should i try and lose weight even though I'm pregnant?

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I'm around 220 lbs and im 5"4. I used to average at 145 but got sober almost 2 years ago as well as quit cigarettes. mix that with my antidepressant and i gained alot of weight!! fast! i got stretch marks all over me(luckily they have already faded alot). I've downloaded a pregnancy work out that's pretty mild and i walk on rest days. I've been trying to eat better but do you think I need to buckle down and diet harder? I don't want to gain too much eight with this pregnancy and become really unhealthy(especially for my previous small frame). im 10 + 1 weeks! any advice ladies?

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you should never diet while pregnant. I would just try to eat healthier and keep doing your exercises as long as your Dr says it's ok.

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I think a lot of people use the term "diet" and people automatically assume they are referring to fad diets.
To do a fad diet, no. That's never healthy whether you're pregnant or not. "Nothing but fruits and veggies one day, then load up on carbs the next day, then nothing but bacon the third day, and then just plain fruit the last day, mixed with this apple cider vinegar and our exclusive protein powder that is nothing but chemicals and will make you shit your brains out." 👈🏻 ALWAYS no, with this. 
Changing your general diet (as in your eating habits) can be helpful during pregnancy. And there are a lot of helpful meal plans that incorporate clean eating, balanced foods, good portion sizes and can obviously be nothing but good for you. But it's also a behavioral thing as well. Whether your pregnant or not, it's wise to change your habit SLOWLY. Otherwise you can easily end up eating "healthy" for like a week and then binge later on. I always tell people to start by: drinking half your weight in ounces of water, and (depending on your weight) start adding 3-5 cups of veggies to your diet. Start with those things and then work your way up. 
I'm a big fan of the container system from 21 Day Fix. I don't always eat healthy but when I am, I'm usually following these portion sizes. And they have portion sizes if you're wanting to stay the same weight or lose some weight. I did it a few times while being pregnant and I felt really good. It's nothing but eating more vegetables, watching my carb intake, eating a good amount of protein, etc. no one can tell you that's bad. I would only suggest, taking whatever meal plan you want to follow to your doctor bc they might tell you to increase or decrease something due to pregnancy and your own health needs.

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I actually had a Congo with my Dr about this and she said it is a smart idea to diet while pregnant. She also said that losing a few pounds during pregnancy is safe as long as you are not losing too much too quickly. Dieting is not bad! You are simply feeding your body and baby healthier foods. Your Dr will let you know how many extra calories per day you will need to support baby.

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I wouldn't diet per say but eating healthy is always a good idea while pregnant! I was 217 when I got pregnant and ended up losing 10 pounds from morning sickness and now I'm 249 at almost 35 weeks. I feel extremely guilty about my weight but being pregnant limits the amount of exercise you can do. Just be mindful when you eat and you'll be great!

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This would best be discussed with your doctor. I would say no overall. You may lose a few pounds at first but eventually you'll gain. I'm 5'3 became pregnant at 250 and gained 21 lbs, which I lost within 10 days pp.

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I'm in the same boat. I started at 136 @ 6 weeks and I'm now around 126 @ 16 weeks. light work outs are great as long as you are cleared by your doctor to do so. diets are okay, but make it more of a lifestyle change instead of trying to make it a quick fix. be as healthy as you can so you can grow old with your lil bean.

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Well if you're losing weight and you're not getting sick I'd talk to your doc just to make sure that the amount you're losing isn't excessive. I was puking 6 times a day almost my entire pregnancy so I lost a lot of weight and my doc said it was normal for how sick I was.

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I had no weight gain in my first pregnancy,  lost 17 lbs during my second pregnancy, and so far with this pregnancy I've stayed pretty much the same.

should i try and lose weight even though I'm pregnant?

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