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4 Myths I Debunked During My 8 Pregnancies

Myth #1

“I can eat twice as much now that I’m pregnant.”

While you may technically be eating for two, it’s no excuse to over-indulge. In fact, women who try to “eat for two” during the duration of their pregnancy gain an excessive amount of weight.

It’s easy to be tempted to eat more, especially when you get that feeling that you want more, but it’s important to understand that you’re only eating for a baby, not a full-sized adult.

During your first trimester, if you are only carrying one baby, you technically don’t need any additional calories to fuel your baby. Studies suggest that pregnant women need an extra 200–345 calories during their second trimester, and no more than 450 calories on top of their daily diet to fuel their baby during the third trimester.

If you really want to get those extra healthy calories, just add some healthy alternatives to your meal plan; such as hummus and veggies, coconut yogurt, nuts, or some fresh fruit.

Your pregnancy is a time for you to focus on caring for not only your growing baby, but yourself as well. You should be giving your body the best foods possible and chances are — you’ll feel better for any other undesirable symptoms you’re feeling, too.

For some healthy recipes with plenty of protein, carbs, fats, vitamins, and minerals CLICK HERE.

Myth #2

“Just wait for those weird cravings to hit!”

Here’s the truth, many women don’t actually experience cravings during pregnancy. But, if you happen to be one of those ladies who have crazy cravings during pregnancy, the most important thing you can do is to make healthy food choices.

Before my weight loss journey, I was 60+ pounds overweight. Trust me, I’ve definitely experienced my share of cravings, not related to pregnancy.

So, naturally when I was getting all these warnings about crazy cravings I was expected to experience, it sparked a motivation within me. I wasn’t going to let my fear of uncontrollable cravings control me at 2AM in the morning.

Of course, there were times that I wanted to stuff my face full of ice cream and pickles, but I knew that wouldn’t benefit me, my pregnancy, or my growing baby. Instead of binging on chocolate chip cookies, brownies, potato chips, and greasy french fries to fulfill my cravings, I would just take a deep breath, think about what I needed to nourish my body, and make a conscious decision for my health and my baby’s health instead of mindlessly feeding a craving. Healthy alternatives are key!

It’s all about using healthy options to curb your crazy cravings! Here are some healthy ideas for you based on what you are craving: CLICK HERE.

Myth #3:

“It’s okay to be tired. Your body is going through a lot.”

During your first trimester, your body will be going through a lot of changes, which can lead to fatigue and exhaustion. Ensure your body is getting at least eight hours of sleep every night so your body (and you) have enough fuel to conquer the day.

Getting plenty of sleep while pregnant can be a challenge for some, especially during the first trimester. Luckily, most women experience a surge of energy during my second trimester once the nausea starts to subside. Hang in there!

I am definitely not a super-mom (or a medical professional), but using lack of energy or sleep as a reason to skip out on certain activities can create major setbacks for your mental and physical health.

Myth #4

“Don’t exercise while pregnant!”

When I became pregnant with my first baby, I initially thought that I wasn’t going to be able to do some of the physical hobbies that I love, such as hiking and biking.

Everyone was telling me that if I exercised, did any kind of sports, or worked out that I would inevitably hurt the baby or have an early miscarriage.

Let me tell you something mommas-to-be, this is a flat out lie. In fact, the truth is the complete opposite. You should work out while pregnant as long as you feel comfortable and MOST IMPORTANTLY — have your doctor’s permission.

Yes, I could have easily just taken that and said, well, I guess I won’t work out or do any serious physical activity. But, you all know me by now. I did my research and talked to my doctor, who assured me that working out while pregnant doesn’t necessarily put the baby at risk.

Which was good news because I live for my daily workouts, my doctor said it would be unusual for my body to not engage in physical activities while pregnant. I was able to lift weights throughout my pregnancy, and continue with my hiking and other cardio workouts too!

As always, ask your doctor about engaging in physical activity while pregnant, as every pregnancy is different.

Much love…

Jocelyn “Boss Mama” Morris