How often should pregnant women be eating

How often should pregnant women be eating

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Pregnant women should maintain a similar diet as women who aren’t pregnant. They only need to eat an extra 300 calories per day.

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In early pregnancy there is really no need to eat any more than you normally would although it may be wise to begin eating more healthily. Cut out caffiene, obviously alcohol, and up your intake of protein, fruits and veggies. However more …

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How often should pregnant women exercise?

Q: Even before I was pregnant I loved eating healthy and working out. I was about 140 lbs. I am 3 months pregnant with twins now and I really do not want to gain TOO much weight. (These cravings for burgers are not helping =P). I don’t want to do anything too rigorous and overexert myself or my babies.How often should pregnant women work out? If you are pregnant now, what exercises are most comfortable to you?

A: 1. Any sitting exercise machine. Such as;lat pulldown (back)cable curls (biceps)lateral raise (shoulders)triceps extensionsleg extensions (quadriceps)seated leg curl (hamstrings)seated calf raisecable crossovers (chest)2. Use low weight with high reps. Try to perform between 12-15 repetitions in 2-3 sets each. If the last few reps are difficult, you will need to lower the weight.3. It is not a good idea to do abdominal work after the first trimester. Especially on your back.

how often are pregnant women suppose to eat?

Q: and what kinds of stuff should they be eating?

A: Eat as you normally would. That whole “eating for two” is just a way for people to overeat and not feel guilty about it. Try to eat things that are good for you. Keep in mind that whatever nutrients you take in, so does your baby, for the most part. Whatever, bad things your body absorbs can be passed on to baby as well. Seriously watch that you don’t eat more than you normally do or you’ll have one heck of a time trying to get the extra weight off later. Good luck.

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Q: Even before I was pregnant I loved eating healthy and working out. I was about 140 lbs. I am 3 months pregnant with twins now and I really do not want to gain TOO much weight. (These cravings for burgers are not helping =P). I don’t want to do anything too rigorous and overexert myself or my babies.How often should pregnant women work out? If you are pregnant now, what exercises are most comfortable to you?

A: I would continue with walking, it’s the safest and most controlled. Running could be too strenous or uncomfortable. I am 3 months as well. I workout 3 days, take a day off, and start over. My sister who is a personal trainer says to keep lifting weights throughout pregnancy, so your muscle continues to burn fat when your sedentary. But do less weight than you used and more reps. I also bought a Gabrielle Reese pregnancy workout dvd. Good Luck!