Anybody else pregnant?

I am not currently pregnant but I do have two kids of my own(1 and 4 years old) and I remember feeling the same way, with my first I gained 40Lbs and I swore I wouldn't with my second and I only gained 25Lbs which was all baby and fluid etc. so I had like 5 pounds to lose after my son was born, you just have to eat healthy and try to find healthier ways to satisfy your cravings like frozen yogurt instead of ice cream. I would add around 300 more cal to what you already eat at first, but for sure ask your doctor or midwife they would know what is best for you.

Hi!!! I'm also pregnant.. 17 weeks. I've lost 20 lbs since the beginning of my pregnancy, and that's without trying anything. I was 215 at my first ob appointment and I'm now 194.5. I was an active member last summer and became inactive while trying to conceive. So I was worried cause I've had no sickness and still losing weight and talked with my doc about it.. she said that as long as I do eat til I'm full and when I'm hungry and take my vitamins then everything is ok. I have a doppler and monitor how big my belly is every week by taking pics and it is growing.. so now I'm thinking since I seem to be losing weight.. I want to track it.. So I became active again.. actually my doc said it would be ok to lose a few more lbs since I was so overweight.. whatever I can lose in the next 3 weeks (til 20) and then maintain. My goal is to get into the 180's at least.. I'm sure I'll drop an instant 20 lbs at birth so if I make it to 185 and lose 20 pounds at birth I'll be around 165 lbs which is super close to my goal and I also plan on breastfeeding. I have a fear of being obese and by that I mean (more than 200lbs) my sis is, my aunt, my mother.. and I promised myself if I noticed I was getting into that zone I'd get back out of it. It would be nice to share this experience with another pregnant mother.

Wow... I wish I could lose while pregnant LOL I also get morning sickness but I usually feel better when I eat and unfortunately it last all day ughhh. So should I go to maintenance calories or stay with what I have which is losing one pound a week. I am def. overweight at 5 feet 7 inches 171 pounds. Hoping not to go higher than 185. I was 225 when I delivered my son in 2009.

In your case I would just try to maintain and if some fell off due to eating healthier and not trying then that's a bonus.. but don't try to lose cause you'll weigh about 20 lbs less in the end at least. How far are you?? I didn't read that anywhere?? Just starting out??

Hello! I found out I was in January. I definitely understand not wanting to gain a lot of weight, that is why I am still on here as well! I would like to follow exactly how much weight my doctor recommends gaining. So far, because of morning sickness, I have actually lost some weight. Don't be too alarmed if this occurs in your pregnancy too, I guess it is fairly common and nothing to worry about- so long as it is not a lot of weight (but still something to tell your doctor). You can add me if you like, I'm due 9/6

I am currently 12W5D preggers I currently have my cals set to maintenance. I think beginning in 2nd trimester, I will move up to gain half a pound per week, then in 3rd trimester, gain 1 pound per week. I have used MFP when losing in the past, and I am hoping it will be as effective to ensure I gain only a HEALTHY amount. I am still close to the top of my healthy weight range (5'2" 133 lbs.), so I hope to gain no more than 25 lbs with this bundle of joy. Also, I am a FTM. :happy:

Congrats! I would suggest continuing to eat healthy, TRY not to give in too much to any weird cravings, and tell the doc about your concerns when you go next week.