u/AriaMelt

Working through the second trimester with back pain...

I’m currently in my second trimester and the weight is really starting to take a toll on my lower back. I’m still working full time at an office so I’m sitting for most of the day and it’s becoming quite painful.

I’ve been looking into getting a lumbar support cushion to help. I see so many options on Shein and other sites but the reviews are so mixed that I’m having a hard time deciding. Has anyone here used one for their office chair during pregnancy? Did it actually make a noticeable difference or was it just another thing that didn't work? I’d love to hear your experiences or any other tips for surviving an office job while pregnant!

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u/AriaMelt — 1 day ago

Left photo: last summer. I was uncomfortable in my own skin but kept telling myself it was "fine."

Right photo: this week. 8 months of actually being consistent.

What I did:

  • Calorie deficit (ate at ~1,500 cal/day, tracked with MyFitnessPal)
  • Strength training 4x/week (started with just dumbbells at home)
  • 8–10k steps daily
  • Cut out alcohol completely

Honestly the biggest thing wasn't the diet or the workouts - it was just not quitting when it got boring. No magic supplement, no crazy protocol.

Happy to answer questions. You've got this. 💪

u/AriaMelt — 10 days ago