I need to lose weight to receive IVF treatment but I can’t stop eating

DEAR DEIDRE: IF I don’t get my weight down, I’ll never be able to have the IVF treatment I need.

I’ve recently married.

I was always open with my husband that I’m going to need egg donation because I have a condition that affects fertility.

I managed to lose 2st but I’ve put it all on again.

My consultant said I need to lose a stone before our next appointment in three months.

I’m 35 and my husband is 38. I’ve lost a couple of pounds but that’s all.

I get bored and I eat. It’s frustrating.

DEIDRE SAYS: It must feel hard but you need to give yourself the best chance of conceiving.

Your struggle is to be able to resist the short-term pleasure of the food you crave for the long-term goal of starting a family.

Substitute fun exercise for sitting, rule out sugar, never eat in front of the TV, only eat food you’ve bought fresh.

My e-leaflet on Weight Worries explains more.

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