PCOS and lost belly fat...pics??

It takes time after you are being treated for it. I was put on Metformin in Nov 2009 and after a year or so I finally noticed it was not as prominent and my whole body shape changed...PCOS has a 'look' about it...and I don't look like that anymore...after 2+ years. I just saw some pics of myself in 04-06 and WOW...how my doc missed it all those years, I'll never know....

It wasn't until the last 6 weeks of low carbs, High protein that I'm really seeing a major difference. I have also started strength training...it isn't going to go away with cardio alone for me. I also am eating gobs...1800-1900 cals a day now over 5-6 meals and snacks. Blood sugar seems to stay at a steady level all day now.

The sooner you can regulate the insulin resistance the better you'll be. I figured if my body doesn't process the sugar properly, then don't put it in there in the first place. My trainer also knows what the syndrome is so she was able to help me this way...The only grain carbs I eat are oats, ezekial sprouted grain bread, and quinoa and usually no more than twice a day, if that. All my other carbs come from veges. Very little fruit, only a half a banana post run if I feel depleted, and virtually no added sugars. I stay around 100 g of carbs, 30 g of sugar, and mega protein...180-200g...I drink gobs of water so I don't worry about over doing the protein.

It is possible...I think there's some groups on here for the syndrome, so peak around a bit in the forums. Someone will likely chime in here with a link or two.
ETA: I have pretty much figured all this out with the help of my trainer and a little web research...my doctor was pretty much no help...told me for years to eat 1000 cals a day and exercise more and I should lose weight...yah, not so much.

Sure, for protein I eat a lot of chicken, salmon, tilapia, pork loin, lean red meat. I also eat eggs, greek yogurt. In general every time I eat it's primarily built around protein and veges, breakfast is eggs and oats.

If you aren't interested in losing weight, then eat at maintenance calorie levels (tons of info here on the forums how to do that) but just change what you are eating.

Also, like I said, strength training/lifting heavy....will overall help burn fat.

Read around the forums, there's lots of PCOS talk...I just shared what worked for me. We all have to find our groove...good luck!

hello,

i was diagnosed with PCOS about a year ago. since then i've lost 25 lbs. i have to admit i did lose centimetres faster on my legs rather than my stomach but i DID lose it there! i mean, i don't have abs or anything yet but it's coming along.

lately i've been noticing that it's the fact that my core isn't very tight that has been adding more "volume" to my tummy rather than fat. there are a quite a few layers of fat still there and losing them would help, but working on my transverse abdominis muscles can contribute too!

try some core workouts and pilates. it's not really for fat loss, but inches lost are inches lost (or centimetres). plus a good stable core is also great for your back. try to remember to always draw your tummy in.

i have some pics on my blog, i'm not quite sure out to post them on forums yet.

anyway, keep us all updated. i'm sure we all need some inspiration!

I am 22 and was diagnosed with PCOS and have a horrible belly fat and love handles, it's very obvious because I'm not fat only in that area. So the belly fat was bringing me down so I decided to watch what I eat, I eat wheat and things with whole grain and my Stomach has gone down a bit, I also go to the gym a little less than once a week, but I am planning on moving it up to 3 days, also I enrolled in Zumba class I start tomorrow, I'm excited and determined to tone my stomach. I have always been slim so this is really wierd to me I never thought I would ever need to exercise or watch what I eat. When i was diagnosed I went from 120 to 140 within 4 months but it's just the belly fat that depresses me but I'm in this with all of you and I'm determined to loose this belly fat !!

If you want to cut fat, you need strength training. Cardio just burns calories, it isn't as great at cutting fat. Now, the variable with women with PCOS, is they need low carb (not low calorie). Generally I seen around 80-100 g of carbs a day. This is how it is for my wife. But the bigger thing is heavy strength training. Pick up some weights and make sure it's heavy enough that you fail at 8-12 reps.


http://www.metaboliceffect.com/topic/38-nutrition-lifestyle.aspx

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For an average person, a flat stomach starts with the diet and then the workout. Are you eating or drinking things that could stall your goals. Alcohol can be a big culprit. Now add PCOS to the mix and you really have to work. Since you aren't trying to lose weight you should focus on a diet and workout that burns fat. When you lose body fat eventually it will come off the gut. I HIIT, Strength Training, Pilates are all good options. Insanity is a good example of a workout that will get your stomach flat.

I have PCOS and have lost 180+ pounds. I didnt find it necessary to go low carb but do keep my carbs moderate. (Between 95 grams and 135grams on average). I found what worked the best for me was cardio with 1-2 resistance sessions per week (I didnt do any heavy lifting). I have maintained a good amount of lean body mass (147 pounds lean mass when i was 191 pounds). I did a mixture of les mills classes plus a mix of things like running outdoors...stair climbing (on actual flights of stairs), and also lots of body weight work and that worked well for me