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Gained Weight Due To Pregnancy Complications. How To Lose Weight Before Conceiving Again?

I am 26 years old, 5 8 and currently weigh in at 189lbs. I delivered a stillborn child on August 31st at 25 weeks. I have not lost any weight since delivery. I have had a normal period and am due for another cycle soon. I have also had my thyroid levels checked and everything appears normal. I eat extremely healthy and do not consume a great amount of protein due to polycystic kidney disease . However, I eat lots of veggies and whole grains. I also drink a lot of water, around 3 liters a day, and I exercise at minimum 30 mins everyday. Prior to pregnancy I weighed 163 pounds and gained a lot of weight due to complications with pregnancy. Is there anything I can do to help rid myself of this weight prior to trying to conceive again? I do not wish to start another pregnancy at my current weight.
Sat, 3 Nov 2012
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hi angelalangner..i totally understand your worry and you have taken the right decision of not conceiving at this weight.. i would suggest up you exercise to 1 hour daily avoid wheat and milk completely for sometime as some people do not lose weight due to these 2..eat small meals every 2-3 hours, start your day with green tea and dates and have fruits for breakfast, coconut water in between, salads with lunch along with veggies, chicken/ fish, brown rice... sprouts/ egg whites/ chicken in the evening and soup, salads, veggies, grilled non veg for dinner.. continue drinking plenty of water...rest well..
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Gained Weight Due To Pregnancy Complications. How To Lose Weight Before Conceiving Again?

hi angelalangner..i totally understand your worry and you have taken the right decision of not conceiving at this weight.. i would suggest up you exercise to 1 hour daily avoid wheat and milk completely for sometime as some people do not lose weight due to these 2..eat small meals every 2-3 hours, start your day with green tea and dates and have fruits for breakfast, coconut water in between, salads with lunch along with veggies, chicken/ fish, brown rice... sprouts/ egg whites/ chicken in the evening and soup, salads, veggies, grilled non veg for dinner.. continue drinking plenty of water...rest well..