I am 7 weeks pregnant, and 250 lbs, I had already lost 60lbs before becoming pregnant, is there any way that I can maintain this same weight through out the pregnancy and be healthy, I do not want to diet or anything, just maintane it! Be nice! Thanks!
2007-10-17 02:30:12 · 41 answers · asked by *me* 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Congratulations on both your weight loss and your pregnancy!
Your doctor will probably tell you to keep your weight gain to about 15 pounds (mine did). As long as you eat healthy and get some exercise you should be fine. That's pretty much what I did, and now I'm 28 weeks and 1.5 pounds above my prepregnancy weight. I lost weight in the beginning (not by dieting, just by eating healthier I guess). Just watch what you eat, which you're probably used to doing since you've already lost so much weight.
Good luck!
2007-10-17 08:11:07 · answer #1 · answered by ciela109 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congrats on your weight loss, (and the baby!) that's great!
You really probably will not gain much during the pregnancy. Just keep eating balanced meals & exercizing. Some people that are overweight don't gain at all, but up to 15 pounds or so wouldn't be the end of the world either.
I know you're worried about the baby being healthy, and you don't want to backtrack on your weight loss either. Talk to your Dr. about what is a healthy amount for you. Once the baby is born you can start losing again and if you breastfeed it will probably come off even faster!
All the best, enjoy your pregnancy and baby!
2007-10-17 02:37:07 · answer #2 · answered by Simply_Renee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know how you feel, when I became pregnant I recently lost 40 pounds, and then I found out that I was pregnant. One thing that you can do is to exercise regularly. I actually found it very hard to exercise because I have SPD (Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction), and it is very uncomfortable, so by exercising you can probally avoid this. Another thing is to limit your sodium, because being overweight, your chances of high blood pressure is greater.
So exercise, watch what you eat, but don't diet. Don't take that "eating for 2" saying that you have to eat twice as much, it is wrong, you only need about an additional 300 calories a day.
Good Luck
2007-10-17 03:24:24 · answer #3 · answered by macciacae 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is really, really hard. Instead of maintaining your weight, your goal should be no more than 15lbs. I didn't gain any weight at all for a very long time, but I am now 7 months and have gained about 10lbs. I really thought I was going to get lucky. Of course, eat when you are hungry, but try not to eat unhealthy snacks and drink sugary drinks. Try to walk everyday or at least every other day for 30 minutes+ (even in 10 minute intervals.. it has been proven that it doesn't make a difference if you take a break in between each 10 minute period). Just remember that at least a few pounds will be water weight.. mine fluctuates within 5lbs. Try from the very beginning to stay active.. it will help, but don't expect to not have a hard time getting around in the later months. Just take breaks when you need to.. listen to your body.. and good luck!
2007-10-17 02:48:48 · answer #4 · answered by Holy Macaroni! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am 26 weeks pregnant and started at 180 i am now 185 and my doc says that is fine as i am overweight, they dont expect overweight people to gain the 30 lbs actually they hightly recomend not to, just eat very healthy take your vitamins and you can do minimal exercise as long as your doc oks it. I take my 1 1/2 year old for a walk everyday, that way i ONLY gain weight for my baby and maintain a healthy weight to have him. Just dont give in to all of your cravings thats where you can get lost, like my first pregnancy all i wanted was pizza i gave in and went from 140 to 200.....
2007-10-17 02:40:33 · answer #5 · answered by missyW 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a plus size woman as well and am currently 19 weeks pregnant. So far I have actually lost 2 pounds and my doctor is completely fine with it. She says as long as the baby continues to grow, we are good. Like everyone else said, do not diet. Just eat what you want and try to stay active.
I swore I had gained weight in that first trimester as it always seemed like I was eating. But apparently that's what the baby needed because that's when I lost that first pound...lol.
Also, Congrats on the 60lb weight loss and the baby!!!
2007-10-17 03:49:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-05 12:38:32 · answer #7 · answered by casimiro 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't eat for two alot of people say Oh but I am eating for two it isnt necessary to eat for two. Major congrats on losing 60 lbs and on the pregnancy. What you will have to fight now is youre craving however if you have a craving for something sweet take a lil bite and thats it so you may tease youre craving and get it over with. Other than that stick to eating healthy and you may exercise walk a lil or something like that. Congrats!
2007-10-17 02:38:13 · answer #8 · answered by Mari 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maintain it? no, the baby, amniotic water, breast fulfillment, more blood in the body, ect, will cause a few pounds wnad it will be ok. Do not diet!!! Drink milke, take the vitamins, and keep a steady supply of liquids on hand for constipation. Eat protein, and use the dr. recommended diet for you and u will be on a 15 pound gain limit. It isn't baby gain,. it is weight ( fat) gain, so do not be alarmed or insulted when he does this. Also, the best book I can recommend to u, if u were my daughter, that is,is " What to expect when you are ecpecting. GR8 BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!! i had it when I had my last, ( of 6) kids, and I loved it!!!! It will explain EVERYTHING. Step by step. month by month
2007-10-17 02:42:25 · answer #9 · answered by Dragonflygirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about your weight now, you have to take care of your baby now, don't eat any junk food, eat tons of fruits and vegetables so you can not gain too much weight, try just to gain only 15 to 20 pounds, "no more" , exercise yourself more, there are so many healthy exercise for pregnant women, so eat more healthy! Good Luck and CONGRATS!!!!
2007-10-17 02:38:17 · answer #10 · answered by Cherry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋