1st Trimester

Loosing weight/no reason

I am 11 weeks pregnant. This is my second pregnancy, my next apt is not until the 18th of this month. Went I went for my first apt. they I had already lost 3 pounds during the first 8 weeks. I have now lost 3 more pounds; I do not have morning sickness, I have been eating like a pig (I must add that I'm a healthy eater but this pregnancy has forced me to eat junk food) I do exercise but less intense than before. I would think A) I would maintain or B) I would gain weight, Not lose it.

 I also have abdominal pain, this occurs pretty much through out the day. Since this is my second pregnancy I wasn't sure if it was normal.

I'm not expecting a doctors diagnosis but just some personal experience's. Has anyone else experienced this? Thanks!

Re: Loosing weight/no reason

  • You burn a lot of energy growing your LO. I'm down 7 lbs already. Your OB will let you know if you should be concerned when you bring it up at your next appointment. I know a lot of ladies that lose weight in the first tri.
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  • Your metabolism is a lot higher when you're pregnant. I lost 15 pounds in 6 weeks (weeks 9-15, I was the same weight the first 9 weeks) with my last pregnancy, I did have morning sickness though, but every appointment baby was bigger and growing properly. She was just taking all that I had left :) It turned out to be a positive in the end, 2 weeks postpartum and I was below pre-pregnancy weight. I wouldn't advocate purposely losing weight for that reason, but if it happens it happens, and its fine as long as you're eating and taking care of yourself, which sounds like you are. 
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  • With my first pregnancy I lost 50lbs the first two trimester. The doctor was not concern at all. If your doctor seems concern at the next check up then you could change things.
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  • Like the moms before me have said you do burn more calories during the first trimester. But remember your baby will take in what it needs. Why are you forced to eat junk food? I would keep an eye on your sodium intake because during your pregnancy you will be more sensitive to having a higher blood pressure. And careful of junk food for the chance of becoming diabetic. I now during the first trimester having any energy is hard enough, but as far as food goes, since you had mentioned you're a healthy eater, look for the healthier option for your "fast food". Most fast food restaurant now show their Food Facts on their websites. One thing I do every night to make sure I at least get in my daily fruit intake is preparing a smoothie the night before, don't blend it til the morning. Usually you can make enough to last you a couple days.

     

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  • Also, keep in mind that you are going to lose some muscle mass. As you said, you aren't working out as vigorously so it's logical to assume a little muscle will thin out.
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