Hi,

I am planning to undergo ivf in July. I have 3 months to lose weight. Currently I am 148 lbs and height is 5ft5inches. I wish to lose at least 15lbs before the treatment. Please suggest

Diet and exercise, there is no magic wand on it. But who is saying you need to lose weight, depending on your build you are within normal weight range

I agree that you aren't overweight, but I understand the desire to lose a few pounds before getting pregnant. I would like to suggest the lifestyle change that my boyfriend and I made recently. We have both been losing weight consistently and neither of us is dieting. This way of eating will also benefit your baby while you are pregnant because it is super healthy.

1. Eat as many whole foods as possible. Avoid packaged food as much as you can. Stick to meats, cheese, nuts, vegetables, and fruit. Do not limit how much you eat, just what you eat. I was afraid this course would be too expensive, but you would be surprised how economical it can be.

2. Try to consume only whole grains and limit white breads, white rice, white tortillas, and regular potatoes. Stick to oats, whole wheat bread, etc. There are varieties out there that actually taste good, it's just a matter of finding them. The more fiber the better. If you love some of these things, by all means, eat them, just try to eat less and fill up on the meat and veggies instead.

3. Only eat sugar one day a week. I am an avid sweet tooth, so this was really hard for me, but I have been surprised at how well it works. On your sugar day, eat whatever you want. Go crazy. I actually get excited now thinking about what I am going to eat on my free day. Now, I understand that there will be times when someone shows up with donuts, cookies, cake, etc. and it won't be your sugar day. In that case, don't feel bad, eat one cookie or a very small piece of cake. Eat it slow, savor every bite, then move on and wait for your sugar day. Also, keep some apples or oranges on the counter, and when you really want something sweet, eat one. Eventually, I found that I preferred the fruit to the sweets, even on my free day.

4. There is a great website that I started using to get the ball rolling. I had no idea how to begin, because I was so used to eating quick, packaged meals. The site is modernmenus.com. The nutritionist gives you 5 meals per week and there are plenty of leftovers after. If you are struggling with eating right, it may help.

Eating this way offered me benefits that never would have expected, too. My mood changed and I have become a lot more mellow and happy, and I have a lot more energy. I hope this is helpful and you can use some of it. :)