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Overweight, losing weight and trying to conceive

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Shredtheevidence · 19/07/2017 19:30

Well I am on cycle day 1 here and onto cycle 4 of trying for dc2.

I also overweight and trying to lose weight (a lot) while ttc. Is anyone else out there in a similar position?

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LittleFox01 · 19/07/2017 22:34

Hi Shred,

I am ttc and lose weight too. I joined slimming world two weeks ago and so far have lost 6 & half pounds. I am very over weight so really need to get my weight down.

I'm 25 trying for my first. I've had 3 previous mc's. We have been trying for 6 years.

I really hope by losing the weight that it will give me luck 😊

What are you doing to lose weight? If you don't mind me asking 😊

Xx

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Shredtheevidence · 20/07/2017 06:21

I do slimming world too. I did it while pregnant with my dc1 too and if you stick to it then it really does work.

As always it is the sticking to it that is the problem!!

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eubyru · 20/07/2017 06:38

I'm overweight and trying for #2. I'm 27.

I'm trying my best to follow my fitness pal and be strict but I really do struggle so much. I'm on cycle #3 at the minute but we are trying to be causal about it so no opks or anything like that. My af is due in a week and I'm cramping loads so just a waiting game.

LittleFox01 · 20/07/2017 11:34

Yes it's so hard sticking to it! But will be worth it in the end. I lost 2 & half stone previously but it slowly went back on so I'm pretty much back to square one.

I was due on today but the sickness struck at 3am this morning so think it's going to be delayed.

I'm trying to concentrate more on losing weight than trying for a baby at the moment, just because I would love a healthy pregnancy. But I'm not going to be careful, so if it happens then it happens, I'd be over the moon.

Xx

ally62442 · 20/07/2017 11:46

Hi ladies I too am have been doing slimming world since January. I've lost 3st 6.5lbs so far. I only have another stone to get to my target. I'm currently TTC baby number 1 and this is my second cycle.

When I started slimming world I did it to get my body in the best possible shape ready to have a baby. If I managed to get pregnant then I intend to carry on slimming world. Although I think it's probably really difficult to stay on plan.

Sictransitgloria · 20/07/2017 12:00

I want to lose weight and planned to before TTC. But here we are. I'm trying to eat less (crap) and do more (exercise). I tried slimming world and lost half a stone but couldn't stick to it. Poor will power :/

TonicAndTonic · 20/07/2017 12:10

I did slimming world (online only) before and during TTC. I figured that if they let you do it during pregnancy then it must be safe for TTC! Previously I had had a lot of success with 5:2 but a while back there were some scare stories about intermittent fasting affecting fertility. Normally I don't take much notice of scare stories, but in this case I thought why risk it, so switched to SW a few months before starting TTC. I was really lucky though in that I only had 1 stone to lose by the time i started SW.

SoapyChoc · 20/07/2017 12:15

Hi,

How much is everyone trying to lose? I have lost just over 2stone having a calorie deficit tracking using Fitbit. Have been trying for 2 years in September and am at fertility clinic next week where I need to get my BMI below 35 to start Clomid. I have 1kg more to lose in a week to get to that and then obviously need to carry on losing more. I was going to Slimming World where a few years ago I did really well but I wasn't enjoying it this time so just weigh in and message my Mum and friend a photo of the scales which gives me my accountability.

Sictransitgloria · 20/07/2017 12:54

That's amazing losses, all of you. I think I need to lose at least 4 stone to be in the normals. I put on a stone this year from moving to a more rural area and learning to drive and therefore doing far less walking! My job has changed from super physical to not so much as well.

SoapyChoc · 20/07/2017 13:31

Sictransit I have just under 4 stone left to lose overall. I used to work quite an active job but now I work in an office and have to really make the effort to be active.

aria84 · 20/07/2017 16:00

Hi everyone. I've been ttc my first for 14 months now and I'm 32. I've got 2 stone to lose and started SW 2 weeks ago. Lost 3lb first week and 1.5 this week. Been to docs n the response is the difficulty in conceiving is due to my weight so hoping losing the 2 stone will help :-)

Twistedsister7 · 20/07/2017 18:12

Hi. I'm on cycle 10 ttc with type 2 diabetes. Ideally I should lose 7 st but I'd be happy with 5 st if my body fat % was in normal range. I've been seeing a PT on a trial basis & although only a few lbs lost I've lost 5 inches.

I'm now meeting with the pt early August for a full sign up. It really helps me.

Foodwise I go between mfp & sometimes just being sensible. I have historical issues with food so I don't want to restrict or obsess. I've just started the Herbalife breakfast plan so hoping that helps too!

I'm currently in tww, af due 26th July.

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Shredtheevidence · 20/07/2017 18:50

@twisted sister I have about 8 stone to lose too. I am sure many people would judge me for trying to get pregnant with that much to.

Ah well, slimming world dinner was slow cooker chilli, rice and kale.

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SoapyChoc · 23/07/2017 13:31

How is everyone getting on?

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Shredtheevidence · 25/07/2017 22:32

Just got back from weigh in number 1 after being back to SW class. Managed to lose 9.5lbs.

Most of which I am sure was water retention as I came on about 2 hours after weigh in last week.

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eubyru · 27/07/2017 17:32

That's a brilliant weight loss, I'm still the same weight I was a few weeks ago.

I need to exercise that's my big problem I'm so lazy

eubyru · 27/07/2017 17:32

I should add I've 4 stone to lose also

LittleFox01 · 30/07/2017 15:56

How is everyone?

AF finally arrived yesterday after being a week and half late!

I have 5st to lose to get my BMI down to 34. It's going to be a very long journey but I hope I can reach it ! Smile

SoapyChoc · 01/08/2017 10:35

Good luck LittleFox

How is everyone else getting on?
I luckily managed to get my BMI under 35 for my fertility appointment, will be starting Metformin and then Clomid as well once I have had a Hycosy. Carrying on with trying to lose weight as am unhappy with how big I am at the moment and also the healthier weight the more likely things will work and less risk when pregnant. Also if it comes to needing IVF BMI needs to be below 29. Finally started back at the gym last night after a couple of weeks off due to a nasty UTI and then being busy with life.

eubyru · 02/08/2017 18:11

That's brilliant news soapychoc.

At the moment my af is 7 days late and I'm definitely not pregnant so really pissed off that it's so late.

I'm blaming my unhealthy weight for my late af. Really wish it would hurry and come so I can get onto the next month

SoapyChoc · 03/08/2017 10:35

Sorry your AF isn't coming eubyru once you know you're not pg you just want to get on with the next cycle. Hope it comes soon.

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