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I'm 12 weeks pregnant and I'm so depressed about my weight. I wouldn't be so depressed if it was all baby and no fat but it's all fat. I feel like I'm already failing at being a mother because I can't manage to eat healthy and have portion controls. Every time I eat anything other then cereal I just get sick, and when I feel hungry I get sick. I feel like I can't win :( I want to start exercising but I have no energy. Anyone else have similar problems? If so, have you tried exercising? And what else can I do? I'm at the point of hating myself because I getting stretch marks and cellulite because I'm fat, not because I'm pregnant. When the time comes I want to "look" pregnant!

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Oh! This is from a couple days ago. Over weight, but trust me, you'll still look pregnant. You could be 300 lbs and still look pregnant. Everyone's bodies are different!

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If you didn't exercise before pregnancy it is actually not recommended to start during pregnancy as your body is not used to it and can result in wrapping the umbilical cord around your baby's neck. However there are pregnancy safe exercises you can do please please please don't strain yourself and only do little bits at a time. Honestly just do some vacuuming. Housework and workout in one and it will exhaust you trust me haha :) hope this helps

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Id say wait until your stomach is feeling better to try and eat healthy, eat what you can keep down, whats important is staying healthy not losing weight, and in no way are you a terrible mother. Do your best and what matters is to keep you and your baby healthy

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Girl, it's okay. Whatever you do, don't try to lose weight. You can be healthy, but pregnancy affects everyone differently. You could be a stick thin model and still be covered in stretch marks. That is just based on your skin's elasticity. If you really are worried about it, try going for 45 minute walks minimum a day. It's great for you and baby :) and go ahead and eat what you can. Don't be so hard on yourself, you have a thriving, moving life inside of you. Your body is going to do what it is supposed to do to accommodate for that.

Just remember, if you're having a junk craving, it is okay to cave once in a while. If it's more often than not, try to choose an apple or some carrots over a honey bun 😊 that's what I tell myself!

I've gained 45 lbs with this pregnancy so far and I'm 30 weeks. I try to exercise and eat decently, but sometimes cravings get the best of me, but I don't hate myself for it! As long as we're healthy, I've got nothing to be worried about. I can work my ass off after he's out to shed the weight! So can you.

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I've never had major weight issues thankfully, but have found pregnancy challenging in that my healthy diet has changed a lot due to food aversions and no energy to exercise.  I feel fat and unhealthy.  I'm currently 12w2d and hoping the fatigue passes soon so I can start exercising (which helps both physically and mentally).  I've stopped weighing myself as it makes me cry (stupid hormones!).
Our bodies are already preparing for the baby's growth, so soon it won't feel like fat.
When you feel better, start exercising gently, even do it in morning and afternoon sessions.  Make healthier food choices 80% of the time- it's ok to indulge cravings but in small amounts helps :-)

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You shouldn't feel bad. Every woman goes through pregnancies differently. Eat what you can and from my experience, the food aversions and sickness get a lot better by 16+ weeks and your energy goes back up. Enjoy this time you have! Many woman don't have the chance to get fat and pregnant and I'm soaking it up lol 🍦🌮🍔🍟🌯🌭🍕🍝🍩

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