Have you looked into acupuncture yet? If your period is driving you absolutely insane, just go talk to a gynecologist about getting an IUD like Mirena. Apparently, it works wonders. It stops the periods entirely and everything else should be fine. They can even do it for women who haven't had kids.
I was sitting at 175 lbs. Between the nausea and the vomiting, I actually dropped 4 lbs, so I walked into the hospital at 185. Honestly, I was super strict about it—if the baby gained, say, a pound and I shot up twice what I planned between checkups, I wouldn't eat a thing until the next appointment. I had way more control back then than I do now. And get this: if you don't get your period for ten months during pregnancy, you actually save about two liters of blood. Plus, we all know how insanely easy it is to pack on an extra 5 or 6 pounds. It takes zero effort. Cipelić, you really ought to drop some weight. Just push off having kids, but do it in a way where you aren't obsessing over it. Get into fitness, but take it slow. Watch your joints and your heart rate first. Pick something you can actually fit into a normal daily routine. Give it a year and you’ll be a total athlete—and you know how graceful they are.
Maybe my experience doesn't mean much to someone who only weighs 110 lbs, but I had to be careful. Gaining too much weight puts both me and the baby at risk, not to mention the delivery itself. As for medical stuff, I have hypothyroidism and take 100mg of Alice. My hormones were all over the place for a while, but things have finally settled down. I barely even touched meat—just a tiny bit here and there, plus some fish.
Morning, ladies, I’d highly suggest you all go find a chart that tracks fetal development during pregnancy. If the baby only weighs 10 grams and the mom packs on 5 pounds, that's all hers—and she'll definitely be carrying it long after delivery. And don't even get me started on how much more they'll "have" to lose once the baby starts hitting those rapid growth spurts. Look, I'm not saying everyone is just stuffing their faces, but there are plenty of moms out there who aren't paying any attention at all. Then, right when the baby starts gaining weight fast, they're stuck forced onto some brutal diet. In my case, I had quite a few extra pounds on me, but during my second pregnancy, I was throwing up like crazy from month two to four and actually dropped 4 pounds. The baby was perfectly healthy. Altogether, I only gained 😍6 pounds, and they were gone the very next day after giving birth. 👍The point is, there are zero guarantees in this life, but you really need to watch what you're doing.
Hey there, Look, I’m a total newbie at this, but I’m getting serious about walking for fitness. I just picked up Walking to Health by prof. dr. Klausn Bös
Honestly? It’s perfect. You’ll find every single answer you need right in those pages. I’ve gone on some long treks before, but right now, I’m starting from square one. My conditioning has been pretty terrible lately, and I have zero interest in dealing with injuries.
I’ve been on a diet since the first of the month, and for the last three weeks, I’ve been training 3 or 4 times a week. Currently, I’m on 3.1 miles with a focus on monitoring my heart rate. I’m keeping it strictly between 60% and 70% of my max, because that’s the sweet spot for burning fat.
Your primary care doctor or a visiting nurse is your best bet here. If you qualify for home assistance, the doctor will give you a referral that you need to take to Blue Cross Blue Shield to get authorized. Fingers crossed for you. If the person coming home from the hospital can barely move:
Make sure to watch their lungs. They need to breathe deeply—all the way down into the belly—and really cough from deep in the chest. Massage every possible area: the buttocks, tailbone, hips, neck, heels, and elbows. Keep turning them from side to side, or onto their back, then to the other side every two hours while massaging. Get as much fluids into them as possible. Don't be afraid to put on some gloves and get stuck in. This stuff is critical. If things take a turn for the worse, pressure sores can open up fast, and trust me, nobody wants to deal with that mess. Until you get everything sorted through insurance, call a local private home health agency in your area. Have them come out to explain exactly what you need to do.
I used to do this for a living, so I know the drill. If you're unsure about anything, just ask. Otherwise, I'll be online from 8 AM to 2 PM.