Loosing weight ttc?

Question

Hey all...

My partner and I have been trying for over two years ttc. We are just about to go down the route of fertility treatments etc but several people have told me to loose weight so much so that it sounds like a "miracle cure" to why we aren't getting pregoo.

I'm not obese... a typical size 14-16. I've never been a large person. I admit I do love my food but it's not like I am ridiculousy huge! I'm trying to be healthy and loose a little but like anyone knows it's a struggle.

But anyway... I just wanted to know if anyone had success with ttc due to loosing weight? The comments are weighing on me negatively and I know stress can be a factor so any advice/stories will keep me positive ☺

Thanks in advance! 😙

Answer

Thank you ladies!

I have decided on (thanks for advice and suggestions) to focus on healthy living more as aposed to dropping weight drastically. Can't hurt I suppose? Last option for us before the assisted fertility root.

Fingers crossed!

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It's definitely about balance. I've known some body builders and individuals too small told by fertility specialists to gain 20 pounds and not work out over rigorously and once they did they were able to conceive. On the other end of the spectrum eating healthier in general and moving your body some benefits you in general health wise and therefore would make sense how it could make chances of conception better. Not because of your Jean size but due to overall health. I know a girl that weighs 105 with a cholesterol of over 300. Size 12 is considered the average American woman actually and personally im around a 14 and conceived in three months. It could have to do with anything not necessarily that you are a few pounds over weight. Many women of many sizes get pregnant quite easily. Won't hurt to try just taking vitamins and eating healthy etc the overall health benefit might help. Focusing on whether your 130 verses 180 though i doubt will have much of an impact. Focus on overall health.

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I lost 40lbs last summer and conceived in 4 months of trying. I'm still 5 lbs heavier then when I had my daughter 3 years ago. When we tried for my daughter I wasn't tracking because we decided to have fun but it took 10 months. I believe losing some weight helped my chances this time. I've also only gained 4 lbs and I'm 22 weeks

Loosing weight ttc?

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