Safe Weight Maintenance

[Millions]

I am a stay at home mom and on my second pregnancy. With my first pregnancy I gained 50+ pounds. It was/is hard on my body. I've lost 20 pounds but now there's another baby to protect. I am, however, concerned about gaining weight as my bmi lists me as obese. Prior to my first pregnancy I had a normal bmi.

My question is, "has anyone either maintained or lost a bit of weight during their pregnancy?" (Only in healthy ways, baby's health is most important.)

[Millions]

Thank you so much ladies!

[Marthaelisa80]

I gained 60 with my daughter 11 yrs ago. After birth I lost 35 pounds.  I lost the rest of my weight in about 5 months eating 4 meals a day my plate 3 meals consisted of 1/3 of my plate lean meat about 2-3 oz and 2/3 of my plate cooked veggies fruit or salad 1 snack. Then I chose a good workout program at home I could do. It was very successful.  Ive gained about 30 this time. And I already have a workout chosen when im done.  I have maintaned my weight for 7 years! So if you are disciplined which it seems like you are you will do fine. Just add another 300 cals to your intake. Calories apps are good.  Hope that helps.  :)

[nicolemk]

I'm on my 3rd and am heavier since having kids, the weight would fall off after and then gradually come back due to under active thyroid. With this pregnancy I lost 22 lbs in the first 15 weeks, I'm 26 weeks today and have only gained 2lbs back of what I lost. I have expressed to my doctor that I only want to gain a minimal amount of weight this times as I want to work off the excess from previous pregnancies after I have her. My doctor is fine with this, she said she would like to see at least a 15lb gain but to keep eating healthy well balanced meals and drink lots of water and the baby will do just fine.

[Millions]

Thanks :)

[Mzblonde]

When i found out i was pregnant with my second my bmi also said in was obese. My doctor said if i gained no weight i would be fine and would be 25-30 pounds lighter at birth. I was advised to eat a balanced  diet and do moderate exercise like walking. Just make sure you are staying healthy and continue to eat, you will be just fine.