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Losing weight whilst TTC-ing. Diet thread if anyone fancies joining me :)

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spamanderson · 15/12/2014 09:04

Well as the title says :) I've chosen the worst time to get my act together and start my diet (again!!) I'm well overweight, in fact in classed as obese so I need to lose a tonne of weight. I know I need to be a healthy weight to conceive so there isn't much more of a motivator than the hope if a BFP :) I'm just counting calories until Christmas Eve (when we have our traditional Xmas eve meal of good old McDonalds!) and then back on track on the 27th when I will be returning to Slimming World.
If anyone fancies joining me, or even just to give me a kick up the arse, feel free :)
Spam x
Weight loss goal 6 stone 11lbs (95lbs Shock )

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kezaroo · 02/01/2015 16:39

I'm in! (Sorry, realised op was done mid December)

I've started today on my fitness pal app and I'm also taking part in the dryathlon for cancer research. Pretty sure cutting out alcohol for a month will have some kind of positive effect!

My aim is 3 stone, with first target being 1 stone by March.

Good luck all! Will keep checking back for updates and post up how I'm doing!

kezaroo · 02/01/2015 16:41

And congratulations spam!

21questions · 02/01/2015 16:41

Yay congrats spam what a great start to our thread Smile Lovely news.

I feel so motivated by all of you I just know we are going to be successful. Had a good day food wise, managed to avoid the chocs at work and just making Quorn spag bol for our tea.

Sorry you had a rubbish 2014 lake. I hope 2015 treats you better.

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spamanderson · 02/01/2015 17:52

Oh Lake I'm so sorry for your loss.
DH has suggested fish and chips for dinner to 'celebrate'... Blooming man! Have not caved though, I'm having jacket potato, beans and salad :)
Are we doing a set weighing day or just weighing on our own days?

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itssangriaoclock · 02/01/2015 17:58

The 8th is our first weigh in x

Pixa · 02/01/2015 18:16

L1D1 of the shred done. Devestated about how much harder it was this time round. I have gained weight recently, but didn't realise how unhealthy I was.

So pleased we have this thread and motivation! Let's get healthy ready for our upcoming BFPs and bumps ladies! Smile

Pixa · 02/01/2015 18:17

Devastated*

kezaroo · 02/01/2015 19:02

8th is good for me! X

honeysucklejasmine · 02/01/2015 21:53

Hey Kez!

Been an alright day today. Had some double cream with my sugar free jelly (I know!) but otherwise was very virtuous.

Made a slimming world sweet and sour today. Not half bad!

kezaroo · 02/01/2015 22:30

Hey there honey!

I've had a good day, I haven't gone over my calories and I've been really active. Didn't have any breakfast though and made up for that by having a huge risotto tea (wig chorizo, so high in cals).
Aching from head to toe, but going to try and do at least half hour exercise a day.

kezaroo · 02/01/2015 22:31

With not wig Blush

Elektra83 · 02/01/2015 23:27

Hello all, can I join please?

We have been trying on/off for about a year with not even a snifter of a bfp. I'd like to lose about 3 stones/20kg and did lose half a stone in November - I reckon I have put that back on though.

It's definitely the food thing for me, I exercise every week and it's usually HIIT sessions so definitely makes me sweat. I just struggle with the protein side of things (I'm veggie). I've been trying to focus on increasing the protein rather than on cutting things out but Christmas has thrown everything out of the window!

I'm going to start afresh on Monday and will hopefully clear the junk food out/give away the chocolate so that I'm not tempted!

I just have a tendency to give up easily :-( (I think I did that with the ttc tbh!)

I can't do SW etc, I did lighter life a few years ago and it messed with my head...I find myself eating as if I won't get any food tomorrow so need to work on that!

honeysucklejasmine · 03/01/2015 08:14

Welcome Elektra. Have no fear, we will keep you focussed!

midwinternights · 03/01/2015 20:24

Hello

We're not going to start TTC until the end of the year but I'm looking at shifting a few pounds beforehand. We got married at the end of the summer and I have managed to put on almost a stone since then! My first goal is to lose half a stone by March, which will put me back in the healthy weight category as my BMI is now around 26, and then focus on getting back to my happy weight.

Good luck everyone!

itssangriaoclock · 03/01/2015 20:29

Midwinternights welcome. I love your phrase "my happy weight"

I'm going to adopt it.

To get my bmi to normal I need to lose 16lb but my happy weight would be 23lb ish.

Can't weight for nxt thurs to see all our results.

Was at a birthday party today, resisted nibbling at the party food. Our house is still full of chocolate, luckily I'm not a really chocolate person sweets, savoury stuff and portion size is my downfall.

Start strong ladies

Lauraqc · 03/01/2015 20:49

Count me in. I need to lose 2st to be in

jellypi3 · 04/01/2015 09:37

All i can say is 30 day shred....ouch!

honeysucklejasmine · 04/01/2015 11:58

Welcome midwinter and Laura.

Laura do you think you will need ivf? Sad Or is it a better safe than sorry sort of thing?

Either way, we're in it together!

21questions · 04/01/2015 13:01

Hello to all the newcomers to the thread.

Jelly I don't envy you. I have a copy of the 30 day shred and I hated it. A couple of years ago I did the workouts religiously and I did see results but I dreaded doing it so much I just can't face it anymore.

I'm trying hula hooping with a weighted hoop. Quite enjoying it at the moment doing about 30 mins each day. Hope I see good results.

Looking forward to weigh in, we are not ttc this month dh recovering from an operation so healthy eating has become my new obsession this month.

McFunky · 04/01/2015 15:36

I'm starting tomorrow, back to work and into a routine. I have overindulged the past couple of weeks so I'm looking forward to eating healthily. I hope I can stay focussed!
I've bought an exercise bike which is due this week, I plan to do half an hour each day and in the better weather I'll go for walks/runs.

We're not ttc til later this year but I want to be at least 3 stone lighter. I'm excited to think of where we'll be this time next year!

Is anyone taking prenatal vitamins, when did you start?

booboobeedoo11 · 04/01/2015 16:00

Last night of cheese and chocolates for me! Last blow out before I kick ass of the fitness and diet kind haha. Funny how i'm really looking forward to it at the moment...come wednesday the novelty will prob have worn off and I will be one grumpy cow!

Orangeisthenewbanana · 04/01/2015 18:03

Starting tomorrow here too, though have a healthy tea tonight. Also going back to work tomorrow so that makes it easier for me to eat better, as I'm on the go all day.

Going for small changes to begin with - exercise bike every other day, no fizzy pop/cake, less chocolate, smaller portions and less carbs, takeaway once a month not fortnightly, more walying where I can
Fortunately DH is also wanting to lose about a stone so he's on board too Smile

McFunky I was taking folic acid from May/June last year (started ttc July). Last 2 months have been taking Seven Seas Trying For a Baby.

Orangeisthenewbanana · 04/01/2015 18:03

Walking not walying!

honeysucklejasmine · 04/01/2015 18:23

I am at the panto with my brownies. Try are eating so many sweets! All my favourites!

Pigriver · 04/01/2015 19:19

Finally plucked up the courage to get weighed properly today at boots. Used SiLs scales last week and although it wasn't good news it wasn't as bad as expected. Well I had a shock today! Half a stone more than I thought and my body fat was 34.9% which is classed as poor.
Started healthy eating on New Year's Day and this is the motivation I need to keep me on track.
Meal planned for the whole week and went shopping. 2 days walking and 4 days gym each week. Hopefully I can start to shift some of this weight!