PCOS girls

I have the high testosterone version of PCOS not Estrogen and my doctors put me on Metformin XR to level out my testosterone levels and I've been having a MUCH easier time a losing weight.

For me, I feel like the best way to combat PCOS is not so much dieting, but INTENSE exercise That's where I've had the most luck. The harder the exercise and the greater shock to my system, the easier it falls off. Not to mention the more empowered I feel after

I have been having a very difficult time but for the past few weeks I decided to go completely into healthy mode. I have completely cut out all grains other than quinoa. not even any brown anything! I basically have been eating fruits, veggies and lean protein. no dairy. (for its inflammatory side effects) I try to drink lots of water and eat small amounts often, I also try to keep Glycemic Index numbers in my head while deciding which fruits to eat etc. I went down five lbs within a week but part of my PCOS issues (i think!) is that I fluctuate rapidly. I stopped going on the scale and looking at my face-where it shows the fastest and I am definately going down the right path. before this i thought there was no hope! i cld go for months literally and barely lose a thing. I lost 8 lbs in three months and gave up because i wasnt seeing any progress. I hope to start exercising but im a student and its finals time so not until after...oh i also take 1500 mg ER metformin. which btw didnt do a thing for me until i switched to extended release (ER) and now i feel like my periods may be getting more on track! just a small NSV when i had ONE bight of bread yesterday I felt so sick! my body has gotten to the pt now it knows the difference while before i was eating so much crap my body didnt even feel bad!
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Hey Sally! I use to take the metformin. I was up to 4 pills a day and then eventually they stoped working for me. It really sucked. I had weight loss surgery lost over 100 pounds and recently had my IUD taken out. Now I am gaining again slowly but my cycles are on time. I think I am going to try the low glycemic index method for choosing my foods. I have to do low carb if I ever want to loose weight. I HATE that I crave carbs sooooo much.

I started this round of weight loss different in that I started with the gym as a way to get back into a shape other than "round" as I would say. Before I would always cut calories, but once I got lax on it, the weight would be back on within a few months. So I'm taking it slow and it seems to be good for me. I am currently in the gym 5-6 days a week and trying to come in at about 1500 cal/day with a 500 cal/day deficit. I tried the 1200 route a few times, but felt like my blood sugars were getting too low so I think 1500+ is best for me. I do some lifting (it is a cardio style lifting class) twice a week, and 3 days of cardio (running and the spinning bike), and then just added a day of yoga. In January I am switching to a 6 day a week lifting program in the hopes of firming up and burning off the last of the stubborn stomach fat while gaining strength and power. I am also paying attention to my macro breakdown and strive for a 20/30/50 - 25/35/40 fat/protein/carb ratio and eating 5 times a day (once every 3 hours or so).

i see I am not the only one here that feels like their weight fluctuates super fast. how about I can eat a slice of bread, turn around and SEE IT IN MY FACE?!?! my husband thinks its crazy, he has never seen anything like it, but he can see a difference in my face from one bite to the next!!! anyone else???