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A member asked:

Can you do the 16/8 hour fast while pregnant? trying to lose weight (i am heavily obese).

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No: I would not recommend it. Do not diet unless under the supervision of a doctor while pregnant. You can, however, eat healthy and exercise (unless advised otherwise) at the level you were used to pre-pregnancy. If you didn’t exercise then, start with walking and go from there after discussing with your doc.

Dr Hegab agreed

Answered 3/25/2022

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