TTC & Weight Loss

[ilovepurple]

I noticed in some of our threads that there are a few of us who want to lose weight and become as healthy as possible. This can help the odds of conception and contribute to better health overall.

I am currently on Weight Watchers and I am trying to exercise daily by taking an evening walk with DH. I have lost almost 16 lbs (from 207 to 191). When I was at 207, I had less EWCM and didn't have many signs of ovulation other than a regular period. Now that I am down by just 16lbs, I am noticing more EWCM. This is not to say that all fertility issues are weight related, it could have just been a coincidence. Since I cannot control the timing of conception, I want to exercise control over the aspects of my health that I do have control over, my weight being one of them.

If anyone else is trying to lose weight, I propose we chat on this thread and exchange tips and encourage each other to work towards our weight loss goals.

Who's with me?

 

[felinity]

I've heard from several sources that losing as little as 5% of your body weight can help your body to normalize processes that it has trouble with, such as hormone management and ovulation.

Great job, ilovepurple, on your weight loss.

 

[Catholic Wife]

I don't know if weight loss really does increase a woman's chances of conceiving, but . . .

I dropped from 220# to 210# and dropped a size in pants (in one month) through diet and exercise, then found out a couple weeks later that I was finally pregnant! That's the kick in the pants I need to keep eating right / exercising and losing weight. I have no delusions that I will ever be "skinny", but I'll be happy if I can get back down to 170#. At 5'8" (and with big boobs and big bones), that will give me approximately BMI 26 and body fat 25%.


ETA: Thinking back 20+ years, when I weighed around 160# (size 10-12) and walked everywhere, I had shorter, more regular periods. As I've gained weight over the years, my periods have gotten longer. And, now that I'm charting, I notice that my follicular phase is pretty long. Last cycle (when I got pregnant), my follicular phase was 5 or so days shorter than usual. It made me think (HMMMMMMM).

 

[felinity]

Hmmmm, indeed!

 

[FaithLoveHope9]

Hmmm... I only weigh 130 lbs, 5 ft 5, size 6. And my cycles are soooooo long... I'd do anything to make them shorter, but I think in my case, losing weight might not be my solution.

I admire you ladies- here's to eating healthy and exercising!!

 

[felinity]

Yeah - I feel your pain. I'm an overweight adult, but I was a fairly thin teenager before the PCOS made my metabolism stop, and I've really never had regular menstrual cycles. What do your doctors say about it? If you haven't done so, a visit to a reproductive endocrinologist might be in order.

 

[lovesdolphins]

5% of 266 is still quite a bit of weight - and I haven't hit that point yet. I'm working on it though - hopefully I will start ovulating. I can have periods; but no ovulation yet. My Dr said that when I get my insulin down to a normal level that I will be able to lose weight easier - I do hope that's the case. My goal is 160 - but in all honesty my goal is to get pregnant.

I am using the IR Diet - it's basically linking and balancing carbs with protein. I probably still eat more carbs than I should; but I have seriously cut down on them and am linking them with more proteins. It's slow - but my insulin dropped from 14 to 11 in 6 weeks.

 

[felinity]

Actually, 5% of your starting weight is about 13 lbs, and according to your ticker, you have passed that! Nice work.

I've been exercising a lot more than I did previously, taking Metformin regularly again, and trying to be more careful in my eating with regards to both portion control and carbs, but my weight is still hovering around my starting weight. It's that kind of non-result that makes it so hard for me to stick with anything, but I'm trying! It's only been a week, to be fair.

 

[inHISperfecttime]

I noticed in some of our threads that there are a few of us who want to lose weight and become as healthy as possible. This can help the odds of conception and contribute to better health overall.

I am currently on Weight Watchers and I am trying to exercise daily by taking an evening walk with DH. I have lost almost 16 lbs (from 207 to 191). When I was at 207, I had less EWCM and didn't have many signs of ovulation other than a regular period. Now that I am down by just 16lbs, I am noticing more EWCM. This is not to say that all fertility issues are weight related, it could have just been a coincidence. Since I cannot control the timing of conception, I want to exercise control over the aspects of my health that I do have control over, my weight being one of them.

If anyone else is trying to lose weight, I propose we chat on this thread and exchange tips and encourage each other to work towards our weight loss goals.

Who's with me?

I'm with you!!!

I took the summer off from school so I could concentrate on working out at the gym and loose some weight before we get pg. We have received the 'all clear' from my RE for a natural IUI (meaning no drugs involved, just putting the spermies closer to their destination! ) and we are aiming for our 1st try during my August cycle!
Until then, I am counting my points (I'm a WW member) and working out 3-5 days a week. I've also started walking to/from the train station during the week (1 mile each way= 2 miles a day) and taking a mini-walk for 10 min before I eat lunch. AND OF COURSE PRAYING all the time!

I would love to share tips and words of encouragement during this TTC journey, so COUNT ME IT!

 

[lovesdolphins]

Actually, 5% of your starting weight is about 13 lbs, and according to your ticker, you have passed that! Nice work.

I've been exercising a lot more than I did previously, taking Metformin regularly again, and trying to be more careful in my eating with regards to both portion control and carbs, but my weight is still hovering around my starting weight. It's that kind of non-result that makes it so hard for me to stick with anything, but I'm trying! It's only been a week, to be fair.

I guess I shouldn't tell y'all that my degree is in accounting

I realized finally that you have to be careful about what you eat while taking Metformin to avoid the side-effects. Of course my Dr wasn't very clear on that when I started taking it.

 

[FaithLoveHope9]

You are doing great

 

[ilovepurple]

This has been a successful week for me. I am almost in the 180's and my goal is to be 180lbs or less by September 1. That means 10.4 lbs in 6 weeks or an average of 1.7 lbs/week.

Anyone else want to try and lose 10lbs in 6 weeks?

 

[Catholic Wife]

I'm with you.

Now that I have energy again, I have started walking farther and will start weight training again next week. Losing 10# would put me just above 200#, a weight I haven't seen in a LOOOOONG time but can't wait to see again.

 

[heart of peace]

ilovepurple, just wondering how your weight loss is coming along?

I could use the support. I am trying to lose weight myself, at least 10 more pounds, ideally 25. It's a struggle though.

 

[ilovepurple]

September was not a great month for me, I am restarting weight watchers as of this week, my best friend and I are going to the meetings.

I want to lose 50lbs.

 

[ilovepurple]

oops, did my math wrong.... make that 53 more lbs........

 

[ilovepurple]

YAY! A 7.2lb loss this week.

 

[lovesbrightpink]

wow thats alot. I want to lose 40 lbs min. Which would put me at 185ish.

Hoping to due so in about 6 months that when we want to start ttc

Dh needs to lose weight though he joined the online male weight watchers which is great but he isnt even counting the points lol.

Im trying to eat as healthy and clean as possible and work out as much as I can I just have noooo motivation! it sucks right now!

 

[ilovepurple]

I basically don't eat anything with an ingredients list and I focus on lean meats, whole grains and fruit/veggies. I don't eat refined sugars or flour and any carb I eat is whole grain.

I also only eat 1/2 the serving sizes I used to and I stop eating when I feel like I am no longer hungry - before I get the "full feeling."

 

[ilovepurple]

Oh and I drink 1/2 a gallon or more of water every day.