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Question by KMORRIS3202: what is the best diet and excercise program that would work for post pregnancy weight?
i had my baby 8 months ago and i can not lose all the weight, normally im about 120 and no matter what i do the weight in my butt, thighs,and stomach will not come off.can anyone give me a good diet and a good excercise program?thanks

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Answer by froggyinpants
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but there’s a chance that you will have SOME of that weight forever… maybe not, but maybe.

In my opinion, don’t use diets where you “count points”. They tend to stress, distract and make you cheat on your diet. Start off taking baby for walks/jogs in the stoller. I DO recommend pilates. Good luck!

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Question by in_my_opinion: Did any of you drink diet pop regularly during pregnancy? Did your baby turn out okay?
How much did you drink? Were there any side effects?

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Answer by /M\i/K\E
Its called soda, say it right you Non-Californian redneck.

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Question by Do your own thinking!: Is there any proof that a healthy diet improves pregnancy outcomes?
No, I’m not trying to find an excuse to eat junk food — I eat pretty well, always have.

But I can’t find any actual proof that healthy eating habits actually do much.

I don’t mean “as opposed to eating utter garbage and not taking a vitamin supplement.” Nutritional _deficiencies_ = problems, yes.

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Answer by kailey0819
i don’t think any of that info is written in stone but if they say it it has to have some truth behind it????

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Question by smokee: Pregnancy Diet..??
now that im pregnant,,,how should i change my diet?
what are the do’s/dont’s? should/shouldnts?
what should i increase/decrease ect??

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Answer by Be E
i KNOW THIS WAS BAD BUT WHEN I WAS PREGNANT I ATE EVERYTHING. MY FOOD CARVINGS WERE HORRIBLE.

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Question by Lisa S: Pregnancy diet??
I am currently 21 weeks pregnant… How does my diet look ?

Today I ate…
Breakfast
1 large bagel w/ peanut butter, large glass of milk
1 small cup of coffee

Lunch
Large salad w/ chicken, bacon, egg, beets, cucumbers, carrots, tomatos, italian dressing
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup fruit – apples/cantelope/grapes
bottle of water

I’ll probably have a snack when I get home from work – something along the lines of a PB&J and a yogurt…

Dinner
Macaroni and Cheese
Big bowl of strawberries

I have a very busy schedule – so its hard for me to eat a large dinner.

How does this look? ..
also – I am drinking water all day long… just forgot to write that And I also take my prenatal everyday

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Answer by Expecting1
Looks fantastic, can you make lunch for me too!? Your diet is very healthy, wish I was eating that healthy throughout my labour, I am sure you will produce a very healthy and happy bubba! Good luck.

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Question by yummymummy108: pregnancy diet?
does anyone know of a website where I can access information of having a varied balanced diet for a trying to be pregnant women

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Answer by needsanap
www.whattoexpect.com and www.pregnancy.com

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Question by Linda D: Pregnancy diet?
Hi, I currently eat 1 diet yougurt and two piceces of rasiin toast spaced out over the morning, then for lunch steam vegies and chicken, and then dinner a nice healthy meal.
Is the rasin toast good for pregnant women ?

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Answer by ··¤(`×[¤ß®útãLLÿ HOñɧt¤]×´)¤··
if your pregnant now your baby is prolly starving you really should eat more your not getting the total amount of daily vitamins etc that you need. go talk to ur dr. about it and stuff and he/she’ll know what to say…

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Question by Kelly: Will being on an oral HCG diet cause a false positive pregnancy test?

I’m just curious, while being on a HCG diet, will a pregnancy test come up as a false positive? I believe that this has happened to me. I’m not looking for different diets to try. So please I don’t want to know about any of them.

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Answer by T
The hCG will be excreted in your urine and can indeed lead to a false positive on a pregnancy test.

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Question by Mama_MJ: Diet soda and pregnancy (Diet Coke)?
Any fellow diet coke addicts out there who are pregnant?? I’m “cut back” and drink only 2 cans a day, but I still worry its too much. There is just NO substitute I like. Literally diet coke and water are the only drinks I like. Its not the caffeine that bothers me, its the artificial sweetener. Does anyone else drink this much and do you worry? Has anyone had a baby and drank diet soda throughout their pregnancy??

Thanks for any info anyone has!

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Answer by ღ♥Barb♥ღ ~ Estelle due Aug.3rd!
The aspartame is a really big “no no” in pregnancy. Instead, switch to the real Coke. You’ll most likely be fine, but honestly, you should just get away from it for your baby.
The real Coke will be better for both you, and baby.

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Question by <33: Pregnant & craving sausage biscuits —> but on a pregnancy diet?
It’s not really a diet. I don’t starve myself. I’m trying to eat fresh fruits, cereals, oatmeal, yogurt, milk, cheese, whole grain bread and healthy meals with vegetables included only.

What do you think I can do to distract myself from not enjoying sausage biscuits..?

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Answer by !!~IHaveABabyGirl~!!
Its a craving, so your body is yearning for something. Just eat them! You’re 32 wks now, having a few things that you’re craving is not going to do anything to your weight, especially this late in pregnancy.

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Question by wht_rae: Does anyone have a good work out/ diet plan that works after pregnancy?
I gained about 50 pounds when I was pregnant and my baby is about 11 weeks now, I desperately want to lose this weight and fast, does anyone have any good work out plans??? I am not breast feeding anymore either, so that’s out of the question.

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Answer by paul
good diet and lots of cardio to speed up metabolism,,

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Question by xoxo – knm: Any diet secrets for getting rid of pregnancy weight?
Besides Breast feeding please! And yes I do plan on breast feeding, but is there anything else that seemed to really help with shedding the pounds after baby was born.

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Answer by Emoja
Eat healthy and exercise. There’s no such thing as a diet secret, if there were nobody would be fat. Eat right, exercise and breastfeed, that’s the only way to shed extra weight.

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Question by Ocean Girl!: I’m looking for a pregnancy diet!?
I’m ttc after loss, and i’m looking for a pregnancy diet…anyone have a clue?
I meant a pregnancy diet that will enhance my ability to conceive

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Answer by Lale
you mean you gained weight when you were pregnant and now want to lose that baby weight? Because if you are thinking of trying to lose weight while pregnant then there really isnt a solution thats healthy. Just eat as healthy as you can and exercise.

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Question by ****mUmMy_Of_FoUr****: south beach diet and pregnancy do u think its safe?
im 3 months pregnant and would like to start the s.b.d, its not like im going to be straving i need to lose weight and get healthy i have high cholesterol already!
i dont mind gaining weight through pregnancy im just asking if it wud be okay to follow wen ur pregnant!

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Answer by M Kerr RN L&D
Its never a good idea to start a diet when pregnant, best to wait til after.

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Question by Jenny: pregnancy diet for first time pregnancy?
Please advise what to avoid and what to eat more during pregnancy.

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Answer by Thwarted
a well balanced diet with lots of fruits and veggies and lean proteins are still good for you and your growing baby, foods to avoid is fish high in mercury http://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/fishmercury.htm
too much caffeine, alcohol, you should heat up lunch meats, undercooked/ raw meats, and unpasteurized foods.
During the first trimester you do not need any extra calories, during your second and third you need to eat an extra 300 calories a day.
When I was pregnant with my second child I was determined to avoid getting preeclampsia again and followed the brewers diet for pregnant women. My first was 9lbs 7ozs 6 days early and my second was 6lbs 8ozs two days past the due date.

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Question by ITS A BOY!! 3/12/09!: Ways to get protein into my pregnancy diet?!?

I am 15 weeks pregnant and I am trying to eat the most balanced diet i can, but there is one problem, I am not a vegetarian, but i do not really like to eat meat. It is just the texture and the taste of most meats i do not like to eat. What are other ways for me to get my recommended protein?

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Answer by Brandon S
Peanut butter! It has tons of protein and there are many types with slightly different tastes and textures to choose from. Or go see a nutritionalist to make you a plan.
PS stay away from fish. Mercury bad for baby
Good luck

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Question by jem: is it ok to drink diet coke during pregnancy?
im bout 7-8 weeks? i have been avoiding it so far as im unsure if its ok?

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Answer by ♥3 more weeks left ♥
No. Try to avoid it and drink more water.

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Question by KT: Pregnancy diet website? menu’s included ?
looking for a website that has an interactive or sample menus for pregnant women.

this is my first pregnancy and I’m always(mostly) nauseated i only feel like chicken noodle soup or jamba juice smoothies.
I know i need to do better than that.
I am a very pick eater and having trouble eating, I’m only 7 weeks along.
thanks!!!!

my DR told me to eat 6 small meals but the thought of all that food sickens me beyond belief.
oh my goodness I am so sick of crackers i could vomet.

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Answer by Amy W
I was sick the whole time I was pregnant with my daughter. The doctor told me to eat whatever I could stomach. Sometimes I ate pretzels and drank hot Coca-Cola all day. Try keeping some saltines at your bedside. Eat a few before you get up, sometimes this helps. Good luck.

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Question by Me: What is best diet for a new mom who wants to lose pregnancy weight?
I need to lose 30 stubborn pounds. My right leg is messed up from the pregnancy, and I dont get to do exercise that requires running/ aerobics.
I eat healthy – no sweets, fast food etc.

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Answer by bubblies
just play with your baby, like you can use it (him/her) as a type of weigh and lay on your back and lift (him/her) up many times, or just chasing them around the house once they start crawling, go see a doctor maybe you can get into a physical therapy class to help with your leg.

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Question by jaccideboss: Can I diet and exersize to stay the same weight throughout my pregnancy?
Ok, first off, I’m 26 years old and I’m a little over 50 pounds overweight. I have gained all my weight from my previous 2 pregnancies, and I’m bound and determined to lose this weight. However, I am in my second trimester of my third pregnancy. My question is, is it ok to diet and stay the SAME weight throughout my entire pregnancy (though healthy eating and exersizing… i’m aware that I have to eat 300 calories more for the baby.) to lose weight so I’m 20 pounds lighter after the baby ??? Is this even possible to do and still remain healthy? Thanks!

~~Please refrain from being rude ~~

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Answer by caffsans
you should talk this over with the Dr so you know whether or not the baby will be deprived =good luck

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Question by LILY: What type of diet should I go on to lose my post pregnancy weight gain i need to only lose 15 pounds?
I want to know what type of diet and physical activity training I should do. I am preparing to run at 5:00 a.m every morning and run 2 miles. So any trainers out there. Please answer.

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Answer by telakenisis
I recommend you consult with a dietician or nutritionist that would be best. But if you can’t afford to do that go with a 2000 cal diet with 45% of those cal coming from carbs 35% protien and the rest from fat. Get you carbs from fruits and veggies … not breads pasta and the like. Best protien comes from chicken fish and eggs … fats from nuts.

As for exercise … you need to burn 300 – 500 cal. five times a week. What form of exercise you chose to accomplish this doesn’t matter.

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Question by Jessica: Has anyone used the diet pill Alli to help loose pregnancy weight?
Did it work at all? How was your diet? I still eat greasy food once in a while. What was your experience or someone you know?

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Answer by Rad-Tech
I hear that you lose weight with it. Not alot, but you do lose some. The person I spoke with said it gives her diarrhea frequently, so she basically poops everything out. Kinda yucky, but true.

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Question by in_my_opinion: Did any of you drink diet pop regularly during pregnancy? Did your baby turn out okay?
How much did you drink? Is drinking one 20 oz (caffeine free), 5x a week okay? Especially if you have sugar-free gum too? I’m trying to quit for 3rd trimester.

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Answer by pink butterfly
oh god yea. diet soda is totally fine. I asked my doctor, and he said there is nothing wrong with drinking it during pregnancy. some people just worry too much. Its not gonna hurt or damage the baby. I drank diet soda all through my first pregnancy, and my baby was very healthy, and would have a few cans a day of diet soda, and im pregnant again, and i still drink caffeine free diet soda. its safe.

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Question by shannon: I am gaining weight too fast in my pregnancy. What would a healthy diet consist of to curb my weight gain?
I am 16 weeks and weigh 138. I gained 7 pounds in a month.

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Answer by ĸαylαɴα тнe pιrαɴнα
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You SHOULD gain weight while you are pregnant.

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Question by Shann: Will the Special k diet get rid of my flabby pregnancy belly?
I had a c section 2months ago and im thinking about doing the special k diet. do you think it will work?

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Answer by _<3_
It will work, my cousin did it and lost 2 dress sizes. Im sure it will work better if you exercise as well. I wanted to do it too but man I’m lazy lol plus replacing 2 meals with cereal really sucks!

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