194. Is It a Waste of Time to Lose Weight Before Trying for a Baby?

I know your brain is already thinking “Should I even try to lose weight right now OR is it just a waste of time if I’m trying for a baby?” Because I know what your brain is telling you “What’s the point of putting in all this effort if I’m just going to gain it back?” “Should I just wait until after pregnancy and do it all at once? And if you aren’t clear on the answers, it is very easy to get stuck in this in-between of wanting to feel better in your body, but also not fully committing. In this week’s episode, I walk you through how to think about these two goals differently, not as competing with each other, but as something that can actually support one another when you approach it the right way. Here’s what we get into: - Why your brain keeps telling you it’s a “waste of time” to start right now and how to redirect to the efforts that matter - How to shift your focus from the scale to how you actually want to feel before pregnancy - What most women don’t think about when it comes to “after pregnancy” and how to prepare yourself with a strong foundation - Go over a client case study on how my client lost 50 pounds after getting pregnant 2 months into private coaching with me and how we adapted her fitness/weight loss goal to support her Grab your FREE CONSISTENCY BLUEPRINT! Take the free quiz here and build momentum right now to lose weight, get strong, and healthier in 2026: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/6887fab071bb7a0015b2461b Join the Forever Consistent Membership: A place where your workouts and meals will finally stick, even during busy, low-energy, and unpredictable weeks. This program is not another quick fix challenge that leaves you restarting again. Instead, you will be building the skill of consistency to trust yourself to show up for your body. https://offers.superlysam.com/offers/XUgdD62V/checkout  Book a Consultation for 1:1 Coaching: Ready to lose 10-20 pounds while eating foods you love? Private coaching is designed to help busy women of color like you be the healthiest, strongest and the most consistent you've ever be been with a full schedule to keep the weight off for good. This is where we make it a lifestyle because every custom support is made with your capacity, your cultural foods, and lived experience as a first/second gen in mind. Choose between a 3-month (lose 10 pounds) or 6-month (lose 20+ pounds) program. Book here: https://calendly.com/superlysam/6-months-1-1-coaching-sales-call  Stay Connected With Me: Join the consistency club weekly email series: https://superlysam.com/emails Learn more about me: https://superlysam.com/about Follow + connect with me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/superlysam Follow + connect with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/superlysam