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Working out + Calories + Baby

girlintheworldgirlintheworld member
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My OB told me last week to start eating at least 1800 calories a day...I usually stick to 1200, so it felt like a lot to me, but I know it's for the little one. However, I work out 4-5 times a week and burn about 400 calories during my workouts. Does that mean I should be ingesting 2200 calories a day now? I really hope not!
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Re: Working out + Calories + Baby

  • CiaoBella07CiaoBella07

    Were you dieting before?  Or are you very petite?  If not, 1200 calories doesn't sound like enough to maintain your weight, even without considering the pregnancy.  I would try, if you can, to stick to your dr's recommendation of 1800 cals.  I think that if you're burning 400 calories per workout, you should try to add those calories into your diet as well.

     I can understand that this might be difficult, but you can definitely do it in ways that don't involve eating a bunch of donuts or milkshakes.  Try adding natural fat and calories to your diet, like avocado, PB, or drink chocolate milk.  Those are just a couple of suggestions.  Good luck!

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  • LyssapeeLyssapee member

    You should have brought this up with your OB...

    You need to put the baby first.  Ensuring that you are comsuming enough calories for you and for the healthy development of you baby.  Not eating enough could be harmful....

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  • girlintheworldgirlintheworld member
    I certainly plan on bringing it up with my OB. I was trying to get an idea of how many calories everyone is consuming on a average day while working out. 1200 a day for me is while I'm trying to stay in peak condition, but of course I realize that the baby comes first now...which is why I asked.
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  • pamelaine923pamelaine923 member

    I would not wish it on anyone BUT I was all worried about my kickboxing classes and heart rate numbers only to be slammed by the M/S truck. Getting up to get another ginger ale has been my exercise routine for the last 3 weeks.....

    Enjoy the gym while you can. Good Luck!

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  • ews1403ews1403
    Just make sure that you are eating when you are hungry, eat as well as you can, and don't worry about counting calories.  I can't imagine how exhausting that would be!  Listen to your body and you should be just fine.  I workout 5 days a week and just eat by what my body tells me I need, so far I'm doing just fine.
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  • quickplanningquickplanning

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    Just make sure that you are eating when you are hungry, eat as well as you can, and don't worry about counting calories.? I can't imagine how exhausting that would be!? Listen to your body and you should be just fine.? I workout 5 days a week and just eat by what my body tells me I need, so far I'm doing just fine.

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    Exactly this.. This is my 3rd and I've?exercised?with all 3. Some days I'm starving and eat a ton. ?Other days I'm not hungry at all.. ?the eating never really corresponds with my weight gain either. ?Just eat when you're hungry... and eat healthy.

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  • MFalorMFalor member

    imagegirlintheworld:
    I certainly plan on bringing it up with my OB. I was trying to get an idea of how many calories everyone is consuming on a average day while working out. 1200 a day for me is while I'm trying to stay in peak condition, but of course I realize that the baby comes first now...which is why I asked.

    I haven't been paying any attention to my caloric intake.  I just try to be mindful of what is in my diet, in other words, Am I getting enough fruits, veggies, etc??  Before I got pregnant, my nutritionist estimated that I ate 2000 calories/per day on average, however b/c it was all healthy food, I've maintained a healthy BMI for several years.  It just depends on WHAT your eating.  I hope that makes it easier for you than counting calories  :)

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  • Dawley82Dawley82
    I used to count calories and while I ate more than 1200/day, I was still underweight and had to gain weight to get pregnant. ?I don't count calories anymore and I advise you not to either! ?Now is the time to listen to your body. Eat when you're hungry and make the healthiest choices possible. ?Work out, but don't let your heart rate get over 140. Just don't think about calories. ?If you listen to your ?body, you will know when to eat. ?I eat 3 meals and 2 snacks a day and I do about 3-4 low intensity workouts a week. ?Yes, I am not as small as I was prepregnancy or preconception, but that really doesn't matter. ?There will be plenty of time to get that figure back. ?What's important is making a healthy baby!
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  • RossysgirlRossysgirl

    Here is an interesting website to check out:

    https://www.freedieting.com/tools/pregnancy_calorie_calculator.htm 

    Keep in mind, it's just a website, but it pretty much says what I figured I needed to be eating for first tri.  I think as long as you're eating mostly healthy foods and keeping your hunger in check you should be fine.  You're only supposed to gain a couple pounds (if that) during first tri.

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  • KGskyKGsky member
    imagepamelaine923:

    I would not wish it on anyone BUT I was all worried about my kickboxing classes and heart rate numbers only to be slammed by the M/S truck. Getting up to get another ginger ale has been my exercise routine for the last 3 weeks.....

    Enjoy the gym while you can. Good Luck!

    This was me the first go 'round.  I'd definitely err on the side of more calories if you are burning 400 calories a day, especially if your OB was unaware that your exercise level was that high (I think 2 miles of jogging only burns about 200+, right?)

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  • Mrs.SyntaxMrs.Syntax member
    On days that I work out, I try to take in about 2200. 
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  • newbie30newbie30
    I read that if your working out and burning calories you should be eating calories to make up for the ones you burn.  I have been working out and I just eat mostly when I am hungry.  I have gained 5 pounds and I am 10 weeks.  My doctor said all is going well.  Don't go hungry is what I say.  And as always make sure you are eating more healthy calories than not.
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  • mrsnchineamrsnchinea
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    imageews1403:
    Just make sure that you are eating when you are hungry, eat as well as you can, and don't worry about counting calories.  I can't imagine how exhausting that would be!  Listen to your body and you should be just fine.  I workout 5 days a week and just eat by what my body tells me I need, so far I'm doing just fine.

     

    Exactly this.. This is my 3rd and I've exercised with all 3. Some days I'm starving and eat a ton.  Other days I'm not hungry at all..  the eating never really corresponds with my weight gain either.  Just eat when you're hungry... and eat healthy.

     

    Agreed. My doc said to make sure I get about 300 more calories a day. I also work out and make sure to snack on healthy stuff. Doc just said to keep my HR under 140.

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