About Weight Gain During 3rd Tri...

ashleydahl

I'm 34 weeks pregnant and have worked out this entire pregnancy (5 or 6 days/wk, walking, swimming, stationary biking, yoga, and lifting weights). I haven't increased my caloric intake (above the normal 200-300 cals/day) nor the types of foods, but over the last few weeks I packed on the pounds (5.5 pounds in 2 weeks). I have a dr appt this afternoon so I'm def going to ask him about this, I'm just curious if anyone else experienced something similar to this. 

I guess my body will just do what it wants to do...?

mtbmama

Might be fluid retention and the baby growing, since you are in third tri?  Definitely mention to the dr just in case!

brideofscowboy

I agree with the pp. Water weight.

ashleydahl

You were all totally right. After my doc appt on Friday, I started really watching my salt intake and, what do you know, I'm down a pound and feeling great. Thanks ladies