56 lbs down with pics (pcos)

shabbychick81 · July 2013

Hello everyone. I have lost and gained weight so many times i can't count. Last year i had a turning point in my life. i was 31, i has 250lbs, i hurt in my joints, i was losing hair, i had major anxiety, i had major mood swings, and i had pcos. I knew my husband and children didn't deserve a wife/mom who would hardly get out of bed, who was scared of everything, and who was grouchy all the time. SO.... i started looking up each of my symptoms and i found out that women with pcos who gave up gluten did very well will their symptoms...... I kept telling myself no! I can't give up my favorite foods so i would search again and there it was, Paleo/ primal. I said ok i will try it. So on November the 15th, my 31st birthday i started this new life. I am so glad i did. I am a new person! i haven't felt like this in years. My hubby and kids are so happy with my results, they eat this way too. I never even asked them, they just like REAL FOOD! here is a pic of me in December 2012 and one of me now

smw1023 · July 2013

Beautiful! You look 10 years younger!

ev0318 · July 2013

GO YOU!

I also have PCOS and some days it really feels like you're battling evil! Congrats on taking control of your life for you and your family!

cns94 · July 2013

I have PCOS too (we discovered this from the doctors finding ovarian cancer when I was 14) and I understand how hard it can be to lose weight. Our bodies are so much different than everyone else's but all it takes is a little bit more work & dedication. Congratulations to you! You should be incredibly proud of what you've accomplished.

You look absolutely great.

shabbychick81 · July 2013

Thanks so much! yes, it is a battle, people rarely realize how much hard it is to lose with pcos. Be proud of every ounce lost!

I have PCOS too (we discovered this from the doctors finding ovarian cancer when I was 14) and I understand how hard it can be to lose weight. Our bodies are so much different than everyone else's but all it takes is a little bit more work & dedication. Congratulations to you! You should be incredibly proud of what you've accomplished. You look absolutely great.

shabbychick81 · July 2013

I feel evil sometimes, and it makes me sad. I am controlling mood swings so much better now. I wish you the best also

GO YOU!

I also have PCOS and some days it really feels like you're battling evil! Congrats on taking control of your life for you and your family!

shabbychick81 · July 2013

Thanks! i feel so much younger. That is something else i for get to add, my skin is so much better than it has been in the past.

Beautiful! You look 10 years younger!

javadazed · July 2013

You look happier and healthier...great job!!!

shabbychick81 · July 2013

Thank you . i feel so much happier .

You look happier and healthier...great job!!!

shabbychick81 · July 2013

My diary is open for those who want to see

Thefivelees · July 2013

My daughter suffers with PCOS and has never been successful with losing weight. I will look into your diet for her.

shabbychick81 · July 2013

here is a great starting place or 2

http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2010/10/04/the-beginners-guide-to-the-paleo-diet/

and http://robbwolf.com/2011/05/30/real-life-testimonial-paleo-for-pcos-infertility/

shabbychick81 · July 2013

here is a great starting place http://robbwolf.com/2011/05/30/real-life-testimonial-paleo-for-pcos-infertility/

My daughter suffers with PCOS and has never been successful with losing weight. I will look into your diet for her.

mamasmaltz3 · July 2013

You're beautiful. I'm so happy you feel good.

shabbychick81 · July 2013

Thank you!!! You made my day!!

You're beautiful. I'm so happy you feel good.

dawndm88 · July 2013

Wow! You look amazing! Love to hear you've had success by going gluten free. Some people just don't get why we would think going GF is going to help anything. I had a friend who thought I was crazy but then she let me open up and tell her all the good changes I have seen since going GF and now she is on her way to doing the same!!

sweetysmum · July 2013

Wow you look fantastic, well done.

shabbychick81 · July 2013

Thanks so much for your reply. I know for us, everyone is skeptical, and some still are, but i know it has worked for me!

Wow! You look amazing! Love to hear you've had success by going gluten free. Some people just don't get why we would think going GF is going to help anything. I had a friend who thought I was crazy but then she let me open up and tell her all the good changes I have seen since going GF and now she is on her way to doing the same!!

shabbychick81 · July 2013

Thanks so much for your kind comment!

Wow you look fantastic, well done.

MetamorphicButterfly · July 2013

BIG WOW !!!!

treagal · July 2013

Very well done! I started around the same time as you and with similar stats as you and am down 50lbs. My life has changed drastically! So awesome for you and your family!

shabbychick81 · July 2013

Thanks so much!

BIG WOW !!!!

shabbychick81 · July 2013

Congrats to you! I am so glad you decided to make the change to feel better! It's so freeing!

Very well done! I started around the same time as you and with similar stats as you and am down 50lbs. My life has changed drastically! So awesome for you and your family!