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lulalacroix

TmacMMM wrote: »

PCOS-specific comment:

Here's the short version of what works for me.

1. Set your MFP goal to 1.5 lbs/week, but don't expect to lose that much. It may be slower.

2. Eat 150g carbs or fewer per day.

3. 45 min of sweaty exercise, 6 days a week. Yoga and leisurely walks aren't enough. If you can't do 45 minutes all at once, just break for a minute, catch your breath, and start again when you're ready, until you’ve reached the total time. Weight lifting is also awesome, but more important is to do something strenuous that you will do consistently.

Insulin is an issue, so lowish carb and heavy exercise are key. They also help with satiety, blood glucose levels, and earning enough extra calories to stay sane. It can also drive down testosterone levels, which helps reduce some of the less pleasant symptoms.

I started at 248 and am now at 206.

OP, I have PCOS as well and just wanted to say that one size does not fit all for us.

I usually eat between 150-175 grams of carbs. You and possibly your doctor/nutritionist should determine what works best for you.

The forms of exercise I'm currently using are yoga and walking, not any types of strenuous exercise. Although yoga can be difficult at times.

I've lost 17 pounds in 7 weeks although my loss per week is slowing.

My point to you is just that what works for others in regards to PCOS may differ for you.

kq1981

Drink water, migraines may be because your dehydrated? Just a thought.
I have pcos. I'm losing weight on mfp, just requires determination and honesty with myself to log the REAL amount of food I'm eating. Good luck and well done on your lose

CattOfTheGarage

Macros are optional, some people monitor them and others don't. They basically show how you are balancing your diet, and you can change the targets to suit your preferences. So for example if you were eating low carb, or high carb, or aiming for a particular intake of protein or maybe you need to limit your fat for medical reasons - there are all sorts of options for macro balance and myfitnesspal helps with all of them. You can also set it to track other nutrients, like fibre, sodium, sugar - it depends on your personal goals.

the_new_mark_2017

You should probably weigh yourself first before posting like this so people can help you with all the information. You may have lost 10lbs in 10 days, which is way too much, and could be the real reason for the body aches and pains.

good luck though, there is a lot of knowledgable people on this forum who have been successful, find something right for you.

JaydedMiss

lulalacroix wrote: »

TmacMMM wrote: »

PCOS-specific comment:

Here's the short version of what works for me.

1. Set your MFP goal to 1.5 lbs/week, but don't expect to lose that much. It may be slower.

2. Eat 150g carbs or fewer per day.

3. 45 min of sweaty exercise, 6 days a week. Yoga and leisurely walks aren't enough. If you can't do 45 minutes all at once, just break for a minute, catch your breath, and start again when you're ready, until you’ve reached the total time. Weight lifting is also awesome, but more important is to do something strenuous that you will do consistently.

Insulin is an issue, so lowish carb and heavy exercise are key. They also help with satiety, blood glucose levels, and earning enough extra calories to stay sane. It can also drive down testosterone levels, which helps reduce some of the less pleasant symptoms.

I started at 248 and am now at 206.

OP, I have PCOS as well and just wanted to say that one size does not fit all for us.

I usually eat between 150-175 grams of carbs. You and possibly your doctor/nutritionist should determine what works best for you.

The forms of exercise I'm currently using are yoga and walking, not any types of strenuous exercise. Although yoga can be difficult at times.

I've lost 17 pounds in 7 weeks although my loss per week is slowing.

My point to you is just that what works for others in regards to PCOS may differ for you.

This. All i do is walking and i eat HIGH carb. My nutritionist said do low carb because i have PCOS and it supposedly helps, But i felt miserable and starving constantly. Second i gave up listening to people telling me what i needed and listened to my own body, Did my own internal reflecting and research i was happy and on the road to long term habits i could happily keep.

And i lost 85 pounds in 10 months, Bonus ;D