I'll ask the silly question of the day

[seamonster]

Is it OK to try and lose weight while you're also trying to conceive?

 

[Athene]

I don't think so as long as you're sensible about it and don't starve yourself but would you continue trying to lose weight throughout your pregnancy . .. that's not such a good thing to do as your body needs extra energy. It would probably be best to lose the weight first though before you start trying to concieve

 

[Leanna]

Yes but only if you do it smart.... which really means no fad diets. Eat a lot of fruits and vegetables and exercise instead.

 

[~HopeFloats~]

I was told the weight watchers plan is great.

Plus once you are pregnant you will lose in teh first 12 weeks..

 

[tigercub]

Being overweight can severely limit your chances of conception. so if you feel that you are - then yes by all means lose weight. I have never heard/read anything from a doctor saying not to lose weight while TTC. Just do it the smart way.

From what I have heard, from doctors and my own mother - any extra weight you are carrying now will be a lot harder to lose once you have given birth.

 

[lin1235]

I was told the weight watchers plan is great.

Plus once you are pregnant you will lose in teh first 12 weeks..

This is only true for some women - esp those who experience extreme morning sickness. Personally, I didn't have any morning sickness (I'm 17 weeks now) and gained about 6 pounds in the first trimester.

 

[Singin4Him]

This is only true for some women - esp those who experience extreme morning sickness. Personally, I didn't have any morning sickness (I'm 17 weeks now) and gained about 6 pounds in the first trimester.

Yep this is true. I lost 10 pounds before right before I got pregnant and I have gained back about 5 so far and of course will only keep gaining through out the pregnancy.