PCOS & Success

I also lost 34lbs and I have PCOS. My weight loss was slow for me, 34lbs in 7 months. Even my trainer said I could have lost more and is still would have been healthy. It is possible, for some its slower, but you can do it. I have gained about 28lbs back, I am currently working on loosing again and this time I will reach my goal. You got this.

It took me years to realize that my metformin was what was making me tired ALL the time. The doctors act like Im crazy but when I stopped my energy came back

I started my journey with all the symptoms of PCOS but was never diagnosed. Don't look at your medical conditions as hindrances because if you want it bad enough and are willing to do EVERYTHING that it takes to over come the obstacle you can. I have lost 70lbs and overcome it!

I have been on here since the beginning of Dec. I took a low dose of Phetermine the 1st 4 days, but not after that. I have severe PCOS and Hypothyroid. However, with a strict meal program of 1200cal/day and 20-30 carbs (lean protiens) I have been able to drop 25lbs. The 1st week I wanted to jumpstart my body and only did 900 cal and 11 g carbs. I only did that to wake it up. Either way, good luck. Every body on here is different and reacts different.

I've been diagnosed with PCOS and recently have been put on metformin. I do find it slightly harder to lose weight but as other factors have made it harder it's hard for me to determine how much of that is down to PCOS.

That being said I have steadily lost weight over the last year. I think the best thing to do is not to think about it, concentrate on your own weight loss and don't worry if others lose quicker although I know it can be frustrating it is possible.

I have PCOS and no periods... it's been like that for about 5 years now (I'm currently 286lbs and the periods stopped as I gained weight, becoming over 215 lbs)

I'm happy to report that I lost 6 pounds my first week watching what I ate... and I know it sounds crazy, but I feel like I'm starting to have menstrual cramps and might start soon - could be the changes in my diet or exercise but I couldn't be happier!

It is possible, just may take more time than "normal" people. I can't wait to lose more!!
Would love to hear more success stories!

PCOS (diagnosed over 20 yrs ago now - YIKES) and hypothyroid. Metformin, calorie restriction, and OODLES of exercise helped me. Low GI diet didn't, so I don't restrict my carbs. I've been on the Met for at least 12 years but weight loss didn't start until I restricted calories and started working out.

I am definitely in the "slow loser" category, but that's OK.

Diagnosed with PCOS 10 years ago, I'm also 22. I have been on Metformin, birth control, and estrogen. Nothing worked for losing weight, my hormones were out of whack.

Paleo works for me. A common misconception is that it's just like Atkins, low carb-high protein. It's gluten-free (to low-gluten, whatever you can handle), dairy free and processed food free. I have mine sent to 50% fat, 25% carb, 25% protein and am losing about 1lb per day with small amounts of cardio (10 minutes 2x/wk) and weight training (45 minutes 2x/wk). It doesn't work for some, but it helps with my PCOS tremendously.

I would suggest it to anyone, but won't advocate if your body can't handle it.

I hope you meant 1 lb per WEEK? 1 lb per day is a LOT. But I could never give up dairy. Mmmm.....

I have PCOS, and if i take the meds prescribed (metformin and BC) I have much better results trying to lose weight than if i don't. To that end, haven't been on the metformin in several months (it's hard to remember to take it, as I am hypoglycemic and I think i have a mental block against it), so I am looking forward to seeing if that is still the case when i start up again.

feel free to add me anyone who wants PCOS buddies and we can share our struggles, journies, successes etc

I have PCOS only medication I am on is spironolact for the acne.

Since joining this site I have lost almost 60 Lbs, I am almost positive I have insulin resistance and after trying a crazy amount of regular diets my doctor put me on a low carb diet. I keep my carbs between 20-50 on foods like creamer for my coffee etc. I allow myself as much salad and veggies as I want and dont keep track of those carbs !

I do however stay away from fruit currently since most of the fruit I eat is very high in carbs/sugar and I havent figured out if its to much for my body to handle currenlty. I have read/told by my doctor that insulin resistance usually goes with Pcos and the hope is once I get down to a "normal" weight I can bring back more food items and see what exactly I can/cant eat.