Needing A PCOS Fitness Buddy :)

Hi Emma,

I will be a fitness buddy! I was just diagnosed with PCOS a couple of weeks ago. My insulin was off the charts at 33. My Vitamin D was in the gutter at 15 and my potassium was a 3. I am completely falling apart. LOL. I started Metformin and it is amazing how much bloat I lost in 2 weeks on the medication. I have tried to cut out breads and most sugars. Sometimes I do fall short, but I am terrified of becoming diabetic. My husband and I are not sure about the kid thing, but I do want to at least make the decision for myself instead of PCOS making the decision for me.

I fell of the Planet Fitness wagon for the past 2 weeks but I'll be your buddy. Sometimes I need a lil motivation and a push (or a kick) to make sure I'm making my goals. My doctor put me on Metformin bit I dont know if its the meds or the fact that I actually SEEEEE what I'm eating that has helped me lose the little bit of wieght that I did. It's a process. Take it one day at a time and set small goals instead of big ones.

Ex: lose 20 lbs by July instead try 5 lbs in 4 weeks. It seems more easily attainable. Thats what I find helps me.

I'm still on the learning end of what works with the PCOS body but ask away and I'll help anyway I can. Feel free to add me! )

PCOS support groups on MFP:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/search?phrase=pcos&order=0

Hi, Ladies! This is completely unrelated but I was wondering if y'all could help me understand PCOS more? I haven't been diagnosed but I have a lot of the symptoms and when I go to my doctor this month I am going to ask her about it. I was wondering what testing was done to diagnose it?

I was diagnosed with PCOS about 4 years ago, and that was after visits to 3 doctors and several rounds of blood tests. My physician/gp just tested my Testosterone and Insulin and ruled out PCOS without looking at anything else - my testosterone was slightly high but still 'normal' and insulin resistance is not a symptom that I have, so those didn't tell her anything. It wasn't until I was finally referred to an endocrinologist who tested several other things (a hormone/chemical called DHEAS was the big culprit for me) and gave me an ultrasound to see if I actually had cysts that I was diagnosed. So my biggest piece of advice is - if you have the means - get a referral to an endocrinologist who specializes in PCOS and will know what to look for. A general practicioner won't be as good at diagnosing as a specialist and it's a complicated syndrome that can present in a lot of different ways.

I also have PCOS (am 45 yr old) and was put on Metformin, lovasa and spirolactone and a low carb diet 20%/40%/40%
all of which are working well for me. I have felt better than ever and feel like I lost 10-15 years. I sleep better, my skin and hair feel and look better.
I do have some issues at times with the meds and have read others do as well.

I have been so far sucessful in getting fit and losing weight with zumba.
That is til I tore out my knee (out dancing) and have been off any kind of work out routine for the last 3 weeks. I go see ortho tomorrow and plan to hit the gym and working what I can while Im there the day after. I will go back to zumba as soon as I can since I really miss it and love the way it has helped my body to shape up.

Im down 32 ppounds and 4 dress sizes in 5 months...
Also willing to add to my MFP pal list just drop me a message when you do..

Just some encouragement for those TTC... I have PCOS and managed to conceive both my kids with the help of Clomid. PCOS does cause infertility, but many (unfortunately not everyone) can overcome it with the right treatments. Clomid is dirt cheap even if you don't have insurance. So if you have PCOS and you're having problems conceiving and haven't seen a doctor yet it is totally worth it to go talk to a doctor. Your OB/GYN might be able to help you (mine was good), but a Reproductive Endocrinologist will be more knowledgeable. If Clomid doesn't help you there are other options as well.

Good luck!

Hiii Finally someone close to my age! haha I'm 19 and was diagnosed with PCOS 2 years ago.. we can help each other out, feel free to add me!

I too have PCOS! I have had huge improvements with simply losing 14 pounds! Its been SO amazing! swimming has been my BFF!

I was diagnosed about a month ago. My testosterone was way too high and I have the hair to prove. I also had an elevated C Peptide level which is supposed to determine degree of insulin resistance. I also had an ultrasound and saw a few cysts for myself. My Dr gave me a diet(lower carbs, about 80 per day) that I have been getting closer to but can't always stick to it. Before I was diagnosed I started going to Dance Trance the day after Xmas and still go three times per week. It's great fun. I have lost a few pounds but I don't have a scale so I don't know the exact weight.

Feel free to add me I also have PCOS and battling weight issues.