Why am I already gaining weight?!

Question

I'm 5w6d today. Before conceiving I weighed between 142-145lbs. I've been super bloated lately and just look bigger so I decided to weigh myself and was shocked when I saw that I weigh 152lbs! I've been in the low 140s for over a year.. Never going over 145lbs. Is this normal?! I'm not eating more than usual. Nothing has changed other than becoming pregnant. I really wasn't expecting to put on weight this fast!

Answer

I'm sure at least part of it is bloat/water weight. During pregnancy you retain a lot more fluids and actually have 50% more blood! Your body goes through all kinds of crazy changes. Don't stress the numbers. As long as your making efforts to eat healthy, avoid excessive junk (a little won't hurt anybody 😉) and maintain an active lifestyle, you should be fine. Congrats on your pregnancy!!!

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Maybe your eating differently ??

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Probably just from your intestines slowing down and you holding more poo

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Could it just be bloating and constipation? I looked much farther along at week 6 than at week 10 and it was bloat.  Maybe try drinking more water and giving it a couple of days. If you haven't drastically changed your diet then I seriously doubt it's 'real' weight gain. Try not to stress, congrats!!!!

Why am I already gaining weight?!

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