I am losing weight before pregnancy --- I need the forum members encougarement

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Currently my weight is 73 kgs and my height is 162 cms. I am planning for pregnancy by June. So I have got just 2 and half months to reduce at least 6-8 kgs. I am currently on a diet plan as advised by doctor and I do cheat by munching on some junk once in a while :-(. So i planned of posting my weight loss and diet chart progress on-line so that my I would not cheat.


I need our constant encouragement and support and your valuable insights. Thanks a lot. So get set go I am going to my 45 min walking session now.....


ciya,

Gow
 
diet plan

optimum003 said:
What's the diet plan? Losing 6-8kgs in 2 1/2 months is easy providing the diet and training is good..
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That was encouraging on quoting "its easy"

Since i am planning for pregnancy the doctor advised not to go on an aggressive weight loss plan instead a balanced diet.

The plan given was 1800 Kcal intake, 60 gm of protein ,20 gm of fat and 3 Lit of fluid/day. Food to be taken at the right time given as per the plan.

As i am a vegetarian , i was provided with a diet chart like this

6am - skimmed milk 1 cup
8-8:30 - Indian bread / idly/dosa with chutney

10:30 - 11 am - Lime juice / tomoto juice / fruit / sprouts / veg soup / butter milk any of these

12-30 to 1 pm - 3 cups of rice (75gms) dal a cup, veg a cup, leafy veg a cup, salad a cup and curd a cup

4 pm - milk with 4 biscuits or sprouts.

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm - same as lunch after cutting the leafy veg and rice (instead of rice i have to take bread ) or oats meal with a cup of veg


10:30 pm - milk

Things to avoid ( from my previous lifestyle and diet) were chocolate eating :-((((, sweets eating ,oil reduction while preparing food, bakery stuffs fizzy drinks and untime eating , canned juice drinking, eating leftovers :-((((, emotional eating.

So this was the diet plan...which i have started from today :)))


The exercise were 45 min morning walk and 45 min evening walk.... Actually i wanted help here. Apart from this what else i can do, I have a gym nearby but have been advised not to do power training...


I have plenty of time since i am a housewife ( which is both a pro and con)

Please give your valuable suggestions.

Ciya.
Gow
 
Hey Gow,

Looks like you have a solid nutritional plan in place... The hard part will be sticking with it! Just do your best and try not to be too harsh on yourself if you 'cheat' every once in a while.

When you say power training, are you talking about lifting weights? I would think that doing some light- moderate weight lifting would be OK? Although I'm guessing you wouldn't be advised to lift weights once you are pregnant. Walking is great because you can continue this form of exercise throughout your pregnancy.

Good luck and keep us posted on your progress!
 
I'm no expert but that diet plan looks pretty average. If your not pregnant then weight training is fine. Obviously don't go and do 100kg bench press!! Start off with machines to make sure your form is good and to find any weaknesses. Once your confident I would suggest getting a few personal training sessions. Keep up the cardio as well but as always, don't over exercise. Exercise before pregnancy is great because your body will handle the pregnancy a lot better. And if you continue the exercise during pregnancy, even better. But be careful, you can only do certain exercises at certain stages of your pregnancy.

Certified Personal Trainer, Boxing Instructor, Advanced Nutrition Certification, Pre/post Natal Exercise Certification
 
Thanks a lot Admin /optimum ... I am not planning for weight training excersices (weight lifting !!! no no ) i havent done that before... Can you please let me know some moderate excercises . I only do the 45 minutes somewhat fast walking morning and evening. I do love climbing stairs ( my only form of cardio heheheh). I was a basket player but i dont play now. Can anyone suggest me a proper do-able excercises ?

Ciya,
Gow
 
Hi ,
So after 2 weeks time , i weigh 71 kgs ( it fluctuates on some days between 71 -71.5). I have been regularly following the diet and morning walks.

From this week I am planning to include the following extra exercises.

Mon - Climbing stair cases
Tue - Yoga
wed - Pilates ( video)
Thur - Eliptical
Fri - Cycling
Sat ---- no workout
Sun - Long walk

I think by end of April i will be 66 - 67 kgs.

Ciya ,
Gow
 
Hey Gow, it looks like you're doing great so far! If you already enjoy doing pilates and yoga, why not add one more day per week of one of those? If you want to add a different type of exercise in, such as body weight exercises, there are a few here that you could try:

Free Exercises, Exercise Instructions, Custom Workout, Personalized Workout, Ab Exercises, Abdominal Exercises, Training Programs

Try to pick 8-12 exercises that cover as many muscle groups as possible, start with one set of 8-12 repetitions, then work your way up to 2 or 3 sets.

I think you're off to a great start, keep it up!
 
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