https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:50:29 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-and-ttc#post-257882 Tue, 14 Aug 2012 09:25:26 +0000 Modern Daisy 257882@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>On the flipside, I am a healthy weight at the bottom of my BMI scale (19) , but my body fat is at 30%! So I don't pay too much attention to 'ideal' weight figures, I mean I'm not going to starve myself because one number is off. I think our bodies are so different that you have to know what's best for yourself and not go off of a generic chart. Just eat healthy and excersize! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-and-ttc#post-255805 Sat, 11 Aug 2012 19:12:03 +0000 Mrs.B 255805@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I concieved DS unplanned I was 50lbs over my "ideal" weight. After he was born I lost a ton of weight with diet and exercise to bring my BMI to a healthy number. I ended up running 1/2 marathons and living a really happy and healthy lifestyle. When we concieved LO #2 I was at a healthy weight and just in general really healthy. We concieved on our first cycle and now I am 31 weeks. This pregnancy has not been any easier then with DS (he is now almost 4) and I have gained so much weight this time. I'm so ready to not be pregnant anymore and get back to being healthy. With all of that said (sorry for the rambling) I don't think weight matters to much. If you try and find you are having issues then drop some weight just make sure you do it in a healthy way. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-and-ttc#post-255799 Sat, 11 Aug 2012 18:40:38 +0000 ChelseaRose 255799@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm very overweight and currently 27 weeks pregnant. I did not have any issues conceiving, although we did have an early miscarriage before conceiving this time. I've been much better about eating healthy and working out (walking and yoga) than I was pre-pregnancy. As a result I've barely gained any weight despite measuring on target. So far I'm not having any blood pressure issues and I hope that continues. While it would have been better to lose weight before getting pregnant, it really hasn't made too much of a difference so far. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-and-ttc#post-255782 Sat, 11 Aug 2012 17:54:50 +0000 chrispygal 255782@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was about 75% over my ideal weight and had no issues conceiving. It took us 3 cycles at the age of 37. I did develop high blood pressure at the end of my pregnancy, which could be related to the weight or my age, or perhaps a bit of both. We delivered a happy and healthy baby, albeit a few weeks early. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-and-ttc#post-255687 Sat, 11 Aug 2012 12:24:20 +0000 itsmejules 255687@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got pregnant about 55 lbs above my "ideal weight" - and while I had a healthy normal pregnancy, I really wished that I had lost the weight before hand - carrying around the 55 and then another 25 -30 lbs was hard on my body - I threw my back out at one point. I vowed to myself that when I did TTC again, Id lose the weight - and I've lost 60 lbs - so I cant wait to compare how my next pregnancy goes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-and-ttc#post-255060 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 16:08:33 +0000 blackbird 255060@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lots of heavy women have babies, but ideally, being at a healthy weight makes everything easier. But even losing 30, not all 60, would be helpful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-and-ttc#post-255041 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 15:48:11 +0000 mrs. bird 255041@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Stosbet: I wouldn't worry about the ideal # to be honest. At 16% body fat I was at my 'ideal' weight according to my height. Women average 25-30% body fat, 20-25% is considered 'fit' and under 15% most women stop having periods because their bodies lack enough fat to sustain a pregnancy. So my ideal weight was almost infertile! Try for the 150% of your ideal weight (I think that would be about 180lbs for you) and see how you feel. If you feel like it's a good place for you, awesome! If not, try another 10lbs until you feel you're good. Don't kill yourself doing it though. Small changes go a long way with time! It's great that you're thinking about this now instead of crash dieting right before TTC. You're gonna be a great mama! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-and-ttc#post-255024 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 15:33:38 +0000 DigAPony 255024@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No advice, but I wanted to let you know that you're not alone! We're hoping to TTC in the next year or so, and I'm about 40 pounds heavier than my ideal healthy weight. I think about/worry about this a lot, because I want to be healthy for myself and my future baby, but it's hard considering I've struggled with my weight since elementary school! Good luck to you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-and-ttc#post-255011 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 15:21:03 +0000 Stosbet 255011@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. bird: I could for sure get down to the 50% number. I just don't know if it is even possible for me to get to the 'ideal', because even at my very thinnest, I was 20 or so pounds above that.</p> <p>Do you know what the number would be for someone who is 5'4? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-and-ttc#post-254980 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 15:06:59 +0000 mrs. bird 254980@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My dr says 50% is the crucial #. If you are 50% over your ideal body weight, then she worries about it impacting your ability to conceive &amp; your ability to have a healthy pregnancy. So for someone 5'6", that would be 190lbs. </p> <p>Loosing 60lbs in 1-2 years is totally doable. But it's a longterm goal that will take some huge lifestyle changes and a lot if commitment. I've done it (I went too far though, at the time I didn't have 60lbs to loose), but didn't keep it off. Trying To (really, not trying, more like thinking hard that I should) loose weight while we're TTC. good luck to you in your weight loss &amp; TTC! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-and-ttc#post-254975 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 15:03:40 +0000 MamaMoose 254975@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It is certainly possible to have a healthy happy pregnancy without being your ideal weight. And some people, based on body type, do not fit perfectly into the BMI categories. But if you are 60lbs away from being on the top end of "ideal" I would probably say it's a good idea for you to consider losing some weight before TTC. The closer you are to a healthy weight the better it is for the baby and for you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-and-ttc#post-254968 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 14:57:57 +0000 Stosbet 254968@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>On a whim, I picked up a copy of What to Expect Before You're Expecting, because DH had said he wanted to start a family within the next year or two. The thing that stood out to me the most in it, is that it says I should be in the "ideal" BMI range before TTC in order to not only help me conceive easier, but also in order to have a healthy pregnancy. I would have to lose (at the very minimum) 60 lbs to be teetering on the edge of what would be 'ideal'. I have never in my adult (or even teenage, for that matter) life, been even close to that weight.</p> <p>I am curious if I really have to lose that much weight before TTC, or if it is possible to have a happy, healthy pregnancy above that. </p>