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How many calories?

406chandler406chandler member
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So this is my second question of the day :) Hello, I am new! For the past 6 yrs I have been into fitness/bodybuilding. Before I started trying to get pregnant I was 128lbs and 16% body fat. Of course 4wks pregnant, slightly more bloated haha. So now I am wondering what is the correct caloric intake for my BMI of 20.7? Don't want to have no limitations but don't want to deprive either. Is there a good place to go to calculate this info? Thank you! This place has been an AWESOME place with such helpful positive people! My cup overflow! :)
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Re: How many calories?

  • TX-BrideTX-Bride member

    I have used this link to figure out my needs:

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

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  • Ms.WaxMs.Wax
    I use my fitness pal (MFP) and let that calculate how many calories I need to maintain my weight.  That's what I aim for.
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  • brewcitybridebrewcitybride
    I wouldn't count calories while pregnant. Just choose healthy, clean foods, lots of low-fat dairy and iron and veggies and fruit, take a multi-vitamin and drink lots of water. Have a treat now and then:) Your body will let you know how many calories it needs.
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  • 406chandler406chandler member
    Thank you this is very helpful! I am used to micro managing my food and its a habit hard to get out of! thanks again!
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  • cheesecakerunnercheesecakerunner member
    I used MFP for 8 months to lose 40 lbs before getting pregnant and it WAS a very hard habit to break. But, I found that when I was at or under my calories, I was hungry and when I went over, I felt horrible about myself. It just wasn't worth the stress. Now, at 5 months, I'm up about 15 lbs, but I attribute that to having started at a low (for me) weight (128 at 5'7), so I'm doing what PP suggested - choosing (mostly) healthy foods and continuing to work out and letting my body regulate itself. My MW is happy with my weight gain so far.
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