Discussions
Intro!
Hi everyone! I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm 36, and this is my second pregnancy, but my rainbow baby 🌈💝 (open to questions if you are curious) I have struggled with both weight and infertility constantly due to PCOS and numerous other mental and physical factors. I lost just over 100lbs before starting work with a…
Events?
Hey! Can you update this group to 2023? I’m in week 20, started overweight, now showing,was using MyFitnessPal pre-pregnancy, don’t need any more extra weight in my 5’0” frame.
Navigating off limits foods
Hi all! Newly pregnant 40yo hear, first time. I’m getting lost in all the literature about what not to eat! Soft cheese, deli meats, raw eggs, undercook meat, raw fish… it’s dizzying! How did you all navigate figuring out what to eat?
Pregnancy Goals
Hi all, I’m hoping to eat healthy, maintain my weight through the 2nd trimester, and stay active to feel strong for delivery. It’s hard work building a baby! I expect there will be weight gain due to the baby growing, placenta growing, and water retention during the final months. If I can keep my weight close to my…
Calorie goals/tracking while pregnant
Anyone else tracking calories during pregnancy? How did you make your calorie goals? I’m 17w5d and 16 lbs heavier. I feel like I’m eating how I normally do, but that’s probably not the case. I just started a new MFP account to keep on track. So, my new goal is to track calories 4 days per week. My pre-pregnancy weight was…
