How long after weight loss is safe to ttc boy?

[ELP]

I'm hoping to shift a few pounds and build a few muscles this month, I won't be attempting this month due to this ( I really want to see a shift in the scales). Would next month be ok? How about if I lost weight and built muscle in these next 3 weeks only and only built muscle in the following 3/4 weeks, do you think it's still a bit risky???

My butt is shocking atm!!!

[babydes56]

ELP, i'm so with you! I actually went for a run last night & going to pilates class this evening because i have put on a stone while i've been on boy diet.

[atomic sagebrush]

It's risky BUT if you have really focused on building muscle, it should be ok. It's the muscle loss that counts (although pounds of fat do make some estrogen).

[gizmo77]

i am also planning on shedding about 10-15 pounds, but i dont plan to TTC until sept. i just cannot do the boy diet what with all the carbs and frequent eating at this time..id be a hippo and at risk for gestational diabetes!

[atomic sagebrush]

I understand, just make sure you're building muscle even as you lose the weight!! It will actually help you lose weight.

[LolaInLove]

I gained 28 lbs from August to bfp! I have now put myself, a usual size 6, into the "overweight" body mass index category and am hoping I can manage to eat well (and enough) and work out so that I end up losing the fat and gaining the baby weight and it equals out to only gaining 20lbs or so. Kind of a version of Atomic's advice above there.

ELP, I get upset EVERY DAY when I look in the mirror, and then I think to myself that it will all be SOOOOOO worth it if my little guy is on the way.

[TulleExplosion]

Lola, I really hope you hear blue then! What you went through is what I am personally terrified of. I cant even sway yet and I am worried!!

[LolaInLove]

Lola, I really hope you hear blue then! What you went through is what I am personally terrified of. I cant even sway yet and I am worried!!

LOL thanks, Tulle.....it's not my favorite thing, but we'll see what happens. I am sure I can get rid of this weight after the baby is done nursing, whenever that is! Maybe you won't be so terrified if I end up having a boy after all? :wink:

[Freya]

When I went on the alkaline diet I lost about 11 lbs, but I only lost fat. I'd say try to eat healthily and don't starve yourself. Muscle will burn fat on its own :) .

[ELP]

I've decided to not try and lose any:) Just soldier on eh ladies:) It will be worth it, and a quick crash diet wouldn't do anyone any good at this stage!!