PCOS and vision boards

I was diagnosed with PCOS at age 23 along with being told I was pre-diabetic. At the time, I weighed 310 lbs and had gone about 6 months without my period as well. While not having it was sort of nice, I knew it wasn’t normal. My doctor wanted to put me on cholesterol lowering medication but I refused and said I’d rather do this the healthy way. So, at the time I went from 310 to 225 and managed to stay there for around two years. I met my boyfriend two years after that and the healthy habits I’d started to acquire were ignored in favor of the old habits. Now I am 28 and back up in the 280’s (with gains and losses along the way). Last year I underwent gallbladder removal surgery due to stones more than likely caused by yo-yo dieting for years. It’s gotten to the point where my back and knee hurt continuously and I know my health is not great right now but I’m too chicken to go back to the doctor and find out specifics until I get some of this weight off. I’ve been 200+ lbs my whole teenage and adult life and I’m simply tired of it. Add to that the other unpleasant effects of PCOS and you’ve got a recipe for low self-esteem and confidence. My vision board this year includes a serious commitment to regaining my health and getting back to the low 200’s by the end of the year. I don’t expect to get to my goal of 160lbs until next year as I’m currently at 285 but I will continue to work hard to change my relationship with food and adopt a more active lifestyle.

I also suffer from pcos and desperate for a baby! Fingers crossed this weight loss helps!! Good luck ladies xx

RachelMoreschi wrote: »

hello! My name is Rachel and I am on a mission to get healthy and to control my PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). I like to say,"I'm too manly for my body". And while 130lbs may not seem like much to some people, it unfortunately affects my health. Not having your period for 6 months (sometimes) and getting extra facial hair is not a flattering thing for a lady. So along with birth control, I hoping losing weight will help my issues. That's on my vision board for this year! Is losing weight on your vision board as well?

I was diagnosed with PCOS at a young age and for me the closer to the lower healthy weight I am and the more I exercise, the less symptoms I have. So, yes, even the last 10 lbs can make a difference. Focus on exercise, this will make the bigger change in controlling PCOS.

laurenn88 wrote: »

rawk_fairy_666 wrote: »

I have pcos too and my weight has always been an issue. I have lost 15lb so far and finally feel like I'm getting it under control.

As a bit of hope to those ladies who want a baby, I managed to have my daughter despite being told that I 'would never conceive naturally' due to the state of my ovaries. Weight loss does help, I lost a stone because of extreme stress in the run up to falling pregnant. It all went back on and more though, so here I am!

Good luck everyone, pcos is a nightmare!

That is so lovely to hear that you had your daughter despite being told the worst. Fingers crossed I get there too - do you mind me asking what did you find the best way to lose the weight was? (Apart from the stress of course!)

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I lost that weight in a very very unhealthy way. I stopped eating very much at all. I would not recommend it! When I found out I was pregnant I was in a poor physical state and found it very hard to start eating properly again. I wasn't actually aiming to lose weight, I was just having a very tough time and struggling to cope.

This time around I have lost 15lbs in 5 weeks 2days. I know that sounds rather extreme, but I am eating very healthily and exercising when I can. Feel free to add me and have a nose at my diary. I have increased my proteins and fats to keep me feeling full and decreased my carbs. I think with pcos carbs are a nightmare due to the insulin resistance. I don't think it's right to cut them out completely, but cutting them down is working really well for me. I try to eat more complex carbs rather than white bread/rice etc.

Good luck, I am sure you will get there. Like I said, feel free to add me, I am more than willing to cheer you on!