PCOS and Type 2 Diabetic

kaiifacee
kaiifacee Posts: 5 Member
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Hi!
I've got a really long way to go regarding my weightloss. Me and my fiancé are also desperate for a baby, but I can't get fertility help until I've got a BMI of at least 30 - considering it is 42 at the moment, this is massive!

So anyone in a similar position, or any information or guidance would be so appreciated!

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  • rheddmobile
    rheddmobile Posts: 6,840 Member
    I’m a type 2 who went from BMI of 40 to 23, it can be done! It took me about a year and a half to lose 125 lbs. The good news is not only does losing that much usually help with PCOS symptoms, you will probably find your diabetes much improved,

    I always tell new people to start by logging everything accurately, weighing and measuring, for one week without trying to change anything. Then look at your diary and see where you are now and where it is easiest to make changes. Set your stats and rate of loss and follow the calorie goal MFP gives you. In your case you also need to be counting carbs and staying within whatever your diabetes will tolerate. You can change your view to see fiber which will allow you to count net carbs.

    As a diabetic you need to be doing strength training at least twice a week and cardio daily, timing it to work with your meals.

    You can do this! Best of luck to you!
  • pamperedlinny
    pamperedlinny Posts: 1,688 Member
    I am Type 2 with PCOS as well. I did finally have my baby 7 years ago with weight loss, exercise... and the assistance of Clomid. I allowed half the weight to come back and I have been working to both lose the weight and to get my diabetes under control with just diet and exercise.... because Metformin and I do NOT get along.

    I highly recommend logging everything you eat. Even on days when you "cheat" or eat badly. Even if it's an estimate you enter hours later. Making yourself see the actual numbers for calories, carbs, fats it really makes you re-evaluate your choices. Even when I add it the next day after a party or event it makes the following few days easier to keep on track because that bigger calorie count affects my point of view for a few days.

    If you don't have a food scale you should consider purchasing one. I found even when something says "3 servings" it might be more than that in a pack. Or if something is a cup or grams on the packaging I don't find that they are exactly even and weight is always more accurate.

    Exercise is definitely a big piece of the puzzle. My endocrinologist I had in the beginning drilled in my head that even if all you do is walk for 10 minutes each day it will help. Obviously doing more than that is better but if that is all you can make yourself do then moving in any fashion with help bring numbers down.... even if it is slow.

    I log in daily and keep an open food diary. If you'd like to add me for support please feel free to do so.

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