Newbie with PCOS and insulin resistance

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clala82
clala82 Posts: 90 Member
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Hi. I'm Ceci from Tulsa, Oklahoma. I joined MFP in February and have been struggling to be disciplined and log my food diary and exercise every day. I think getting more involved with the community will help. I'm looking for friends who also deal with PCOS, insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, and have a significant amount of weight to lose. We can do this together! :smile:

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  • rosec005
    rosec005 Posts: 67 Member
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    I was diagnosed with PCOS in January after gaining nearly 40 lbs in 4 months. I haven't developed insulin resistance yet but I have cut my sugars drastically in order to avoid complications in the future. I know it's not a significant amount of weight, but I still understand the feeling of not being in control of your body. Good luck!
  • suecq09
    suecq09 Posts: 36 Member
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    Hi Ceci - You can do it!

    I myself am a diabetic who has significant weight to lose. Keep up the good work - its tough to stay motivated to log everything - but let me tell you it works. I struggled all winter to keep everything logged and exercise - and it shows - I put on 5 lbs from my low point last fall.

    Keep at it - it is worth it in the end.
  • SixCatFaerie
    SixCatFaerie Posts: 690 Member
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    Hey Ceci! I know a little bit of how you feel. I've been dealing with PCOS, a uterine cancer scare (caught it in time), quitting smoking & consequently gaining a TON of weight because of all of it. Blood Pressure, Thyroid, Cholesterol, etc are all just fine. Thankfully not pre-diabetic/diabetic since it runs in my family.

    Talking to people on MFP has helped me tremendously - even just reading other people's posts for tips & advice helps too. Took me a while to start participating in the community as well.

    Just be sure to log EVERYTHING everyday - be honest with yourself & even if you eat something your not supposed to, just remember that it is okay & that the next time you will remember how badly you may have felt the last time. Helps me!

    Good luck to you!

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  • astovey
    astovey Posts: 578 Member
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    I'm in the same boat with the PCOS, but I will tell you that YOU CAN DO IT! But you have to be dedicated (95% of the time). Your symptoms will imporve with the weight loss...it's the best feeling ever, trust me :flowerforyou:

    Good luck!
  • angieralkey
    angieralkey Posts: 31 Member
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    Let me just start by saying PCOS sucks but we cannot let it define who we are or what we look like!! I was diagnosed with PCOS about 4 years ago and listened to my doctor when he said it would be rather difficult to lose weight. I thought to myself why try when he says it will be hard! Well after having a major health scare last year my thinking changed. I set out to prove that doctor (and every other doctor) wrong and show them that I CAN and WILL lose the weight. Since the beginning of January I have lost a significant amount of weight! I feel amazing and would not give that up for anything! My symptoms have yet to get better though! Feel free to add me as a friend on here! I would love to give you the support you will need on this lifestyle change journey!
  • aliciadjackson
    aliciadjackson Posts: 480 Member
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    I was diagnosed with PCOS around 6 years ago. I've found since losing almost 20 lbs and eating better I not only feel better, but some of my symptoms are improving as well!
  • Shannmarrs
    Shannmarrs Posts: 117 Member
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    Wow! Reading your post (and others) has given me some long lost motivation. I was dx's with PCOS 13 years ago and have let it define me for WAY too long. Time to make a change. Thanks for the inspiration!
  • clala82
    clala82 Posts: 90 Member
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    Thank you! Sometimes it feels like we're alone with our PCOS, but that's not true. Weight loss IS possible with PCOS. We can do this!
  • Bleekat
    Bleekat Posts: 5
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    Hi I just found this thread and am wondering if any of your endocrinologist have prescribed a certain diet for you? I read alot on low carb, low GI is best for those with PCOS. Then I also read that cutting out all red meat and all processed meat is the way to go. Looking for any advice or things that have worked for you. I went 6 years undiagnosed with PCOS and am now on treatment of 1000mg per day of metformin to relieve the symptoms of hyperinsulienima.

    Thanks and glad to find more girls out there like me!
  • clala82
    clala82 Posts: 90 Member
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    Hi, Bleekat. My doctor has had me on Metformin for a couple years and it helped reduce my insulin from 41 to 31, but considering that normal is about 19, it hasn't done enough. My doc recently added Actos to my Rx mix, but it's crazy expensive so I'm going to give it a go for a few months and if there are no changes to my insulin levels I will probably go back to just metformin. I also saw an endocrinologist who sent me to a dietician. Both stressed that for those of us with PCOS/hormone/insulin issues there's basically no easy way around it. The medications help, but the best thing to do is to go on a diabetic diet (essentially a low GI diet, or at least one where the carbs are limited) and exercise. I've heard that cardio, even at a moderate intensity, is helpful with making the body more efficient with insulin. It makes the receptors more responsive, or something along those lines. Everybody's different, so I hope with the help of your doctor and any other specialists you can find the best treatment for your PCOS. We can beat this! I'll friend you and we can share any new tips to treat PCOS. There are a lot of us PCOSers on here.
  • SixCatFaerie
    SixCatFaerie Posts: 690 Member
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    Hi, Bleekat. My doctor has had me on Metformin for a couple years and it helped reduce my insulin from 41 to 31, but considering that normal is about 19, it hasn't done enough. My doc recently added Actos to my Rx mix, but it's crazy expensive so I'm going to give it a go for a few months and if there are no changes to my insulin levels I will probably go back to just metformin. I also saw an endocrinologist who sent me to a dietician. Both stressed that for those of us with PCOS/hormone/insulin issues there's basically no easy way around it. The medications help, but the best thing to do is to go on a diabetic diet (essentially a low GI diet, or at least one where the carbs are limited) and exercise. I've heard that cardio, even at a moderate intensity, is helpful with making the body more efficient with insulin. It makes the receptors more responsive, or something along those lines. Everybody's different, so I hope with the help of your doctor and any other specialists you can find the best treatment for your PCOS. We can beat this! I'll friend you and we can share any new tips to treat PCOS. There are a lot of us PCOSers on here.

    Then there are those of us who can't afford to go to a doctor at all... (no insurance) I have just had to deal with it the best I can by myself. Eating as healthy as I can (even though I do mess up) & not giving up hope.

    Sorry to sound bad... having a bad day...
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  • Delicate
    Delicate Posts: 625 Member
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    Got diagnosed with PCOS almost 9 years ago, got told if I didnt sort myself i would become diabetic as I was prediabetic (although took no notice, i thought, hey im young!)

    I'm only on metformin and yasmin at the moment, the drugs help however the drugs alone wont do it.

    I didnt start anything until i read about syndrome x, it scared me into action.

    Wish i didnt get the dark skin from insulin resistance though, so damn noticable.

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