Is eating 1500 calories a day okay while pregnant?

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I haven’t heard back on this from my doctor yet, but I completely fell off my trying to lose weight wagon when I found out I was pregnant. 
I was eating 1500 calories a day, working out, walking 4+ miles a day, and losing about 1-2 pounds a week. I’ve been doing it on and off for about a year and have lost 30 pounds. Am I okay to continue? 
I am 5 weeks 2 days.

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I’d definitely say no.

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Dieting + pregnancy = No. eat whole foods, limit sugars and eat a variety. It’s the one time we’re allowed to indulge a little!! ❤️❤️ Enjoy and don’t feel guilty momma! You’ll lose the weight afterwards!

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It’s hard to say without knowing your height, BMI, etc but restricting calories isn’t recommended during pregnancy. And during the 2nd and 3rd trimesters, caloric needs go up

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I’ve generally always done 1500 calories during my reg day ... so when I got pregnant kept that amount ... if your body is used to this intake + the exercises you can keep your routine ... many women continue to lift weights during their pregnancy because their body is used to it...

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If you’re still overweight, aim to keep your calories at the place where you’re not losing but not gaining. I’ve done really well this pregnancy compared to y first where I gained back every lb I lost. This time, I’ve gained 5 lb and I’m 28 weeks. I’m super proud of myself and plan to do better about losing weight again after this babe is here!

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I was only eating one small meal a day all of first trimester because I was sick and this happens with a ton of other women as well. Maybe instead of focusing on exact caloric intake, just focus on eating healthy meals (not “diet” meals) and the walking is still fine. Obviously don’t starve yourself, but eating healthy and exercising is still fine especially if you were already doing it beforehand.

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You need to talk with your dr about any diet plans while pregnant. They will recommend based on your individual factors, height, current weight, BMI etc. your dr will tell you not to lose weight while pregnant, but I don’t see why you can’t eat healthy and maintain.

Is eating 1500 calories a day okay while pregnant?

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