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Q: Is there anyway I can not gain 1000 tons? Like a healthy diet?

My mom was a beach whale pregnant with me and i can already tell im heading in the same direction, anyway i can avoid this?

This question was asked Dec. 8, 2012 4:38am
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Answered by Megan* - May. 7, 2013 12:44am

Thinking back this feels like a very silly question! HaHa, Well i am 27 weeks now and did not diet or exercise but managed to maintain a healthy weight! So far its all in the belly! :) Supppperrr itchy so i'm guessing here come stretch marks, well worth it though! Cant wait! Thanks for the advice :) Congrats

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Answered by maria.last91 - Dec. 10, 2012 8:16pm

I agree, eat properly and exercise!

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Answered by jrlmccall - Dec. 9, 2012 2:09pm

I'm at 35 weeks now and have gained roughly 30 lbs. I also had the same concerns from the start of my pregnancy. I did not expect to lose weight at the beginning (about 10 lbs). I actually didn't regain that weight until the 20 week mark. Since then I haven't been able to control it at all even with doing yoga and being smart about what I eat. A couple different midwives at the practice said not to worry about it. They offered some suggestions about cutting back on certain foods, but I had one tell me that I am pregnant and eat whatever like and not to be too hard on myself. So enjoy this time and just be smart about what you eat and the activity you do.

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Answered by Kimmiecat - Dec. 8, 2012 12:18pm

You only need an additional 300 calories. So just eat what you like at pretty much the same amount as before and you should be fine.

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Answered by lissastick - Dec. 8, 2012 7:26am

I have the same fear (for the same reason, my mom gained TOO much weight when she was pregnant with me). My plan is to do a modified south beach diet, which is basically a Mediterranean diet: no sugar except from fruit, whole grains, lean protein, lots of veggies, little or no starches. It's a heart disease/diabetes prevention diet. It goes by the Glycemic Index in foods - anyways, that and maybe Tracy Anderson's Pregnancy Project DVDs (they are very pricey though!). If not workout dvds, then maybe walking/hiking and swimming. I'm planning to take up swimming again.

You probably won't gain any unnecessary weight if you follow something like that :)

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Answered by maggie22 - Dec. 8, 2012 5:01am

Eat properly and exercise?

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