Weight Loss While Pregnant?

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I conceived when my son was 6 months old. I still hadn't lost baby weight yet. I have lost 10 lbs since I became pregnant 160 to 150. I'm 5ft 5in I would like to lose 5 lbs more. Of course I know I'll most likely gain it back through out the pregnancy, I'm just hoping to stay in a safe range of weight loss. I would like the benefits to my pregnancy and child of being at a healthier weight. I also wouldn't want to risk anything to be slimmer. Safe range? Opinions please😁

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Eating relatively low carb (between 60 and 75 carbs a day) has kept my pregnancy weight very stable since being diagnosed with GD. Baby is growing but my "frame" is thinning. More effective for me than counting calories!

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You're still early enough you can cut your portions down to diet. Also start walking or doing light cardio. Don't be alarmed by people saying not to diet, it's fine if you do it in a smart way.

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Through my first trimester I lost over a stone and still kinda loosing weight but also gaining aswell haha congratulations tho

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How far along are you? I lost 20lbs in the first 15 weeks of my first pregnancy and the dr didn't seem concerned with it. He said as long as your eating right still and giving the baby the nutrients it needs your fine

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I think it's fine to try to make sure you don't gain too much during pregnancy, but not so safe to actively try to lose weight. I'm 5'5" and started out around 130. Looking back, I was pretty tiny: I run marathons and lift heavy, so I didn't have a whole lot of body fat. I'm now 28 weeks and weigh 150. My Dr is extremely happy with my weight, and I'm still being very active. If you're the same height and weight as me I do t think you need to be losing more throughout your pregnancy. I completely get the anxiety with seeing the bigger number on the scale (I've never weighed this much before and some days it messes with my head) but you're pregnant! It's okay! The app can be mentally difficult sometimes...so many women have only gained like 5 pounds at this point...but it's important to remember that we all started at different weights and our bodies need different amounts of gain. As long as you're getting enough nutrients and exercise, don't fight what your body is trying to do! 
(For reference, here's my "super bloated" early pregnancy pic compared to a more recent one)

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Do not lose weight while pregnant. It's not healthy to do so.speak with your doctor

Weight Loss While Pregnant?

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