What’s behind the ballooning this time? Kim Kardashian swore that in her second pregnancy she wouldn’t repeat past mistakes—like gaining 70lbs in all the wrong places, wearing disastrous outfits (remember the famous black and white “orca dress”) and vowing to control her cravings (e.g. slowing down on eating donuts every day, literally). And while she’s admitted to putting on a health 20 lbs. by her fifth month, intimates of the reality diva insist she’s in deep denial. At her current rate, she’s headed for 200 lbs., sources say.
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The Kardashians Catch A Flight Out Of St Barts
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Pregnant Kim Kardashian shops as the locals look at her and her family in town while vacationing in St.Bart's
1. Kim Kardashian's pregnancy bloating has caused her to stop wearing her wedding band anymore—only her engagement ring. "Her ring finger is getting too plump!" says a friend.
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EXCLUSIVE: Kim Kardashian poses with fans and stops at the gas station in Beverly Hills,Ca
2. "She can't stop eating," the insider says. Kim's binge-eating could be psychological, but if she doesn't slow down, she could endanger her health and that of her unborn child.
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Kim Kardashian leaves the studio
3. During her first trimester, she managed to stay so slim, that fans questioned whether or not she was actually pregnant, despite her making the news official on a KUWTK episode. But her thinner, pregnant frame could've been owed to extreme morning sickness. Now, "Kim looks to be putting on weight faster now," says celebrity body and beauty expert Alicia Hunter. "She looks to be closing in on 200 lbs."
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The Kardashians arrive at the Ivy
4. And while you should be eating plenty during pregnancy, choosing the healthy stuff isn't Kim's favorite. "Her healthy eating lasted all of two weeks!" dishes a friend. "She simply has no willpower."
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Pregnant Kim Kardashian shops as the locals look at her and her family in town while vacationing in St.Bart's
5. Kim is brand loyal to certain chains. "Her cravings are all for junk food. She sends her assistants out for burgers, pizza, doughnuts, and burritos," says a pal.
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Pregnant Kim Kardashian Unveils Shorter Haircut at LAX
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The Kardashians Catch A Flight Out Of St Barts
7. The 34-year-old Kardashian could have a harder time melting off the pounds too, like she did two years ago after she had North West. "Shortly after delivery, Kim could expect to lose only 11lbs.; the rest will take months to shed," says Hunter.
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Kim, heavily pregnant shops at Barney's
8. Her petite 5'2" super curvy frame is also against the reality star—just a few bites can constitute a bulge.
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Kim Kardashian arrives at LAX from New Orleans
9. "There are medical risks, such as backache, heartburn and hemorrhoids," says Hunter.
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A pregnant Kim Kardashian takes North West to a party
10. "Kim could be upping her risk for gestational diabetes, which could lead to type 2 diabetes later in life and also increase her baby's odds of developing the disease," adds Hunter.
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Kim Kardashian at LAX
11. Since Kim also went into premature labor with North from her extreme swelling, doctors warned her about developing preeclampsia (a dangerous complication that can be worsened by excessive weight gain, potentially affecting internal organs and causing slow growth in the child).
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Kim, heavily pregnant shops at Barney's
12. Kim's mother,
Kris Jenner, could be glowing about Kim gaining all this weight—which might be influencing her that the dramatic weight gain is great for ratings and media attention. "Kris knows the bigger Kim gets, the more publicity she'll garner," notes a source.
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13. So what is Kanye West's wife doing to look more toned up? She's wearing shapewear to minimize her size, but that's a huge risk for the baby since the garments can apply undue external pressure on the uterus. "She's been wearing double Spanx, and, as she gets bigger, that's only going to become more uncomfortable."
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Want to know how Kanye West feels about Kim's changing shape? Pick up the issue of Star for the full feature (plus more details!) before it leaves newsstands August 26!
The Kardashians Catch A Flight Out Of St Barts
Pregnant Kim Kardashian shops as the locals look at her and her family in town while vacationing in St.Bart's
1. Kim Kardashian's pregnancy bloating has caused her to stop wearing her wedding band anymore—only her engagement ring. "Her ring finger is getting too plump!" says a friend.
Photo credit: Splash News
EXCLUSIVE: Kim Kardashian poses with fans and stops at the gas station in Beverly Hills,Ca
2. "She can't stop eating," the insider says. Kim's binge-eating could be psychological, but if she doesn't slow down, she could endanger her health and that of her unborn child.
Photo credit: Splash News
Kim Kardashian leaves the studio
3. During her first trimester, she managed to stay so slim, that fans questioned whether or not she was actually pregnant, despite her making the news official on a KUWTK episode. But her thinner, pregnant frame could've been owed to extreme morning sickness. Now, "Kim looks to be putting on weight faster now," says celebrity body and beauty expert Alicia Hunter. "She looks to be closing in on 200 lbs."
Photo credit: Splash News
The Kardashians arrive at the Ivy
4. And while you should be eating plenty during pregnancy, choosing the healthy stuff isn't Kim's favorite. "Her healthy eating lasted all of two weeks!" dishes a friend. "She simply has no willpower."
Photo credit: Splash News
Pregnant Kim Kardashian shops as the locals look at her and her family in town while vacationing in St.Bart's
5. Kim is brand loyal to certain chains. "Her cravings are all for junk food. She sends her assistants out for burgers, pizza, doughnuts, and burritos," says a pal.
Photo credit: Splash News
Pregnant Kim Kardashian Unveils Shorter Haircut at LAX
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The Kardashians Catch A Flight Out Of St Barts
7. The 34-year-old Kardashian could have a harder time melting off the pounds too, like she did two years ago after she had North West. "Shortly after delivery, Kim could expect to lose only 11lbs.; the rest will take months to shed," says Hunter.
Kim, heavily pregnant shops at Barney's
8. Her petite 5'2" super curvy frame is also against the reality star—just a few bites can constitute a bulge.
Photo credit: Splash News
Kim Kardashian arrives at LAX from New Orleans
9. "There are medical risks, such as backache, heartburn and hemorrhoids," says Hunter.
Photo credit: Splash News
A pregnant Kim Kardashian takes North West to a party
10. "Kim could be upping her risk for gestational diabetes, which could lead to type 2 diabetes later in life and also increase her baby's odds of developing the disease," adds Hunter.
Photo credit: Splash News
Kim Kardashian at LAX
11. Since Kim also went into premature labor with North from her extreme swelling, doctors warned her about developing preeclampsia (a dangerous complication that can be worsened by excessive weight gain, potentially affecting internal organs and causing slow growth in the child).
Photo credit: Splash News
Kim, heavily pregnant shops at Barney's
12. Kim's mother,
Kris Jenner, could be glowing about Kim gaining all this weight—which might be influencing her that the dramatic weight gain is great for ratings and media attention. "Kris knows the bigger Kim gets, the more publicity she'll garner," notes a source.
Photo credit: Splash News
The Kardashians Enjoy A Yacht Day In St. Barts
13. So what is Kanye West's wife doing to look more toned up? She's wearing shapewear to minimize her size, but that's a huge risk for the baby since the garments can apply undue external pressure on the uterus. "She's been wearing double Spanx, and, as she gets bigger, that's only going to become more uncomfortable."
star-cover-35
Want to know how Kanye West feels about Kim's changing shape? Pick up the issue of Star for the full feature (plus more details!) before it leaves newsstands August 26!
