I'm 6 weeks pregnant...anyone else pregnant out there?

rencawdor24 · January 2015

Hi,

I just found out that I am 6 weeks pregnant and wondering what this means for my weight loss journey.

I have 16lb to lose before I am a healthy BMI. But for now I'd be happy if I could lose 8lb. Is it safe to lose weight whilst pregnant or even possible? My nausea has hit me since yesterday and is not nice.

This is my third pregnancy. With my first, I ate what I wanted when i wanted and it was all unhealthy food. After giving birth, I was the heaviest I have ever been in my life.
The second pregnancy ended in miscarriage 3 years ago, and whilst I lost weight whilst pregnant because I just threw everything up, I put on lots of weight after due to feeling depressed.

Now that I have more energy then ever before, I am hoping I can be more active during this pregnancy and hopefully continue losing weight.

Any help/advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Pascal56 · January 2015

Congratulations! You may end up losing some weight initially during your pregnancy due to nausea, but it's not really safe to purposely try to lose weight. Your body has enough work to do, creating another human, without putting additional stress on it. Eat at maintenance for now if morning sickness allows and add calories as your pregnancy progresses. I got pregnant last year at 155 pounds (I'm 5'4") and gained 27 pounds while logging and working out. That was less than the prior two pregnancies and I was back at 155 by three months postpartum.

PeachyCarol · January 2015

You should be talking to your doctor about your diet and nutrition during your pregnancy.

Liftng4Lis · January 2015

Congratulations! Without anyone knowing your specific medical history, I don't think anyone can accurately address your question. Talk to your doctor about their recommendations.

saxinet2001 · January 2015

I´m 6 weeks along and at the top limit of my BMI for being healthy. I am wanting to put the minimum on during these next 8 months. As long as the food is healthy, I´m calorie aware and I can work out a bit each day, I can´t see why my weight will rise during the next 2 months. Keep me updated on your journey.

mallory_2014 · January 2015

Do not try to lose weight while pregnant. Your body needs the nutrition. Eat healthy, eat enough, and try not to gain too much weight but do not diet, do not try to lose weight.

sherbear702 · January 2015

Don't try to lose weight while you're pregnant. Just try not to gain a bunch. I started out overweight with my second pregnancy, but did better about eating right and exercising (pretty much up until the day I went into labor) and gained 25lbs. I lost about 15 of those after the baby was born and have almost worked the rest off now that I'm done breastfeeding.

You don't have to eat for two. Being pregnant is not an excuese to eat crappy. Continue to make healthy choices and keep exercising.

rencawdor24 · February 2015

Thank you all for your responses!

JSurita2 · February 2015

Congratulations! I wouldn't necessarily try to lose weight if I were pregnant but I would try to eat as healthy as possible and not be so concerned about calories in or out. Take your prenatal vitamins etc. Talk to your doctor for sure.

MelRC117 · February 2015

Congratulations! I understand completely wanting to be healthy and reduce weight gain while being pregnant because I also gained a huge amount with my first pregnancy which got me to here, but its a good idea to talk to your doctor. He or she will talk to you about healthy weight gain and what to expect each trimester with what you may gain. Also, if they think you're gaining too much, I'm sure they won't hold back with letting you know so I think they will help keep in mind you don't need to "Eat for two" while pregnant.

That's great that at 6 weeks you have energy! I found that in 1st trimester all I wanted to do was sleep. Hope its a healthy and happy 9 months!

I'm 6 weeks pregnant...anyone else pregnant out there?

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