Best diet for weight loss whilst TTC

[MissyBate]

Hi,

I’m after some advice please. I know a quick fix isn’t probably the best solution but I’ve got 5 weeks off work coming up where I can focus on losing some weight/ getting fitter in the hope it will help me conceive. I realise I will have to continue when I return to work.

A friend of mine has done really well on 5:2 and another is low carbing but I wondered if they were considered healthy whilst TTC?

Thanks in advance.

Hey! You could do those but to lose weight you just need to be in a calorie deficit. If you look up calorie deficit calculator I think iifym.com have one and put in all your details you'll get the calories you need daily to lose weight. Hope this helps x

I've lost 5 stone since Jan - calorie counting and 16:8 is what helped me to do it! (Eating in an 8 hour window.) Plus 2l of water a day. If you google TDEE calculator and input your details it will tell you how many cals you need to maintain, gain and lose weight. Best of luck!

Sorry just to add I fell pregnant while doing the 5:2 fast diet and low carb combined 3 years ago (lost 3st) and baby was absolutely fine Once I realised I was pregnant I ate normally as I was craving carbs for 8 weeks solid but in the run up it didn't cause any issues at all.

Thank you for your replies.

I did well on The Cambridge Diet a few years back and it was quick but I’m just worried it’s not the best idea incase I get pregnant and obviously won’t realise for a few weeks.