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boyshopping
April 28th, 2016, 10:34 AM
Hi, I've been on the LE diet / vegetarian (no meat at all), exercise 60minutues 6x/ week and fiber (most of the time). I've been on this vegetarian diet (limited diary if at all) and exercise since February. However I haven't been taking folic acid. I'm going to start taking it now but wanted to try in a month... should I wait longer before TTC. thanks

3'sacharm
April 28th, 2016, 01:27 PM
Hi, sounds like you're doing well with the diet and exercise, well done! Atomic says you should be on the folic acid three months prior to ttc; this is standard advice to anyone ttc anyway but I think particularly so on the le diet to make it as healthy as possible for a potential baby without compromising a sway.x

boyshopping
April 28th, 2016, 01:34 PM
Thanks! Atomic - do you think I should wait to TTC in June or .... I just started folic acid today and want to TTC in June....

Is folic acid also part of the sway? Also i've lost 10lbs - down to 110lb 5'3 petite.

atomic sagebrush
May 1st, 2016, 01:04 PM
I would not hold off for that. Start it now and it's fine.

atomic sagebrush
May 1st, 2016, 01:05 PM
Thanks! Atomic - do you think I should wait to TTC in June or .... I just started folic acid today and want to TTC in June....

Is folic acid also part of the sway? Also i've lost 10lbs - down to 110lb 5'3 petite.

Do not wait. TTC in June. There is a big difference between ideal and reality and you are fine.

Folic acid is necessary for a healthy pregnancy. It's not to do with swaying.

boyshopping
May 1st, 2016, 03:14 PM
Thanks so much Atomic. Still losing weight - was 121lbs then I dropped quick to 114/115lb and at 109lb. Not wanting to but between veggie diet / almost vegan (not much diary / cheese) and exercise...

Started folic acid 1600mcg a day! Thanks!!

atomic sagebrush
May 2nd, 2016, 11:11 AM
Eat more.