First trimester weight gain
So I’m just coming out of my first trimester, and I’ve already gained 15lbs. I am so confused what is happening with my body… I eat exactly the same I did before I was pregnant, I’m walking every day, plus exercising 4/5x a week. Eating extremely clean (90% Whole Foods/ everything organic and pasture raised/ the only carbs I eat are fruits and vegetables/ at least 130 grams of protein) I feel very puffy, and sluggish. This is not me being insecure about the weight gain but genuinely confused or concerned that there might be something wrong with my thyroid or hormones. Has this happened to anyone else and what was wrong?
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Are you drinking enough water/electrolytes?
@Nicole yes definitely! I drink around 120 oz a day including coconut water
I gained 10 lbs in the first 12 weeks but then it sort of fell off. Now I'm 38 weeks and I've gained 30 lbs total which I feel good about.
I was the same and ended up gaining 45lbs and still have 25lbs extra after giving birth. So I say it's not unheard of
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That is strange for sure. I would say to talk to your doctor about it at your next appointment. They should be able to check your thyroid and hormones to see if there is something there that might be causing that.