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Women with PCOS... two questions?

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  • StephanieCoiro
    StephanieCoiro Posts: 10
    Actually, I can lose weight on the pill without a problem, me being off the Pill (which I am staying off) has caused the issues! I start my lifestyle overhaul tomorrow I will keep you posted!
  • erinxo13
    erinxo13 Posts: 892 Member
    I have been just going with what MFP has set me as calories go. I haven't been using a low cal diet. I am on Alesse (after changing and trying several different brands) and I don't think its making a difference...but I have been on it since before I started changing my eating habits and exercising (which I never did before). I think everyone is different...wish I could help more...but if you have any other questions or whatever feel free to add me.
  • CharisSunny
    CharisSunny Posts: 276 Member
    Been on the pill since the beginning. I've had no issues with it...

    Also I've paid LITTLE attention to carbs. I do take my Metformin, but that's it...
  • veggiesaurus15
    veggiesaurus15 Posts: 152 Member
    I lost over 80 pounds eating a whole food, plant based diet. I eat tons of fruit and vegetables including potatoes. I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 21. I was on the pill for a few months prior to changing my diet, but am not on anything now.
  • halips
    halips Posts: 134 Member
    I also have PCOS and have lost about 50 lbs so far ( in 5 months). I initially was taking metformin, but don't know if that helped. I have continued to lose weight even without taking metformin now. I am on the generic Yaz (gianvi) and eat btwn 1200-1400 cal/day, and exercise. No real restriction on carbs, but I do control portion and make smarter choices!
  • kbairdphillips
    kbairdphillips Posts: 275 Member
    I don't take the pill, so I can't answer that question.

    And as far as carbs go, I think its good to cut back. I have cut back and then broke through a plateau and am also losing more weight each week. I usually eat 15-20% carbs 3 days per week, 35% Carbs 3 days per week and then I have one day where I don't pay such close attention to the nutrition and just watch my calories. You just have to find what works for you. I like to switch it up throughout the week just because I find it hard doing the same thing every day.

    Good Luck to you!
  • llemmingtron
    llemmingtron Posts: 4 Member
    I acquired PCOS last year and decided to take better care of myself. I take peony/licorice and worked out 5x/week cardio only. I recently began weights. I lost 40 pounds last year. I am now shedding hair so I'm not sure what's up with that, and also I have plateau'd on my weight loss. Never taken BC and am not on anything else.
  • kazzsjourney
    kazzsjourney Posts: 674 Member
    I dont take the pill and have lost 182 pounds with PCOS...i also dont take metformin. In relation to carbs i dont do carb free but as a general rule try and have one grain free meal per day (usually dinner) and try and eat little processed foods. Feel free to add me if you want :)
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