I don't think pregnancy is a good time to worry about losing weight, unless when you do see a doctor he/she oks it. Just eat sensibly and get regular exercise, as you say light exercise. You could probably gradually increase it if you're feeling ok, again, unless when you see a doctor he/she advised otherwise. In the meantime, I'm sure you could also be taking a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement.

Ooh, that almost sounds like I'm saying don't worry, go ahead and lose weight. I mean it's probably not a good time to lose weight.

I was thinking, if you're a good bit overweight, perhaps you should get started with prenatal care pretty soon. Is there a clinic you could go to if finances are an issue? I believe there a more complications that can occur when the mother is quite a bit overweight, like diabetes of pregnancy and high blood pressure and probably others.

Yes, finances are the issue, right now. I'm applying for health care assistance, but it's going to take awhile to get approved. I've looked into clinics, but there are no indigent care plans in my state, plus I can't find any free clinics near by either. I guess if worse comes to worse, I'll go to the hospital, but I really don't want to do that.

I was trying to eat healthy when I first determined I was pregnant, but money has gotten so tight that I am now reduced to eating roman noodle, which have absolutely no nutritional value.

I haven't been losing weight yet, it's just that I weighed myself today & I am actually heavier now than I have ever been. To be honest I would need to lose about 175 pounds to be at a normal weight, so I just thought, maybe if I started walking a couple miles a day, which I understand to be good for the baby, or at least the pregnancy, I might take some weight off as well.

Oh, & I am taking a prenatal vitamin already. Got those before I ran out of money.

you should not be on ANY type of diet or exersize program AT ALL unless you notified a doctor first and they reviwed it with you.

That is basically what I was wondering...I should wait to start walking till after I've seen a doctor?

Walking is the best exercise and it is good for your circulation and for your baby. Take it easy tho. If you are not accustomed to any type of exercise, you should only do little bits at a time at first. Sometimes just getting up to do normal chores is a good way to start. Just get up and vacuum the house, mop a floor:...maybe just take one room a day at first. It will make you feel good and your house will be clean

Actually you can "diet" while pregnant. I am talking about what you eat, not a weight loss program. For people who are overweight or obese there is no need to put on extra pounds. Of course you should consult with your doctor, but keeping your weight where it is is ok. If you keep up your lifestyle, you could end up with worse problems such as gestational diabetes.

I am not saying that you should obsess about gaining a few extra pounds if you do gain, but it is "dieting to LOSE" weight is not recommended: not eating enough so that your baby doesn't get the calories she needs. There is nothing wrong with getting on a healthy diet/lifestyle. Only eat when you are hungry and just take the sugar and processed foods out of your diet. Eat fruits and vegetables instead of cookies and french fries and the like. You may even lose weight from not eating just these foods.

You will also find that taking processed foods and sugar will decrease your symptoms of depression. Drink lots of water to keep your system clean. If you happen to lose weight from eating healthy and walking or cleaning your house, you want to keep any toxins lost from your fat cells burned flushed out of your system.

I hope this helps.

After your baby is born, if you are not breastfeeding, you can take up a more rigorous routine and a diet program.

I can't see how a LITTLE walking could hurt, but I would definitely say that, since you apparently haven't been doing much or any, "a couple of miles" is way too much to start out with. And just go at a moderate pace, nothing that gets you out of breath. Rome wasn't built in a day.

walking is wonderful exersize! i walked daily throughout my entire pregnancy

just dont be trying to walk a marathon or nothing
and if your at risk for preterm labor your dr may tell you its not ok to do an acess walking

If you actually are overweight, you don't need to gain as much during your pregnancy, 20 pounds more or so should be expected amount in your case. Just eat the right amount to provide nutrients for the child and to gain that amount, it isn't necessary to go beyond that. If you gain too much during pregnancy, it will actually be more difficult for you to lose weight post pregnancy. I don't know if you have been physically active (via exercise) beforehand, but if you haven't been, and you are nearing your second trimester, it isn't recommended to start an exercise program as some stated.

Walking is probably fine, as the rest of these ladies stated.

just walking, it's safe