PCOS not my friend

ladyfingers39

I was diagnosed YEARS ago but after I started to work out and dropped about 30 pounds I had another ultra sound and they couldn't find any cysts. It can go way. I was able to have two beautiful kids too.
Don't use it as an excuse. Exercise is your friend, move the bod Good luck!

ChunTingO

Thank you all for your responses ! i feel so much better knowing that it can be done. my Biggest was when i ballooned up to about 265 probably more than that and i wore a size 22 and 1xl 2xl tops.....this was when I first found out

so now on and off i keep gaining and losing but so far that is a current head shot of me and I wear a size 18 in pants and xl to 1x in tops such a big difference.

The only thing is the shape of my stomach and middle i have what i call the hang belly or the PCOS danger zone! lol
any suggestions to slim the middle where most of the weight of mine sits?

yesthistime

The only thing is the shape of my stomach and middle i have what i call the hang belly or the PCOS danger zone! lol
any suggestions to slim the middle where most of the weight of mine sits?

Look into low glycemic eating, watch your carb and sodium intake, and continue to exercise.

auntamama

Hi, I was recently diagnosed with PCOS, but sure that I have had it for a very long time. I have endometriosis, and my past doctor said possible PCOS, but never diagnosed or treated. I have been battling my weight for a very long time, and am glad to finally know why it has been so much harder for me than a regular person. I am now trying to conceive and of course they say loosing weight will help. I've been on Metformin for 2 months now, and thought it would help me to loose weight, but I wasn't doing much else to help. So now I have been eating better and exercising just this week, and feeling pretty good and confident. Looking for other Cysters for encouragement. Love seeing success stories. Would love to help encourage you as well.

vonnetta23

I posted this in a similiar topic regarding PCOS:

It's good to see that I am not alone in this PCOS struggle! :-) I was first diagnosed with it back in 2006, but I didn't start treatment until August 2010 when I noticed the symptoms had become worst (bigger waistline, hair thinning, lack of cycles, etc). I was prescribed Metformin and advised to lose at least 20 lbs. I started at 182 lbs (I'm 5'4), and by February 2011, I dropped to 162 lbs. I was on a plateau for quite a while, but as of today, I am down to 153 lbs. Metformin isn't for everyone, but it was a HUGE help for me- along with watching my calorie intake (about 1200 per day). I've also cut out fried foods, limited my carb intake- although I am a sucker for pasta and bread, but I did replace them with whole grain pasta and whole wheat bread. :-) Other changes includes increasing my veggie, fruit and water intake. Water makes a huge difference as well. But the most important thing; and it goes hand in hand with eating healthy- is EXERCISE. I do 40 minutes of cardio 4-5 times a week. Some days, I do incorporate strength training; but for the most part, it's cardio- 20 on the elliptical and 20 on the stationary bike. You can take all the great advice that has been posted on here (and it is some great advice- I'm still learning), but the bottom line- do what works for you. You'll probably have to go through a "trial and error" period to figure that out. Once you do, CONSISTANCY will become a lot easier and you will be well on your way to reaching your goal. Don't expect results overnight or within a short period of tiime; eventually you will see a difference. Hope my testimony will be of some help and motivation for you and others. :-)

cramernh

The only thing is the shape of my stomach and middle i have what i call the hang belly or the PCOS danger zone! lol
any suggestions to slim the middle where most of the weight of mine sits?

Look into low glycemic eating, watch your carb and sodium intake, and continue to exercise.

Absolutely! My Endocrinologist has been a KEEPER in helping me with this where she actually has the nutritional background needed for this...

MasonMelissa

I have PCOS and have had the dignosis since 1995. I was 15 years old when the Dr. gave me the news. I was lucky cause i have never had a problem with my periods. For the last 17 years i have delt with the weight and excess hair growth. I have been on the weight loss journey for 3 months so far and have lost 19lbs to this point. I have gone from a size 20 to a size 14 and am very happy with my progress so far.

feel free to add me as a friend

ChunTingO

im so excited!!! thank you all!!

twinsmom03

Hi, My name is Donna! I am just getting started again on this road trip! I also have PCOS and a Thyroid issue. I look forward to all the support you can give!

Thanks!!!

LadyElby

I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 18, I'm 25 now. Because of uncomfortable and very irregular periods, I was put on birth control pills in high school (different ones during different years for a couple of reasons). When I was 19 I began getting headaches all the time, to the point where it was 24/7; that lasted for 7 months. I saw doctor after doctor, test after test and no one could find anything wrong with me. Eventually, we found an article about a girl in the area with very similar but much much worse symptoms, and her diagnosis. We tracked down her doctors, and met with them as soon as possible. Long story short, they figured out that I had a small blood clot behind my eye. The doctor said that if it had gone unnoticed for a few more months I could have gotten much worse, and it could have ultimately lead to death. After much experimentation, we found that the blood clot was a result of the birth control pills, and I was told to stop taking them immediately. The blood clot disappeared on its own and the headaches, although still there, are much less often and more bearable.

Unfortunately, without the birth control, controlling my weight has been much more of a challenge. Ever since I went off the BC I have gained weight gradually, but noticeably, despite living a relatively healthy lifestyle all my life.

I struggle with my weight, irregular periods, terrible cramps, regular headaches, and other unwanted symptoms on a day to day basis.

Thank you for starting this thread. It helps to read about other people's stories and successes with PCOS.

yesenia007

Hi, I was diagnosed with PCOS in 2008 when I was trying to get pregnant. Since November I have lost 24lbs. I dont take metformin because it made me really sick. So I try to eat healthy and Exercise. You can add me if you like.

pamperedlinny

I was diagnosed a few years ago. It's taken a couple years but I'm about half way to my goal.

I tried to do it with just counting calories but it didn't work. |I've learned with PCOS I need to watch my carb counts (they are killer with the hormonal imbalance) and exercise at least a little every day. I try to walk in 15 minute breaks from work at least twice a day. I go to an aerobic class twice a week.

I actually almost follow (tweaked a bit for me) the South Beach Diet. It actually does work and helps with this. Mostly because it gets you away from processed white flour and sugar (I told you the carbs are killer).

Anyone from this post can feel free to add me.

Tx_Julie_Mango

PCOS support groups:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4242-get-fit-with-1in10
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4339-pcosers-unite
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/3070-p-c-o-sis
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/3300-pcos-and-low-glycemic-eating

Thanks for the post!

amisshabell

Not mine ethier... I have had it since the age of 18.. I lost 5lb in one week by changing what i eat .. how much I eat and enrolling myself in a nu life fitness book camp class.. It is high pact aerobics ... I just want to say be encourage ladies... we can do it...

HeatherNoyes

I was diagnosed in 2003. Was put on metformin and believe it or not also a very low low dose of testosterone cream that I applied to my wrists for a couple weeks. I was only on the metformin temporarily as I seam to do ok with blood sugars and maintaing good levels.

The symptoms I have is that it is VERY easy to put weight on....I look at food and it goes straight to my butt, so imagine what happens when I don't control my eating. When I diet, the weight seams to come off decently, but it is a struggle.

I battle the mood swings which make it hard to stick to a diet since I emotionally eat. My hair is VERY thin, I have dark areas of skin which are irritating.

My body seams to respond well when I feed it a lot of veggie's, water and stay away from added sugar and MOVE, most important!

Hang in there, it is a road bump but not a dead end!!!

Tx_Julie_Mango

Thanks for starting this thread ChunTingO, there is a lot of awesome info here!

Having an irregular,long and heavy cycle since the age of 9, I thought it was normal, well it was my normal.
I wasn't diagnosed until about 9 yrs ago when I went through a time in my life when my cycle was heavy and nonstop for 6 months (Horrible).

I've been overweight all my life, but a few yrs ago I did managed to loose 75lbs with diet (Flat Belly) and exercise, but got stuck and gained some of it back. I started trying to loose it again lost about 20 (extremely low carb diet - I wanted to kill people) but the last couple of yrs I've been stuck again, then started gaining again.

Trying again to stop the madness, I'm glad I found this thread. Feel Free to add me.

kh0215

PCOS here also, dx in 98 while trying to get pg with our second child. Ended up naturally concieving twins in 2002, had a total hystectomy in 2008 due to my symptoms with PCOS and endometriosis. Lost half my thyroid due to cancerous cell growth a year later.

I have been gaining and losing the same 20 lbs for the last 2 years. Not fun, but you can do it. I am determined not to play the yo-yo game anymore.

Jenerferzzz

I also have PCOS and am new to this site and this is one of the first threads that I read and I am very happy that I did. There is a lot of insite and help in this thread alon and I really appreciate it. I wish you all well!

phantomoboe

Hello again ya'll. I have been gone for a long time i know. Fell off the bandwagon. Due to the aspects of job loss, which also meant loss of medical benefits and now going back to school. I am working the best I can to actually strive to keep things in check while waiting for the next appointment

_kymg148

Hi girls, im 15 and ive been reading what you guys are posting and this is really insparational. I think i might have pcos because i hvent gotten my period in 2 ( about to be 3) years ever since i stopped getting it when i was 13. I have many of the symtoms and i just wanted to know what did they do when you girls were diagnosed ? (like did they do a blood test or something). Im planning to go to the gynaecologist soon. And i am also having trouble pf loosing weight as I was in marching band and did alot of intense work everh day in the heat from august to november.

_kymg148

Hi girls, im 15 and ive been reading what you guys are posting and this is really insparational. I think i might have pcos because i hvent gotten my period in 2 ( about to be 3) years ever since i stopped getting it when i was 13. I have many of the symtoms and i just wanted to know what did they do when you girls were diagnosed ? (like did they do a blood test or something). Im planning to go to the gynaecologist soon. And i am also having trouble pf loosing weight as I was in marching band and did alot of intense work everh day in the heat from august to november and no weight was lost.

ashleyblossom1

Hi girls, im 15 and ive been reading what you guys are posting and this is really insparational. I think i might have pcos because i hvent gotten my period in 2 ( about to be 3) years ever since i stopped getting it when i was 13. I have many of the symtoms and i just wanted to know what did they do when you girls were diagnosed ? (like did they do a blood test or something). Im planning to go to the gynaecologist soon. And i am also having trouble pf loosing weight as I was in marching band and did alot of intense work everh day in the heat from august to november and no weight was lost.

For me they did a blood test and an ultrasound of my pelvis to determine it. Sounds like you have some of the symptoms. Go get yourself checked out sooner rather than later. I waited until I had gained 80 lbs and started growing a beard before I went when I should've have gone when I noticed my period left me. Take action and good luck.