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I am 5'4 and 169 pounds i'm 5 weeks pregnant. is it possible to have a healthy pregnancy and either stay the same weight or lose weight?

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BMI 29: Your BMI is 29 indicating that you are overweight (BMI > 30 is obese -> 174 lbs or more for you). You can gain up to 15-20 lbs during the *entire* pregnancy. You can also continue to exercise and maintain your weight as long as you are eating healthy, avoiding crazy diets etc. My simple recommendation - eat lots of vegetables (broccoli, celery, etc)

Answered 11/25/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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This isn't: the time to planning a diet.

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