Anyone dealing with PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) and trying to lose weight?

Annette_906
Annette_906 Posts: 44 Member
edited November 13 in Introduce Yourself
I was diagnosed with PCOS in December 2013 but have been dealing with it since I was probably about 18 (I am now 34). Anyone with PCOS knows how easy it is to put on weight but how extremely hard it is to lose weight. I would love to be friends with other PCOS women, together we can support and relate to each other!!
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  • Aka8941
    Aka8941 Posts: 29 Member
    me me!!! let's be friends. losing weight is so freaking hard, but I know I can do it. I cycle weight anywhere from 5 to 60 pounds. I have a bit of a binge eating problem as well, and the only thing that works for me is strictly staying at 1200 cals a day and working out every...single..day. only way to lose weight for me but keeping up that consistency is so hard.
  • Annette_906
    Annette_906 Posts: 44 Member
    And friends we shall be!!!
  • Annette_906
    Annette_906 Posts: 44 Member
    I wrote more but it seems it never posted. Weight loss with PCOS is extremely tough but hopefully we can help/lean on each other
  • Candy2034
    Candy2034 Posts: 24 Member
    Hi, I've been dealing with pcos since I was in my teens. I'm 53 yo and it has been a struggle my whole life to lose weight. I'm not going to get dudc
  • Candy2034
    Candy2034 Posts: 24 Member
    Sry touched the wrong button and it sent my post typos included :). What I was trying to say is I know we can lose the weight! I won't get discouraged this time.
  • I have PCOS too and my daughter has it ten times worse then me. Add me!!
  • I have it. When I was diagnosed my tester one was 1000. Dealt with problems. Have diabetes. I am going to weight management and the started me on a new weight loss med Contrave. I highly recommend it. It has been awesome and I am losing weight and sugars are back in line.
  • megandhight
    megandhight Posts: 89 Member
    Me! I was diagnosed just over 2 years ago. I lost some weigh with met but I couldn't take the side effects and gained even more when I went off of it. I'm trying to lose 30lbs. Add me for support :)
  • Annette_906
    Annette_906 Posts: 44 Member
    hboyce515 wrote: »
    I have PCOS too and my daughter has it ten times worse then me. Add me!!

    Looks like we're already friends
  • Annette_906
    Annette_906 Posts: 44 Member
    Anyone else have a problem with dairy (milk, cheese, yogurt) it makes me extremely bloated so I try to stay away from it and I feel so much better when I haven't had any in awhile.
  • megandhight
    megandhight Posts: 89 Member
    I'm always bloated and I'm not sure it that's it or not. I don't think I'm willing to give them up to find out lol
  • Annette_906
    Annette_906 Posts: 44 Member
    I'm always bloated and I'm not sure it that's it or not. I don't think I'm willing to give them up to find out lol

    I was the same way at first but I first slowly cut out milk (I used to drink a ton of milk) and I felt less bloated right away, cutting it out was well worth it! I only eat cheese once in a while and luckily I don't like yogurt, so not eating it isn't too hard but it is hard to make a good smoothie without milk or yogurt.
  • megandhight
    megandhight Posts: 89 Member
    I'm always bloated and I'm not sure it that's it or not. I don't think I'm willing to give them up to find out lol

    I was the same way at first but I first slowly cut out milk (I used to drink a ton of milk) and I felt less bloated right away, cutting it out was well worth it! I only eat cheese once in a while and luckily I don't like yogurt, so not eating it isn't too hard but it is hard to make a good smoothie without milk or yogurt.

    I'm not a big milk drinker but I love cheese and yogurt. Especially since I just discovered the wonders or laughing cow cheese. Lol I definitely give you props for managing to cut out milk products.
  • Deena_Bean
    Deena_Bean Posts: 906 Member
    I was diagnosed when I was about 20 I guess? I'm 36 now - it's not awesome, but it's possible to lose weight. I was up to 235 (I'm 5'7.5") at my highest (post-babies) and I'm 174 now. Another 30 pounds to go...you can do it, with or without PCOS - you just have to be willing to try. I've found that the longer I go making healthy choices the easier it gets to lose the weight. I'm lifting now, so I'm stalled on losses kind of - but inches are going away and it's an excellent outlet :) Good luck!
  • Deena_Bean
    Deena_Bean Posts: 906 Member
    Oh - and yes, dairy is a killer for me if I have too much. Milk is the worst - but in small amounts I can do yogurt and cheese. Lactaid helps, too.
  • Annette_906
    Annette_906 Posts: 44 Member
    I'm always bloated and I'm not sure it that's it or not. I don't think I'm willing to give them up to find out lol

    I was the same way at first but I first slowly cut out milk (I used to drink a ton of milk) and I felt less bloated right away, cutting it out was well worth it! I only eat cheese once in a while and luckily I don't like yogurt, so not eating it isn't too hard but it is hard to make a good smoothie without milk or yogurt.

    I'm not a big milk drinker but I love cheese and yogurt. Especially since I just discovered the wonders or laughing cow cheese. Lol I definitely give you props for managing to cut out milk products.

    I haven't been able to them out 100% but it's definitely close. I used to LOVE eating the laughing cow cheese, it's great on veggies and crackers
  • Annette_906
    Annette_906 Posts: 44 Member
    pickelang wrote: »
    I have it. When I was diagnosed my tester one was 1000. Dealt with problems. Have diabetes. I am going to weight management and the started me on a new weight loss med Contrave. I highly recommend it. It has been awesome and I am losing weight and sugars are back in line.

    Sounds like you're doing great I've never heard of Contrave, I'll have to google it
  • Annette_906
    Annette_906 Posts: 44 Member
    Anyone try a paleo diet??
  • mizgirl24
    mizgirl24 Posts: 3 Member
    Me! I've struggled with my weight since I was in middle school -- was diagnosed in High School. I've tried every fad diet (pointless, I know.) i am ready and willing to lose the weight but it's so much harder with pcos. My motto: I'm not on a diet, I'm changing my lifestyle. I'm getting married soon and he & I would love kids but I've been told by numerous doctors that my weight is a serious problem. I'm new on here -- add me please & thank you! I could definitely use daily motivation and I am completely willing to help others in the process as well. :)
  • megandhight
    megandhight Posts: 89 Member
    My motto is the one you see in my pic its also the back ground on my phone so that I never forget. "Every food or drink you put into your mouth is either feeding disease or fighting it" I choose to eat healthy to fight my PCOS
  • I was diagnosed with PCOS in December 2013 but have been dealing with it since I was probably about 18 (I am now 34). Anyone with PCOS knows how easy it is to put on weight but how extremely hard it is to lose weight. I would love to be friends with other PCOS women, together we can support and relate to each other!!

  • I was diagnosed in 2008 but started fighting it in 2013 prior to that I gave in and warned my husband that his wife was going to be fat, bald and have a mustache so be prepared. Since I started to fight back I've lost weight and my hair has grown back :)
  • My sister was diagnosed with this! And she has just started seeing a nutritionist and eating differently. I'm so glad you posted this because I totally didn't even think of telling her about this app until now! It's perfect for her!! I just told her about it and hopefully ya'll will be friends soon!!!
  • mbsb4eva
    mbsb4eva Posts: 1 Member
    Hello. I was diagnosed at the age of 18 I'm now 31
  • megandhight
    megandhight Posts: 89 Member
    My sister was diagnosed with this! And she has just started seeing a nutritionist and eating differently. I'm so glad you posted this because I totally didn't even think of telling her about this app until now! It's perfect for her!! I just told her about it and hopefully ya'll will be friends soon!!!

    Good I'm glad you told her! We all need someone who can relate to what we are going through and try as they might our husbands and family just don't get everything unless they also have PCOS. Your sister is lucky to have you to discuss this with.
  • asm2014
    asm2014 Posts: 28 Member
    Hi! I was diagnosed at 20 years old and am 32 years old now. I was on metformin, but it made me sick, so I stopped using it. I finally made the decision I'm going to try to get healthier the natural route by portion control, making better choices and getting more active. Ever since I started in December, I have been able to get my cycles going.. I hope I can drop 60 lbs!!
  • Alliwan
    Alliwan Posts: 1,245 Member
    Try the http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/3070-p-c-o-sis here on MFP, great info, ideas and friends there with PCOS also.
  • Annette_906
    Annette_906 Posts: 44 Member
    mizgirl24 wrote: »
    Me! I've struggled with my weight since I was in middle school -- was diagnosed in High School. I've tried every fad diet (pointless, I know.) i am ready and willing to lose the weight but it's so much harder with pcos. My motto: I'm not on a diet, I'm changing my lifestyle. I'm getting married soon and he & I would love kids but I've been told by numerous doctors that my weight is a serious problem. I'm new on here -- add me please & thank you! I could definitely use daily motivation and I am completely willing to help others in the process as well. :)

    Don't give up hope about children, my Dr told me twice I wouldn't be able to have children and I now have two beautiful daughters! Losing weight can be a big factor in conceiving, I 100% think my weightloss was the reason I got pregnant with my second. Even losing 5% of your weight can be a huge help. Don't let Drs discourage you, in my experience and research, a lot of Drs don't have a full understanding of PCOS. Look up PCOSDiva, she is fantastic and is a huge resource of information.
  • Annette_906
    Annette_906 Posts: 44 Member
    jasmineecc wrote: »
    I was diagnosed two weeks ago and im 17!! I have an appointment tomorrow to check me results of blood work but yes its extremely difficult! You girls have all my support <3

    The one good thing is that you've been diagnosed early so hopefully you can adapt quicker. I highly recommend looking up PCOSDiva, she has so much information available. I would also recommend that you do some research on PCOS on your own, a lot of Drs still don't have a full understanding of PCOS, so doing a bit of research on your own will be very beneficial
  • Annette_906
    Annette_906 Posts: 44 Member
    My motto is the one you see in my pic its also the back ground on my phone so that I never forget. "Every food or drink you put into your mouth is either feeding disease or fighting it" I choose to eat healthy to fight my PCOS

    That's a great motto! And is the best way to fight PCOS
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