Losing Weight and Preparing My Body for Pregnancy

clearing_out_my_pockets

Following discussions on the TTC thread and the Waiting to TTC thread, I thought I'd start a thread for people who want to have children, and want to / need to lose weight to give themselves the best chance possible.

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COMP ~ Target -43lb ~ To date -18lb
emsbet ~ Target -6lb ~ To date TBC
fannyanna ~ Target -7lb ~ To date -4lb
ForumFan ~ Target -36lb ~ To date -10lb
GlamGirlie ~ Target -14lb ~ To date TBC
kaemi ~ Target -23lb ~ To date -3lb
kalama ~ Target -40lb ~ To date -7lb
kittycatt1977 ~ Target 126lb ~ To date -9lb
lemonmelon ~ Target 14lb ~ To date TBC
QQuaver ~ Target -5lb ~ To date -2lb
sweaty betty ~ Target -45kg ~ To date 5kg
trudij ~ Target -76lb ~ To date -34lb

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http://www.myfitnesspal.com/
http://www.foodfocus.co.uk/
http://www.bdaweightwise.com/

Lily_The_Legend

Thanks for starting this COMP.

I just worked out my BMI, but I'm too embarrassed to post it!

I'd like to join in though!

clearing_out_my_pockets

Hello! I was worried I'd be talking to an empty thread!

kittycat1977

I would also like to join if that's ok. My partner and I were hoping to start TTC this month but I found out this week that I am being made redundant shortly so it has had to go on hold until I find another job which is very annoying but does give me chance to lose lots of weight.

I joined Slimming World two weeks ago and have lost 8lbs so far so not doing too badly but could always do with more support and would also like to support others.

I am not posting my bmi as it is shockingly high :eek:

Lily_The_Legend

clearing_out_my_pockets wrote: »

Hello! I was worried I'd be talking to an empty thread!

I took a little while to post as I've just had a ring doughnut and I'm meant to be being good this week so I was feeling guilty!

Then I checked my BMI and I thought :eek::eek::eek: I didn't realise it was so high! But I did speak to a nurse a few months ago and she said not to crash diet, just to start eating more healthily and take more exercise. I thought she'd tell me to put off trying until I was slimmer but she said at my age I shouldn't put it off for that reason. So I guess she can't have thought I look too much like an elephant.

So hopefully this thread will kickstart me into action. I've started doing more exercise this week and will slowly try to build it up. Hoping to go for a long walk on Sunday!

Are you on a specific diet COMP?

Lily_The_Legend

kittycat1977 wrote: »

I would also like to join if that's ok. My partner and I were hoping to start TTC this month but I found out this week that I am being made redundant shortly so it has had to go on hold until I find another job which is very annoying but does give me chance to lose lots of weight.

I joined Slimming World two weeks ago and have lost 8lbs so far so not doing too badly but could always do with more support and would also like to support others.

I am not posting my bmi as it is shockingly high :eek:

Mine too kittycat, and I'm not posting mine either, so don't worry!

Sorry to hear about your job I hope you find something soon.

DH is losing his job at the end of January, but hopefully he will have found something else by then.

clearing_out_my_pockets

I've changed the first post taking away BMI, switching to a rather ambiguous 'weightloss to date'.

I am a week and a half into weightwatchers and lost 4.5lb in my first week. I've done slimfast before, but don't want to do that again as it doens't help change your attitude towards food.

Lily_The_Legend

Thought I would just share a link with helpful dietary advice on:

http://www.bdaweightwise.com/

It is a site set up by dieticians, and everything is free.

Might have a look through that tonight and do a meal planner for next week.

Wow, you two have had good losses already, well done! :T

clearing_out_my_pockets

I wouldn't feel too bad about having a doughnut, by the way. I managed to resist the victoria sandwich my colleague brought in for just 15 minutes before I caved in and had a (small) piece!!!

kittycat1977

Thanks I have recently had hypnosis to help me with the weight loss as when I have tried to diet before I tend to do ok for a while and then decide I have had enough of dieting. It seems to be working as I haven't struggled yet (fingers crossed it continues).

When I went to see the nurse she said to try and lose weight but thinking about it she didn't say anything about waiting until I had lost the weight before TTC. That probably means I am getting on a bit as well.

Lily_The_Legend

A friend at work has just agreed to go for a walk with me one lunchtime next week.