Any ladies out there struggling with PCOS?

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  • mogletdeluxe
    mogletdeluxe Posts: 623 Member
    I echo what a lot of people have said already in this thread.

    Bottom line - PCOS doesn't have to stop you. It makes it hard, but it doesn't make it impossible.

    Use your successes as a stick to batter it with!
  • Laffinhippiegurl
    Laffinhippiegurl Posts: 41 Member
    I too have struggled loosing weight with PCOS until the last two months. The only thing I've changed is reducing my wheat intake. I know everywhere you turn, everyone's telling you about healthy whole grains, but I read 'The Wheat Belly' book and it made me wonder. So, I've reduced - not eliminated - my wheat intake and have dropped 14 lbs with very little effort. I'm also not as hungry.

    I'm not saying this is for everyone, but its what worked for me. Previously, I had hired a personal trainer and would work out - hard - 5+ times a week. I ate really healthy as well and the scales just wouldn't buged.

    With reducing my wheat intake and either walking or working on my eliptical 3 times a week, I've managed to drop the weight. I still have a way to go, but this is whats working for me. At least right now.

    Check out 'The Wheat Belly' book and maybe it will be something that works for you. (in a nut shell, it talks about how wheat has been so genetically modified that it has actually become a toxin to our bodys)

    I heard about this also. I have gone almost completely wheat free and it's amazing how much better I feel. I have migraines. Since I've cut out the wheat, I've had 2 in 2 months. AMAZING!
  • Laffinhippiegurl
    Laffinhippiegurl Posts: 41 Member
    I also have PCOS. I was diagnosed about 5 years ago. I have been overweight all my life. I have one pregnancy, one daughter and have been told on several occasions, she is my miracle baby. It's a bit easier for me because we aren't trying to have any others. I wish you all luck!!!

    I have a wonderful GYN who has put me on metaformin and taken me off it because the benefits didn't outweigh the side effects. She works with me to control the PCOS..right now birth control and watching my diet is helping.

    I made the choice to lose the weight...to change my life. I am much happier for it.

    BTW, the Wheat Belly Cookbook comes out at Christmas. I can't wait to get it. :bigsmile:

    Happy Thanksgiving!!!

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