30 day, PCOS weight loss challenge.

SArthur2015

July 11th is an odd day to start but I'm not one to 'wait for Monday'
My name is Star. I was diagnosed with PCOS at age 16. I'm currently 281.8lbs - I thought it would be great to start with a thirty day challenge with others in my similar situation! Please join me, let's see how many pounds we can lose together this month! (Or inches)

Here are my monthly stats/goals

July 11 '15 - August 11 '15
Age: 27
SW: 281.8
CW: 281.8
TMGW: 270.0
GW: 180
Total loss: 0.0

(TMGW= this months goal weight)

manders86ify

Hi, my name is Amanda and I'm 29 years old. I was recently diagnosed with PCOS and I supine resistance.

manders86ify

Insulin resistance, dang autocorrect

manders86ify

I'd be glad to star this journey with you. Here are my stats

Age 29
SW 315lbs (I started trying to lose weight 1 month ago
CW 306lbs
TMGW 299lbs
GW 160lbs
Total lost 9lbs

pannyrangel

glad to start too!
age 19
SW 227 lbs
CW 227 lbs
TMGW 198 lbs
GW138 lbs
total lost 0 lbs

brinutbutter88

Lets do this! ☺
My names Bri. I dont share my journey with anyone, so this might be a great change! I was just recently diagnosed with pcos. I also have celiacs disease. Makes things harder, but never impossible!

July 11 '15 - August 11 '15
Age: 26
SW: 319
CW: 306.6
TMGW: 295
GW: 180
Total loss: 13.4

liketoyak

Hi everyone! I'm a day late, but can I join too? Where is everyone from?

July 11 '15 - August 11'15
Age:45 (older than all of you but still got it)
SW: 247.3
CW: 247.3
TMGW:240
GW: 170
Total Loss:0.0

brinutbutter88

Hey @liketoyak ! 45 is the new 25! Im from Tucson, Arizona. I work full time at a call center, and go to school full time, majoring in trauma psychology.

What about everyone else?

angelexperiment

Hi. I would like to join. I am 34. Pcos dx at age 24.
Sw 250
cw 215
gw 145 to 135
tmgw 210
total loss 25 lbs

SamShepard2015

I'd like to join the challenge too! I'm 22 and recently diagnosed with PCOS.
SW: 188
CW: 188
GW: 120-130
TMGW: 183 (but I'd be happy with any loss)

anapplefortheteacher

Hi everyone!
I'm 26 and was just diagnosed with pcos and insulin resistance. I get final blood tests tomorrow and can start metformin.
SW: 191
CW: 186
GW: 145
TMGW: 182

Lizzles4Shizzles

Oh I want to join I'm 28 and was diagnosed with PCOS at age 18. I'm currently taking Metformin & Spironolactone to manage my symptoms, and of course, trying to lose weight. Here are my stats:

Height: 5'11"
SW: 299.6
CW: 289.2
GW: 180
TMGW: 283 (280 would be great, but I realize that is an aggressive goal for 1 month)

brittanyarkward

Hi! Almost 29 with pcos. Trying to lose weight to manage it.
Height: 5'6"
SW: 286.8 (started before using MFP)
CW: 272.2
GW: 170
TMGW: 267
Total loss: 14.6
Anyone feel free to add me!

andipandi555

Hey all! Just found this thread and thought i would join in. I was diagnosed with pcos about 3 years ago. I had quite a few fertility issues and am currently attempting our second child. Ive had every symptom including painful bursting cysts.
My start weight was 280 lbs. i recently started cutring all processed sugar out of my diet and dropped 4.4 lbs in the forst week. Then gained 3 back the second. Ive really started kicking my exercising into gear-hoping that will help!
Whats worked well for all of you? Food and exercise wise?

Lizzles4Shizzles

andipandi555 wrote: »

Hey all! Just found this thread and thought i would join in. I was diagnosed with pcos about 3 years ago. I had quite a few fertility issues and am currently attempting our second child. Ive had every symptom including painful bursting cysts.
My start weight was 280 lbs. i recently started cutring all processed sugar out of my diet and dropped 4.4 lbs in the forst week. Then gained 3 back the second. Ive really started kicking my exercising into gear-hoping that will help!
Whats worked well for all of you? Food and exercise wise?

I'm finding that lifting weights is helping my weight loss MUCH more than cardio alone. I lift 3x a week (full body each time) and then just walk a 2-3 times a week, but it's not an intense walk - I just do it because I enjoy walking outside.

musesofasagittarius

Hi Everyone! I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 25. Almost 5 years later, I've decided that it's time to take control of my life and stop blaming my problems on anyone but myself. I'm super excited that I stumbled amongst this group! It's comforting, in a dark way I suppose, to know that we all have similarities and can share stories.

July 14, 2015 - August 14, 2015
Age: 29
SW: 235.5
CW: 235.5
TMGW: 220
GW: 165
Total loss: 0.0

UMDavies

Hello everyone! I'm 22 and was diagnosed last year. I'm not ttc at the moment but I'm taking metformin to combat the insulin resistance and doxycycline to help with the lovely acne I get. I've just started the low-carb/keto diet this month so it'll be interesting to keep track of it!

14th July 2015 - 14th August 2015
Age: 22
SW: 172lbs
CW: 172lbs
TMGW: 168lbs
GW: 150lbs
Total loss: 0lbs

K3rB3ar89

Me too this is prob my 5th attempt but I want is soo bad and it's so hard now that I'm not single and living by myself! Previously lost 30 pounds but gained it back:(
Age: 26
Sw: 253
Cw: 253
Tmgw: 243
Gw: 170
Total loss: 0

Can someone please explain to me how this group thing will work.. like how we all keep in contact? We we have a Spicific group and do like weekly weight is?

hybridtheory45

Hi all, I'd love to join in! I am 30 (31 next month!) and was diagnosed when I was 19. I've tried everything under the sun, including paleo, which was amazing when I did it, but is completely unsustainable for me, so I'm back to CICO, with a tendency towards lower carbs and higher protein and fat. I just started exercising 2 weeks ago; doing the 30 Day Shred every other day (joint issues force me to not do it daily) and some form of cardio the other days-Just Dance, Zumba on the Wii, long walks, etc. I currently have hypertension that I would love to get off of medication for. I know us PCOSers have a much higher risk of heart attacks, and they run in my family, so I want to combat it as much as possible!

Age: 30
SW: 229.0
CW: 229.0
TMGW: 223.0
GW: 160
Total loss: 0.0

Trishkit

I would love to join in this! I'm 28, diagnosed with PCOS when I was 17. Four year ago I was able to lose 43 lbs but because I didn't do it in a sustainable way (only ate 1100 calories per day, got 90+ minutes of cardio a day, and never ate any exercise calories back), I burned out and gained it all back when life's stresses increased (see my progress MFP post here). Really, really hoping I can keep up my motivation and momentum this time, and turn this around!

Age: 28
Height: 5' 2.75"
SW: 224
CW: 219.6
TMGW: 210
GW: 130-140
Total loss: 4.4

Would love to have friends with similar goals!

anapplefortheteacher

Lizzles1986 wrote: »

andipandi555 wrote: »

Hey all! Just found this thread and thought i would join in. I was diagnosed with pcos about 3 years ago. I had quite a few fertility issues and am currently attempting our second child. Ive had every symptom including painful bursting cysts.
My start weight was 280 lbs. i recently started cutring all processed sugar out of my diet and dropped 4.4 lbs in the forst week. Then gained 3 back the second. Ive really started kicking my exercising into gear-hoping that will help!
Whats worked well for all of you? Food and exercise wise?

I'm finding that lifting weights is helping my weight loss MUCH more than cardio alone. I lift 3x a week (full body each time) and then just walk a 2-3 times a week, but it's not an intense walk - I just do it because I enjoy walking outside.

I agree with this!
I used to workout every day (swimming, running, elliptical, zumba) and saw no loss in inches, pounds, or body fat percent. I started doing crossfit 3x a week and being active on other days and I'm finally seeing success.

Not saying that cardio doesn't work for some people, just didn't work for me.

anapplefortheteacher

I'd be interested inosting weigh ins, sharing success and recipes, as well as problem solving on here.

What successes did you see when using metformin? What advice can you give a newbie?

Lizzles4Shizzles

anapplefortheteacher wrote: »

I'd be interested inosting weigh ins, sharing success and recipes, as well as problem solving on here.

What successes did you see when using metformin? What advice can you give a newbie?

Personally, I've been on Metformin since I was diagnosed 10 years ago @ age 18, so I've never tried losing weight without it, so I can't compare the two. However, I do know that when I do what I know I'm supposed to do (like eating right & exercising), and especially if I'm including heavy weight lifting, I lose weight at a normal rate and I haven't found that I need to reduce carbs. This could be because of the Metformin, or it could just be because my insulin resistance is not as much of an issue. I'm really not sure. Metformin did give me some stomach issues at first, but they seemed to settle down after a month or two of taking it, if I'm remembering correctly. Now I don't have any side effects.

jaynepickle

I'm game! I was diagnosed three years ago. Knew I had it way before then, but didn't get a competent doctor for several years. Just had our 4th child 11 weeks ago tomorrow! Trying to drop all this baby weight while I've got the bonus calorie burn from nursing.

Age: 29
Height: 5'7"
SW: 205
CW:196.4
TMGW: 190
GW: 135-140
Total loss: 8.6

anapplefortheteacher

I've been told it's easiest to adjust one pill at a time. Taking my first tomorrow with breakfast.

brinutbutter88

I started metformin in april. I had a stomach ache for a week (However, Im anemic as well, so I started a high irn dose at the same time) but stuck with it and can tell a diffierence. No more migraines and a tad more energy. The low dose hasnt done much for me otherwise, so we're talking about increasing it Thursday.

I love the weigh in suggestion. Maybe on sundays we can weigh in, to start off a great monday!

anapplefortheteacher

Today was my first met day. I took one pill with breakfast around 10:00 and felt totally fine until around 1. Then I felt queasy, and exhausted. I still did my crossfit wod though and I'm ready for day two. Things can only get better from here!

UMDavies

First check-in!

14th July 2015 - 14th August 2015
Age: 22
SW: 170lbs
CW: 168lbs
TMGW: 164lbs
GW: 150lbs
Total loss: 2lbs

I put the wrong SW in my first post... oops but I'm -2lbs this week, so hoping it continues like this! Hope everyone's first week went well

TrishV2013

First check-in for me as well. I was diagnosed with PCOS at age 20 and hadn't done much to manage it. I have been prescribed Metformin but I don't tolerate it well. I am seeing a reproductive endocrinologist next week so I am going to ask about that and any other options.

I agree with the statement about weight-lifting. I am working with a trainer three days a week plus cardio on the elliptical and it's working well for me. I am also on a low calorie, low fat diet. I have cut out alcohol completely and am limiting my carbs. I try to eat every 3-4 hours and I drink at least a gallon of water a day. I bet my co-workers think I have incontinence issues LOL.

Age: 30
SW: 227 (began June 12) My highest weight was around 250 a couple of years ago but I had been stuck in the upper to mid 220s.
CW: 214.8
TMGW: 210
GW: 170
Total loss: 12.2 lbs

Please feel free to add me. I would love to have friends who are in the same boat as me.

rynneeSDSD

I just found your challenge and would love to join. I actually started my new journey last Friday, July 17. Five days short but it's okay.

Age: 38
SW: 299.5
CW: 293
TMGW: 285
GW: 200
Total loss: 5.5

I have found some great resources on PCOSDiva and PCOS Diet Support. I'm hoping these site will help me keep focused!

Thanks!

janel4846

I just found this board. Can i join?
I'm Janel. 34, diagnosed with PCOS 19 years ago. Type 2 diabetic. I did not respond to metformin (even at the highest doses of 2000mg a day). Switched to Janumet and low carb. I've lost 22 lbs so far and hoping this is what works long term.

AGE: 34
SW: 285
CW: 263
TMGW: 250
GW: 175
Total Loss: 22