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Any PCOS sufferers that have lost weight without meds

Alisonb8

I've lost about 7 lbs in 3 weeks but am starting to think I'm fighting a losing battle after reading so many posts about peoples experiences with needing extra help. Metformin made me sick all the time and other meds devastated my energy levels. Can I do this weight loss following the MFP calorie guidelines?

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kazsjourney

I lost most of my weight without meds. I have lost 180 pounds. I did it by basically avoiding as much processed foods as possible, having one grain free meal per day, and exercise. I also ensure I get enough sleep

JustMeee333

Glad it's not just me who had such bad reaction's to Metformin. Most doctor's hail it as some miracle drug, that's going to help you lose weight, cure PCOS, and probably create World Peace! :mad: It made me nauseous as heck, I didn't want to eat a thing whilst taking it. I tried restarting it after I'd lost quite a bit of weight already, but found exactly the same problem, so I have lost the weight medication free. I've lost 100lb, but haven't cut carbs/dairy, or increased proteins, or tried hitting macros. Just calorie counting and having anything I fancied that day. That along with exercise, mostly walking 1/2hr a day.

Good luck. :flowerforyou:

aklove907

I was diagnosed a few years ago, and have always fluctuated weight wise. I have been logging everything I eat, and starting to exercise a few times a week. I have lost 14lbs in about 6 weeks without any meds. I am feeling great, and losing a little bit steadily! Best of luck to you on your loss!!

lebbyloses

I have PCOS, and I have never been on medication for it (well, birth control). I've lost more than 40 pounds. You can do it!

Conniehysell

Thank you Alisonb8

kayjane92

I lost 50 pounds (gained that back plus more but that's another story) with PCOS on a only fruits and vegetables diet. I did not take any medications for my PCOS. It's possible to lose weight but it'll take a bit longer depending on various factors in each women who has the diease. Don't be discouraged ! Keep eating healthy and exercise a few times a week, you'll see results.

LadyTest

I lost 108 pounds three years ago and I have PCOS. I have been on meteor in for years and thought I couldn't lose weight because of my PCOS and hypothyroidism however, 3years ago it all clicked and I did it. My cycles regulated and I had a baby 7 months ago. I have gained back some weight so here I am again.
Good luck to you! You can do this! Friend me if you would like. Take care.

ldrosophila

Portion control and watching the carbohydrate intake has really worked for me. Now I'm on metformin but that id d/t pregnancy.

gomisskellygo

I was just diagnosed last week after not losing any weight in 14 months. I initially lost 50-ish lbs with low-carb and exercise, but I hit a WALL. And a bad one. I tried 1200 calories for 6 months. I tried 2200 for 6 months. Now I eat between 1800-2000, and I exercise 6- hours a week (3 of it being heavy strength training). I also walk 4-miles a day in addition to the exercise. I even did a week-long juice fast and lost exactly 0 pounds. I have tried raw vegan. I have been a vegetarian for 8 years and even added chicken and fish back into my diet to attempt Paleo. Nothing. I finally forced my doctor to help me figure out what the hell, and got my PCOS diagnosis after some more blood work.

I am on a low level of metformin, and she thinks I will do well since I've already figured out the diet and exercise portion. I might go see an actual endocrinologist in January, just to make sure I don't need anything else. They've been convinced it was my thyroid for years, but were never able to get an abnormal lab result.

So the short answer is: it depends. It depends on your body and how well it responds to diet and exercise. I have exhausted that avenue, and I'm hopeful that the low-dose of metformin will help get things moving again. I'd like to lose at least another 20-30 pounds, and I'm tired of struggling.

We are twins!!! I got my diagnosis last week too! Same story, lost a ton, and then hit a wall for SIX YEARS!! I tried eat more, eat less, run more, run less, fitbit, HRM, all of it! And nothing! I started the Metformin XR 1,000 mg last week and BAM!!! 7 lbs gone! I know my ticker says 2lbs but I didn't "man" up and add the 5lb gain when I started logging again.

OP: I think it is possible. It is possible for some people!! I will add though...I have had ZERO side effects from the meds. (Crossing my fingers).

tinat84

I'm 30 and I was diagnosed with PCOS around 4 years ago. I was 203 lbs at my heaviest and now I weigh 160 lbs. I did not use any medications. I actually used this app stayed under 1200 calaries and worked out. At my heaviest I did not have a period at all. Now, I get one faithfully every month. I'm single so of course I'm not trying to get pregnant but I am hopeful when the time comes.