weight gain

[Courtney_ak]

What do you ladies do to stay fit during pregnancy? I've always struggled with weight and put on 80 lbs with my first! I was able to lose 50 of that but I've put on 16 lbs so far with this baby. I would like to work out and eat better but find myself giving in to naps and pizza! Any advice?

[amandak0805]

Join a gym or have a friend wake with you everyday. I'm five months and gained around 5 pounds total. I go to the gym 5 times a week. At first you will be tired but it's worth it. It's not good for your health or the baby to gain to much.

[ammanda]

With my first I didn't work or do anything.  Just layed around eating. I gained 40 lbs. This pregnancy I am 35 weeks and have gained 16 total. 6 of that being within the last month. Working as a bartender this time helped. And I ate fruit for snacks. Being active really helps! But this last month I cut my hours down active nd been eating badly and now the weight is coming lol. I am still all baby though.  And I only look about 6 months instead of nearly 9 lol. I start maternity leave in 2 weeks and plan to still walk everyday around town. I didn't want to gain more then 20lbs this pregnancy. Of course my doctor wants me to gain 30.  Yuck!