Can i still diet when pregnant?

Question

I have judt found out i am pregnant.  About 3-4 weeks along.

I am 214lbs (96kg) and 5 ft 5. I am overweight.

I had been starting to eat healthier, lower my calories from 2300 a day to 1500 calories a day and exercising on the elliptical 30 minutes a day. I am really unfit so my heart rate hits 160 and im shaking afterwards.

I am classed as obese. I want to try and lose weight or maintain weight throughout my pregnancy but is it possible or safe?

If i was in a healthy weight range i would just relax but i am so fat i worry about my health. If anyone can advise me on what to do that would be great. My bmi is something like 34

Answer

I would talk to your obgyn. You can eat healthier without cutting calories. Focus on whole foods that are nutrient dense. Cut out sugars, processed wheat and starches and vegetable oils. You will naturally find a balance. I will say that I was heavier than you and shorter than you when I got pregnant. I had every intention of continuing to eat low carb and high fat (which is the only thing that works for me) that I had recently started again before realizing I was pregnant. Pretty soon though I was just limited to what my body would accept - which ended up being a lot of vegetables, fruit, cheese and eggs, but limited meat. I ended up losing weight my first trimester and then gaining it back by the end. However, about 3 weeks post partum I was down 30 lbs. Now 9 months later I have mostly gained it all back (thanks breastfeeding!) but now starting back on low carb, high fat. For me it has always been a battle and I imagine it will always be. The best thing you can do is make sure you're focused on eating healthfully and on getting the nutrients you need.

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Eat more veggies and drink fruit smoothies. Walking is a great easy exercise. 30 mins a day of walking is not bad. Just eat clean! Also, the "eat double because you're eating for two" is a myth. Eat until you're full and don't over eat. But of course, talk to your doctor first!

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I would ask your Dr.

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Here's what my doctor told me: Fetuses are experts at getting what they need. But... if you're lacking nutrition, they take what they need from your body (sometimes your bones included). In other words, as long as you're eating a balanced diet, you should be fine. I would continue exercising, but I would ask my doctor what a safe range is for your heart rate before you continue to do so. I didn't do well exercising while I was pregnant. I would get dizzy and throw up, even if I was just walking a normal pace for more than 10-15 minutes. Before that, I had no issues with exercise. I gained a total of 7 lbs my whole pregnancy, and had dropped over 20 lbs by my 4 week post partum appointment. I haven't kept it off (long story), but I think I could have with just a tiny bit more effort on my part. Good luck, and I wish you the best in your pregnancy!

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I feel the same so following your post x

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Following I feel the same.

Can i still diet when pregnant?

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