Anybody else obsessing over weight gain?

annie1 · Apr 1st, 2012, 05:09 AM

So I am trying really hard not to go over the recommended 5 pounds on first trimester I am finding it hard to stick to I am 8 weeks and gone from 120-124 pounds . Maybe I should get rid of the scales ? I had an eating disorder previously so this is why I am like this . I love my bean and will eat healthy to ensure the baby safety

Rizzo Rizzie · Apr 1st, 2012, 05:19 AM

alot of it might be bloat too since we tend to retain more water AND we are so constipated LOL! Yeah I'm worried. My OB said I could gain 50 lbs and I freaked when he said that. My appointment was two weeks ago and he said he wouldn't be suprised if i gained 7 lbs between that week and the next (which i didnt). I am in no way underweight I weigh 145 but when he said that I got scared! I wish I had scales to weigh myself

annie1 · Apr 1st, 2012, 05:33 AM

Thanks for your reply rizzo I think it better to not have scales I going to try not weigh for a while as its making me obsess

destynibaby · Apr 1st, 2012, 05:57 AM

im worried but at the same time, my baby is showing me no remorse.
my main symptom is extreme hunger and if i dont eat every 2 - 3 hours, i feel faint.
i try eating healthier, lots of fruits and veggies, but my baby is just like his/her father extremely greedy and wants fattening, salty, processed foods. I work out a little, but gotta give baby what baby wants or baby is gonna kick my ass. lol

stephie_corin · Apr 1st, 2012, 06:01 AM

I've also battled with an ED in the past and pregnancy has been difficult, so I know how you feel.

I would avoid weighing yourself, to be honest. Listen to your hunger cues, eat healthy, get some exercise (even a walk!) and you will be fine.

To be honest I think 5 pounds is nothing to worry about. My weight can fluctuate that much in a week due to what I've eaten, drank etc.

Try not to worry too much hon, although I know it's easier said than done xxx

icklemonster · Apr 1st, 2012, 06:05 AM

The only time I don't feel sick is when i'm eating! Even though I naturally have a small frame the one thing that makes me put on weight is alcohol, so I'm hoping now I can't drink anything the amount I'm eating will balance it out! I didn't realise it was only 5 pounds allowed to put on in the first trimester though!

Veronicaco · Apr 1st, 2012, 06:35 AM

I think it's really important to listen to your body when you are pregnant, I have lost weight through morning sickness and have just started to stabilise in the last week or so, now I am eating a lot more but only when I'm hungry, no unnecessary snacking. I also find drinking water when I am hungry helps as more often than not its dehydration. Go with your gut and leave the doctor to weigh you. Look in the mirror at yourself and watch your amazing body go through all these changes as your little one grows that will be a lot more fun than worrying about a few pounds xxxx

linzay55 · Apr 1st, 2012, 07:35 AM

This was one of my worries about getting pregnant was the weight gain......

I've never had an eating disorder but with DS I gained probably close to 60 lbs and it is so hard to lose it. This time I'm about 10 lbs lighter than I normally would start but I have been weighing myself everyday.

The problem is normally if I gain some weight I would just be restrictive the next couple days but when your pregnant you can't really diet. And I normally eat about 1300-1500 calories a day which isn't alot.

I'm doing pretty good so far but its going to be a struggle this whole time because I'm always hungry!!

bitethebullet · Apr 1st, 2012, 07:44 AM

I would say definitely ditch the scales if you've had an eating disorder in the past. I've gained about 8 pounds so far but I am trying not to worry- I have friends who have gained very little or even lost due to MS in the first trimester and overall they gained around the same as those who gained a lot in the first trimester. Oh and by the way, if you are of normal weight or underweight it is quite probable that you will gain more weight than someone who starts out as overweight.

Ersurgeongirl · Apr 1st, 2012, 07:48 AM

Ditch the scales! That's the first thing I did, I will not let my ed ruin my pregnancy

Apr 1st, 2012, 05:09 AM	#1
annie1 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 300	Anybody else obsessing over weight gain? So I am trying really hard not to go over the recommended 5 pounds on first trimester I am finding it hard to stick to I am 8 weeks and gone from 120-124 pounds . Maybe I should get rid of the scales ? I had an eating disorder previously so this is why I am like this . I love my bean and will eat healthy to ensure the baby safety

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Apr 1st, 2012, 05:19 AM	#2
Rizzo Rizzie Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Whiteman AFB, Missouri Posts: 140	alot of it might be bloat too since we tend to retain more water AND we are so constipated LOL! Yeah I'm worried. My OB said I could gain 50 lbs and I freaked when he said that. My appointment was two weeks ago and he said he wouldn't be suprised if i gained 7 lbs between that week and the next (which i didnt). I am in no way underweight I weigh 145 but when he said that I got scared! I wish I had scales to weigh myself

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Apr 1st, 2012, 05:33 AM	#3
annie1 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 300	Thanks for your reply rizzo I think it better to not have scales I going to try not weigh for a while as its making me obsess

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Apr 1st, 2012, 05:57 AM	#4
destynibaby Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 1,532	im worried but at the same time, my baby is showing me no remorse. my main symptom is extreme hunger and if i dont eat every 2 - 3 hours, i feel faint. i try eating healthier, lots of fruits and veggies, but my baby is just like his/her father extremely greedy and wants fattening, salty, processed foods. I work out a little, but gotta give baby what baby wants or baby is gonna kick my ass. lol

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Apr 1st, 2012, 06:01 AM	#5
stephie_corin Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Middle East Posts: 1,482	I've also battled with an ED in the past and pregnancy has been difficult, so I know how you feel. I would avoid weighing yourself, to be honest. Listen to your hunger cues, eat healthy, get some exercise (even a walk!) and you will be fine. To be honest I think 5 pounds is nothing to worry about. My weight can fluctuate that much in a week due to what I've eaten, drank etc. Try not to worry too much hon, although I know it's easier said than done xxx

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Apr 1st, 2012, 06:05 AM	#6
icklemonster Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 1,241	The only time I don't feel sick is when i'm eating! Even though I naturally have a small frame the one thing that makes me put on weight is alcohol, so I'm hoping now I can't drink anything the amount I'm eating will balance it out! I didn't realise it was only 5 pounds allowed to put on in the first trimester though!

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Apr 1st, 2012, 06:35 AM	#7
Veronicaco Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: UK - South west Posts: 860	I think it's really important to listen to your body when you are pregnant, I have lost weight through morning sickness and have just started to stabilise in the last week or so, now I am eating a lot more but only when I'm hungry, no unnecessary snacking. I also find drinking water when I am hungry helps as more often than not its dehydration. Go with your gut and leave the doctor to weigh you. Look in the mirror at yourself and watch your amazing body go through all these changes as your little one grows that will be a lot more fun than worrying about a few pounds xxxx

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Apr 1st, 2012, 07:35 AM	#8
linzay55 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 304	This was one of my worries about getting pregnant was the weight gain...... I've never had an eating disorder but with DS I gained probably close to 60 lbs and it is so hard to lose it. This time I'm about 10 lbs lighter than I normally would start but I have been weighing myself everyday. The problem is normally if I gain some weight I would just be restrictive the next couple days but when your pregnant you can't really diet. And I normally eat about 1300-1500 calories a day which isn't alot. I'm doing pretty good so far but its going to be a struggle this whole time because I'm always hungry!!

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Apr 1st, 2012, 07:44 AM	#9
bitethebullet Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,336	I would say definitely ditch the scales if you've had an eating disorder in the past. I've gained about 8 pounds so far but I am trying not to worry- I have friends who have gained very little or even lost due to MS in the first trimester and overall they gained around the same as those who gained a lot in the first trimester. Oh and by the way, if you are of normal weight or underweight it is quite probable that you will gain more weight than someone who starts out as overweight.

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Apr 1st, 2012, 07:48 AM	#10
Ersurgeongirl Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,467	Ditch the scales! That's the first thing I did, I will not let my ed ruin my pregnancy

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