This is what I always refer to my break cycles as. Let's face it, I always gain some kind of weight while I'm cycling. Or, if I'm losing weight while cycling, I gain it all back the first few days after a negative. I'm still trying to get completely out of my funk. I have good days and bad days. Today happens to be a good day, but that's because I have fun things planned for the entire weekend. On my bad days, when I'm reminded that I'm still not pregnant, I'm also reminded of the fact that I have gained 10lbs since I got married. Now, on some people, 10 lbs is not a big deal. However, I am about 5'1-5'2…so 10 lbs means that none of my clothes even fit anymore. It's depressing, and add that to the fact that I'm dealing with IF failure, and it's hard to feel good about myself.
So, (and this time I mean it), I will lose at least 5lbs before I start cycling again. Once I get back from my fun filled weekend, I will be working out at least 3xs a week. That means either getting my butt to the gym or running at least 2 miles on the treadmill at home. I can't be on a downward spiral with my weight and my IF…it would just be too hard to pull myself out of that.
If anyone wants to be my workout buddy, leave a comment. I could use the support. I also made an appointment with a trainer at my gym (mainly to just have someone tell me what weight machines I should be using and how to use them). That appointment is on October 10, so I'll be on my own until then.
Good luck to everyone reading this that is trying to lose weight while going through IF. It's a bitch!
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I could have written this post! I've gained 15-20 pounds since starting treatments a year ago and it does not look good on me. None of my clothes fit and it makes me feel even worse about myself than I already do. I'm having a really hard time with my self-control and determination. I know if I just stuck with healthy eating and exercise I would start to feel better, but I am too weak. I'm not even sure how I stumbled onto your blog anymore, but if you ever are looking for a weight loss email buddy, you can send me one at christine at nickels11 dot com. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteive been thru 3 ivf fresh cycles, the last one (july transfer) was a bfp, but i ended up losing it at 5 weeks. we are pretty similar in the sense that yes, i've put on a few (more tha a few) pounds since starting ivf last october between the drugs and the disappointment, its been hard to get myself back on my path so to speak. i recently joined golds gym (this past saturday sept 26) to help me with my weight loss efforts before we attempt ivf #4. now, for IVF #4, we have also been told to consult with schoolcraft at CCRM. I havent even looked into this yet as we are just finishing up a few test my current IVF doc wanted done. i think its pretty awesome i came upon your blog, if you are looking for a wkout/weight loss/ivf buddy i can be reached at chine75@gmail.com. i am hoping to lose a few lbs before we atmept CCRM ivf maybe this winter/spring. but i do look forward to your blog and wish you the VERY BEST in this difficult journey.
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