PCOS

Julem22

I also have PCOS and I am on the Pill. I have managed to lose 20 pounds 11 years ago and keep it off (for the most part) Right now I am trying to lose about 7 pounds to reach my goal. I find that counting calories is the ONLY thing that works for me. I also make sure I eat vegetables and fruit everyday. I exercise 4 days a week. I could never reduce my carbs but if it works for others great!

JoyBellz

I too have PCOS, diagnosed at age 18. Without birth control, no period. I crave carbs like crazy. I have tried meformin twice and cannot tolerate it. I feel terrible when I am on it. Feel like I am poisoning myself. Recently, my energy level has been zapped. I don't know why, but I am exhausted almost to the point of feeling sick which is very discouraging when you are trying to workout and lose weight. So glad there are so many people on here that understand. This site is great support for many things, not just weight loss.

bherning

I too have been diagnosied with PCOS after trying to concieve. After doing my research so much makes sense to me now, I work out like a maniac and have been very careful with what I eat. Only South Beach diet methods have ever worked for me. Anyway. I was wondering has anyone ever tried Insulite as an alternative to Metformin or Glucophage. My docotor prescibed this too me for my Insuliine resitance and I am thinking I want to go a natural supplment route first. Please let me know if any one has tried Insulite to treat PCOS. pcos.insulitelabs.com

July24Lioness

Do any women suffer from pcos? If so, what is your tip to losing weight, besides following low-glycemic diet? Very frustrated!

I suffer with a bad case of PCOS and low carb, low glycemic or eating mostly unprocessed foods is the only way I have found to keep the symptoms under control.

kelika71

Long time PCOS sufferer here. I've been through the numerous diets, medications and countless surgeries. I also have Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, Multiple Sclerosis and just diagnosed in March with Diabetes. That was quite a wake up call for me since I lost my father due to complications of Diabetes 3 yrs. ago. I made up my mind to not diet, just to get healthier, get off meds and avoid the one surgery I've been told I need over and over: hysterectomy.

I had to attend 5 classes about Diabetes. They were taught by a nurse and a dietician. I can't say what works for me will work for everyone else...everyone is built differently. But, I can say this, for the first time in over 10 years, I'm off all Diabetic medication!! Woohoo!! Go me!! lol

My suggestion for anyone would be to learn what "good carbs vs bad carbs" are. A candy bar is obviously a bad carb. A sweet potato, while high in the carb count, is a good carb. I also learned that most of us shouldn't go below 140 grams/carbs a day. I was also told doing 5-6 meals, spaced fairly even was better to stabilize those blood sugar spikes. For snacks, it's better to stay around 15 grams. For meals, it's better to aim for 45-60 grams...no more than 60, though.

That's what has worked for me and I'm off the meds with my blood sugar no longer going over 130. I see my endocrinologist/diabetic doctor Monday and they're expecting my A1C to be lower than 6.5.

Again, not saying this is the answer for all, but maybe it might help someone. Also, I should say, I don't have the cravings anymore and I don't feel like I'm hungry, either.

rebeccaS85

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