At what point do you worry about your weight?

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I hate posts like this, sorry. You’re supposed to gain weight when you’re pregnant. I hate incredibly well and have gained 26 lbs. I’m definitely not “eating for two”, but I have to eat when I’m hungry and to get nutrients for baby. It’s weight for the baby and to support the life of your unborn born child. Your body is working completely differently when you’re pregnant.

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I am constantly worried about my weight. I was always very weight conscious before pregnancy and this pregnancy I started out about 8 lbs heavier than with my first. I’ve started working out 3-5 times a week (light cardio/light weights) to try and keep some muscle tone. Realistically I know I shouldn’t be super worried since I’ve only gained about 15 lbs but I do enjoy my sweets 🍭 . The only thing that really gets on my nerves is that people always tell me that I’m “eating for two” and just to “indulge, you are pregnant”. I just know if I do that I will have to live with the additional “non-baby” weight post pregnancy.

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I don’t. I was overweight before pregnancy as it is and I’ve only gained 1 pound. Baby is measuring perfectly and is healthy so that’s all that matters to me

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I don’t worry. I gain A LOT when I’m pregnant no matter what I do (I gain the exact same with all of my 4 babies) and always get back down to my pre pregnancy weight in 6 months. My drs know this and even though my weight sky rockets they still say “well if it’s not broke don’t fix it”. It’s just how my body reacts to pregnancy.

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I am worried to some degree about weight gain. I definitely want my baby to be healthy but maintaining my health is important too so it’s a balancing act. I prioritize working out, try not to overdo it on sweets or unhealthy food, and just keep living as healthy as possible. You’re only pregnant for nine-odd months so a little indulgence won’t kill you but you have to live in that body after.

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Yea I’m a bit worried too, I haven’t gained even half a pound in the last 2 months. I eat very healthy, but I’m always getting heartburn and constantly feeling over full even though I eat small meals throughout the day. but my doc says baby is growing and that’s all that matters.

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Pre-pregnancy I was super concerned about weight gain, at this point as long as everything is healthy with me and baby, I am on a idgaf mentality (unless doctor tells me otherwise) just trying to eat healthy, give birth and worry about weight loss after postpartum and baby.

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My doctor told me my weight gain was concerning. That’s when i worried. However, he was rightly concerned because i did end up having gestational diabetes. Now with the gestational diet I’ve lost 6 pounds since December and he’s really happy 🤷‍♀️

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I gained 60+ with my first. I almost lost all the weight, but was 20 pounds heavier when I got pregnant the second time. I'm not worried until I surpass 60 pounds, which I haven't yet.

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At first I wasn’t gaining weight, I was steadily losing weight. There was an appointment I had that he sounded concerned that I was still losing weight. He kept telling me how to eat every couple of hours, but with my job I get too busy to. But my last appointment I had, I actually gained a pound. And I’m proud of it. Because I was concerned my baby wasn’t growing. But he said everything is fine. So unless the doctor says something, then don’t worry.

At what point do you worry about your weight?

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