Working Out & TTC??

Question

So here's my delimma- we have been TTC for 6 months. I start clomid next cycle because I discovered thru bbt charting and opk's that I'm not ovulating. So- I really want to lose ten lbs & build my muscle back up- I've let myself go since our wedding. I started a new diet/workout plan, but after doing some research I'm unsure if I should continue with the rigorous workouts-I don't want to screw up my cycle, especially throwing clomid into the mix. I'm not overweight- 135lb, 5'4"- size 2, but I would like to tighten up a bit and I'm petrified that when we finally do get pregnant I'll blow up immediately. Does anyone have any experience with this? Does a new workout routine mess with your cycle? Any advice is appreciated 😃

Answer

I'm not sure about clomid, but I was TTC for 3 months with no success. I'm a little over weight, but very healthy. During month 3 I decided to get my health in super check as I've read that working out actually increases fertility rates, as well as dropping a few pounds if overweight. I was doing 60 minutes of high intensity interval cardio about 3 times a week. Then bam, the next month I got pregnant. It could have been a coincidence, but it didn't seem to impact my cycles :)

Answer

There should be nothing wrong with building up a work out plan slowly - that's probably the best way to do it for any time, not just a when TTC.

When you're building up your work outs take it slowly - sometimes people get into a new work out and go silly thinking more exercise is better! It isn't! Pace yourself and work up to it. As long as you take it slowly and don't go crazy after having done nothing for years there shouldn't be any impact on hormones! Or maybe even a positive impact!

Don't forget to ask your doc if you are worried and if you need to go to a trainer for a session!

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