Any healthy recipes/excercise?

[soon2bmadreof3]

I had my 23 week appt today and I gained 9lbs in 3 weeks with a total of 15 lbs. I was overweight when I found out I was pregnant, so immediately gd came to mind. I had gd with my last child (4yrs ago) and really really want to avoid it this time. Anyone have any healthy meal recipes and or excercise advice? Thanks!

[Mommabanielle]

I swim laps and walk the pool. At times it gets really uncomfortable to swim because my babies start moving a lot. I can't tell if they're moving so much because my body is all stretched out and they don't have much space or what. So when they start moving a bunch I tend to just walk. I'd say I probably swim for 30 minutes and its split 50/50 swimming and walking. When I swim, I use a kick board part of the time and alternate between kicking and swimming. I did just start though...I think the more used to it my body gets the more time I'll spend swimming.

[soon2bmadreof3]

Thanks!  @mommabanielle I've been thinking about doing the swimming too. Do you swim laps or walk in the water? I have my elliptical that i use but I get tired too fast :/

[Mommabanielle]

I've been gaining about that much every two weeks with my twins. I just started swimming because I feel like the elliptical is a little too challenging if you're starting from not exercising. If you feel up for swimming it's one of the best exercises you can do during pregnancy. Sometimes I even just walk back and forth in the lane. Good luck!

[RaisingTwoSoon]

Thank you!

[ruester06]

As for exercise try the elliptical.  It's super easy and you can increase the intensity aa you go if you feel it's to easy.

[RaisingTwoSoon]

I would like exercise advice as well since I cannot weight lift anymore. Such as gym machines that are usable. Walking of course I can tell you is number 1. I choose to do hiking as much as I can. Running you are able to but dont recommend it if you weren't doing it before you got pregnant. Healthy eating I can tell you eat lots of fruits and veggies. Keep your carbs to earlier in the day and control control control the portions. Eat 5 to 6 small meals. Healthy snacks. Talk to physician on exercises if you haven't already.

[soon2bmadreof3]

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