Welcome back to another episode of the Embrace Your Real podcast, I’m diving into the second part of our three-part series on pregnancy Q&A, where I answer your burning questions about how to navigate the incredible journey pregnancy while maintaining your fitness and nutrition goals.    With so many of you curious about how to manage weight gain, stay on track with your diet, adjust your macros, and find the right time to modify your workouts, I’m here to share my personal experiences and insights. We'll also talk about body image as your body transforms and practical tips for dealing with swelling. Whether you're expecting, planning, or simply curious, join me as we explore how to embrace each stage of pregnancy with confidence and grace.   What I discuss:

1. How has your pregnancy been so far? 
2. Has pregnancy been harder or easier than you imagined?
3. How do you avoid gaining a lot of weight during pregnancy?
4. How can I stay on track with food during pregnancy? The 1st trimester is killing me! 
5. Do my macros need to change during pregnancy? in most cases 300-500 calories 
6. Have you been following your weekly workouts? at what point do you plan to stop? 
7. Do you have any advice for body image wise as your body changes? 
8. Do you have any tips for swelling? i feel so swollen! 

    If you loved this episode, be sure to tune in to… Episode 455: Pregnancy Q&A: Working Out During Pregnancy (Part 1)   If you want more from me, be sure to check out... Follow me on Instagram: @juliealedbetter | @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie Movement With Julie | App: https://sale.movementwithjulie.com/ Macro Counting Made Simple Online Academy: https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/ Website: www.juliealedbetter.com Get my eBook: FREE Macro Counting Ebook Amazon Storefront: Julie Ledbetter's Amazon Page