PCOS success stories with 100lbs to lose?

wheatybread

It is a low carb high fat diet....I eat any kind of meat...I do watch out for processed meat because there are carbs in them....I eat any kind of veggies...I have cheese, mayo, cream cheese,heavy cream, ranch,butter. I don't pay much attention to calories..just the sugar,carbs and sodium.

amosmoses88

I was diagnosed with PCOS in 2009. I was stuck at 220 FOREVER it seems. I started Metformin in 2010 and it helped me to lose a little weight before I quit taking it regularly. 2012 came around and I got pregnant and quit taking it all together. I started back on the med again just last year and it helped me lose some more alongside diet and exercise. But again, I didn't give the regimen enough time to really change anything. My dr came to the conclusion that I was taking too high a dose (Then lowered me and that didn't help at all.) So she put me up to 2 250 doses a day just recently in December. So I'm still not sure how this time around is going to go with it. I started doing MFP January 10, 2013 and lost 31lbs in 3-4 months. So I'm hoping maybe the higher dose will help things move along a little easier now. We shall see! I have 50lbs to go until I reach my first goal!

lcarls71

I, too, was diagnosed in my 20's with PCOS and have really noticed since I turned 40 two years ago that my blood sugar is a hot mess. When I spoke to my Dr. About problems with extreme tiredness especially after meals she kinda dismissed me. Having seen everyone's posts about insulin resistance has given me an idea now as to what is going on with me. Although I do exercise and am conscious of my eating habits the weight has begun to stack on to no avail. It appears low carb is definitely worth a try although I am a carb NUT.

Thank you ladies for all the helpful info.

totustuusmaria

I have PCOS and I have lost 66 lbs on FP and 15 before FP for a total of 81 lbs lost.

I just watched my calories (eating normal food just less of it and the better/healthier choice) and worked out (ALOT of walking and zumba) until I lost it. It was all free and I utilized FP.

Most recently I've joined Grace and Strength Weight loss program (after losing around 50 lbs on FP) and have lost a lot doing it. But it is not free, but it deals with the spiritual and mental issues behind all of this and that is what I need right now.

A lot of my PCOS symptoms have decreased greatly. Just don't let it be an excuse. You can do this!

chunkyhoney78

Thank you so much everyone you have all given myself and others different things to try to see what will work best for us.

dkfan81

I was diagnosed with PCOS in my teens. I've yo yo'd for 15+ years. I started (again) on the South Beach Diet at the end of September and I am down 23.2 pounds and 13.25 inches off my waist, hips and neck overall. The SBD principal and low carb in general is really the only thing that has worked for me. I get most of my carbs from fruits and veggies and limit my bread/pasta/rice carbs to once or twice a week, max.

I am not on any PCOS related medications and I have not really noticed any difference in my symptomology, yet.

Good luck and do what works for you

jennimarie527

Hello! I have also been diagnosed with PCOS. I started losing in May 2012 and am down 63lbs. I am looking to lose around another 35lbs and get to my goal weight. It seems I have been stuck where I am for quite awhile so I am going to try a 1200 calorie a day attempt to see if this jumpstarts anything. I am currently not on any medication but my doc did offer Met. last year but I am going to try my hardest with diet and exercise first to see how it goes. I do Zumba and have done several Beach Body workouts.

Great job to everyone who is losing or trying to lose. It is not an easy battle but sure does have its benefits.

MirrorMe33

Hi Ladies!

I posted in here a few weeks about but thought I might mention this here for anyone that gets a chance to read it.

I have had significant trouble in the last 12 months shedding any extra weight so I've tried a new program on the recommendation of my doctor. It's called Healthpointe 2.0. I was pretty skeptical to begin with but I've changed my tune!

After struggling with PCOS related weight problems for years I've managed to shed just under 5kg in the past two weeks. The fantastic thing about it is there are no meal replacements and you can enjoy your carbs in the morning (something I was out of the habit of doing!). I'm consistently eating around 1,600 calories a day (worked out through the Healthpointe program) though MFP had recommended I had a BMR of around 1,500.

I sound a lot like walking advertisement but really I wouldn't have gone near anything like this if I hadn't had a medical practitioner recommend it!

Biggest thing I've learned from this get more lean protein in your diet! If you're hungry, make sure you eat to keep your metabolism moving just stick to proteins if you're snacking.

I hope some of you guys find this helpful!

ranganayakee

I have been diagnosed with PCOS and had lost over 50 lbs in 2004-06 and about 41 lbs in 2013. I have all the info on my profile.

diwijo13

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chunkyhoney78

I would like to thank everyone that has shared your stories and weight loss tips with us.
I have been sticking to 1200-1500 calories I could use a menu clean up to add more veggies and limit more of my carbs so far I have lost 13lbs since 11/29/13 which is a huge deal for me. I don't workout as much since hurting my back I do workout some but its not much so I don't log it because if feels like I'm not doing enough.

ren25

I found out 3 years ago that i have PCOS I have been struggling with my weight. I lost 25lbs 3 years ago but then i just gained it back and even more. Now i am just trying to take it one day at a time.