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Macro counting with pcos
I am very active and have platoed on my weight loss journey. Losing weight with pcos has always been difficult as we all know but I have had success with whole30/paleo type eating and crossfit 5-6 days a week with some additional running over the past year and a half. I am starting to try to measure my macros to see if it…
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PCOS after menopause
Hello, I am new here, and have looked at this group before, but didn't join because it seems to be oriented towards younger women. However, PCOS continues to affect our bodies across our lifetimes, so I would like to connect with women who are past child-bearing years, yet still dealing with this issue. I am 62; I was…
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Beans
I came across an article which states that having low GI food like beans raises insulin level for longer period of time since they absorb slowly... is it true? If yes then is it bad for people with high insulin resistant like me?
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Need a meal plan and workout plan that WORKS with PCOs
I am new here .If any one can help me.I literally can't lose weight even a little .Even if i lose a little it comes up again and its a constant cycle of trying ,losing and comng back again.I am really frustrated .So any one can help me please.i need a friend and a partner in weight loss journey .
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Ok, guys... I need motivational help.
I've been debating posting about this for many reason. Not the least of which is that I know so many of you are super dedicated and having a harder time than me. I'm struggling with motivation. I got my diagnosis in March and began working on my diet. Overall, I think I've settled into a much healthier and more PCOS…
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Diet?
Confused with all the info I'm finding. I think there's overlap in some of them, but it's all new to me and I don't know which route to go. Which do you follow? *low carb/South Beach *paleo *gluten free *all of the above?
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test result
Hey, today got my blood test report in which test like FSH , TSH , CHOLESTEROL , haemoglobin ,fasting blood sugar and fasting blood insulin were done In the above test all the result were in normal range , even fasting blood sugar was in normal range except for fasting blood insulin which is in the higher range I.e. 42.3…
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Having stomach pains whenever I eat sugar?
I'm not sure if this is PCOS related, but thought I'd give it a shot. I've always had trouble digesting any sort of fast food, which honestly has been a blessing. I'm never tempted by it. This Friday I decided to clean out the cupboard and only have foods that are good for me with low GI, etc. I had a slice of cake at a…
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Metformin adjustment period?
diagnosed on Monday with PCOS. Elevated free testosterone 4.6, hdl 55 ldl 129 triglycerides 129, A1c 5.7 and vitamin d deficient. Ultrasound was normal. 5'5" 245lbs Doc put me on 500mg metformin at bedtime and I started eating Paleo. I've been getting really bad heartburn and can't sleep due to heart palpitations. 4-5 hrs…
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Just diagnosed
I was just diagnosed with pcos. Does pcos go away if I lose weight? Can I still have babies with pcos?
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bloated
Past one month I am having a combination of vegetables cooked (except for carrot and cucumber) , meat/chicken/fish, egg and fruits for breakfast , lunch and dinner but my body is bloated and filled with gases. have been drinking 10 glasses of water but still the bloat is not going . where am I going wrong? Note - have been…
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Interesting Video about why eating High Fat diets help with Hormonal Repair
I have not actually looked into this woman's educational background and all of that, but she explains so much of why I'm finding things working, but other things are still kind of out of order. After listening to all of this, I'm sincerely considering cutting down on or cutting out my dairy...…
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Lost 75lbs, Well into healthy weight, NOW symptoms show up?!
This will be a very long post. Sorry XD Hi! First post in this group. I was just diagnosed this past week and I've been researching around and decided to join this group to maybe get some insight! I'm pretty sure I've had PCOS my whole life. From my very first my TOM has been horribly, debilitatingly painful, irregular,…
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coconut oil
While purchasing this oil what should I look for ?I have purchased klf coconad oil. Is it fine?
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Ovary pain
My husband and I had sex last night and now my ovaries hurt. Is it a cyst?
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Recently diagnosed
so my doctor told me my scans have diagnosed pcos and that my current weight gain would have happened no matter what I did, it's just a case of losing it again through medication However my symptoms aren't fully explained so they are going to operate to diagnose endometriosis as well so I can't have the medication yet…
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Encronologist - Medications for PCOS
I've been put on 25mg Spironolactone to be taken once a day and 500mg Metformin to be taken twice a day. My primary PCOS symptom/concern is hirsutism; I don't suffer from acne or irregular periods. Do you think he's put me on the correct dosage/meds? Will this help with my hirsutism or is the dosage of Spiro ridiculously…
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Does Metformin make anyone else super sleepy?
Hi all, I was diagnosed with PCOS and IR about 2 years back - not that it was a big surprise. Endocrinologist put me on Metformin, but it makes me so sleepy during the day I can't function and had to stop taking it. Initially, when I was just at 500mg a day, I felt great! The change in my hunger was unbelievable. But when…
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P.C.O. SIS Diet
Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions of a diet or guideline that works well with this condition? I exercise and watch what I eat although it is not a special diet but I don't lose the weight. I have realized I have to stay away from pasta because a cup will add 3 pounds to me. I try to watch my consumption of bread,…
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A Rather Long Post with a Question about LCHF and Fasting Insulin(or glucose?)
Hello! Ok so I had started attempting LCHF back in January, but I'm taking the comp exam for grad school so I put major dietary changes on hold until I can I really take the time to do this right. Well I'm just about finished... My last exam question is due tomorrow at midnight so I want to get back on track ASAP. From…
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I need to vent! also... low carb breakfast/lunch ideas?
Hey ladies, Just got back from trying out a new PCP. While trying to tell her everything I've been going through with infertility, PCOS, and weight gain because of PCOS, she basically just told me I wasn't working hard enough. Bah!! I gained about 20+ lbs since going off BCP and trying to get pregnant. Lost about 7 since…
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Periods
I get my period once a year or sometimes not at all in a year and i was on weight watchers and lost 15 kg and still no period when i went vegetarian(mostly vegan unless i had some cheese) and for the first 5 months i started getting it every month, and then i fell off the healthy vegetarian bandwagon and started indulging…
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paleo vegan
Can anyone give me the food items to eat when on a vegetarian paleo plan? I have planned to do so since I do not get grass fed meat here . Is my decision to be a vegan good?... Thoughts please
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Helpful Supplements or vitamins to focus on
Are there any particular vitamins you focus on making sure you get enough of, or supplements that you take? I take a B12 supplement most days, to try and help prevent the metformin B12 deficiency. I occasionally taking an iron supplement at heavy times of month. What do others do?
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PCOS and Nutrition Goals
Hi ladies, I'm new to this whole 'not letting PCOS rule my life' business and I'm wondering what some of you have set your percentages of carbs, fat and protein. I have IR and PCOS and am looking to loose 20kg (doctor wants more, or until I start having a regular period). I am not on any medication other than a…
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TOM
Second week of being that time of the month So frustrating
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PCOS warrior mode activated. Time to kick *kitten* naturally!
Ok..so much research! And so much trial and error with this damn PCOS! I've been researching the use of DIM in assisting with hormones and helping with PCOS. Does anyone have any success (or horror!) stories? I've tried inositol, but as I was travelling, there were too many variables to know if it actually made difference.…
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Using Inositol? Have you had this side effect?
Hi ladies! I've been using Inositol for a couple of months (6g dosage) and I'm happy with the results. I'm just wondering if anyone else taking it has had side effects. I take my Inositol just before I eat my breakfast and within 30-40 (like clockwork) I go from feeling perfectly fine to having an occurrence of urgent…
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The more I fight for my health...the more problems I uncover... ***CROSS POST***
Honestly, today is one of those days where most of me, if not more, wants to just give up. A 5 am or so today, I pulled up the updates on my blood tests that I'm going to the doctor for tomorrow, and one result stopped me in my tracks. When something switches from negative result (being good) to a positive result (being…
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Pointless frustration-rant-confusion
Got more labwork back from my doctor, same as it's always been forever. Ultrasounds on my ovaries show classic PCOS cysts (surrounded by small ones with occasional big ones, ouch) , I have most of the other outer symptoms, hirsutism, midline weight gain and frustrating inability to lose, carb/sugar cravings, migraines, bad…
