PCOS Success?

I also have pcos. Just started my journey and so far has lost 7 pounds! We can do this together!

I have PCOS and have lost 22 lbs since January 1st 2018. Not a total success story yet, since I still have about 80 more lbs to lose until I’m in the upper normal BMI range. But, I feel like it’s been a success because I tried for several years to lose weight on calorie counting alone, (not Keto) and I was exercising regularly. My doctor and I discovered I had undiagnosed/untreated sleep apnea, and that may be why the weight was not budging, and why my blood pressure was skyrocketing. I have been on a medically supervised ketogenic diet and been very compliant with it and using my cpap machine. I don’t exercise as much as I’d like, mostly due to being an RN student. I barely have time for anything but studying! Even so, I’ve been losing pretty steadily. I can’t speak for every PCOS girl, but for me, keeping those insulin levels in check, and getting adequate rest so my body and muscles can actually work has been key. So far so good. So it’s possible! It’s harder for us, but it can happen if you’re determined!

Hi there! Welcome! I, too, have PCOS. I've been on a LCHF diet since 27 June 2017, and have lost 83 lbs so far. I'm halfway to my goal. I started out with similar numbers to yours, and my ultimate goal weight is 150 (I'm 5'6"). I've tried a myriad of approaches to weight loss over the years. I've lost and gained the same 30-50+ pounds for the last 10 years. Keto is working better for me than any other approach to date. I'm satisfied, not hungry, and feeling great! I'm not one to push my diet on anyone, nor will I tell you it's the only way to go. It's what has worked for me, and I'm happy with it for the long-term. Try a few things out with the idea that you can maintain the approach for the long-term, and do what feels best to you. Best of luck; you've got this!