PCOS not my friend

I was diagnosed YEARS ago but after I started to work out and dropped about 30 pounds I had another ultra sound and they couldn't find any cysts. It can go way. I was able to have two beautiful kids too.
Don't use it as an excuse. Exercise is your friend, move the bod Good luck!

The only thing is the shape of my stomach and middle i have what i call the hang belly or the PCOS danger zone! lol
any suggestions to slim the middle where most of the weight of mine sits?

Look into low glycemic eating, watch your carb and sodium intake, and continue to exercise.

I posted this in a similiar topic regarding PCOS:

It's good to see that I am not alone in this PCOS struggle! :-) I was first diagnosed with it back in 2006, but I didn't start treatment until August 2010 when I noticed the symptoms had become worst (bigger waistline, hair thinning, lack of cycles, etc). I was prescribed Metformin and advised to lose at least 20 lbs. I started at 182 lbs (I'm 5'4), and by February 2011, I dropped to 162 lbs. I was on a plateau for quite a while, but as of today, I am down to 153 lbs. Metformin isn't for everyone, but it was a HUGE help for me- along with watching my calorie intake (about 1200 per day). I've also cut out fried foods, limited my carb intake- although I am a sucker for pasta and bread, but I did replace them with whole grain pasta and whole wheat bread. :-) Other changes includes increasing my veggie, fruit and water intake. Water makes a huge difference as well. But the most important thing; and it goes hand in hand with eating healthy- is EXERCISE. I do 40 minutes of cardio 4-5 times a week. Some days, I do incorporate strength training; but for the most part, it's cardio- 20 on the elliptical and 20 on the stationary bike. You can take all the great advice that has been posted on here (and it is some great advice- I'm still learning), but the bottom line- do what works for you. You'll probably have to go through a "trial and error" period to figure that out. Once you do, CONSISTANCY will become a lot easier and you will be well on your way to reaching your goal. Don't expect results overnight or within a short period of tiime; eventually you will see a difference. Hope my testimony will be of some help and motivation for you and others. :-)

I have PCOS and have had the dignosis since 1995. I was 15 years old when the Dr. gave me the news. I was lucky cause i have never had a problem with my periods. For the last 17 years i have delt with the weight and excess hair growth. I have been on the weight loss journey for 3 months so far and have lost 19lbs to this point. I have gone from a size 20 to a size 14 and am very happy with my progress so far.

feel free to add me as a friend

Hi, My name is Donna! I am just getting started again on this road trip! I also have PCOS and a Thyroid issue. I look forward to all the support you can give!

Thanks!!!

Hi, I was diagnosed with PCOS in 2008 when I was trying to get pregnant. Since November I have lost 24lbs. I dont take metformin because it made me really sick. So I try to eat healthy and Exercise. You can add me if you like.

PCOS support groups:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4242-get-fit-with-1in10
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4339-pcosers-unite
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/3070-p-c-o-sis
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/3300-pcos-and-low-glycemic-eating

Thanks for the post!

I was diagnosed in 2003. Was put on metformin and believe it or not also a very low low dose of testosterone cream that I applied to my wrists for a couple weeks. I was only on the metformin temporarily as I seam to do ok with blood sugars and maintaing good levels.

The symptoms I have is that it is VERY easy to put weight on....I look at food and it goes straight to my butt, so imagine what happens when I don't control my eating. When I diet, the weight seams to come off decently, but it is a struggle.

I battle the mood swings which make it hard to stick to a diet since I emotionally eat. My hair is VERY thin, I have dark areas of skin which are irritating.

My body seams to respond well when I feed it a lot of veggie's, water and stay away from added sugar and MOVE, most important!

Hang in there, it is a road bump but not a dead end!!!

PCOS here also, dx in 98 while trying to get pg with our second child. Ended up naturally concieving twins in 2002, had a total hystectomy in 2008 due to my symptoms with PCOS and endometriosis. Lost half my thyroid due to cancerous cell growth a year later.

I have been gaining and losing the same 20 lbs for the last 2 years. Not fun, but you can do it. I am determined not to play the yo-yo game anymore.

Hello again ya'll. I have been gone for a long time i know. Fell off the bandwagon. Due to the aspects of job loss, which also meant loss of medical benefits and now going back to school. I am working the best I can to actually strive to keep things in check while waiting for the next appointment

Hi girls, im 15 and ive been reading what you guys are posting and this is really insparational. I think i might have pcos because i hvent gotten my period in 2 ( about to be 3) years ever since i stopped getting it when i was 13. I have many of the symtoms and i just wanted to know what did they do when you girls were diagnosed ? (like did they do a blood test or something). Im planning to go to the gynaecologist soon. And i am also having trouble pf loosing weight as I was in marching band and did alot of intense work everh day in the heat from august to november and no weight was lost.