gain weight, but do not overdo it. I gained less than a pound a week after 20 weeks for a total of 16 for the pregnancy. That's an extra 200 or so calories a day. It is necessary to gain some weight during the second half of the pregnancy, even if you are overweight.
My daughter was over 8 pounds at birth, and I walked out of the hospital weighing less than when I got pregnant and was a full size smaller 2 weeks after she was born than I was when I got pregnant. After that, I started my weight loss, and I dropped it very quickly. By the time my daughter was 11 weeks, I'd lost another 20 pounds.0 -
Yeah.... I think several people jumped the gun on replying. I don't think it's a dumb question at all. Seems you're just asking if anyone else has experience in losing while pregnant when overweight. So, I get it. Anyways, what I would say is 1200 is too low. 1200 is pretty much the absolute lowest a female should go even when not preggo. And even then, a lot of women stall out at that weight. So like a PP suggested, up your cals to maintenance and go from there. Exercise like you've been doing, drink lots of water, eat the healthy stuff when you can, and carry on. Then when you get into the doc (and it may be a bit if your doc situation was like ours), then just ask him what your cals should be since you were in the process of losing before finding out you had conceived. If eating at maintenance and eating back part of your exercise cals, I'd say he'll say as long as you are eating balanced and not working out until you drop you are fine. All I craved with my first was sushi and fruit so I didn't gain much at all and I was VERY active. Same with my second. I didn't really weigh or look at a scale. Just ate balanced and stayed busy. It ended up being the best thing because when all was said and done after baby, my weight was just a bit under what it was before and it was FINE! But upping the cals up to maintenance for sure is needed because your body is going to be burning more just building baby and you will need the energy! Congrats, good luck, and take everything on here as a grain of salt! :glasses:0
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please talk to your obs/gyn.
and dont think about wt for the shake of your baby,0 -
Wow. Talk about rude. Why should I stop eating 1200 calories/day and exercising? I ran an 18 minute mile for goddsake!!! I have been lightly jogging! Why should I stop eating healthy? Drs encourage pregnant woman to eat healthy. Must I reiterate, PLAN on talking to my dr? (And adding cal as needed, I eat when im hungry and eat back my exercise cal!)Btw, I just reread it and I dont want to be 160-165 when I deliver, I want to be 160 after I deliver. I know I wont lose 8lbs every single month, just askong if it is tangeble. Never said ANYTHING about not putting baby first. Its my third. Both other pregnancies went perfectly. Please dont explain that its better to have a healthy baby than a baby that is ill or premature. Im not an idiot. My second had a case of hip displaysia caused by how he was sitting in the womb( not due to anything i did, because I wasnt even exercising , well i did walk a few blocks)and ate what and when i wanted) and had to wear are harness so it would fix it self. We did it for two years a 3 hr trip one way to a great hosp every month. I appreciate answers, but some comments are making it seem like Im not putting the baby first. I did make a mistake in saying I wanted to get down to 160, I meant after delivery, so Id weigh 170-180lbs the third trimester. Most answers were great and appreciated, but a few were kind of offensive. Difference of opinion fine. But lectures on better to have a heathy baby than a nice body or bby with defects? Save your breath. I know that I said 4 times I was checking w dr.
No, am sorry -- you don't get to come in and tell EVERYONE how rude they are when you asked if it is safe to LOSE 8 pounds a month while pregnant. And YES, you did do that -- look at your topic subject.
So one more time: Yes, pregnancy is going to affect your weight loss goals. No, you are not going to be able to roll out of the hospital at your goal weight 160. Sorry. Not at all realistic or healthy.
Of course people are worried for your baby -- you've had 2 and still asked this question. I have no idea about other people's doctors but mine definitely outlined how much I should eat, how much I should gain etc. Maybe yours did not - but still, how could you possibly expect that PREGNANCY wouldn't interfere with your weight loss goals (which aren't all together realistic for a non-pregnant woman) very much.
SMH
I am not trying to be "rude" but definitely keeping it real here --0 -
Nope, the baby needs a certain amount of weight to thrive. Better put that plan on hold until afterwards, sorry it is not about you anymore.0
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I assume you're choosing to carry to term and become a mom? If so, then talk to your ob/gyn. They will know what is healthy for you and if not, then they can refer you to a nutritionist who can help you out.0
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please talk to your obs/gyn.
and dont think about wt for the shake of your baby,
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Absolutely not. Talk to your OB/GYN, and they will have a good recommendation for a nutritionist as well. Make regular appointments with them throughout the pregnancy but weight loss during pregnancy, ESPECIALLY 8 lbs a month, is incredibly unsafe.0
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Wow. Talk about rude. Why should I stop eating 1200 calories/day and exercising? I ran an 18 minute mile for goddsake!!! I have been lightly jogging! Why should I stop eating healthy? Drs encourage pregnant woman to eat healthy. Must I reiterate, PLAN on talking to my dr? (And adding cal as needed, I eat when im hungry and eat back my exercise cal!)Btw, I just reread it and I dont want to be 160-165 when I deliver, I want to be 160 after I deliver. I know I wont lose 8lbs every single month, just askong if it is tangeble. Never said ANYTHING about not putting baby first. Its my third. Both other pregnancies went perfectly. Please dont explain that its better to have a healthy baby than a baby that is ill or premature. Im not an idiot. My second had a case of hip displaysia caused by how he was sitting in the womb( not due to anything i did, because I wasnt even exercising , well i did walk a few blocks)and ate what and when i wanted) and had to wear are harness so it would fix it self. We did it for two years a 3 hr trip one way to a great hosp every month. I appreciate answers, but some comments are making it seem like Im not putting the baby first. I did make a mistake in saying I wanted to get down to 160, I meant after delivery, so Id weigh 170-180lbs the third trimester. Most answers were great and appreciated, but a few were kind of offensive. Difference of opinion fine. But lectures on better to have a heathy baby than a nice body or bby with defects? Save your breath. I know that I said 4 times I was checking w dr.
Umm...sorry, but when you come on a PUBLIC site like this, you open yourself up for any sorts of comments, especially when talking about dieting or losing some weight while pregnant. Save your breath and just wait for the doctors appointment instead of coming on a public forum like this asking for the advice that you did. And personally, I didn't see any rude comments from anyone, just concerns for your unborn child. PLUS, in your original post, you DID ask for opinions which is exactly what you got.0 -
I think you've been given pretty good advice. I know that when people are very overweight in pregnancy then a slow and steady weight loss based upon a very healthy diet and activity levels is recommended. But, depending on where you are, it could be more of a goal to maintain your current weight, or to limit weight gain to 10 to 15 pounds. Most certainly talk with your doctor, but I would try to maybe maintain your weight (calorie wise) until you see them and they can help you set a goal. I am sure you will make a healthy choice for you and your baby. I started my third pregnancy at your same weight, and only gained 10 pounds (which my doctor said was within the healthy range), then lost all that plus more after she was born...and then put all that plus more back on when I stopped breast feeding. Whoops! I've lost it now, and working on losing more.
At that weight prenatal diabetes is more of a concern, so beware of that with your choices in food and how you're feeling. I made it through okay, but being overweight does increase that risk.0 -
it not safe to lose that much I lost weight the first 5 months with both my kids morning sickness and nauseous all day tend to hurt food intake. but gain in the last trimester with both my total weight gain was less than 20 lb. with my second I wore my regular pants until around 6-7 months. eat at level to maintain weight, exercise and be healthy the weigh is just a number on a scale.0
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IMHO I think 8lbs a month is quite a big ask for a lot of people and if you are pregnant...maybe it is not such a good idea?
I agree with the people that have suggested to speak with your doctor/obstetrician/midwife etc.
They are the ones that are going to be monitoring you and baby.
Congrats on your new little person that is due x0 -
It is possible, but you need to talk to your doctor. I lost 70 lbs in my last pregnancy, it sounds dangerous but I had it to lose. I was losing the weight not my baby, she was born healthy at 7 lbs 9 oz.0
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Wow. Talk about rude. Why should I stop eating 1200 calories/day and exercising? I ran an 18 minute mile for goddsake!!! I have been lightly jogging! Why should I stop eating healthy? Drs encourage pregnant woman to eat healthy. Must I reiterate, PLAN on talking to my dr? (And adding cal as needed, I eat when im hungry and eat back my exercise cal!)Btw, I just reread it and I dont want to be 160-165 when I deliver, I want to be 160 after I deliver. I know I wont lose 8lbs every single month, just askong if it is tangeble. Never said ANYTHING about not putting baby first. Its my third. Both other pregnancies went perfectly. Please dont explain that its better to have a healthy baby than a baby that is ill or premature. Im not an idiot. My second had a case of hip displaysia caused by how he was sitting in the womb( not due to anything i did, because I wasnt even exercising , well i did walk a few blocks)and ate what and when i wanted) and had to wear are harness so it would fix it self. We did it for two years a 3 hr trip one way to a great hosp every month. I appreciate answers, but some comments are making it seem like Im not putting the baby first. I did make a mistake in saying I wanted to get down to 160, I meant after delivery, so Id weigh 170-180lbs the third trimester. Most answers were great and appreciated, but a few were kind of offensive. Difference of opinion fine. But lectures on better to have a heathy baby than a nice body or bby with defects? Save your breath. I know that I said 4 times I was checking w dr.
I was giving you the benefit of the doubt until this post. See my user name? Eat at that large of a deficit during pregnancy and I can pretty much guarantee you we'll be meeting in the NICU.0 -
I think perhaps you aren't heavy enough to try for significant weightloss while pregnant. You might check to see if there is a bariatric obstetrician in your area. I know there is emerging research on the subject of obesity and pregnancy, but I think only morbidly obese patients are being advised to lose while pregnant. There are recommendations now far more specific than the overly simplistic ones that were previously being made. So that's my 2 cents, don't just see and obstetrician, see a true specialist that will know more about this subject.0
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I don't need the points for what I really want to say.0
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My goal is about 160 by June, I jusy found out Im preg. I will need to lose about 8lbs/month to acheive my goal. Is it safe/ a tangeable goal? Opinions? I will def talk to the dr apt about it when I get an apt, also.
Yeah, you need to ask your OB/GYN, but usually it's a bad idea to plan on losing during pregnancy. If my math is right, you weigh about 225 now, and that's really not high enough that most docs would be comfortable with you losing during pregnancy. You could probably maintain during pregnancy. I'm sure they won't want you to lose 8 pounds a month during this time.0
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