Too much weight gain-advice?

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So I'm only about eight weeks in and have already gained five lbs. I'm worried about putting too much weight on. I read that you should gain about five for the whole first trimester. I've been so fatigued that exercise is hard, and I get nauseated if I'm not eating every few hours. I'm trying to pick healthier foods. Any ideas for slowing weight gain??

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I wouldn't worry too much about it at this point. Your body obviously needs food (I am very similar where I am needing to eat every few hours or I start to feel sick/dizzy). Maybe try to schedule some light exercise in though like going for a walk or a half hour swim a few times a week. I generally find that I feel better for it as I feel more energised and if I have been feeling nauseous it tends to go away while I'm exercising.

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I wouldn't worry! Your growing another human being:)

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I feel you on the fatigue and nausea! It is hard to make myself exercise but I try to get in at least a mile of walking and really, I feel a lot better after I do. If I had to guess, some of that weight is probably just fluid. Try upping your water intake? For nausea, I've found that sucking on peppermints helps me. Also, lemons. Just a quick taste and it curbs the nausea. I hope everything works out well for you. ?

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I am on the same boat! 6 pounds! And I am really not eating very different than before! Plus super bloated!

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It's hard not to worry about the weight gain. We generally fluctuate between 3-5 lbs on a daily basis, so that amount with pregnancy is not bad at all. You have to think about the fluid your storing, changes your body is making, and keep in mind yor water. I know I haven't been drinking enough and that will make you retain more water in your body. If your up for it go on some walks during the week, eat and drink often. Almonds, apple, carrots, lemon water has helped my nausea, and I even have some whole grain popcorn I popped up with coconut oil to snack on when I feel like a carb.

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Same here. I have gained 5 ibs! I don't recall eating more than I used to either. Morning sickness is kicking in so I'm hoping all this weight gain will disappear ?

Too much weight gain-advice?

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