My 3rd IVF attempt resulted in miscarraige after 5 wks. Its been 3 months. I have PCOS. docs told me to lose weight. What exercises to do after miscarraige. Is stepper ok or too strenuous. I know walking they say is the best. I get lazy to go out. Also any diet plans? Can I do KapaalBhaati Pranayam in Yoga as it puts pressure on uterus? K.Radha replied. Hi Julie,

Sorry to hear that your IVF ended so sadly but you can try again soon. With regard to loosing weight, well, there is no way to avoid walking if you honestly wish to loose weight. The only type of exercise shown to reduce weight is cardio exercise and walking is the very best form of it. Why not ask your friends if they might be keen to join you on a walk 2-3 times a week. All it would take is 30 minutes at a good pace. Trust me what you can achieve in 30 minutes of walking would take HOURS AND HOURS on a stepper. I think the best thing to do is start small and work your way up. Start with a 10 minute walk 3 times a week and move up to 15 minutes etc. Skipping is a high cardio work out, you' ll not be able to go for more than a minute or two but the calories burned are HUGE and like I said your endurance will increase.

I don' t suggest dieting and most people regain what they' ve lost on a diet but you could take a look at your diet and change a few things. Try to increase the amount of fruit and veges while eating less carbs. Eat smaller portions and increase the exercise you do. Weight loss is really simple if you make sure you eat less calories than yu burn and most of it is common sense.

Julie I know it can seem such a futile task but if your doc has suggested you loose weight than you really ought to try. Lots os people with PCOS find the problem is resolved or reduced with weight loss and we all know of the other benefits. As for your question about yoga, I think you only need seriously concern yourself with protecting the pelvic floor after giving birth, a miscarriage should have no major effects but if you' re worried ask your doc their opinion but I feel it should be fine. It' s not very good for weight loss but it does strengthen the muscles and more muscles means a higher metabolic rate. All the best Julie, I hope I was some help to you