Newbie with PCOS Looking people with similar goals.

Hey! I'm going to add you, and anyone else who reads this feel free to add me

I have PCOS and while it has little affect on weight (at least as far as I can tell..) it gives me a TON of other problems. The biggest problem is a constant sense of anxiety that sometimes flares up into panic attacks/rage that I can't suppress/extreme low self-esteem.

I'd love to have friends with PCOS to see how everyone is dealing with the symptoms! It really helps me to be reminded that it's a real, physical problem and not me being a failure.

Hi, I struggle with hypothyrodisim, hyperlipidemia and PCOS. I was diganosed with each at seperate times, but when researching the PCOS after the diagnosis 5 years ago I learned that they go hand in hand and explain a lot, including my struggle to even lose a few pounds. My endocronologist helps me to manage both my hypothyrodism and my PCOS, and I see a cardiologist for my hyperlipidemia.
I would talk to your doctor about his/her comfort level with using some supplements to help along with any medications you use. There are numerous choices, and those that struggle with PCOS are typically known to have Vitamin D3 deficiancies, and if you are using Metformin/Glucophage this can contribute to that as well.
Just take it one day at a time, and do some research. I read a book a few years aga called the Glucose Revolution and PCOS that helped give me some tips to talk to my doctors about as well as tips for eating based on glycemic load.

I have PCOS.

My whole life has been a weight loss roller coaster and I am tired of it. I'm hoping that with this site and some accountability I can not only lose the weight (again!) but more importantly, maintain the weight as well.

Good luck!!

welcome!

i have PCOS too and 100lbs to lose!
FR sent

any others feel free to add me too! :-)

I HAD PCOS and Insulin Resistance in April of 2013. Over the course of 16 months I lost 101 pounds, curing my PCOS and Insulin Resistance.

PCOS is NOT the end of the world, It just takes a little more of an effort on our part. I highly recommend you read a book on Low Carb or Insulin Resistance diet. PCOS and Insulin Resistance are both caused by insulin levels and weight.

You, and anyone else, can add me to their friends list!

I have problems with my weight and energy, much of which has to do with the PCOS. I am on birth control and metformin. I am looking to loose around 80 - 100 pounds. I will add you as a friend and feel free to message me to talk.

Also, there is a PCOS message board on here that may help! Good luck and lots of prayers for your journey.

I too have/had PCOS and Type 2 Diabetes and have been able to reverse both of them. I still have some more weight I would like to lose, but I would like to encourage you to not give up. It can be done. I too am seeking out some support via the online forums here. It is not an easy path to travel trying to re-arrange your diet and fit in time for exercise. I have kind of strayed from my path and am trying to get focused again. So far, from my recent blood work, though I have gained a little weight, my A1C has stayed in the 'normal' range for glucose to keep me from pre-diabetic or diabetic levels.

There is hope, there is also a lot of effort to making changes; nutrition, exercises, motivation, time, etc. My motivation right now is that my A1C is on track and that I have experienced the difference when making healthy changes.

Hang in there!!!

I have Type 2 diabetes and PCOS and I'm doing my best to get and keep it all under control. I've managed to lose 70lbs and bring my A1C from a 9.5 to 5.9 and I work hard everyday to do better. I'm sending you a FR as I think we have a similar weight loss goal.

Hi...I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 17. After being a wreck for so many years and letting my PCOS rage out of control, I am emotionally and mentally in a really good place right now, which has finally allowed me to focus on my physical health. PCOS effects everyone in different ways...there are days when I feel like the PCOS poster child. I don't have any magic solutions for PCOS(although I have prayed for them for years!) but I am learning that it is manageable and does not have to define who I am or how I see myself. Our bodies are amazing and can overcome staggering odds. Good luck...I would love to provide you with some support I will send you a friend request Anyone else...feel free to send a request my way.

Hi, I was just very recently diagnosed with PCOS, I am not insulin resistant and thankfully not diabetic, but I am very overweight and as I would like to get pregnant hopefully before 2016 I want to whip my body into health! I was using MFP about four months ago and did alright for about a month then of course fell off the bandwagon and went from 222 to 231 and wow has it been a huge change in how I feel! My goal is to lose 71 lbs and continue on healthy from there! It's only been a week and coming to terms with having PCOS has been difficult as I had hoped to get pregnant within the year, but I know it will be better for me and my babies to get healthy, not to mention my relationship with my boyfriend who obviously is not so attracted to me anymore! Sorry if TMI but I have no one else to vent to without them reading more into what I am saying, we are not unhappy, but our physical relationship is basically null and void and I don't blame him! So if anyone wants to put up with this feel free to add me

I should mention when I stand it's not noticeable at all but when I sit its definitely not tight and toned. I am not looking to lose weight just tackle this tummy issue. Anyone else like this?:)

I was diagnosed with PCOS about 7 years ago. I did a good job of controlling symptoms through diet/exercise. Unfortunately the last 1.5 years saw me slip up and with weight gain many of they symptoms came back. But I'm finally ready to make those changes again to beat this and enjoy life again.