PCOS ladies- it is possible. 106 lost in a year w/NO meds

Dauntlessness

Amazing, go you!

rpounds1957

Great job! You look fantastic and I'll bet you feel great!!

konekkobaba

Amazing success,just..wow..thankyou for sharing your story

rainlover711

Thanks for the post, and you look AMAZING!!

I am currently taking metformin, I've been on it for about 2 years with no weight loss.
It does help with my acne and regulates my periods a bit, so I'm happy about that.

I am on a new program of high protein and low carbs and cutting calories.
I'm hoping that once I lose the weight, my body and hormones will readjust and I will no longer need the metformin.
We will see!

Congrats on your amazing progress!

Awesome! I too was on metformin and was one of the unlucky ones that had 0 weight loss, haha I have all the luck! I too am finding it best to have higher protein and lower carb combined with calorie counting Good luck to you!

Yay! Not that I'm happy you didn't have weight loss with Metformin, but I thought I was one of the few who didn't. It's nice to know it's not just me!!

Mel_t_away

Well done! So inspiring

shoniej

AMAZING!!!! Thank you for the inspiration! You look fabulous!

provence9

Thanks so much for posting. Those of us with metabolic issues (PCOS, hypothyroidism, etc.) can use all the encouragement we can get. You look great. Awesome dress.

blondie1471

you look amazing...this makes me realise i can too do it! xx

StaceyMarie86

Wow you are amazing! My goal is to get healthy to be able to have kids.. thankfully I do not have PCOS, but you're still an inspiration to those of us who have such a long journey to go!

cupcakes_

I'm always in awe of people who lose over 100 lbs. Well done, you look absolutely fantastic!

nykkiobryan

You look fabulous! Congrats!!

LolasEpicJourney

this post

IT IS POSSIBLE

1 year 86lbs for me (then I got knocked up oops )

keliana1

Awesome! I've been dealing and not dealing with PCOS for most of my life, though no one figured it out until I showed an article to my OBGYN who realized that's what was going on and ran the necessary tests to rule it in. I'm at the beginning of the journey, again, to lose the weight. I've lost my pregnancy weight but still need to lose my moving to a new place and eating garbage weight. MFP keeps me motivated to make better choices and work out more. Right now I'm doing cardio and/or strength training about 5x/week and cooking/prepping more food at home to keep me on track. Down 11 pounds, and striving for 30ish more.

We're guessing PCOS has led to both weight gain and hair loss. I'm hoping to get my sugar in balance and regrow the hair while dropping the lbs. Thank you for posting this as I don't see many success stories that look real.

Congratulations and keep it up!

vonne06

Thank you so much for sharing! I have PCOS was well and have been struggling the effects for over 10 years now. You are such an inspiration.

KeegansMomma

Wow. Amazing journey! What an inspiration you are! Way to go on the weight loss!

rougette66

MY FRKN HERO

leeanneowens

You are awesome!

hrtease2

thats awesome.. your story sounds very much like mine i am 37 and also have PCOS .. struggled for four years before having our son who is 11 now.. he is our only child, we didnt resume any fertility treatments and was hoping for the best , possibly another natural PG but have had no luck. ive gradually gained and am at my all time high i started here a week ago at 210lbs. ive been trying to cut down on junk and have started walking 40 minutes daily i have lost 2 lbs but i know its a long road of work ahead .. I feel so much better after the short time though ill definately keep it up! thanks for your inspirational story you look AWESOME!! congratulations on all your hard work!! )

lepardmama

OMG! What an inspiration you are!

reneecgc

Great job. You look smaller that a size 10. You look fabulous!!!!! No meds here either.

SyxSix6

So here's the basics of what worked for me:

Cutting down to eating 1500-1800 calories per day.
Cardio exercise daily: walking, jogging, running, elliptical, biking. 45-120 minutes of sweating per day.
And 7 months ago I added in strength training at the gym 2-3x/week.

I'm 5'8" tall and 32 years old.

Before: size 24 - 270 lbs


Size 10 dress - 164lbs

If you have any questions, please ask.

Joy :-)

What was your diet like? How or did you manage your carbs? On average how many calories did you burn a day? EVERYDAY? No break? lol Over 100 pounds in a year is a great accomplishment. Congratulations you look GREAT! You are a great inspiration. I too have PCOS.

reneecgc

Hey, I'm 5'8" and weigh 164 too! Great job. You look amazing!!! I am finding I can fit into most 8 dresses and work pants, but jeans and shorts are still size 10 (I'm still working on my gut). So are you done (not that you need to loose more) but just curious because my original goal was 164, but I'm going for 159!

I'm going for 150-160. Wherever I feel right in that range. I want to be stronger and faster and healthy.

I am 5'7" and I weigh between 150-155. I like the range thing. I kept changing my goals along the way.

joyzy

So here's the basics of what worked for me:

Cutting down to eating 1500-1800 calories per day.
Cardio exercise daily: walking, jogging, running, elliptical, biking. 45-120 minutes of sweating per day.
And 7 months ago I added in strength training at the gym 2-3x/week.

I'm 5'8" tall and 32 years old.

Before: size 24 - 270 lbs


Size 10 dress - 164lbs

If you have any questions, please ask.

Joy :-)

What was your diet like? How or did you manage your carbs?
You are a great inspiration. I too have PCOS.

Thank you everyone!

I haven't done anything specifically low carb or no carb. I just stay within my calories as best I can. I use the exercise calories as a buffer. I have tried to increase my protein intake as I'm building muscle.

debjae

Way to go. You are an inspirtation.

carriann2012

What an amazing story!! Thanks for sharing you look absolutley fabulous!!! :flowerforyou:

navywife5810

Thanks so much for posting this! I was diagnosed not too long ago and it make me think back to the past few years and how my body just hasn't cooperated. I decided to take control and work out no matter what obstacles my other problems - like PCOS - may put in my way. It's nice to see success when everything you've been told tells you otherwise!

Stronger_Faster_Fitter

Amazing transformation! So inspiring! Thank you for posting :flowerforyou:

karenk89

You look so amazing. Well done you are an inspiration to myself and women like me with pcos. Thank you for sharing your story

noriri

Wow,what an inspiring, motivating story! I have a 70 lb goal, although closer to 100 would be putting me at my ideal weight. You look and no doubt feel terrific! I recently joined mfp. Friday will be my first weigh in since last week. I am so nervous because a few weeks ago, I started off on my own, and sadly saw a 3 lb gain after my first week weighing in. I could not believe my eyes. Someone told me about this site, and I have been logging everything in since. Anyway, keep up the excellent work! "Maintenance" has got to be an awesome feeling. Any helpful tips are appreciated.

ceawench

wonderful achievement
congrats on your new healthy life style