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RoseLight · 28/06/2017 13:53

We are waiting to start IVF and we have just been given the go ahead for NHS funding. I just have to lose weight to bring my bmi down and we can start.

I had already anticipated this, having read through our trust's guidance on IVF treatment and I have lost 2 stone so far through calorie counting. I have about 11lbs to go.
The problem is that weightloss the last few weeks is so slow! 1lbs a week when before it was 2-3lbs a week. We are anxious to start IVF and there is still a wait for the teaching sessions etc before the treatment can actually commence.

I would really welcome any advice on how to shed this last 11lb quickly, I know it is not a long term solution but I plan to carry on with the calorie counting after anyway to reduce my weight beyond this 11lbs into a healthier range.

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ASDismynormality · 28/06/2017 13:55

Try low carb high fat, it seems counterintuitive after calorie counting and low fat diets but really works!

dustmotesinthesun · 28/06/2017 13:57

Low carb high fat or do a Whole 30. Both are really good for your health so will put your body in as good a state as possible to get pregnant and both will make you drop weight. Good luck!

tiggerbounce77 · 28/06/2017 13:57

Have you looked at slimming world? It may help achieve your goal

HipsterHunter · 28/06/2017 13:58

For a one week "fuck this dress is a bit tight" I swear by coffee and carrots. Not sure that is a good idea for 11lb tho!

Paspaleyplaza · 28/06/2017 13:58

Cut carbs, increase fat, drink lots of water

Paspaleyplaza · 28/06/2017 13:59

Healthy fat that is! Coconut oil, ghee, olive oil

AfunaMbatata · 28/06/2017 14:00

I'd do a vlcd like slim and save for a month just to get it off ", then continue with healthy eating for maintenance.

Caulkheadupnorf · 28/06/2017 14:00

Move more. Any quick fix diets will mean you gain the weight again when you start eating normally again

MyheartbelongstoG · 28/06/2017 14:01

Lipotrim! I lost over five stone in three months. Amazing stuff

Birdsgottaf1y · 28/06/2017 14:01

Channel 4 had a program on called "how to lose weight well", they showed long and short term eating plans.

You could watch a few and see what you think.

thecolonelbumminganugget · 28/06/2017 14:12

I like the military diet when I feel I've stalled and need a kick start (3 stone lost over the last 18 months by calorie counting mostly and upping my exercise) have done it twice for a week. I wouldn't do it for longer than a week but it is a good booster for once in a while. I saw that on how to lose weight well.

LovePeaceAndHarmony · 28/06/2017 14:15

First thing first... Congratulations!!!

Try the strawberry only diet, consists of only strawberries and water.

I tried it out last year just to see if it works, I lost 9lbs in a week.

Groupie123 · 28/06/2017 14:20

Cut your calories further to 1000 per day and walk 10k steps per day.

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