PCOS Ladies... Help 💔

Calorie counting is not a diet. It's just knowing how many calories you consume. How long did you do it, and did you use a foodscale for everything you ate? How much did you lose?

I would discuss it with your doctor. I definitely get what you are going through. I canceled my gym membership and did 9Rounds before I had a car accident and that really helped me. The entire group is on a timer, so it isn't like you are holding someone up. Then you switch stations.

Other than that, I finally had to opt for surgery.

Maybe get a trainer?

I have been told I have the onset of PCOS.I have ivf back in 2012 then when we went back for a second round about 2015 the consultant to me I had the onset of it.
I’ve used my fitness pal for ages.In the last 3-4 weeks I have lost weight by tracking and weighing all my foods (nearly 1/2 a stone) and I actually feel better in myself too!
This week has been really hard as it’s my “lady week” and I haven’t had as much chocolate as I usually do before running up to it and I’ve felt a bit groggy! But I feel better knowing now the amount of junk I ate before I’ve changed it for something better and healthier
And they do say you can reverse the affects of PCOS with diet, I’m not sure if that’s true just something I read
Also with PCOS your at more risk of diabetes
I’ve noticed that I used to eat unhealthy
Like for instance I’d have a ham sandwich for breakfast, a big packet of crisps and a chocolate bar (not good)
2 eggs on 2 slices of danish bread (you can buy from Aldi 51 calories) 230 calories
Where with the ham sandwich,chocolate and crisps of a morning would work out to be about 800 calories
You just got to take time to read labels on foods and make a diary of what your going to have for that day and scan everything
But it doesn’t happen quickly, it takes time.
And that’s where people give up because they don’t see the weight falling fast
It’s too me 3/4 weeks to lose the half of a stone but it’s because I’ve been consistent with it
Good luck with your weight loss journey xx always here if you want to chat or add me as a friend xx

I also have PCOS and I really struggle to lose weight. Thanks to everyone who shared their journeys— the thing I’ve heard most is to stay consistent, and I certainly need that reminder! Recently my lifestyle has gone from mostly active to mostly sedentary and that’s made weight losss much more difficult, even as I’ve been eating healthy. I’m trying to commit to hitting 7,000 steps everyday on my phone counter. Pacing around my living room, going for a walk, whatever I need to do. Even if I don’t do an intense workout, I’ve done something!

As I look through this thread I 've noticed not one of you ladies have mentioned the possibility of medication. My understanding which is only as an interested person. PCOS can be related to insulin resistance leading to diabetes in some. Dietary changes may help but are not necessarily the total answer for everyone. PCOS can also be related to low progesterone levels, progesterone is supposed to rise after ovulation to bring on a period. Not shedding the uterine lining efficiently/regularly will lead to endometriosis, ultimately, in some to endometrial cancer if its not taken seriously.

I fear too many of you are being told the only answer is to loose weight and all your issues will miraculously go away if you do. Then there are other endocrine interactions which impact on women's health. Too often the male form is taken as the blue print for human life. Women's bodies are more complicated because of their, want it or not, or not just yet, reproductive role, there is a vast scientific difference between one's body regularly preparing to produce a child and simply making sperm. Women's bodies are way more complicated with more stages at which we can develop issues. There is no one size fits all in this problem.

I know its difficult finding a good doctor to change to no matter where you are, knowing if that person is open to the concept of "women's health issues". It was my experience that all to often, women's health issues are dismissed as, your fault, you are doing something wrong usually eating too much and not moving enough!!! Even the pain, clots and all, its how periods are!!!! A younger friend of mind developed cell changes, she was put on a progesterone iud and within weeks her abnormal cells were gone. For others there could be progesterone pills though others would do better with their endocrine issues properly addressed which is difficult as a woman. Too often issues are thought to be all "in your head".

Please do your own research. Read Medical Papers, some are open access. Research symptoms, look to Doctors input, understand their qualification, take an interest in your general health, take control.

Yes, I'm jaundiced that little has changed in the last 50 years in the treatment of women and women's health issues. I want no one to go through the health problems I have because they were not able to find things out. The internet opens so many options for us. Ver best wishes to everyone.