PCOS weight-loss input..

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  • becki78
    becki78 Posts: 3 Member
    Does Metformin upset your stomach and if so how did you get past it? I was on it for 2 months and had diarrhea EVERY day. (Sorry if that was TMI)
  • Mich4871
    Mich4871 Posts: 143 Member
    Metformin only messed up my stomach when I ate carbs.... bread, pasta, etc...... I really had to be careful, I pretty much had to do either no carb or low carb while I was on the Met.
  • letsloseit42
    letsloseit42 Posts: 3 Member
    I just got diagnosed with PCOS. I'm 22. I have been trying for the better part of a year to lose weight and I've gotten nowhere with it. The PCOS has made it nearly impossible. I eat right and exercise almost daily (I didn't start out exercising daily. I got desperate.) Now that my doctor knows what's up with me he suggested Metformin for me as well. It's not FDA approved for this use, but it works.


    I will pick up the Metformin tomorrow and hopefully begin the journey to a healthy body and mind. I wish the best of luck to anyone out there suffering the same as I am now.
  • Homeypie
    Homeypie Posts: 1 Member
    Hi Ladies,

    I was diagnosed with PCOS 10 years ago and always struggled with my weight. I started on Metforim a few months ago and have not lost any weight yet. How long did it take for some weight loss to occur? I am not diabetic (I know it is a diabetic med) but if im not careful I could end up being insulin resistant. my dr also told me that taking Met. could bring on a period has anyone else experienced this?

    Thanks

    Caroline
  • ecm0035
    ecm0035 Posts: 1
    I was wondering if any women at a normal weight range have shown improvement with metformin? I've heard a lot of success with it. I was originally prescribed it a couple of years ago when I was at my heaviest 180 lbs at 5"5. I didn't take it for long or truly commit to diet and exercise like I have now. Since then I've made a whole lifestyle change. I work out 4-6 times per week, eat very clean diet. The only carbs I consume are from quinoa, sweet potatoes, black or brown rice and beans. I'm almost 100% gluten free. I believe working out, the pill and dieting has gotten me here. I'm still 20 lbs away from my goal of 130. If I'm going to be spending all this money on organic healthy food and very expensive gym memberships and do it the healthy way than I think this is a very reasonable size and where I should be . It's not even as small as I was BEFORE pcos.. I still struggle with fatigue & acne which I was hoping would go away now that I am so committed. I have been stuck at this weight for awhile now. I am so frustrated & ready to see the results I deserve. I know it's harder with pcos but I'm determined to push through and wonder if metformin will help? It didn't before but I hadn't completely changed my life like I have now. I know it won't create miracles I just wonder if it will help me since I struggle so much now? I have to kill myself to be at this weight. I'm also very frustrated with being tired all the time & breakouts. I also sweat like CRAZY when I work out. Just hoping for something. The stress of dealing with my symptoms has really been discouraging lately. I go off my diet for 1 day and my weight goes up over 5 lbs.
  • rachel_cherie22
    rachel_cherie22 Posts: 3 Member
    Hey what's the ratio fat% carb% protein% for us ladys with pcos?

    I was diagnosed at 16 with pcos after my first son, my weight after my 1st son was 95kg. I struggled to become pregnant again so I joined weight watches I lost 10kg (85kg) four years after my 1st son I had my 2nd.
    I managed to maintain the weight loss and two years later had my daughter then when my daughter was 1 I had my 3rd son. Still weighted 85kg.
    I started my weigh loss again im November 2013 and have lost another 10kg sitting at 74.9kg

    Im hearing conflicting information 1. I should eat my bmr of 1700cal (I only eat 1200) is this true ?
    2. I work out 3x a week obviously ready this I need to up this?
  • JoyeII
    JoyeII Posts: 240 Member
    I try to stay at 60% fat, 20% carb, 20% protein.
  • natkaye
    natkaye Posts: 10 Member
    I don't have insulin resistence but I do have pcos and Im going to try the Metformin to see if it shifts the weight.
    For the last 6 months I gave up, I was exercising eating right and not losing much so I gave up. Im trying again sometimes it just gets really tiring trying to lose weight. If your head isn't in the game your body won't be either, so take 2, this time with the metformin. See if it helps.
  • georgiagreeneyes
    georgiagreeneyes Posts: 69 Member
    I lost a ton of weight when I went on Spironolactone, it takes a good few months to kick in and some bad side effects at first but I couldn't live without it now it reduces all the symptoms. I stopped taking it and got bad carb cravings and put on a ton of weight but I already feel better since starting it again. I tried Metformin but unfortunately didn't make a difference for me.

    The main indication for spironolactone for patients with PCOS is to reduce hirsutism (male pattern hair growth), as well as acne and generalized hair loss. It is a very weak diuretic and can really mess with your electrolytes (potassium especially).

    Diets that minimize insulin spikes will result in the best weight management or weight loss (low glycemic diet, Mediterranean, low carb, keto, Atkins, etc.). Exercise is also an absolute MUST as it will increase your body's sensitivity to insulin (this is crucial for patients that are known to be insulin-resistant). Progressive resistance training aka lifting weights will really help in this... not to mention building muscle will increase your basal metabolic rate (ie how many calories your body burns at rest). It will also with overall mood and mental health and some studies suggest that it also helps with treating infertility as well!

    Keep up the hard work, it may seem impossible at times but keep on pushing. Lean on the community here at MFP when you need the support!
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    Hey what's the ratio fat% carb% protein% for us ladys with pcos?

    I was diagnosed at 16 with pcos after my first son, my weight after my 1st son was 95kg. I struggled to become pregnant again so I joined weight watches I lost 10kg (85kg) four years after my 1st son I had my 2nd.
    I managed to maintain the weight loss and two years later had my daughter then when my daughter was 1 I had my 3rd son. Still weighted 85kg.
    I started my weigh loss again im November 2013 and have lost another 10kg sitting at 74.9kg

    Im hearing conflicting information 1. I should eat my bmr of 1700cal (I only eat 1200) is this true ?
    2. I work out 3x a week obviously ready this I need to up this?

    The calories are based on age, gender, amount of daily activity, your goals, your current weight.
    You need to eat more than 1200.

    This explains how to decide on your daily calories:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
  • blairmarkland
    blairmarkland Posts: 1
    I have PCOS and was diagnosed about 2 years ago when i was 17. I was on Metformin for most of the time but recently got taken off of it because i started to have really bad stomach pains. I have recently noticed that I've been gaining weight and so i started watching my calorie intake and exercise more. I haven't lost any weight.. i think i have actually gained weight to be honest. At this point i don't know what else to do.... idk how long i should exercise for... what to eat.. all of that.
  • melofbacchus
    melofbacchus Posts: 1
    Hello all,

    I'm Mel, I joined MyFitnessPal today. I was diagnosed with PCOS in April last year. I have struggled with most of the effects of PCOS since I became a teen. The facial hair, no periods for months at a time and weight being the hardest of all. Because I was only diagnosed last year I have not yet been medicated in anyway. Earlier this year I turned down the offer to get a Lap Ban surgery. Today I weigh 121.6 kilos and the only time I have been under 120kg was when I decided to do the Keto Diet last year. Although I lost the weight I began getting chest pain and was advised to stop. I am very frustrated and often think "What's the point". I love that I'm not the only one. It often feels I'm so alone in my battle to lose weight with my friends losing each week. But it's not all about the weight for me. Majority of the time I don't feel fat. My aim is to eat right, be active, get support (hopefully by others with PCOS) and to have fun! PCOS is what I have, not who I am..

    Please add me!

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