Losing weight before TTC?

Question

Hi all,

Over the last year or so of newlywed bliss, home buying, and school stress I gained about 15-20 lbs. Now that we are thinking of TTC, I'd like to lose a good deal of weight first, so that the baby weight doesn't just add to it and put me wayy over into "obese" territory. Did anyone try this or is doing it now? How did it go?

Stats:
5'4''
150lbs
BMI: 25.1 (overweight)
Goal weight: 130

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I'm pregnant now! Fyi, I wasn't worried that my weight would prevent pregnancy, or even that it was high enough to cause complications during pregnancy. My concern was mostly around gaining more weight, making it even harder to lose post partum. Now that I'm pregnant, I'm continuing to workout and trying the gestational diabetes diet, to avoid gaining too much.

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Following. In similar situation. It sucks! Sending baby dust your way. ☺️

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Hey! I am! I'm 5 foot 6 and 154lbs, I've lost 28lbs in three months with healthy eating and 10km daily hiking! My BMI has just fallen back into the normal category but I still have a long way to go! I had a miscarriage last month so another few weeks and we can try again and continuing with the fitness is fantastic motivation! I used to be really fit before we had my daughter but she came three months early so I dedicated every waking moment to her and eventually realised I'd gained 5 stone!!!!!!! Looking to getting 'me' back and to maintain a healthy pregnancy! If you have a group or something or are on a MapMyFitness or Jawbone UP then it'd be great to link up to motivate each other!

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Get on You tube. Look up Blender Fitness. They have awesome workouts that are pretty hardcore. Also, my favorite, look up Jessica Smith TV. Play around with her site. Determine your body type and do the monthly challenge for it! Shehas a bunch of videos, low medium and high intensity...even has pre/post natal videos :)

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Just fyi, BMI > 25 is considered overweight but you are just borderline. You should definitely work towards being healthier but I don't think your current weight should affect TTC or your pregnancy. Good luck! :)

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Yes! Currently doing this now.  I'm 5'4 and started 3 months ago at 145 and I'm down to 135.  I used to be a runner but was way out of shape so I did the couch to 5k program app that I downloaded to my phone.  In addition to starting a workout program 3 days a week, I also have been tracking my food allowing myself to eat what I want but in moderation and trying to choose healthier items as well.  I track my food in my fitness pal which is also an app I use on my phone.  My favorite fitness people to follow on FB and Instagram are Natalie Hodson and James Wilson.  Good luck!!!

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