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iluvhorses1983
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This group has been so amazing! My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for over a year. I have VLCD most of my life until February of 2012. I upped my calories to maintenance (for a reset) on May 29th and got a PPT on July 7th! Coincidence? I don't think so! 
Granted, I gained 4 pounds during my reset but that was obviously what my body needed to support a pregnancy. I just wanted to share my experience and how greatful I am for all of your guidance, information and support!
Now, I am eating at my maintenance (~2000 calories). Does this sound right for my first trimester?
5'4
135 lbs
I used to be moderately active, but have reduced to lightly active due to fatigue.
Granted, I gained 4 pounds during my reset but that was obviously what my body needed to support a pregnancy. I just wanted to share my experience and how greatful I am for all of your guidance, information and support!Now, I am eating at my maintenance (~2000 calories). Does this sound right for my first trimester?
5'4
135 lbs
I used to be moderately active, but have reduced to lightly active due to fatigue.
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wow congratulations to you and your husband! sending prayers your way!!0
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Congrats...from everything I have read, you really only need an extra 300 calories in the last trimester to help with the pregnancy. Of course double check with your OB/GYN....0
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How wonderful! Congratulations!!! I think eating at TDEE is perfect during pregnancy. Enjoy every miraculous moment!
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Congratulations! That is truly awesome news! Good luck during your pregnancy and keep eating at TDEE.
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Congratulations and so happy for you!!0
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That's wonderful news
Congratulations to you and your husband.0 -
Amazing news, Congrats!! x0
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This is wonderful! So happy for you and your husband!0
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That's wonderful! When I had my birth control (Implanon) removed in May, my doctor said they have seen some evidence of delayed return to fertility for those who used it. I started telling her how DH and I were starting to eat healthier and work out and she said that could really help. I would not be surprised if your VLCD had something to do with the length of time it took to get pregnant, but I'm SO glad you found EMTLW. I think eating at maintenance is appropriate. I have also read 300 extra calories per day is all it takes to maintain healthy pregnancy (though I read throughout the pregnancy). Maintenance should help you maintain a healthy weight (and not gain TOO much) while pregnant.0
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Congats to you!! Fab news - if it was me I would eat at TDEE I guess, lil one will need the goodness 0
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Congratulations and I hope all goes well.
Your first pregnancy is such an exciting time.
I vaguely remember mine, yikes, 15 years ago now!0 -
Congrats!!! I think TDEE is perfect! Enjoy each moment!0
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congrats!!! what a wonderful story!! if you haven't already, you should join us over at fit, fabulous, and pregnant
most of us are eating at maintanence in the first trimester, then +300 calories per day in the 2nd and 3rd. but, it's up to you and your doctor!!
I'm 5'6, 210, and eat at least 2,500 0 -
Congrats!!! That is such awesome news! :flowerforyou: :happy:0
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Yay! Congrats!0
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Congratulations!!0
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Congrats! I also think maintenance for the first trimester is good and then add 300 for the 2nd and 3rd.0
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Congratulations :flowerforyou: how very exciting for you both.0
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wow wow!!! this is so wonderful!!! congratulations!!!!!!
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Congrats!!!!0
