The Exercise Enigma - both genders

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Originally Posted by atomic sagebrush

You just need the personalized plan. That's all. there's really only two options, the personalized plan and the plan that isn't personalized for people who just want to buy something right away. then you can decide if you want the diet and books too or not. :) With a personalized plan I'd then make your plan to take into account your nursing and stuff.

I would want you to wait at least 3 months before starting the intense exercise.

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Thank you! So I know I'm buying the right plan, how much is the personalized plan? And also if I'm due at the end of April when should I buy the plan to try to start to conceive again? We would like our next baby close in age to the second so should I wait 3mo to even buy the plan or buy it a little earlier and start the plan after 3mo after delivery since then I know it's a few weeks before TTC on the plan?

All the plans are $79. You need to look for the one that says "personalized" or "custom".

It's up to you when to buy, most people want to give it 3 months before TTC and then 3 months WHILE TTC (with my coaching). But some people have bought it quite far in advance of TTC to get everything ironed out when it's easier for them. Totally up to you. no right or wrong way to do it.

What's the thoughts on yoga? This thread is so long. I don't exercise often. Walk about 10,000 steps at work but that's not a daily basis because I don't work every day since I'm a nurse. I love yoga and I could really stand to lose weight but I don't wanna sway boy. I wonder if I just do yoga and then stop before TTC and do no exercise. I'm so confused!

Yoga for stretching and relaxation is fine. I'd avoid the musclebuilding kinds though.

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Originally Posted by atomic sagebrush

All the plans are $79. You need to look for the one that says "personalized" or "custom".

It's up to you when to buy, most people want to give it 3 months before TTC and then 3 months WHILE TTC (with my coaching). But some people have bought it quite far in advance of TTC to get everything ironed out when it's easier for them. Totally up to you. no right or wrong way to do it.

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Thank you. Two last questions:
1. My son is due the end of April. How long should the LE diet, supplements etc be taken BEFORE TTC? I think that would help me determine how far in advance to purchase the plan. Also how long do you do intense exercise before TTC?

2. If the plan is a 6mo plan and 3mo of it is what needs to be done before TTC (assuming you need 12 weeks before TTC) that only leaves 3mo of the plan while actually trying to conceive. If it takes longer than 3mo to actually conceive would it be safe to assume that what was outlined in the plan (in my case foods to eat etc while nursing, exercise program, supplements) would be the same after and it's just taking longer than 3mo to conceive?

1) 12 weeks if you can. I prefer that you guys not start swaying immediately after birth though (especially if breastfeeding) Both for your sake and for your nursing baby.

2)I nearly always have people drop stuff over time (so yes, I'd change things after 3 months) but remember I"m still available even if you don't want to renew the coaching. You always have the option of asking questions in the free forums or via PM even if your coaching has run out. I'm still here for you, just that it may sometimes take me a day or two longer.

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Originally Posted by atomic sagebrush

1) 12 weeks if you can. I prefer that you guys not start swaying immediately after birth though (especially if breastfeeding) Both for your sake and for your nursing baby.

2)I nearly always have people drop stuff over time (so yes, I'd change things after 3 months) but remember I"m still available even if you don't want to renew the coaching. You always have the option of asking questions in the free forums or via PM even if your coaching has run out. I'm still here for you, just that it may sometimes take me a day or two longer.

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Thank you! If my baby is due end of April, how long do you recommend until we start trying again? Or I guess I should ask how long should we wait until we begin the 12 weeks prep before swaying? We ideally want our next two babies close in age like less than 2 years apart.

6-9 months at the earliest. If you're not nursing you can start earlier. If you are nursing, hitting it too hard, too soon with diet is not only not great for your milk supply/quality but also backfires for your sway because it makes it take longer for your cycle to come back.

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Originally Posted by atomic sagebrush

6-9 months at the earliest. If you're not nursing you can start earlier. If you are nursing, hitting it too hard, too soon with diet is not only not great for your milk supply/quality but also backfires for your sway because it makes it take longer for your cycle to come back.

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Oh yes I forgot about my period haha. That would be useful to get back before TTC again. Is it true I can take Vitex to help get my period back sooner? Then I could start the 12 week process before TTC?

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Originally Posted by atomic sagebrush

6-9 months at the earliest. If you're not nursing you can start earlier. If you are nursing, hitting it too hard, too soon with diet is not only not great for your milk supply/quality but also backfires for your sway because it makes it take longer for your cycle to come back.

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In addition to my Vitex question, should I basically start the 12 week plan as soon a second my period starts back for best chances to have my next kid close in age? After my first son I didn't get my period for 9mo but I was also running a LOT (training for a half marathon) and lost a lot of weight fast. As soon as my race was over and I decreased running my period came back. I'm HOPING my period comes back sooner because I heard nursing helps sway pink and I wanted to use that to my advantage as this third baby will be our last and we really really really want a girl.