180+ pounds down with PCOS :)

nataliescalories · March 2013

Amazing work!
I'd like to point out that she eats regular carbs every day and appx 2k a day.
Awesome!

Actually, I'd guess she is moving toward maintenance and trying to up her calories right now (OP could illuminate this more), but if you look past February (at all) you will see she averaged 1200 across the week and occasionally ate back exercise (mostly only partially). She also, if I'm not mistaken, has mentioned in other threads that she has PCOS and does NOT have insulin resistance, so carbs would not be as much of a concern for her, but would remain a significant obstacle for women with PCOS and IR.

Technically most women can slowly up carbs over the course of a year to become more efficient at processing them, even with PCOS.
A good lifting routine and patience can yield great results.
Carbs are not the enemy.
Bad dieting is the enemy and the answer is learning how and when to eat.

I'll try to be really clear here because I think you missed something I stated: insulin resistance is a completely different bag of worms. Women with insulin resistance need to monitor carb intake and it does greatly impact the PCOS struggle. And really, you're going to say people with insulin disorders can just work on upping carbs--that that's a good option? Might ye have any, any, support at all for that, because it just goes against pretty much every piece of information I've ever read on IR, pre-diabetes, and diabetes (you might be reading incorrectly if over the course of that year the patients lost weight--which will improve hormone and insulin levels and this is not equal to a mere change in carbs over a year). Furthermore, for those suffering with these disorders (such as myself) yes carbs (primarily processed carbs and sugar) are an "enemy" (that word truly trivializes the dynamic of liver function and the endocrine system) in the sense that the glycemic load can cause a range of problems from hormone disruption to diabetic shock. You wouldn't tell a person with limited kidney function to up their protein intake against doctor's orders; you have to be aware that insulin-related disorders require significant dietary changes along the same lines. Women without IR and with PCOS, like the OP, are a different story altogether.

brilynn79 · March 2013

AMAZING!!!

Sarauk2sf · March 2013

You rock.

lostsouls65 · March 2013

Amazing weight loss, well done you! I hope one day I can follow your success!

ssyer · March 2013

Fantastic, you are an inspiration to all of us trying to lose weight.i know how you feel I have lost nearly 70 pounds with weight watchers but its no longer working so here I am now counting calories this is a brill site and your right when people see how much you have lost for all those people whom think it cannot be done you and others that have cracked the hard part it proved it can be done.

You know what I say the secret is to stick at it, even when it's not going well and don't give up, I'm having a bit of a bad time at the moment, but I think mine is something to do with menopause and tablets and water retention.hopefully with the support on here ill get there in the end.

Well done keep up the good work.

mizchubby69 · March 2013

You are inspiring . I have pcos and insulin resistance , you are proof it can be done and that helps:) thanks for sharing

alexandraleaden · March 2013

Amazing work!
I'd like to point out that she eats regular carbs every day and appx 2k a day.
Awesome!

Actually, I'd guess she is moving toward maintenance and trying to up her calories right now (OP could illuminate this more), but if you look past February (at all) you will see she averaged 1200 across the week and occasionally ate back exercise (mostly only partially). She also, if I'm not mistaken, has mentioned in other threads that she has PCOS and does NOT have insulin resistance, so carbs would not be as much of a concern for her, but would remain a significant obstacle for women with PCOS and IR.

Technically most women can slowly up carbs over the course of a year to become more efficient at processing them, even with PCOS.
A good lifting routine and patience can yield great results.
Carbs are not the enemy.
Bad dieting is the enemy and the answer is learning how and when to eat.

I'll try to be really clear here because I think you missed something I stated: insulin resistance is a completely different bag of worms. Women with insulin resistance need to monitor carb intake and it does greatly impact the PCOS struggle. And really, you're going to say people with insulin disorders can just work on upping carbs--that that's a good option? Might ye have any, any, support at all for that, because it just goes against pretty much every piece of information I've ever read on IR, pre-diabetes, and diabetes (you might be reading incorrectly if over the course of that year the patients lost weight--which will improve hormone and insulin levels and this is not equal to a mere change in carbs over a year). Furthermore, for those suffering with these disorders (such as myself) yes carbs (primarily processed carbs and sugar) are an "enemy" (that word truly trivializes the dynamic of liver function and the endocrine system) in the sense that the glycemic load can cause a range of problems from hormone disruption to diabetic shock. You wouldn't tell a person with limited kidney function to up their protein intake against doctor's orders; you have to be aware that insulin-related disorders require significant dietary changes along the same lines. Women without IR and with PCOS, like the OP, are a different story altogether.

Natalie - lets get back to her amazing weight loss - congrats!!!

cassiepv · March 2013

Thanks for sharing ...You are an inspiration. !

miracle4me · March 2013

You always amaze me my Friend. :flowerforyou:
I want to thank you for remaining on MFP to inspire and motivate all of us.

calibriintx · March 2013

Amazing work!
I'd like to point out that she eats regular carbs every day and appx 2k a day.
Awesome!

Actually, I'd guess she is moving toward maintenance and trying to up her calories right now (OP could illuminate this more), but if you look past February (at all) you will see she averaged 1200 across the week and occasionally ate back exercise (mostly only partially). She also, if I'm not mistaken, has mentioned in other threads that she has PCOS and does NOT have insulin resistance, so carbs would not be as much of a concern for her, but would remain a significant obstacle for women with PCOS and IR.

Technically most women can slowly up carbs over the course of a year to become more efficient at processing them, even with PCOS.
A good lifting routine and patience can yield great results.
Carbs are not the enemy.
Bad dieting is the enemy and the answer is learning how and when to eat.

I'll try to be really clear here because I think you missed something I stated: insulin resistance is a completely different bag of worms. Women with insulin resistance need to monitor carb intake and it does greatly impact the PCOS struggle. And really, you're going to say people with insulin disorders can just work on upping carbs--that that's a good option? Might ye have any, any, support at all for that, because it just goes against pretty much every piece of information I've ever read on IR, pre-diabetes, and diabetes (you might be reading incorrectly if over the course of that year the patients lost weight--which will improve hormone and insulin levels and this is not equal to a mere change in carbs over a year). Furthermore, for those suffering with these disorders (such as myself) yes carbs (primarily processed carbs and sugar) are an "enemy" (that word truly trivializes the dynamic of liver function and the endocrine system) in the sense that the glycemic load can cause a range of problems from hormone disruption to diabetic shock. You wouldn't tell a person with limited kidney function to up their protein intake against doctor's orders; you have to be aware that insulin-related disorders require significant dietary changes along the same lines. Women without IR and with PCOS, like the OP, are a different story altogether.

Natalie - lets get back to her amazing weight loss - congrats!!!

^^This! Congrats, OP! Color me impressed!

squindles · March 2013

Oh my that's fantastic hun well done :flowerforyou: I'm going to show this to my daughter as she's got PCOS and has just started to lose weight. Thanks for posting

misalillstead · March 2013

You look AMAZING!!! Thanks soooo much for posting!!

FitBelleVie · March 2013

AMAZING! Great job! You're looking really, really good.

StephanieEmpson · March 2013

WOW!! You are an inspiration! Thank you :flowerforyou:

TayzerFun · March 2013

Wow, this is incredible to see! I'd like to lose about 90lbs so i can try to start a family. They believe I may have PCOS a well. Thank you for sharing this!!

xxempress · March 2013

So beautiful! Thank you for sharing & for being a great inspiration!!!!

SuzieBikiniBound · March 2013

WOW- what an incredible lifestyle change you've made! Keep up your hard work and dedication!

Bere4ever · March 2013

Congrats! Awesome job

nolachick · March 2013

bump

NovemberJune · March 2013

AWESOME job!

dreza617 · March 2013

That is incredible! Truly an inspiration. You should be very proud of yourself

congrats!

TonyaBtrfly · March 2013

Congratulations on your weight loss! Amazing work! Ignore the lunatic highjackers :laugh: :explode: :huh:

Sunshine2plus2 · March 2013

Awesome! Congrats!

Lupercalia · March 2013

OP, you are absolutely a success story and an inspiration to all of us dealing with PCOS. I also have PCOS and IR. I eat according to IPOARM, about 1800-2000/day. I lift heavy weights two or three times weekly, and swing my kettlebell the other couple days.

I've lost a total of 85 lbs, but 55 of that has been since July 2012, when I started eating correctly.

I do have to watch my carbs at this point...I have blood sugar issues, as I said. But I have noticed a great deal of progress since changing what I eat and lifting heavy weights. My hormones seem to be balancing out, slowly but surely. My cycles are pretty much normal these days. Moods are much more even, acne is GONE. I am able to lose weight...

I want to say that there are indeed women out there with both PCOS AND IR who are doing things differently and having great results without resulting to a 1200 calorie diet and cardio.

For those who are interested in PCOS and healing, there's a woman named Amber who blogs under the name "Go Kaleo". She's got a blog, a Facebook fan page, and has just started a group on Facebook as well. She was obese and had PCOS. She now EATS ALL THE FOOD, around 3,000 calories/day, I believe....lifts heavy, and is very active.

http://gokaleo.com/