Pregnancy..trying this again

mandietippets
mandietippets Posts: 55 Member
edited April 2016 in Health and Weight Loss
Hello. My bmi is 29 (down from 36

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  • meritage4
    meritage4 Posts: 1,441 Member
    you are having no luck at all.
  • Sherriediva1
    Sherriediva1 Posts: 345 Member
    Well that down at least! Mine is estimates at 29.9 and I haven't been pregnant in 11 years lol! Welcome back :)
  • mandietippets
    mandietippets Posts: 55 Member
    No luck. I don't know why but I can't do more than a sentence at a time!
  • mandietippets
    mandietippets Posts: 55 Member
    Basically wondering if I should do maintenance calories or continue at 2 lb a week?
  • mandietippets
    mandietippets Posts: 55 Member
    Just found out we're expecting and meeting with dr this week. :) scared of gaining too much though!
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    mandietippets wrote: »
    Just found out we're expecting and meeting with dr this week. :) scared of gaining too much though!

    Ask the doctor, when at your appointment tomorrow, how many calories you should be consuming.
  • Ninkyou
    Ninkyou Posts: 6,666 Member
    Speak with your doctor, for sure, but do not actively try to lose weight while pregnant without your doctor's go ahead. Put yourself at maintenance for now and discuss your calorie needs with the doctor.
  • mandietippets
    mandietippets Posts: 55 Member
    Maintenance calories just seem so high that I was concerned about gaining too much. We've had 3 miscarriages and this one seems like it will finally stick so I don't want to do anything wrong! I'm still eating super healthy just a bit hungrier and the normal calories (1200-1400) isn't cutting it! Lol.
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    Nothing wrong with maintenance! It is what it is!
  • Ninkyou
    Ninkyou Posts: 6,666 Member
    mandietippets wrote: »
    Maintenance calories just seem so high that I was concerned about gaining too much. We've had 3 miscarriages and this one seems like it will finally stick so I don't want to do anything wrong! I'm still eating super healthy just a bit hungrier and the normal calories (1200-1400) isn't cutting it! Lol.

    It's not high. That's how many calories your body requires to maintain your current non-pregnant state.

    General rule of thumb is:
    First Trimester: No extra calories are to be added to your TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure, aka, the calories you need to maintain your current weight)

    Second Trimester: Add 350 calories to your TDEE

    Third Trimester: Add 450 calories to your TDEE

    I made a guide a while back, putting together stuff I came across over the course of my pregnancy.
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10176233/gaining-weight-during-pregnancy-and-losing-it-post-partum

    Eat your maintenance calories. Don't cut corners out of fear of gaining too much, especially with your history. Talk it over, at length, with your OBGYN and get all of your questions answered. You could probably go as far as asking for a referral to a registered dietician that specializes in pregnancy.
  • mandietippets
    mandietippets Posts: 55 Member
    Ninkyou wrote: »
    mandietippets wrote: »
    Maintenance calories just seem so high that I was concerned about gaining too much. We've had 3 miscarriages and this one seems like it will finally stick so I don't want to do anything wrong! I'm still eating super healthy just a bit hungrier and the normal calories (1200-1400) isn't cutting it! Lol.

    It's not high. That's how many calories your body requires to maintain your current non-pregnant state.

    General rule of thumb is:
    First Trimester: No extra calories are to be added to your TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure, aka, the calories you need to maintain your current weight)

    Second Trimester: Add 350 calories to your TDEE

    Third Trimester: Add 450 calories to your TDEE

    I made a guide a while back, putting together stuff I came across over the course of my pregnancy.
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10176233/gaining-weight-during-pregnancy-and-losing-it-post-partum

    Eat your maintenance calories. Don't cut corners out of fear of gaining too much, especially with your history. Talk it over, at length, with your OBGYN and get all of your questions answered. You could probably go as far as asking for a referral to a registered dietician that specializes in pregnancy.

    Such a good idea! I never thought about talking to a dietician. I'll definitely bring that up. Thanks for the information I appreciate it. That is a ton of information you rounded up. Thank you!

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