Losing weight does help a lot – according to researchers- in the process of getting pregnant. The doctors that wrote the book that we reviewed some blogs ago, The Fertility Diet, (see Eating Healthier…1) say that women that are in the appropriate body mass index (BMI 20 to 24, 21 being the ideal) seem to be less likely to have fertility problems.

BMI is an index calculated statistically that indicates appropriate average weight according to height. You can calculate it by dividing your weight by your height’s square. If you are high above the recommended zone, doctors recommend trying to lose 7.5 percent of your body weight, which can improve ovulation, even if you are not within the ideal range suggested.

The mentioned book suggests keeping a food diary to see how much you’re eating , and why, and see if you can restrict food intake, having in mind how many calories you need to lose some kilos. It states that cutting out as few as 250 calories a day can get you to start losing weight, combined with 30 minutes walks or daily exercise, which can get you to lose about half a kilo a week.

Other things you can do to improve your diet are having a good breakfast, eating two more servings of vegetable and one more of fruit daily, choosing whole grains, getting proteins with every meal, eating healthy fats, drinking a lot of water, cutting back on the night-time snacks and taking prenatal vitamins.