any fit mommy's here have any advice for someone starting to try to lose extra weight before…

Don't diet-- but find a wellness plan that works for you! You don't want to add stress to your body if your trying to convince!

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she's right added stress isn't good, just start out with proportions instead of worrying about everything being healthy and low in fat or calories! just eat what you normally do in portions. look up the portion chart for eating.

Clean Eating! Check out the Eat Clean Diet Recharged by Tosca Reno. It's not really a "diet" but more of a lifestyle change. And portion control. I also did T25 when trying to conceive and dropped 25 in 10 weeks.