Losing Weight before Getting Pregnant - anyone else?

I have about 10 lbs to lose to be in a normal bmi range. I am 5'4 and 156. Will be trying for my second baby. I did open a thread similar to this one few days ago. I can never seem to lose these last 10 lbs from my first born. I am just going to try for another one with this extra weight and try to stay healthy during pregnancy, and lose weight after delievery. I only gained 20 lbs with my son. I was 150 when I got pregnant .. went up to 172ish.. now i am at 156.

Me three! I have 15-20 pounds to go, and we're starting TTC in March/April (straight after our wedding)!

Hi all! My name is Stephanie and I am in the same boat as all of you. I am TTC for my first baby and haven't had any luck whatsoever fulfilling it so I am hoping if I lose some lbs my little miracle might happen. I want (and need) to lose a TOTAL of 80 lbs..I used to weight 230 and am now at 221...still have a loooooooooooooong way to go but plan to lose all this excessive weight hopefully before I get pregnant. Any support from you ladies would be awesome, friend me if you would like, I would love to make new friends! :happy: :flowerforyou:

Hi All,

I am here more for encouragement as I have had 2 sons in the past 3 years.

When I wanted to get pregnant with #1 I was around 255. After months of trying with no result, I decided to change my diet and begin to exercise. After the first few months I was still not pregnant, so I decided to see my doctor, who recommended I keep up with my cardio and not do as much weight training. Well once I was down to 225-230, I got pregnant!

My #2 was a complete surprise, I got pregnant at 270 (I didn't lose any weight from #1) Being heavier during this pregnancy meant I had to keep myself in line food wise as I was only allowed to gain 25-30 pounds per Doctors order.

Keeping a healthy diet and exercise will definitely help you get there! I wish all you ladies the best of luck as you TTC. Babies are a blessing and the greatest joy you will experience in life.

i I am also trying to lose about 60lbs before TTC #2 But I have PCOS and diabetes so it is a little harder for me to lose weight but I am working on it!

Please feel free to add me!!!

So good to hear it's possible though. Hard work doesn't bother me, impossibility is another matter and my doc was so negative. I never imagined i would have difficulty TTC at 28! (

that is our plan too. We already have a little boy that was a complicated pregnancy (but easy birth) he was healthy but my body was destroying itself to keep him together. I don't want those problems again!

Hey gals - I had been doing weight watchers and on the very day that I hit my 10% mark, I found out I was pregnant with my first child. We had only tried for 1 month and just like that - it was like magic. I only gained 18 lbs during my pregnancy, so I was still below my original starting weight, even at 9 months pregnant. Within 2 weeks of giving birth via c-section, I had lost all of the weight, plus another 5 lbs. I breastfed my daughter for 18 months and managed to keep most of the weight off, BUT over the past 2-3 years, I'm back to my weight watchers starting weight of 228. We've been TTC #2 for a few months, casually, but I'm pretty sure that if I could get myself to lose 10-15 lbs, my body would kick into baby making gear.
I've been stuck in the same 5lb range for over year and can't seem to break through the plateau.
I've recently started going to the gym, but usually get close to my 10,000 steps/day and track everything I eat - almost always under my calorie goal.

I'd love to be part of this group, so feel free to friend me and we can try to get through this together!

I am trying to lose weight before trying for baby #1. I think my plan is lose the weight, maintain for 6 months, then get pregnant. And then while pregnant, follow the recommended guidelines (ie gain about 25 pounds by adding 200-300 calories in third trimester) and not eat for two. I have a feeling it will be hard. :ohwell:

ETA: I had a total of 48 pounds to lose, down 17 as of now.

Hi LAdies! Hubby and I were trying for TTC for 2 years, wouldnt you know I lost 50 lbs and now PG! Have to say though its almost making me depressed, I was 2 lbs short of being out of the "obese" BMI range and now all I want to do is eat! Gah! Struggling with this although Im happy, Its like a catch 22. I refuse to be 200 lbs again...no matter what! GL!!

Hello, I have my last 20 lbs to lose and then I am hoping to try around May/June timeframe. Would love to have support. Feel free to add me. Best of luck to you all!

I am also trying to get healthy before TTC! Feel free to add me!

Just joined today and I am in the same boat! I have about 70 pounds to go and want to start trying around August or October of next year. I am currently at the weight of giving birth with my first.

I lost 60 pounds before my daughter (was still overweight but closer to my goal than EVER before). Then after her I lost the baby weight and 20 more pounds. I looked and felt my best. I have a son now that turns ONE on Monday and I got to pre-pregnancy weight, but can't seem to move the scale now.

I guess what I am saying is that you are ALL point on trying to lose prior to gaining for baby! It gets harder with each child (and age)...so good luck to all of you! It is best for you and future baby! Good luck TTC!