Pregnant and overweight?

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So I recently had my first prenatal appointment and the baby is great and she said everything looks good. But then she said that for this pregnancy our goal is to only gain 15 pounds because I'm already overweight. I know I'm not in the best shape and of course I don't want to gain like 80 pounds but I'm kinda worried now like I feel I should have lost some weight before I got pregnant, which I was trying to but at the same time ttc. It's been 6 months trying and kind of took us by surprise. I'm 8 weeks now and 137 lbs, any advice on how not to gain to much weight since I have 7 more months to go?

***update***
I'm very thankful for everyone's positive comments and advice. I'm not scared to gain weight I knew that I was as soon as I found out that I was pregnant. But since the doctor seemed concern when she told me I got a little worried too. Of course it took me by surprise when she said overweight because to be honest this is the sexiest I felt in a long time could be because I feel like I'm glowing but not letting anyone burst my bubble lol  anyway, I am eating healthier and walking some I just want to be the healthiest I can be for my baby. Thanks again!

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137 overweight?! I'm sorry but your OB is CRAZY!! I'm 9w4d and I weigh 246 I've only gained 2lbs so far. Please don't freak out over your weight, you are at a healthy size and have nothing to worry about. Enjoy your pregnancy girl👶🏻🎉

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Ummm you are not overweight sweetie, I weigh 280 and am 8 weeks......I've been eating healthy even before pregnancy, working out and walking helps.

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How are you overweight if you're 137?? That just seems crazy to me

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I'm in the same boat.  I'm 5'0" and 151lbs(BMI 29.7),  @ 9 weeks.  When I brought up my weight at my first OB appointment at 6w5d, my OB didn't seem concerned.  She simply told me to keep working out.

I have been losing weight (20lbs) by watching what I eat and working out.  I had another 24lbs to go when I found out I am pregnant.  I simply increased my daily calorie limit to 1500 from 1300 (too aggressive for a pregnant lady).  We don't need any extra calories in the first trimester,  300 extra in the second and 300-450 extra in the third trimester.  300 calories is pretty much only one extra snack a day.

I would suggest that you figure out how many calories you need daily do you have a number to aim for.  And work out. I haven't been eating as clean as I was pre-pregnancy but I haven't gained or lost any weight and I think the 2 gym sessions a week is helping me burn off the extra calories that I've been sneaking in.

That's my plan.  I'm also making majority,  if not all my beverages water.  And cutting down on my sugar intake.  I'm 35, along with the high BMI,  I am worried about complications like GD.

I figured that controlling my weight while pregnant isn't much different from before.  Weight maintenance is always going to be burning off exactly the number of calories you are taking in.  So just as long as you aren't "eating for 2" and being a couch potato I think you should be OK.  Don't stress too much!

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Don't let the rude doctors get to you. I'm 5'2 26 years old and I'm 148 right now. And they said in fine. Why would you even allow a doctor to put negativity in your head.

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Girl, I'm 10w6d and weighed 269lbs at my 10week appt - my doctor told me as long as I eat right and take care of myself, my baby and pregnancy will be just fine - this is my RE/fertility specialists talking - they've helped thousands of woman both normal and over weight get pregnant so I'm not worried about it. I'm not out stuffing my face, I'm eating plenty of veggies and fruit and have cut sodas out of my life months before I even got my BFP - they've done blood work at every other appt and everything has come back 'beautifully normal' I'm sure when I get handed over to my OB come June she'll have something to say about my weight but what can I do about it now?

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I'm 25, 10 week pregnant and I lost five pounds since finding out I was pregnant, I'm now 192. I talked with my midwife and my goal is to only gain 5-10 lbs or nothing at all. I have a baby bump already since this is my second but my plan is to not change my eating habits since for the last six months I've changed and been healthier (lost 20 lbs before I became pregnant)

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My problem is nothing healthy has sounded good at all. In fact food in general hasn't sounded great... I have only wanted nostalgic things from my childhood. I.e. Pop tarts, Mac n cheese, peanut butter on toast, Etc. How do I eat normal things when I can't cook or anything due to the nausea??? I can't even LOOK at boneless, skinless chicken right now..... 😷😷😷

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I'm in the same boat. I'm 5'6 and the scale at the docs said 179 (mine said 175). I've lost 3-5 lbs so far with the morning sickness/food aversions, which is scary in itself. I am ready for the second trimester to get her (I'm 8.5 weeks) so I can start eating healthy food and get some exercise.

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I'm 9 weeks and weigh 165..you're fine!