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Monday, October 03, 2005

Pregnancy Without Excess Weight Gain

Many women find pregnancy extremely difficult to embrace. They love the idea of being a mother, starting or enlarging a family, but are turned off by the feeling of unattractiveness, weight gain, and being uncomfortable. Many women have become extremely successful in lessening the anxiety of pregnancy. Here are some ways to avoid becoming overweight and uncomfortable.

The key to avoid becoming overweight during pregnancy, believe it or not is a good diet and exercise. Obviously, pregnant women have different nutritional needs; there bodies need certain nutritional requirements. But, if you are already eating healthy, which includes several servings of fruits and vegetables daily, protein and cereals, your half way there. Remember, you must be very careful not to deny your body any nutritional value. There is no doubt that you will gain weight. By eating healthy, you won’t overdue it and add the unnecessary weight. Most women gain about 25 to 35 pounds when pregnant. What you trying to avoid is excess weight due to unhealthy and unnecessary foods.

Exercise plays a role in keeping unnecessary weight off and feeling more comfortable. In recent years the literature of exercise during pregnancy has been extremely positive. Low impact exercise, 3 times a week is not only a great way to avoid gaining excess weight but is an excellent way to lessen the feeling of being uncomfortable. Some of the best exercises are walking and swimming. Never overdue it, if you feel dizzy or any discomfort stop immediately.

So if you want to feel great and avoid excess weight gain, eat smart and healthy and exercise regularly. If you have questions it is always prudent to consult your physician.