12 weeks and 4 days and I’ve already gained a good amount of weight
I know it’s natural as I am pregnant, and to not beat myself up, however I do want to be healthy. It’s also challenging feeling bad about myself. My husband starts a new job tomorrow in a new office (he’s worked from home our whole relationship ship) and now when he comes home I want to look good. All I wear were baggy clothes these days. This is my second baby 🙏🏻 and I was hoping to not gain so much weight. I guess I’m just feeling bad about myself. Nothing is flattering on me. Even leggings show my cellulite. My arms are big. Idk. Anyone have any words or advice that might help me
Pregnancy impacts every woman differently. Yes you may gain weight but think about the context and reinforce that within yourself. Are you gaining because you have had morning sickness and can’t eat as much protein, for example, so you’ve been eating simple carbs? Are you feeling emotional and eating feels supportive? Try to investigate without judgement. A lot impacts our weight, it’s not just a failure of ourselves to eat less. From there, do the best that you can each day. In my first pregnancy and now I ask my husband babe can you please help me not eat too poorly. This man made me walk with him to the store if ever I wanted ice cream, a gentle walk. But still! Try to incorporate buddies, walking buddies if you can. I’m curious if any others have tips! I think pregnancy weight is something on a lot of our minds. I know we shouldn’t eat for two and am mindful but in first tri I ate whatever I could cause I was so nauseous all day.