So our little one wasn’t exactly planned, but wasn’t prevented. We were not actively trying though, or I would have been healthier to my body and lost weight beforehand. I am 5’3” and weigh 178 lbs, which according to a BMI chart online is considered obese (which I don’t look obese at all, my weight spreads pretty evenly and pretty sure a good 10lbs is boobs lol).

My doctor wants to go ahead and do a glucose test at 12 weeks due to my weight, which I suppose is understandable. My question is, is it possible to lose weight while pregnant, or only gain? Is it healthy to? I am only supposed to gain 11-20 lbs during my pregnancy which I should be able to handle. I know exercise helps obviously, but I’m also trying to get any nutrients I can because my morning sickness has been bad and I’ve already actually lost weight due to it. Does anyone have any advice on this or has anyone taken an early glucose test and been fine?

Here is a picture of me for reference of how “obese” I am: