PCOS and Losing

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  • EttaMaeMartin
    EttaMaeMartin Posts: 303 Member
    what is pcos?
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member
    kaneorla wrote: »

    The exercise aspect will be hard work to start because us curvy ladies are not designed for speed & agility but over a few months, you will bounce back quicker and quicker from each workout.

    Speak for yourself! I'm fast and agile--I can keep up with professional dancers half my age. I love exercise and don't really feel good unless I get at least an hour a day.

    There is nothing about PCOS which should limit our grace, power or endurance.
  • JulieSHelms
    JulieSHelms Posts: 821 Member
    EttaMaeMartin wrote: »
    what is pcos?

    PolyCystic Ovarian Syndrome-- causes a whole host of issues with a woman's body, including insulin resistance which leads to a tough time controlling weight.
  • srevans1102
    srevans1102 Posts: 13 Member
    JulieSHelms wrote: »
    EttaMaeMartin wrote: »
    what is pcos?

    PolyCystic Ovarian Syndrome-- causes a whole host of issues with a woman's body, including insulin resistance which leads to a tough time controlling weight.

    It also affects your fertility. For example, I've tried for three years with no luck to conceive. Other women have tried for a lot longer either no luck.
  • srevans1102
    srevans1102 Posts: 13 Member
    azulvioleta6 wrote: »
    kaneorla wrote: »

    The exercise aspect will be hard work to start because us curvy ladies are not designed for speed & agility but over a few months, you will bounce back quicker and quicker from each workout.

    Speak for yourself! I'm fast and agile--I can keep up with professional dancers half my age. I love exercise and don't really feel good unless I get at least an hour a day.

    There is nothing about PCOS which should limit our grace, power or endurance.

    PCOS isn't what limits me. My knees are what limits me.
  • OrlaKane339
    OrlaKane339 Posts: 50 Member
    @srevans1102 - yeah my knees are killing me at the moment because I did stairs and a lot of high impact workouts last week, so I'm adapting to suit my pace and body for now. Just do high knees instead of jumping jacks for now or alternate lunges. So just try YouTube for the Biggest Loser workouts with Jillian Michaels, they are specifically designed for larger people and she offers a beginners alternative and can b done from home. Walking is great but I find I get bored with that so just move some furniture in your lounge and do a workout at home. Some interval workouts are extremely high impact and require you do things like burpees but I'm just too big for that exercise (for now) so I do mountain climbers instead. That's why the Biggest Loser workouts are so suitable for the bigger beginners.

    I did one the other night and instead of using free weights, I just used some tins from my pantry, had the exact same effect. I warn you now, you better be prepared to sweat.. Ha ha ha best to have a towel & lots of water close by. Start with a 15 or 30 minute workout and increase as you feel you are able to. It's all about listening to your body and taking your time. Get the basics right and then build on it.

    Let us know how you go!!!! Oh and if you don't know any of the exercises I just mentioned, just quickly google them, they are pretty standard. Good luck!!!
  • srevans1102
    srevans1102 Posts: 13 Member
    kaneorla wrote: »
    @srevans1102 - yeah my knees are killing me at the moment because I did stairs and a lot of high impact workouts last week, so I'm adapting to suit my pace and body for now. Just do high knees instead of jumping jacks for now or alternate lunges. So just try YouTube for the Biggest Loser workouts with Jillian Michaels, they are specifically designed for larger people and she offers a beginners alternative and can b done from home. Walking is great but I find I get bored with that so just move some furniture in your lounge and do a workout at home. Some interval workouts are extremely high impact and require you do things like burpees but I'm just too big for that exercise (for now) so I do mountain climbers instead. That's why the Biggest Loser workouts are so suitable for the bigger beginners.

    I did one the other night and instead of using free weights, I just used some tins from my pantry, had the exact same effect. I warn you now, you better be prepared to sweat.. Ha ha ha best to have a towel & lots of water close by. Start with a 15 or 30 minute workout and increase as you feel you are able to. It's all about listening to your body and taking your time. Get the basics right and then build on it.

    Let us know how you go!!!! Oh and if you don't know any of the exercises I just mentioned, just quickly google them, they are pretty standard. Good luck!!!

    Hubby is at work the next two days, so my living room will be turned into a workout room. (I haven't gotten used to working out with him in the house - we live(d) a very sedentary lifestyle......that is changing though!) Thank you so much for the tips!!!
  • OrlaKane339
    OrlaKane339 Posts: 50 Member
    @srevans1102 - no problem, just message me if you need any help or have any questions!!!
  • OrlaKane339
    OrlaKane339 Posts: 50 Member
    @azulvioleta6 - apologies that you misunderstood my comment. What I actually meant is that sometimes carrying a lot of extra weight can limit our types of exercise initially. Once you have built up a routine it is a lot easier to become "fast & agile". I certainly wouldn't recommend that for someone who hasn't had any regular exercise. Safer to start slow and figure out what works for you.

    Also PCOS has never limited me in any way, just the extra 120lbs or so that I carry around every day.

    So in short, push yourself but know your limitations. Thank you :-)
  • Sharoney123
    Sharoney123 Posts: 15 Member
    Hello i also have pcos and hypothyroidism. It has taken me a year to lose 40 lbs and lately i have been stuck. I definitely do best when i cut sugar out and artificial sweeteners -they cause me to crave sweets.I have had issues this week with all the Halloween candy! Ugh. I am not giving up though, hope to lose another 45-60 lbs. Exercise has helped a lot, i am much stronger and have lost a lot in inches when sometimes the scale isnt budging. Please add me as a friend ladies its nice to know we are not alone! It can take a little longer but we can do it!
  • lmcmullin1
    lmcmullin1 Posts: 2 Member
    I was diagnosed with pcos at the age of 15 and since puberty have struggled with my weight. I am currently at 347. Just one week ago I was at 349, so just by being more aware of what I'm eating has helped me lose 3 lbs in a week. I should really be gluten free due to sensitivity bur do crave it from time to time. This week I've lowered my carb intake and am hoping that will help me keep losing weight. I am doing simple body weight and 3 lb free weight exercises to home as well as taking my dog out 2 times a day for 15 minutes. I struggle with food addiction and emotional eating as well as anxiety and depression so I am hoping by being open and honest I can stick with this better than I have in the past.
  • srevans1102
    srevans1102 Posts: 13 Member
    @Imcmullin1 I have tried before to lose weight. I eat constantly. When I'm tired, bored, I don't want to do something....The list goes on. I know how you feel. The only thing that's keeping me on this routine is the fact that it's my last chance to try to have my own babies.
  • OrlaKane339
    OrlaKane339 Posts: 50 Member
    @lmcmullin1 and @srevans1102 - you ladies are off to a great start, honesty is key to taking control of our eating habits!

    Take back the power and the results will speak for themselves!! It needn't be just on the scales, it could also be fitting those jeans that have been too tight for a few years or walking an extra 5 minutes without feeling as puffed.

    We can do this!!!!!! The effort you put in now will give you the results you want and the life you deserve.

    Increased exercise is scientifically proven to improve your mood, assists you with feeling fuller for longer and your families will love the new and healthier version of you!!!

    So be selfish for a while, focus on you! It feels wrong to say that but it's the best way to get your weight and health under control.

    We are all here for you!!!! So go hard and let's see those results!!!
  • srevans1102
    srevans1102 Posts: 13 Member
    Until I lose the weight, this is my life. From when I wake up to when I go to sleep, I am focused on what I eat and how much. I'm terrible with portion control, so that's still a work in progress, but I'd probably have given up already if I didn't have MFP and all of y'all!
  • FitWitBrit
    FitWitBrit Posts: 21 Member
    I am also trying to lose the weight while getting my PCOS under control. Anyone out there in the same boat feel free to add me and we can motivate each other! :-)
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