My fiancee used the program below – it should be albe to customize a routine and diet for you even though you are pregnent. please bear with me, I am just going to cut and paste their quote from the site – she has been able to keep her weight off and looks better than ever… you can always try out the free trial – good luck!

“Jillian’s hardcore exercise routine is customized for your body, your needs, and your goals. Her online program will teach you excellent exercises, how to break bad habits, and the right foods to eat for your body type. Let Jillian help you shed pounds, increase energy, and get fit–finally! Check Jillian out, and accept her FREE weight loss challenge!”

Even before my pregnacny, I stuck with whole natural foods, eating them as close as to what God made them. It’s not only good for me, but good for my baby as well. I didn’t get in the habit of using the treadmill. (It broke before the 30 days return expired, so my husbnad returned it. It worked out. It’s more or less spring so I’ll start outdoor walking again and the money turned out to be needed for repairs on my husband’s car. As I told my husband when he made the comment about the money, God blesses how God sees fit. I digress.)

I also stay away from most processed, pre-made food. Exceptions include my veggie burgers and chick’n; The whole wheat bread that’s in the fridge (I should make some more, but I was sick last week and we were out so we picked some up at the store; I buy the light kind where the corn syrup listing is lower on the list) cold cereal (that I have with vanilla soy milk) and some canned foods, like the Progresso soup. (It’s healthier than Campbell’s, no corn syrup, and it tastes better. It’s great for lunches or dinners when I have no energy or desire to cook.) I also have canisters of quick oats, but it’s just oats that are lightly processed (over regular oats) so they cook quicker. (Instant oatmeal is more processed and has stuff added to it for the flavorings an preservatives and is more expensive anyway.)

I don’t eat meat or dairy or eggs and I generally stay away from fried foods, unless I know it’s natural, i.e., stir fry.

If your doctor is agreeable to you losing weight, then talk with him/her. S/He will have suggestions. Also, there are some pregnancy boards (iVillage comes to mind) where you can also talk with other moms who would have suggestions. Also, post this on the pregnancy Answers section and request site links, too.

Anyway, I hope I’ve been of some help.

What are the benefits of exercising during pregnancy?

Exercising while you are pregnant will boost your energy level. Instead of wanting to constantly sleep all the time, you will have more energy to move and get going.

Do you have aches and pains from the quick weight gain of pregnancy? Exercising can get your muscles moving around which will ease some of these aches and pains, ultimately making you feel better.

Another benefit of exercising during pregnancy is it will help you get back to your pre pregnancy weight faster. Why not give your future diet, “Losing baby weight after the baby” a kick start?

Can I continue my same workout I did pre pregnancy?

If you exercised regularly before getting pregnant, then you can continue the same workout and modify it as you need. It is not safe for you or baby to continue workouts such as skiing, horseback riding or any kind of contact sport. These activities can possibly cause bodily injury if you fall or get hurt and could hurt the baby.

What if I did not exercise at all before pregnancy?

If you did not exercise regularly before baby, it is not too late to start.

Take it slowly though, and let your body adjust to the new movements. Do not do anything that could jar the baby or hurt you or baby in anyway.

What workouts are safe for me and my baby?

You can try swimming, dancing, water aerobics, walking, biking, Pilates or yoga. Remember to take any workout slow, even if it does seem easy you do not want to harm you or baby.

How often should I workout?

Try working out 3 days a week. Remember to talk to your doctor and make sure it is safe for you and your baby before starting any workout.

Things to look for during a workout:

Stop working out if you become dizzy or have shortness of breathe. If your heart begins beating too hard, stop your workout. Any type of vaginal bleeding, call your doctor immediately and stop working out.

Other ways to stay in shape:

Eat 5 -6 small meals a day. Eating small meals throughout the day has been proven to speed your metabolism up and assist in losing weight.

Also eat healthy snacks like fruit, crackers and cheese.

Eat healthier.

Forget about all the junk food. You wouldn’t stay in shape before your pregnancy eating them, you definitely won’t during pregnancy.

Try eating more fruits and vegetables. Substitute fried for grilled foods.

Try to steer clear of fast food restaurants. Most fast food restaurants now have a healthy menu. So if you have to eat at one, try eating a grilled chicken sandwich rather than a hamburger or anything fried.

Remember to eat healthy!!!! And drink a lot of water

This gives you a lot of food to eat, only nutrient-packed and high density that digests slowly. It gives you a snack before lunch and a snack before dinner. So you actually eat 5 times a day. I love it and am doing well on it but you have to carefully shop for ingredients beforehand so you have them there to make up your meals. No substituting.