Anyone else already stressed about weight gain?

2007wife · November 2008

I know I am not even close to being at the point where I should be gaining weight........ but I already think about it and get stressed out. I got pregnant when I was still 5-10 lbs above my ideal weight and already a little down about my weight. So now I am worried about gaining too much. I have stopped dieting but I tend to gain weight easily. I'm worried I'll end up one of those pregnant girls who just looks fat the entire time.

I've continued my reglar exercise routine so that makes me feel better, but still it's hard.

BlairWaldorf · November 2008

Just eat sensibily.

Eat one cheeseburger, not two if you're craving them. If you're not having food aversions, eat smart.

Annie_1208 · November 2008

There are many other things to be stressed about in the 1st Trimester than weight gain.

hula_lula · November 2008

I am, but since I"m overweight to start I'm only supposed to gain about 15 lbs. According to the scales at work I'm already up about 7lbs. That's not so good.

Teddyswife · November 2008

Oh brother Confused

You are obviously gonig to gain weight, just watch what you eat and there is no need for concern.

I lost some weight before getting pregnant and I know I am gonig to gain it all back (lost 25-30 pounds) but i dont give a sh!t becuase I wanted a child, and this is what comes with it. Plus if you read around you will see you lose some of it at birth.

C.Mo · November 2008

I'm definitely stressed too. I agree with pp, just don't eat like crazy and exercise when you can. If you have a craving, go with it, just don't go overboard.

JARbaby · November 2008

I was and am worried about it as 1 year of BFing did nothing for my 50 pounds of gain from DD and I got BFP when she was 10 months old. I was told to gain 15 pound MAX this time. So far I have gained 10. I lost 12 between BFP and 14 weeks due to 20w of morning sickness though. I had major health issues due to 50 pound weight gain that we wanted to avoid again. And it seems I have!

Lovin Wife · November 2008

I was just like you in the beginning, embrace this time was my mom's advice. And like all the others said eat sensibly. Good for you keeping up the workout routine. Also, you are going to feel a lot heavier in the beginning than you actually are on the scales. Don't worry.

blessed_wife · November 2008

Just continue eating healthy.

I was doing Weight Watchers prior to getting pregnant and lost 19lbs, I actually got a BFP when I reached my goal. Anyway, I know that if I was off track for a week, I would definately gain, and that was true.

However, since I became pregnant, I started eating more but I have not gained a single pound yet. Don't stress over it, just eat healthy.

JamieNIan · November 2008

I am not necessarily stressed about gaining the weight NOW, but I am planning for how to loose it after. I was already way above my ideal weight when I got pregnant. I just don't want my weight to be another thing to stress over. There are already so many things that I worry about as it is. Besides, I gain more weight when stressed. I just want a healthy baby.

2007wife · November 2008

Obviously I know I will gain weight I just don't want to be the girl who gains 60 lbs. And yes, I know you lose some at birth (weight of baby, fluids etc.. ) but you still have a good deal of fat and can't exercise for 6 weeks.

Leenie_89 · November 2008

I'm not stressed about it. I don't love my bloat by any stretch or the few pounds I have gained, but so long as you're sensible and don't pig out, you'll be okay.

2007wife · November 2008

Oh and I am already planning on getting a personal trainer after baby to get me back in shape. I just know how I get when I don't feel good about myself and it sucks.

Sasa1102 · November 2008

I am... especially since I started spotting during my workout last week, which means I need to take an extended break from working out. I used to work out 6 times a week for at least an hour! Plus I've been getting increasingly nauseous and only wanting carbs, so I've already gained weight! I'm hoping that in the next few weeks I can slowly go back to working out again to slow the weight gain. I know that I will gain weight... that doesn't bother me. It's just the amount of weight gain that concerns me!

MrsSandro · November 2008

I lost 30 pounds recently and I had 25 pounds to go to get to my goal. So I can relate to what you are saying. I still work out (i.e. walking, exercise bike) and I eat sensibly with the occasional indulgence. However, I have noticed myself being extremely tried so I know my body needs to rest during the first tri.

I really don't care that I may look fat while pregnant. I would rather have a healthy baby than worry about what I look on the outside. At least I will be fat and happy. I highly recommend Girlfriends Guide to Pregnancy there is a whole section on Exercise. It will take about 9 months to get back to where you where after the baby...you will get there...

KTGush · November 2008

15 is hard. I wouldn't let that number stick in your head. Just look into healthy recipes. I love Spinach salad. Try eating stuff like that. You may surprise yourself, but if you gain 30 pouds or even more, dont stress about it. The goal is for a healthy baby, you can always hit the gym and diet hardcore after the baby.

AngelLuver_02 · November 2008

I am concerned because I am up about 20 pounds over this past year Embarrassed

and then when I m/c in August I gained another 10 pounds, so overall I am up 30 pounds from where I would want to be. However, I have been doing my best to eat well and if I gain, then I gain and I am not going to try and stress myself out about it. I plan to get back of weight watchers right after I have the baby and when allowed get back to excerising again. DH and I have been taking walks a couple nights a week as of recent.

lovebook · November 2008

I've been stressed out about pregnancy weight gain before I even got pregnant. People seem to think that if you care that you gain weight that you don't care about your kid. Um, no. I care about weight gain because while I want my baby to be healthy, I also need to be healthy to be a good mom. I worry about excessive weight gain because I see people in my life who just haven't been able to (or motivated) lose the extra baby weight and I don't want that to happen to me. That said, my 1st trimester has so far been hard on me because to decrease the severity off the all-day nausea I have to constantly snacked and I'm already up more pounds than I could have possibly imagined, especially for only being 10 weeks along! It is stressful to gain weight, even if you know it's for a good cause!

ahjen7 · November 2008

hey, i just want to encourage the first timers out there who are stressed about weight gain- first of all, it's totally normal to be a little freaked out about the amount of weight you're supposed to be adding- especially if you've been trying all your life to NOT gain weight. It's ok. it's your body, and it's scary. Secondly, i gained 45 pounds during my first pregnancy. thaaaat's right, people. you heard me. not 25-30. 45. Within a week, i had lost 20. by the time baby was 9 months old, i was 7 pounds LIGHTER than when i first found out i was pregnant. I didn't do anything special, just breast-fed (actually, still am). didn't run marathons, just walked with the baby, and didn't really watch what i ate, i normally eat sensibly. It's ok. you'll be fine! i"m an average girl, not a micro-mini by the way.. relax and enjoy your pregnancy!

nachocheeze · November 2008

I've also done WW in the past and while you can't technically follow the program while pg, I do find the journaling tool to still be helpful for me. Writing down what I eat in a day helps me keep things in perspective. I normally eat quite healthy but I have problems with portion control and snacking, which can still lead to an unhealthy weight gain. If I write it down I'm more likely to only eat a normal serving of whatever treat I'm craving versus 4 servings before realizing it. It also helps me to make sure I'm getting a wide range of everything (fruits, veggies, dairy, etc) and that baby is getting some quality food instead of just leftover Halloween candy.

HappyHeartUSA · November 2008

It may sound harsh- but get over it-- you need to take care of your body and baby now, and really worrying about weight is silly. As long as your gaining the amount your doctor prefers-- that is what you should be worried about.

You can lose it and diet all you want after baby is born,

2007wife · November 2008

lovebook.. thank you!!

this was the kind of support i was looking for. Not nasty remarks or people assuming I was was going to starve myself. People take thing so literally around here. When I said I was stressed I didn't mean I was losing sleep over it,just that it is on my mind along with all the other first tri issues.

I am not going to starve my baby.. I seriously couldn't starve myself if i tried. It just feels overwhelming to be at a place where I am not suppose to freak out about gaining weight. I have been obsessed with my weight and dieted my entire life.. seriously first diet was when I was 11yrs old. I am just trying to mentally prepare myself to let go.

Oh and i do agree.. everyone says you can lose it after, but lets be honest for some of use losing weight is not easy. Throw a baby into the mix and you have less time to workout. i don't want to be someone who gains weight and then says "yeah I still ahve some baby weight on and my kid is 18"

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