I am trying to lose weight also. I have PCOS and teh doctor put me on Metformin and he said that may help. It is so frustrating though! Hang in there

I am also trying to lose weight but I have also heard that any drastic weight loss or gain can also screw up your hormones and cause you to not ovulate. I am at a loss of what to do because I think that my weight might have something to do with my ovulation issues but losing weight can screw it up too. ARGH!

I am planning on following my weight watchers plan and starting to walk everyday. I am in the middle of my third IVF cycle and even though we have male factor infertility I can't help but wonder if my weight is part of the problem I'm not holding on to them.

I am also trying to lose weight. I used to drink soda on a daily basis and after switching to diet soda I was able to lose about 13 lbsb in about two weeks. I think I could lose more if I exercised but I honestly find it hard for me to get motivated.

thanks everyone its just good to know that their are other out there feeling the same way. I get really upset when I diet and exercise all week and dont see any weight lose. UGH It also upsets me because I have seen people a lot heavier then myself get pregnant.

I read that losing weight can help trigger ovulation (my doc confirmed this) but I lost 20 pounds and did not ovulate w/ treatment. Of course I have my depressive days, usually when I get bad news from the doc (which is often) and go straight for the cookies. . .

I have been trying to lose weight since January, and I believe it helped me get pregnant, although it wasn't a successful pregnancy. I think losing 20 lbs. helped me ovulate along with metformin and clomid...

I just wanted to share that I too was trying to lose weight and ttc at the same time. I joined weight watchers after NOTHING seemed to work for me (and my ob/gyn recomended weight watchers). After joining weight watchers I lost 45 lbs before becoming pregnant! So if you are looking for a plan that is what worked for me.

Yep, me too. My DH and I are joining our local YMCA and will start aeorbics classes and walking around the track. Plan to join weight watchers too. Once you get PG, you can follow their plan on your own with added calories for the baby. Losing weight is very hard so I am looking at it as healthy eating and a lifestyle change rather than just the goal of losing weight. Good luck!!!

I just joined weight watchers last week. I have also tried to lose weight on my own when the dr. told me that my weight might be a problem. I went to the gym 3 days a week, and dieted and lost NOTHING. weight watchers is my last hope for losing. I too think though that I have seen women A LOT larger than me and have several kids so what is the problem? I just know I don't want to be an unhealthy, fat mom, so I am doing it for me and my children!

Dont feel bad girl because many of us get told that same thing. Like we choose to be fat. Makes me nuts. lol Good luck on your journey.

I have severe endo and PCOS and have gained so much weight that I am literally twice the person I was two years ago. My RE told me to loose weight...I would if I could. I haven't been able to exercise b/c of the pain but I recently decided to start up again and just deal with the pain. I haven't lost a pound. Good luck to everyone else.

I'm trying to lose weight. The doctor didn't say anything to me about it, but I've read about weight & fertility, so I've been trying on my own. I know it's hard. Don't get down on yourself.

The way I've been doing it is starting out with baby steps (no pun intended) so I don't get burned out this time. My baby steps consist of adding time to my dog walks, saying no to desserts after every meal which is what I'm used to, eating more meals throughout the day...but way smaller proportions, etc. So far I've lost a couple pounds. Also, before putting bad things in my mouth, I ask myself what is more important...this double fudge brownie...or a sweet little baby? :)

I wish you luck. You can do it!

I have been trying to lose weight for years now...I know that 10lb can make a difference for fertility. Wishing you success

yes and it's so hard but i guess it helps. im mad right now so im gonna go binge