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I'm only 15w with my first so I don't have much experience with the balance issue. I asked my doctor whether I could exercise and he kind of laughed at me and then said yes. I ride my bike to work once or twice a week and I occasionally go for a ride on weekends. Of course there's a risk of a fall or a car (or another…

Good to know it's quite normal to be this slow... I'm participating in a race in 10 days and I would have liked to finish my 4km in half an hour but have come to terms that it won't be the case. I'll wear a "baby on board" button. To Alexz210: check with your doctor but unless there's a medical reason not to, I'd try, say…

Patience. It's hard, especially in the beginning, but you can't compare day to day. So you need to stick with it for a couple of weeks, not be discouraged when the scale goes up, and encouraged when it goes down. What worked for me was exercising more (walking, cycling, running, whatever) and eating less. I had my goal set…

I'd eat at maintenance for the goal weight for a week or two and eat back exercise calories, then lower calorie intake again. If you're stalled, you might as well enjoy eating a little more. :-) I definitely would not lower your daily calorie goal.

At 14w 6d and gained 2-2.5kg. Planning on not gaining any more this month, as if I can control this.

I agree with the previous poster: eat what you can take in and sleep (afternoon naps were crucial for me too). Everyone's different but by week 6 or 7 I was barely able to walk for an hour, by week 8-12 I threw up from a 45min walk or a 30 minute bike ride. For some it just shouldn't be a priority. Your energy levels…

I know the stress. There's really no way of knowing based on your symptoms: they should overall increase for a few more weeks but you can't go by a day to day comparison. Unless they've been extreme for a couple of weeks and then dropped quite suddenly (which is usually not the case by the 5th week), you can't tell. Week 6…

Thank you both for those comforting words! I did check out the thread and saw some variations, though only a few gained as much so early. I'll try not to worry about the numbers on the scale but will keep a close watch. Looking forward to the lapses that will make me cheer. :-)

Hi, 13 weeks pregnant with my first, after 2 miscarriages. I feel for those who've gone through this. Suffered from morning sickness for over 6 weeks and just couldn't enter foods in my diary. Just thinking of food made my stomach turn... Hoping I'll be better soon and can finally take up sports again. Due March 16th.

I'd eat at maintenance if I were you, maybe at a very small deficit.

When you are done and ready for it. Asking that question might indicate you are.

A good sports bra, they won't move an inch. I personally swear by Shock Absorber but the available brands will depend on where you live.

That is awesome! Congratulations.

I mix it up: quorn, seitan, tofu, the occasional veggie burger, quinoa, eggs, beans, lentils, cheese, chick peas, yoghurt, milk,... Two recipes I've been wanting to try since I found them yesterday: http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-lentil-and-mushroom-sweet-potato-shepherds-pie-182683…

I've been a vegetarian for quite some time and people have gotten much nicer about it. The standard reaction used to be: "I couldn't do without meat." Now it's: "I don't eat meat all that often either. During the week at home we often have fish or a meatless day." Don't know if it is relevant: I'm from Western Europe.

Mash! Or cut them up in fries and oven roast them.

Really up to you. My advice would be that you try to be as honest with yourself and him as possible. What every one else says is of no consequence. If you're ready for it, you could use this as an opportunity to test how well you've gotten at setting and imposing limits. It is hard but it is possible to combine personal…

I read somewhere that caffeine before exercise would deplete glycogene levels more quickly. Not sure whether it is true or whether it is a good or a bad thing.

Great idea! You let me know when you've run mine?

If this continues to hurt, don't wait to long and see your gp or a physiotherapist. It can be all kinds of things. I had surgery on my hip and spent months/years recovering. Due to a lot of training with the physiotherapist (strength, stretching,...) I can run again but it's a constant balancing act (not too fast, not too…

Shock absorber, the one for running (purple). I'm a D and everything stays in place.

Eat at least 1200 calories net. If that means you have to adjust your weight loss goal, so be it.

Any version of C25K. Follow the instructions carefully: do not skip lessons or rest days. That should get you ready in 9-10 weeks, so by the end of September.

I would just like to add from experience that a dog pulling his leash and/or running in different directions can be destabilising and cause injuries to the human.