Lotus Blossom Consulting LLC

Fit To Conceive

Weight loss and fitness expert Jim Karas, founder of Jim Karas Personal training (JKPT), and infertility consultant, Mindy Berkson of Lotus Blossom Consulting (LBC), introduce Fit to Conceive, a weight loss/fitness program designed to significantly increase a woman’s chances for both conception and a successful pregnancy.

Groundbreaking research from the long-term Nurses Health Study at the Harvard School of Public Health ¹ reveals that moderate and appropriate exercise and a healthy diet improve fertility by maintaining a healthy weight, warding off high blood sugar and insulin and keeping muscles strong and healthy.

"Being at a healthy weight and in optimal condition, both physically and mentally, can increase the odds of success for in-vitro fertilization or other assisted reproductive technologies."

– Dr. Laurence Jacobs, Reproductive Endocrinologist, Fertility Centers of Illinois

Intended to help women get their minds and bodies in the best possible shape for conception, Fit to Conceive will quickly help their clients optimize body weight and get in the strongest shape possible.

A Foundation for Success

This individualized, comprehensive weight-loss, exercise and eating plan takes you step by step through the various stages necessary to help build the optimal foundation for conception, while, reducing stress and increasing your likelihood of a full term successful pregnancy.

I am 28 years old and a lifelong athlete. I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, a condition that not only impeded my fertility but also left me in chronic pain. Mindy at Lotus Blossom Consulting suggested that I train with JKPT’s Fit to Conceive program to "build the foundation" and enhance my fertility, and also take the time to heal my body and strengthen my ailments related to the Rheumatoid Arthritis.

I have not trained with a professional as in tune with the human body, whether healthy or facing a chronic illness, as my JKPT trainer. He goes beyond the training session by giving me exercises to do at home, food ideas and books to read. He is a true professional and a stellar human being.

– L.T., Fit to Conceive client, Chicago

Planning and Process

Fit to Conceive takes clients through the process from weight loss and enhanced strength to conception and a healthy pregnancy. Clients initially meet with LBC founder, Mindy Berkson, for a complimentary consultation to review pregnancy goals, time frames and conception history.

Then clients meet with the business manager at JKPT to review weight loss/fitness history, assess goals and help determine the best formula for success.

Next, clients will experience a complimentary consultation and planning session with one of JKPT’s staff. The session will determine a custom-designed weight loss/fitness program. This individualized program is then implemented over a pre-determined period of time in your home, office or one of our studio locations.

Simultaneously, consults continue with LBC to help determine best next-steps for optimizing conception options.

Walking the Walk

Both Jim Karas and Mindy Berskson have individually been through the personal and emotional challenges of infertility before becoming parents. They believe the empathetic and individualized attention, which their Fit to Conceive program provides, helps support and nurtures the ideal culture of hope and success for their clients.