PCOS and in need of Support, I need to lose 141 lbs!

Hi! i too need to lose about that amount of weight and have PCOS. i am starting out low carb and doing cardio. you got this and will reach your goal in no time!

Hey! You're in good company! I have PCOS and in the process of re-losing 50lbs, plus an additional 40lbs (90 total)...I had originally lost 130 a couple of years ago and it slowly crept back. This winter really hit me hard and I could tell my hormones were super out of whack leading to massive gains. I am making a point of buying proteins that are hormone free (even though it is brutally expensive) and reducing carbs and sugar. I'm striving to work out 5x a week for at least 20 sweaty minutes (not including warm up/cool down.) I'm doing Core De Force (mma/kickboxing) videos that include strength building through body weight (push ups). I'm also trying to get back into yoga while aiming for two cardio session at the gym or hiking. I'm walking my dog on my "rest" days. This all sounds like a lot, but I'm not cramming it all in. Just trying to slowly build my activity. I'm planning on doing a 21 mile hike in August, no matter my weight by then, and I want to have the endurance to walk for dayz.

I'm sorry for the loss of so many special people in your life. I understand how hard it can be to just tread water when you feel like you're literally drowning in grief. Keep up the good fight! You're worth it!

Hey! Welcome back to My Fitness Pal!
Thank you for sharing your story with us. I too have struggled with my weight and joined different classes and done different diets to try and shift my weight but found that the best way for me is calorie counting.

Please feel free to add me. I need to lose 80lbs+ and I would love the support too.

At the moment, my exercise is HIIT sessions from a guy called "Joe Wicks" on YouTube and they are fantastic and can last between 15 minutes to 30 minutes. They range from low impact beginners to hard core but ALWAYS encourages a lot of movement and sweat!

Let's do this together!

I have PCOS and other health issues. Feel free to add me. I have 30-40 lbs to lose. I also take metformin to help with weight loss. So far I've lost about 8 lbs. my weight loss is off to a slow start but I know I can do it.

I've been watching these threads for a while, wondering if I should reply to one, and I can really relate to some of the comments in this thread.... so here goes.

I too have PCOS, and need to lose about 80-100lbs (I usually go by kg- would like to lose 35-45kg). I currently weigh 105kg and am 5'2". I have a bad back also (have had two surgeries) which is causing a bit of discomfort lately, probably because my weight has been creeping up for a while- experience tells me that my back always hurts worse when I weigh more!

Hubby and I have been trying to have a baby for nearly 3 years now. I have a beautiful 10yr old daughter from a previous marriage, and hubby and I conceived last year but sadly, I miscarried. Not having the family we desperately want is breaking both our hearts, and I know my weight doesn't help my chances of conceiving.

So I am starting the weight loss journey yet again. It HAS to work this time- it just has to. I am sick of being constantly tired and sore, and of feeling depressed every time I look in the mirror or see myself in photos. My struggles are having the time and energy to exercise- I leave the house in the morning at 6:45am to drop my daughter to care before going to work, and we don't get home till between 6-7pm. Usually by that time I'm shattered, and I often have more work to do which I've had to bring home with me. It makes it difficult to fit in exercise, and even to prepare a healthy evening meal- these are two of my biggest challenges in losing weight.

Thanks for reading my post, and for writing yours- some of your stories really struck a chord with me. I'd love to journey with some people, as it is lots harder going it alone!

Thank you for sharing your stories @Leannep2201 and @PauseCollectReset. I wish I could give you both hugs. I can't imagine anything harder than losing a baby. I've never really told anyone this, but I am nervous to even to try to have children because of the possible complications associated PCOS and fertility issues. I had one of my ovaries removed in an emergency surgery at 16 due to complications of being +300lbs and having un-diagnosed PCOS. I assume it will be a bit more difficult to conceive on top of all the other issues. My husband is perfectly fine with our animal children and reminds me that our careers and adventures are rewarding...but maybe I'll try for or adopt a real human baby someday. For now I'm pouring my energy into being the best me I can be.

Food prices in Alaska are brutal too. Most of my shopping is at Costco and I walk away trying to remember that my body is worth the financial sacrifice. I'm trying to buy in bulk and meal prep to save money. I do agree that the texture and the smell of the tofu noodles are NOT right. I just pretend! I think I'm sold on Zucchini noodles at the moment. their texture is more on point. I know a lot of folks on the keto diet right now with rocking results. So if that's your track, rock it!

@Leannep2201, given your busy schedule you may want to consider looking into meal prepping once a week/month to fill your freezer with healthy options. I find that it's a lot easier to stay on track with portions and nutrition if food is already made. It's a big time investment and can kind of be daunting the first time so pick one or two SIMPLE things to make...like chicken marinades, burritos/taco meat for salads, soup, etc. It definitely helps to first focus on making it easier for you to have healthy food accessible for you and your family. Maybe some one else here has some good meal prep ideas.

Thanks to everyone who added me this week! Keep up the good fight! Only you can take the very best care of you!

How are we all doing today? I did a big grocery shop yesterday, and although I just about cried at the prices, I did get lots of yummy, healthy food, which has made me feel a little more inspired!

I'll be busy for most of today decorating a cake for my Mum's 60th birthday tonight.... gonna have to try hard to avoid licking the bowl! We are going out for dinner tonight to celebrate and Im a little nervous about making good food choices while eating out.

Had a good day yesterday though and didn't blow my calories, so I'm celebrating that at least!