Anyone dealing with PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) and trying to lose weight?
Annette_906
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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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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.0
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And friends we shall be!!!0
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I wrote more but it seems it never posted. Weight loss with PCOS is extremely tough but hopefully we can help/lean on each other0
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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 dudc0
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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. 0 -
I have PCOS too and my daughter has it ten times worse then me. Add me!!0
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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.0
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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 0
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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.0
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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 lol0
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megandhight wrote: »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.0 -
Annette_906 wrote: »megandhight wrote: »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.0 -
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! 0
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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.0
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megandhight wrote: »Annette_906 wrote: »megandhight wrote: »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 crackers0 -
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 it0 -
Anyone try a paleo diet??0
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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. 0
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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 PCOS0
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Annette_906 wrote: »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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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 0
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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!!!0
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Hello. I was diagnosed at the age of 18 I'm now 310
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ccostacwp002 wrote: »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.
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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!!0
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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.0
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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.0 -
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
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 beneficial0 -
megandhight wrote: »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 PCOS0
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