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I was thinking about it but we started TTC anyway (I never had anything remotely like your figure, BTW!)
I have NO tips for a muffin top but I do think that if you feel ready now you can still work out and get in shape while TTC. You can even work out during pregnancy...one of my closest friends hardly skipped a beat in her work out routine - she just modified it slightly and it also made for easier labor I think. Don't feel pressure either way - to wait or to try now - just do what feels right.
Good luck with both getting back into shape and TTC when the time comes - it will all work out!
The majority of my friends have lost weight while pregnant. They say for whatever reason it was easier to do so and like the PP said, it makes labor a lot easier. I'd say go for it now.
Good for you. I am in the same boat, I want to make sure I am in good shape before TTC. I think the issue with a lot of the belly fat is sugars. Maybe try to cut that out from your diet? Also, remember if you do sit ups you also need to work out your back so that you get the most optimal workout.
When we started I went back to the gym religiously. I had stopped going after the wedding due to a ton of excuses (none of them really valid except for my laziness) and while I only gained a few pounds I didn't FEEL healthy. So while it wasn't so much a weight issue it was just a lifestyle issue.
I agree that there's no reason why you can't continue to shape and tone up while trying. It might make everything in your life feel not so stressed?
As for muffin tops, one word: CARDIO. You have to lose the fat underneath to get rid of the pudge. Doesn't have to be a strong resistance setting, but you have to go at it for at least 45 minutes a few (or more) times a week. Try cutting out some sugar and salt in your diet too. Don't have to get rid of everything but I have found that eating lean does help.
I think you're doing a wonderful thing for both yourself and your child - kudos for being smart!
Do you have any yoga studios by you? I recently started going to hot vinyasa yoga classes. They're a really intense workout, and they're fun/varied enough that when I have time I gladly go once a day. They're great for lowering blood pressure, stress, etc, and they offer unheated prenatal sessions that are at a much slower pace for when you are pregnant.
Good luck!!
As for Muffin top, that's my biggest issue! I have been doing cardio a few days a week, and working on obliques. I use a medicine ball, and sit like I am doing crunches. I then move the medicine ball from one side of my body to the other, resting it on the floor each time with movement from the hips (try not to move your legs). I usually try and do 2 sets of 30. I have noticed some change in this area! Hope that helps!
Oh good luck!! I'm not TTC, but I am determined to get into my ideal shape by age 30 because I've heard it's much harder to lose weight, etc. after that. For the muffin top (which I used to have at my heaviest) I recommend a combination of running/jogging and really any kind of core excersizes, esp the ones where you stand and bend from the waist holding weights. As long as you are limiting your caloric intake in conjunction with those excersizes, the fat melts off.
I am a personal trainer and I can tell you that there really is no way to target your muffin top. You need to burn calories (and eat less) to reduce your overall fat and that will then reduce your muffin top. You can't get rid of fat in just one area (it's just unfortunate that our bodies tend to find one spot to store it in! :)
Basically I would recommend a combo of cardio and strength training. If you can hire a trainer they might be the kick in the pants you need to stick to a training plan.
Getting in shape before baby is wonderful. It was part of my plan to exercise and eat healthier while TTC, but I got pregnant quickly. I didn't lose any weight early on, but I also don't weigh myself, so I am just going off the first couple of dr's apt weights. It can be common to lose weight early on if you have morning sickness or because you start cutting our junk food in order to be healthy.
Also, as long as you are somewhat active, you can continue to be active during pregnancy (but check with your own dr to be sure and to get some guidance on what to do and what not to do).
At least you have awesome motivation! My wedding wasn't even good enough motivation for me to lose weight! The baby/TTC was, but I didn't get time to.
Re getting rid of a muffin top: get bigger pants! I used to get so upset about my muffin top, and then I bought a pair of jeans that were one size bigger, and POOF! GONE! ;) For what it's worth, I still haven't lost a single milimeter around my hips, but I feel much better.
@spaniel: Yeah, even the skinniest gals will have muffin top in the wrong sized pants. So while it's great to work out for health purposes, a little bit of chub is no problem if your clothes fit well!
I am in the same boat! I would like to lose 5-10 pounds before TTC. I have heard the better shape you are in before, the easier you will get back into shape after. Plus, I feel like if I get pregnant now, I'll be thinking, well I am already overweight, so let me just have another piece of cake...
I wanted to get in stellar shape before getting pregnant but since I got pregnant right after the wedding I was decent shape but not as good as I would have wanted.
Since finding out I've been making sure to eat more regularly so I've gained about 3 lbs. I've always been considered "underweight" but I'm worried that I might be gaining weight too fast. I've kept up with my workouts pretty consistantly so I guess there's not much I can do about it.
As for muffin top - cardio AND weight training are important. Muscle burns more energy for longer so building muscle along with regular cardio will help slim down your mid-section.
Very happy for you to actually think about getting in shape before pregnancy!!! With my first baby I was the smallest I had ever been when I got pregnant so being "healthy" wasnt so much an issue. This time around....not so much. I'm still about 20lbs away from my first pre pregnancy weight and am about 5 months pregnant again. Even though it would of been VERY nice to get back into shape before having this baby, my body seems to be doing wonderfully this time around. (Last pregnancy was a complete disaster and I was VERY healthy!)
My point is, your body knows how to carry a baby in any shape. Of course if you have major weight issues then it is in your best interest to get as healthy as possible before getting pregnant but if you want to start trying now I say go for it! Do safe work outs throughout your pregnancy and you will be surprised at how quickly your body will bounce back after pregnancy. (Especially if this is your first baby!) Good luck!!!
I don't have first-hand experience because I'm not a Mom nor TTC. But my sister has two kids and continued working out all throughout her pregnancy. Her workouts consist of pilates and zoomba once a week, then yoga twice a week up until the days she gave birth to both kids.
I believe her workouts helped with her labor. She was in labor for a total of 10 minutes for both kids. I'm getting started on a workout routine myself so I hope it is the case. :)
We're TTC but I'm trying to drop a few pounds in the meantime. We didn't want to put off ttc because who knows how long it will take? So I'm doing it simultaneously. If and when I get pregnant, I'll just tone down the workouts a little - but like the other girls said I will definitely stay fit during pregnancy to make labor and recovery easier.
Not a doctor, but 15 pounds doesn't seem like a huge amount to lose, so unless your doc tells you the pounds must come off before pregnancy, I think that it's fine to start trying. Plus, you can also still work on getting in shape WHILE you are pregnant (yes, there are some concerns you should talk to your doctor about--not getting your heartrate to high, not losing weight etc. etc.)--but I've seen many a pregnant lady on the running trails and at my gym.
As for the muffin top, you've just got to lose weight overall. You can do sit-ups until the cows come home, but if there's a layer of fat covering them, then it won't make a difference visually (sorry).
That and buy pants with a looser waist!
@spaniel: Yeah, that's definitely the best way to get rid of muffin top. I've seen it on women who look like they have no body fat because the pants are pressing too tightly against their skin.
I agree with JennyW1 that it sounds like you're not at a health threatening weight. I'd suggest if you want to get in better shape before TTC that you ignore how many pounds you need to gain or lose and just get yourself back to the point where you can work out without getting-in-shape pain. Work yourself back up to running or whatever you had been doing over a month or so, so that you're back in the exercise routine and don't have to contend with starting a new exercise program while pregnant.
It'll make it a lot easier to stay fit during pregnancy, but it also means that as long as you keep to your new workout schedule, you're not worrying about an arbitrary weight deadline and should be able to start trying within a few weeks.
@MsChampagne-- I was just thinking about you and am so happy to see you on here, under this board!! Yippee! I am also in your EXACT same boat. I gained 10-15 lbs after the wedding and getting back into shape is on my list of things to do before TTC as well. I bet you look great though, and can probably start TTC without worrying about it, just try to gain less during the pregnancy? Or....let's be workout buddies! :P
I am a healthy weight but I dont have a lot of muscle tone or cardio ability. I had an injury and cant walk. I want to be in great shape before I TTC.
Yeah, I definitely plan on hitting my goal weight before pregnancy. Good luck Champ, you can do it!
re: working out WHILE pregnant... until I hit about week 10 and got too tired to exercise most of the time, I worked out 4x/week while pregnant and it was often the only time of the day when I didn't feel incredibly nauseous! I was about 10 pounds over my healthy weight when I got pregnant, but it was really nice to feel, at least for those first 10 weeks or so, that I was still getting stronger and healthier even DURING pregnancy.
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So we've been talking about TTC for a while now, but there's a problem. I was working out and in great shape prior to our wedding and after we got married, things kind of fell apart and I gained some weight. We've both agreed that for my sake and for the sake of the pregnancy, it would be best for me to get back into shape before we start TTC. I know how important it is for a smooth pregnancy, but sometimes I just want to start trying! I have probably another 15 pounds to lose before I will be at my "healthy weight" again, and I can't help but think the clock is just ticking away. Does anyone else feel the pressure to be at an ideal weight or in good shape before TTC? On a side note, any tips for getting rid of muffin tops? I've tried situps, but they don't seem to be doing anything:/