What can I do to lessen weight gain?

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I’m 13w5d and I’ve gained about 5 pounds already. My OB says it’s more than she’d like and that makes me concerned. How long should I wait in between meals to eat? I always feel hungry which is probably why I’ve gained so much. I already walk a ton where I work so it’s not like I’m not exercising. Any advice welcome!

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I’m sorry... I’d say just try to eat healthy meals/snacks and continue doing the exercises... I don’t feel like you shouldnt eat when you are feeling hungry...  honestly, not everyone gains within the recommended guidelines during the recommended time frames!

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Really. I gained 5-7lbs and I am 15 weeks. And most of that gain was in the first 12 weeks. I think you will be fine as long as you weigh yourself weekly and be mindful of your snack choices.

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I have had two previous pregnancies. I know the recommended weight gain is around 15-20 pounds, well lucky me naturally gains 40 pounds per pregnancy. And that was one pregnancy not being healthy and one pregnancy being “oh my god she’s pregnant” when I turned around because of how fit I was. Both of them naturally 40 pounds. So now for my third pregnancy I’m planning on gaining 40 pounds again. 
Just because you “gain weight” doesn’t mean it unhealthy. It could just be the way your body is. I wouldn’t stress out too much. Especially if you’re not eating a lot.

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Omg. I gained 7 by my 11 week apt and my midwife said I was perfect. I eat healthy and walk but I also don’t feel comfortable not eating when I’m hungry right now. I think the weight gain evens out. We can’t all gain weight on a perfect schedule. Do you have other risk factors with your pregnancy that makes this an important issue?

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I had gained 8 lb. already at 13 weeks. Once I hit second trimester it slowed down because I'm feeling better and food aversions have gone away.

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Maybe a dedicated workout besides what walking you do at work?

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I gained 5 pounds before I even knew I was pregnant. 🤦‍♀️ Just try to eat healthy and you should be fine.

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There is a YouTube series called Bikini Body Mommy. In the current series, the instructor is pregnant so all of the workouts our modified. If you are cleared to exercise, it might be an option.

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Girl I have lost 7 pounds and I’m 13 weeks. I eat like crazy and keep losing weight. It’s annoying honestly because I’m scared my little one isn’t getting enough nutritions

What can I do to lessen weight gain?

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