I was prescribed Metformin 21 weeks ago and it, along with LCHF eating and reduced caffeine, has helped me lose 22kg (48.5lb). I do around 1200 cals a day so a big deficit but I am satiated and not hungry. The Metformin is dealing with my insulin resistance and I find I am losing weight in places I have never been able to get it off before.

for me I really struggled to use metformin, it made me sick and although it did help me kick start my weight loss after a year on it I couldn't continue using it because I started having additional reactions to it. I have however cut out my consumption of wheat almost completely. this has done wonders for me. I still eat pasta and bread but not excessively cause it costs more to buy gluten free. I now it may not help everyone but it has really encouraged me to eat more fresh foods and increase my protein intake. since I have stuck to this new diet I have lost 40Lbs over the past year without really trying. granted I have also increased my physical activity at work as well as reducing my stress levels by getting out of an abusive relationship, but my major change that could be replicated really has been cutting out the wheat.
I feel I should clarify the reason I chose to go this route is not for some fad diet or anything. I found out I was actually having an allergic reaction to it. even when its just in soaps it will irritate my skin, so I don't think this diet is for everyone, but for me it has made a world of difference in my bodies ability to regulate its needs. As the weight has dropped off I have noticed an increase in energy levels and clarity of mind. With the addition of some extra vitamins my hormones have also managed to regulate better as well. At this point my cycles are fairly regular (although still heavy if I get stupid and lift heavy things while on my period which is a bad habit of mine) my hair on my arms and legs has thinned to a normal amount and for the most part my acne has cleared up. I attribute the last part to cutting out the heavily processed foods cause when I do consume fast food (which comes up once every couple months) it does flair up.
I currently do not take any medications except for the vitamins which I don't take as often as I probably should, and i try to drink herbal tea. When I go too long my body reminds me how important the extra iron and Bs are for my general well being and I get back on track.
I do have high blood pressure that my drs always freak out about when I go in (140s/90s), but I don't respond well to any of the medications they have thrown at it. at this point I have found the best results with some plain chamomile tea with spear mint. I have found once I started taking the spearmint with it my cycles lightened a bit and my cramps were less extreme. I have not had it this past month and I am regretting it and will be picking up some more to be adding back into my daily tea. I am really bad at doing the daily teas but when I am drinking it twice a day every day I can get my bp down significantly. (once a day gets me down to 130s/80s twice a day have have yet to maintain over long periods but I have actually seen 120s/high 70 low80)
I have yet to find anything to really help with the depression (possibly bipolar my drs disagree with diagnosis) and anxiety (I suspect PTSD but haven't received an official diagnosis there). I am planing on trying st. johns-wort in the near future as it has been recommended by so many people, so I hope it in combination with other cooping techniques I have already in cooperated into my life will help. If you have any suggestions in this area I am open to listen however I have tried quite a few things.

50 Days into my lifestyle change and my cycle regulated to 28 days on the dot! I've NEVER, EVER, had a 28 day cycle. Hoping to continue with this trend - follow up at my endo tomorrow so happy to report good news!

Just joined My fitness pal and this group today, I'm not sure if anyone has mentioned Ovasitol, but it has made a huge difference for me.

I started taking that in addition to my met 4 months ago. I haven't seen much change in weight but I haven't really been working at it until now. I have however had a fairly regular cycle for the last 4 months, before starting I had a 102 day cycle. Im sleeping better, have more engery, my acne has also calmed down a bit, and my little mustache is less noticable. Im not saying its a miracle powder but Ive tried birth control, actose, and increased my metformin to 3 times a day ( ) over a year ago and nothing really regulated me or helped with the acne. Its also supposed to help with A1C levels. fingers crossed when I go back to see my endo that it has.

Anyway Im hoping to get serious about diet and exercise and love Ovasitol and just wanted to share in hopes that maybe it helps someone else.

I have been hearing a lot about Ovasitol. I am on Metformin. Feel free to add me.

Still sticking with it - 38 lbs down as of today and I finally feel like I can do this for the rest of my life! Had an endo follow up last week and got the OK to stop metformin and spiro! Non-fasting glucose was down 13 points at my usual 3 PM check. Periods are averaging 30 days!

Thanks @KnitOrMiss I really appreciate it! I had tried and failed a few times over the past 3 years or so. But with all the failure came plenty of learning, I figured out the things I could NOT maintain as a lifestyle. So this time I was doing moderate carbs, moderate sugars, and IIFYM - I was taking metformin and spiro for about 2.5 years. This forum has helped me a lot and you especially provided me so many insights so thank YOU for being part of my journey