Pregnancy weight

smithy08js · April 2018

I am 24 weeks pregnant and I have already gained 30 pounds. I was afraid this would happen. I started out being over weight and really don't want to gain more. Doctor recommended only gaining 15-20 pounds through entire pregnancy.
Any suggestions on how I can maintain this weight or things I can do so it is at least easier for once I have the baby?

TavistockToad · April 2018

Speak to your doctor

EmmaCaz4 · April 2018

Congratulations on the pregnancy

I agree with above. Speak to your doc & midwife.

Are you overeating and not exercising? They might be able to help you out with a food plan and potentially an exercise plan to help you keep weight down for the rest of the pregnancy.

smithy08js · April 2018

I talked to my midwife and she recommended smaller portions and try to cut back on sweets.
But I was kind of looking if anyone had suggestions on doing so.

EmmaCaz4 · April 2018

Have you tried more satisfying food? What are you currently eating and do you do any exercise?

Are you tracking? If yes is your diary open for us to have a look? I'm currently 29wks pregnant aswell

exciting times!!

annaskiski · April 2018

I had my baby in January. I gained 30 lbs through the pregnancy. 20 lbs came off right away. (8 lb baby, fluids, etc)
I'm working on the last 10 lbs now.

You should be eating at maintenance during the first trimester. Have MFP calculate that for you and track your intake.
The second trimester you should only eat maintenance plus 300. If you search for 'trimester' in the tracker, you can find 'second trimester' which will automatically add the extra calories per day for you. (or just up the calories in your goals)
The third trimester, you eat maintenance plus 400.

You have to track calories, there's no way around it. Pregnancy is not a time to eat like its a free for all.

There's several pregnancy groups you can join. Here's the one I followed while pregnant:

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/1903-fit-fabulous-pregnant

EmmaCaz4 · April 2018

I agree with the fact you need to track cals through pregnancy although I think the extra 300/ 400 is a guideline. This depends on each individual. Overweight people especially are usually advised not to follow this by their midwives. I ate in a slight deficit within the first trimester, then ate at maintenance 2nd trimester and am doing so far during my 3rd. My maintenance is 2100cals though and I'm not going above that. I'm satisfied enough on those cals.

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