Ayone trying to lose weight before becoming pregnant??

JHoelck0928
JHoelck0928 Posts: 93 Member
in Motivation and Support
Hey! I was just wondering if there was anyone who was also trying to lose some weight before they get pregnant?
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  • Dianalovescats
    Dianalovescats Posts: 30
    My mom! :-) She is losing weight to become pregnant. We all miss a baby in the house!
  • kandilynn03
    kandilynn03 Posts: 110 Member
    I am, well, that's one reason. I have many.
  • caseyjade88
    caseyjade88 Posts: 89 Member
    Me!!! I actually want to look pregnant when I am, instead of fat lol.
  • DEgal99
    DEgal99 Posts: 100 Member
    I am, although we're trying now. Basically, it's a "lose as much weight as I can and every month I'm not pregnant is just another month to get healthier" approach. :)
  • BethanyTL
    BethanyTL Posts: 39
    I am!
  • ashlbubba
    ashlbubba Posts: 224 Member
    Me!! One of a few reasons. A healthier me, pregnancy, and (hopefully) healthier baby!!
  • ashvegas99
    ashvegas99 Posts: 27
    I am too. So I can adopt healthier habits for my child and have a healthy pregnancy.
  • valorieflowers
    valorieflowers Posts: 154
    Yep, that is my main motivation! Some people don't get it because I am just gonna gain back a lot of my weight with pregnancy, but my idea is that I never wanted to weight more than the already too high weight I was at, so I need to lose enough that after a baby I will still be the same or less than before. Not to mention how much healthier the pregnancy will be now!
  • foodcallsme
    foodcallsme Posts: 94
    I am. It's one of many reasons for which I'm trying to get down to a healthier weight.
  • JHoelck0928
    JHoelck0928 Posts: 93 Member
    Haha, I just got married the 28th of September and started MFP in August. I managed to lose 20 lbs before the wedding and ended up gaining some back on the honeymoon, now the last month I was in a rut and am now back to being diligent with tracking and making better choices. I have a 3 year old from a previous relationship and have still yet to lose the 25 I gained with her. But I will say I was depressed as I was a single mom and it was difficult. Shame on me I know, well my husband and I want to try for another so they won't be so far in age so now I'm trying to get this weight off and more if I can.
  • mistyladidah
    mistyladidah Posts: 210 Member
    Sort of!

    My goal has been to get to a healthy weight by the end of the year since I started, and then after refining my goals I wanted to get in great shape to do the Tough Mudder next September. However, my husband has upped my motivation by saying that he just wanted to wait to try again for another baby until after cutting loose a couple more times with me for the holidays. So now I'll follow Plan A, and hopefully I'll be pregnant soon and will abandon these crazy race ideas. :bigsmile:

    I want to be at a healthy starting weight when I get pregnant after dealing with Gestational Diabetes with my son. It lowers the risk of having it again, and for developing type II after. Good luck everyone!
  • monopatin
    monopatin Posts: 4
    I am! :)
  • JHoelck0928
    JHoelck0928 Posts: 93 Member
    I agree! I would rather not exceed what I am now by becoming pregnant. One of my friends can't seem to understand that. She thinks I'm wasting my time.
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    Part of my reasons is for being healthier before getting pregnant. I also miss my healthier self and my clothes. ;)
  • rugbyphreak
    rugbyphreak Posts: 509 Member
    I am! Well way in advance that is! I want to be a healthy vessel to grow a baby and a good example after the baby is born. I still have a few years, but it's never too early to start!
  • RobKarmic
    RobKarmic Posts: 108 Member
    Losing weight before your pregnant is a horrible idea! think of the baby if you're underweight when you're making a baby it increases the odds the baby could be born very ill or not at all you need to seriously reconsider your idea
  • mistyladidah
    mistyladidah Posts: 210 Member
    Losing weight before your pregnant is a horrible idea! think of the baby if you're underweight when you're making a baby it increases the odds the baby could be born very ill or not at all you need to seriously reconsider your idea

    Sorry, what?? She never said it would make her underweight... we are overweight trying to be a healthy place for a baby to grow. Being at a healthy weight before conception is ideal.
  • JHoelck0928
    JHoelck0928 Posts: 93 Member
    Um...I am 206 lbs at 5'5. i'm pretty sure I would have to lose like 100 lbs to be underweight...........I want to be 145. that is not underweight.
  • breeZrizi
    breeZrizi Posts: 213 Member
    I AM!

    i gained 45 lbs last time
    im trying to get back to square one before i even THINK about getting prego again haha
  • MinMin97
    MinMin97 Posts: 2,674 Member
    I always did that before having a baby (except for my very last one). It's a great idea to get in shape before! Gives you great habits, and keeps you fit throughout/fitter afterwards!
  • jamielovesjbs
    jamielovesjbs Posts: 154 Member
    i have three boys and everytime i got pregnant it was because i had started exercise! lol! nothing is better at telling the body that you are ready to have a baby than a good workout! :)
  • fit30s
    fit30s Posts: 20 Member
    I lost weight in the years before I became pregnant. It was not a reason for my weight loss, but having been overweight and then starting my pregnancy at a healthy weight made me proud of myself, and nervous that my body would change forever. Guess what - it didn't! I didn't gain a single extra pound (the day I arrived home with my bundle of joy I weighed the same as when I became pregnant, pretty much). Actually, my 9-month weight was lower than my highest pre-pregnancy weight. I breastfed, and continued to maintain, without even really trying. Another bonus: I didn't get a single stretch mark! Six years later, and I do feel my belly is a little loose (from weight loss? from baby? both?), but other than that, all is good.

    My take on it is that pregnancy and weight management are two separate things. You can lose weight before becoming pregnant and not have to feel like it was all a waste. You can have a healthy body weight after pregnancy, even if you weren't as lucky as me, and do gain a few extra pounds. Obviously, understand that your belly will get bigger, and the number on the scale will go up. Think of it as you are carrying something like a pet, a child, or a bag of groceries, it's not really you that is weighing more.

    The likelihood of conceiving easily and the likelihood of a healthy pregnancy increase with a healthy body weight (generally speaking, of course), so go for it. Good luck.
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    Losing weight before your pregnant is a horrible idea! think of the baby if you're underweight when you're making a baby it increases the odds the baby could be born very ill or not at all you need to seriously reconsider your idea

    Sorry, what?? She never said it would make her underweight... we are overweight trying to be a healthy place for a baby to grow. Being at a healthy weight before conception is ideal.

    Seriously. Some overweight women are actually encouraged by their doctor to continue to lose in their first trimester.

    I want to be at a healthy weight and able to continue working out through my pregnancy. I also want to make sure that I have healthy habits to pass on to my future child(ren).

    In clicking on the posters profile, it says he is an 18 year old male, hardly the expert on this topic. Unless of course he is Doogie Howser, MD. LOL
  • jbwegner
    jbwegner Posts: 254 Member
    I am, although I've pretty much given up. I am 35. Hubby and I have been trying for nearly 5 years. Doctors have no concrete answers as to why. I don't ovulate and so far, medicines haven't helped. I know it's because of this extra weight. If I can finally get just some of it off, I feel like I could finally get pregnant. Good luck to everyone!
  • saraann4
    saraann4 Posts: 1,296 Member
    Me!!! I actually want to look pregnant when I am, instead of fat lol.

    Exactly how I feel. Although, not married yet so I'm hoping to drop some weight and maybe he'll pop the question. Going on 10 years now!!! I want to look my best on my wedding day and also want to actually look pregnant when I become it!
  • unFATuated
    unFATuated Posts: 204 Member
    Sort of, it's one of my main reasons. I had my first baby a year and a half ago and weighed 85kg (188lbs) before I started. I had an 'easy' pregnancy, and didn't gain a whole lot during the pregnancy, and actually came out lighter than I started after all the fluid was gone. A c-section put the brakes on exercise for quite a while after, and since then I've been really slack. I would LOVE my daughter to have a brother or sister but I think I would feel so much better being a healthy weight before becoming pregnant again. I think being fitter would help me handle labour better too.

    We don't intend to start TTC till the end of next year though, so I've got a while before I need to worry about it. My main reason though, is to set a good example for my girl now and feel fitter and healthier.
  • mommyslilmen
    mommyslilmen Posts: 9 Member
    That was the one of my goals. I've been pregnant pretty much the past 3 years. I have a 3 yr old, 2 yr old, and 10mth old. I usually don't have much time in between before I get pregnant again. I started MFP June 30th and my goal was to hit my goal weight by June '13, lose roughly 60lbs. Perfectly doable, IF I didn't get pregnant again. I've been walking every other day and in September joined a gym and started strength training. I'm 3 weeks into the Couch to 5k program and have signed up for a 5k race on Dec. 29th.

    Last week I found out I'm pregnant. =) So, now the goal is to maintain as long as possible and gain as little as possible, but still keeping a healthy me and baby. I only gained 15 lbs with my 3rd pregnancy, but I was also at my highest so it took me to a new highest. I'm finally below 190 and I would LOVE to not go above 200 if possible with this one, but we'll see what my dr. says. I have my first appt, with the nurse, on the 21st.

    Anyone pregnant and want to join me on this journey, or just want to friend me, I'd love to add to my friends. =)

    Have a great day!
  • RedHighHeelz
    RedHighHeelz Posts: 5
    I am,

    I'm not far from a healthy weight range, but my eating habits are horrible! so I'm eating clean, Tosca Reno has a few books in regards to what is it. It took me a year to get pregnant with my first child, so I'm prepared for trying a while, this is month three, and I don't think It was effective. So each month is a step closer to gettin healthy, friend me!
  • SHillier1983
    SHillier1983 Posts: 16 Member
    Hi there, yes I am on my journey to loss weight so my husband and I can have IVF. My BMI was too high for them to allow us to go on the waiting list so I have now lost 9kg (20lb) so far and have 5 kg to go before I can go back to the doctor. It has actually be amazing so far and I am glad we have had to go through this so I can get my health under control after .29 yrs of weight issues. This will help us continue with a healthier life style for the rest of our lives.
  • chelle_fri
    chelle_fri Posts: 333 Member
    I am! My worst fear is that people will be unsure of me being pregnant or just fat. I have other reasons, but this is my number one

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