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I'm 17 yrs. old and 12.5 weeks pregnant how do i lose some excess fat from before i became pregnant i weigh 166 and i'm 5'0 i'd like to get more fit.

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

See details: Eat a healthy diet. Minimize carbohydrates. Worry about extreme weight loss and dieting after the pregnancy.

Answered 1/17/2014

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Dr. Nela Cordero answered

PREGNANCY: Do not think of losing weight during the 1st trimester , the baby needs nutrition to grow. Loss weight after having the baby.

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A member asked:

I'm 17 yrs. old and 12.5 weeks pregnant how do i lose some excess fat from before i became pregnant i weigh 166 and i'm 5'0 i'd like to get more fit.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Dr. Nela Cordero answered

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