Pregnant and staying fit?

I just found out I am pregnant too and I go see my doctor tomorrow to discuss how I should adjust my diet. i was running on my treadmill now I have toned it down a little but I plan on exercising at least 30-40 minutes a day so I can stay fit during this pregnancy. I'm trying to up my calories too! Good luck with your pregnancy :flowerforyou:

I found out I was pregnant a little over 19 years ago. Back then I was an avid runner. I didn't stop running until I was 5 months pregnant and only because I leaked a little urine with every pounding step from the weight of the baby on my bladder. I walked a little over 2 miles each day right up to the day of the delivery. In fact, I walked to the hospital while having contractions because I thought it was yet another false labor lol!

In the first three months you don't need more than 100 extra calories. It's been so many years now, I forget the numbers that come after that. However, I do know it's not two complete portions in spite of eating for two lol!

I gained a total of 25 pounds during my 8 1/2 month pregnancy and lost it all by the first month simply by walking. I didn't breast feed - couldn't.

Happy to say, although she arrived two weeks early (she started trying to arrive early by 7th month - four false labors), she is very healthy.

I am not pregnant, but I wanted to share what worked for me when I was pregnant with my first. After gaining a lot of weight early, the nurse practioner gave me a food pyramid for pregnancy. It was a godsend. I followed it pretty closely and ended up with only 5 pounds to lose after the baby was born.

I found out I was pregnant a little over 19 years ago. Back then I was an avid runner. I didn't stop running until I was 5 months pregnant and only because I leaked a little urine with every pounding step from the weight of the baby on my bladder. I walked a little over 2 miles each day right up to the day of the delivery. In fact, I walked to the hospital while having contractions because I thought it was yet another false labor lol!

In the first three months you don't need more than 100 extra calories. It's been so many years now, I forget the numbers that come after that. However, I do know it's not two complete portions in spite of eating for two lol!

I gained a total of 25 pounds during my 8 1/2 month pregnancy and lost it all by the first month simply by walking. I didn't breast feed - couldn't.

Happy to say, although she arrived two weeks early (she started trying to arrive early by 7th month - four false labors), she is very healthy.

2nd trimester you wanna set it up on MFP as gaining 1/2 lb.. at least that is what worked with mine to where it added 200 calories to my maintenance calories.

3rd trimester- you wanna add around 400...