Yes, you read that right. I am going to lose weight while pregnant.
Before you judge me or give me all your "the internet says this" advice, I asked my Dr. if it was ok, and he said of course. The only reason they don't recommend women dont try to lose weight while pregnant is because most women don't know how to do it healthy. No crash diets, no pills, no injections, etc. Just lower calories and exercise. There is nothing wrong with it.
My Dr. isn't worried about my weight at all, he says I can still gain about 10 more lbs and he wouldn't care, but I do. I don't want the number on the scale to increase, at all. I think I have at least 20 lbs of fat I can lose to make that happen.
And before you say I shouldn't worry about it, enjoy being pregnant blah blah blah, I feel like thats exactly the mentality that gets women in trouble. Because then after the baby comes they say oh I just had a baby its ok, and before you know it 2 years later they are still saying they need to lose their "baby weight."
I don't think there is anything wrong with worrying about it now, as opposed to later when there is no excuse.
PLUS, eating healthy and working out, makes me FEEL better about the weight, I am happier on those days, more energized, and more accepting of my belly.
The other reason for this is I want to motivate women to not let pregnancy ruin their image, by it "ruining" their body. You don't have to settle for a post pregnancy body thats all rolly stretched out and plump. Your body has memory and with hard work and discipline it will want to go back to the way it was, with maybe a 10% difference.
I love health and fitness, and I know its hard, I know its tough, I know its a daily struggle, and I want to help people through it, but I also need to help myself, and there is NO REASON that the journey doesn't start with today, in a healthy way.
AND, don't think that I am this depressed person that sits around all day thinking how fat I am, I don't. PROMISE.
So, the goal.
30-45 mins of cardio 5x a week
no more than 1800 calories a day(when I was not pregnant I ate 1350 so I added 500 for the baby, and for the regularity fact)
only weigh myself once a week
not gain anymore weight, and maybe lose 10 lbs.
eat 5-6 times a day
SO HERE I GO!!!
*** I refuse to tell you my weight and how much I've gained until after the baby comes and its no longer embarrassing. :D***
***But I will be taking a before picture, the day I get home from the hospital., and I will show you and tell you the ugly truth. promise.***
Your doctor sounds awesome. I've always wondered about the stigma of losing weight/eating in moderation while pregnant. It really seems like everyone encourages pregnant women to down milkshakes daily and indulge in every little craving. Not to say there's anything wrong with the occasional treat, but it should be that - a treat.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear your doctor supports you in staying healthy and doing what makes you feel best!