Okay, truth time.
I gained 70lbs while pregnant with DS. Lost almost all of it (I was like 8lbs away) and got pregnant again. Unfortunately I had a MMC. But between pregnancy and the MC, I gained about 20lbs.
So I am starting this pregnancy about 25-30lbs more than how I started my pregnancy with DS.
I desperately want to make healthier choices this time around. I am very guilty of literally "eating for two"
Anyone have any tips or advice? Anyone want to do a fitness/healthy eating check in??
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now Im starting this pregnancy 10 lbs heavier than with my son. I definitely want to keep weight gain to a MINIMUM.
So I'm working on trying to get my junk food habit under control, so at least I'm doing something better lol. Honestly, it all comes down to just keeping junk out of the house and more fresh produce. Not to mention, snacking in carrots or making myself some fruit salad (bananas, grapes and strawberries with cool whip) helps with the constipation issue a little.
Oh I love using My Fitness Pal to track everything. Something about seeing my calorie count all written out for me helps me make better food choices too.
As far as a check-in, there will be one every Thursday, so we'll definitely have a place to vent, talk and gather more tips
It will be interesting to see what kind of cravings I get this time around, and what I can stomach during the first tri.
Loved this book during my last (3rd) pregnancy.
During my first 2 pregnancies I gained a ton of weight. My last pregnancy I followed these exercises decently, did light weights and only gained 25lbs. It was a good pregnancy.
I agree with changing the name too. Healthy Habits Check In maybe?
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I'm up about 20 pounds since my husband and I started trying 2 years ago (went from overweight to obese :T), and I was doing a new nutrition/fitness program that seemed to be working really well when I got my BFP. Now my doctor is telling me to cut out the workout portion as he feels it's too strenuous (not sure I really agree). I've currently flatlined on my weight, and I'm hoping I can keep it that way until the point where gaining is important. It's so hard though because right now I'm hungry all the time. I'm trying to use MFP to keep track of my calories and not go overboard.
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“Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times,
if one only remembers to turn on the light."
- Albus Dumbledore
I understand it takes time, but I want to maintain a healthy exercise habit as much as I can throughout my pregnancy so I can ward off any additional weight gain aside from what is necessary to maintain a healthy pregnancy.
This time, I'm trying to do more of the same from last time. I start everyday with a green smoothie, I go to the gym after I drop DD off at school. I researched a lot of pregnancy workouts and I've settled into a routine at the gym but I'm very forgiving of myself and skip some things depending on how I feel.
The biggest thing I can say was not drinking soda, but also just be kind to yourself! Make little changes not big ones. Little things are easier to stick to and during pregnancy is not the time to cut yourself off from things because when you do break you will eat so so so so much of what you tried to cut. Everything is fine in moderation as long as there aren't other health issues at play.
Oh! And swimming! Swim. Find a place you can swim. It's great as you get further because it's the one place you don't feel so heavy, it's gentle on your body when everything feels sore.
So far I haven't put on anything this time around but I'm only 8 weeks. I'm watching closely though. I don't want to end up high risk just because of weight.
Side note. Being heavy at the start makes me feel crummy when I see other mommas with cute bumps. My bump isn't cute, I just look fat. So I don't tend to post, or even take, week by week bump photos because there's nothing to see, just chub.
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“Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times,
if one only remembers to turn on the light."
- Albus Dumbledore
Also I'm told not to worry about gaining weight uet this early in my pregnancy so I try not to fret about it.
Bring on the spring so i can just walk every where to keep my weight in check.
I think you're doing the right thing by trying to just be healthy - so try not to fixate too much on the numbers. Just focus on your (and LO's) health.
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