Women with PCOS

BigAnnieG

Hi! Newbie and first post. Diagnosed with PCOS 8 years ago, weight has gone up and down (being hypothyroid also doesn't help). Recently started high protein/low carb as this has worked in the past, and have got back to swimming 3x a week - hoping to add gym sessions a couple of times a week for weights, when I have a bit more confidence!

So good to hear from other ladies who are tired of trying to respond to 'you just need to eat less to lose weight' - PCOS is a right pain in the - well, the ovaries - when it comes to weight loss. Great to hear the success stories, fab motivator!

Jbock26

I was recently diagnosed with PCOS along with Hypothyroidism and currently at my heaviest weight. I have struggles with my weight most of my life and I want a change and off the medication!! I have used Myfitnesspal on and off but my new years resolution is to get healthy.

I have always worked towards losing weight but this time I am working towards health, putting the right food in my body and everything else should fall into place. I am eating a whole plant based life style. At this moment my excitement is out weighting my craves for chocolate, cookies, chips, etc. I got on myfitnesspal again because I want to keep the momentum up, hold myself accountable, and have support from a community of people here on myfitnesspal. In turn, I hope to help others along the way with PCOS, hypothyridism, and weight.

rklein88

I also have PCOS, cut out dairy in August 2015 due to food intolerance to cow milk and whey (diagnosed by a naturopathic doctor through a blood test) and my acne is 90% gone. Acne was moderate, constant, even worse during PMS. I was not expecting that but it's amazing. Due to intolerances, I also cut out cane and beet sugar, yeast, eggs, peanuts, mushrooms, and almonds, so I can't swear that the improvement is just due to dairy but others mentioned that also!

court161

I was diagnosed last year, after realizing gaining 30 pounds in less than 6 months wasn't normal ha The year before that though I lost 60 pounds 220-160 in about 6 months through calorie deficit and exercise. I was eating no more than 1100 calories a day and actually felt full, I also would choose workouts from beach body's Brazilian butt lift and p90x video and do those 5-6 days a week and run at least a mile. For me personally I only lose weight if I eat less than 1200 a day and if the meals are repetitive for the majority. I only drank water, and added flavor when I got bored, no sugar besides fruit. But drinking loads of water helps tremendously!

I found also after being really upset after the diagnosis mainly for fears of infertility that it's better not to think I can't lose weight because I have pcos but to just have a positive mindset that if I try it and really put my all that I can change no matter what may be causing a slight resistance!

aSearch4Me

@Pinklily26 & others: There is also a great PCOS group on MFP if anyone is interested ( http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/3070-p-c-o-sis ). It's a supportive community & has a lot of great info, including others' success stories.

I started last June on a weight-loss journey to help increase my fertility chances (trying for 5 years, no success). I lost over 40# between June-October with a LCHF diet & exercise (+ Metformin & Inositol for the PCOS). I maintained through November/December due to some personal things going on, but am now "back on the wagon" with diet/exercise. I still have a way to go, but I'm happy with the results so far & hopeful for the future.

I'd love to have more friends with PCOS on here who are on a similar journey.