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I'm finding that lifting weights is helping my weight loss MUCH more than cardio alone. I lift 3x a week (full body each time) and then just walk a 2-3 times a week, but it's not an intense walk - I just do it because I enjoy walking outside.

Oh I want to join :) I'm 28 and was diagnosed with PCOS at age 18. I'm currently taking Metformin & Spironolactone to manage my symptoms, and of course, trying to lose weight. Here are my stats: Height: 5'11" SW: 299.6 CW: 289.2 GW: 180 TMGW: 283 (280 would be great, but I realize that is an aggressive goal for 1 month)

I've been overweight for so long (all my life, it seems) that I fear not feeling like myself anymore after I lose the amount of weight I need to (approx. 110-120lbs altogether). Unlike some other people who are losing weight, I'm perfectly happy with myself and my body and I like who I am - I just want to be healthier. But…

I would recommend changing your weigh-in time to morning, no clothing, only after you've gone to the bathroom. Fewer variables to affect your weight at that point in the day and will give you a more accurate picture of your progress. Jeans alone can add 2lbs to your weight.

Did you weigh at the same time of day, under the same conditions as your first weigh-in? That can affect it too. I'd recommend only weighing in the morning right after you wake up, no clothing, and after you've gone to the bathroom and stay consistent with that timing and those circumstances so you can get a real idea of…

From her wording, I took it as she lost 300lbs and then got WLS to continue losing weight, not because she gained it all back.

You sound like my body twin! With the exception of our current weights :) I'm much heavier than you but I'm also 5'11" with a goal weight of 190, also am very muscular (have always been very athletic) and very well endowed haha

To be honest, I've been on both medications for so long, I can't really even say for sure. I do know that when I do what I KNOW I'm supposed to do (i.e. eat right and exercise), I do lose weight at a normal rate, so I can only assume the Metformin is helping with that - but I've never tried to lose weight without being on…

Hi everyone - I also have PCOS - diagnosed 10 years ago at age 18. I've been on Metformin & spironolactone since then, but would LOVE to eventually get off both meds, and of course, losing weight is the only way to make that happen. Feel free to add me! It's definitely a struggle and it helps to have others who know what…

"Cyster" (sister, obv.) is a pretty common term used among PCOS women.

Cyster here - diagnosed in 2005. Trying to lose weight to help manage it!

Love that dress! Color & fit looks great! Rock it, girl :)

Spray tan, pretty make up, and pretty hair can go a long way!

I feel your pain, girl. DDD's over here! At least you're not alone in having this problem :) Hopefully you will still have a good time!

Grew up right above you in Oklahoma, and I can attest to that! Same in my home state! So much so, that our "state meal" consists of chicken fried steak, fried okra, apple pie and (surprisingly) about 8 other things that I can't even remember! It's so easy to fall into overeating when you're raised in that culture, although…

They call that a Brazilian Butt Lift ;) *Edit to fix my brain fart.

Some gyms offer a complimentary intro training session, where a trainer may be able to help you get started, show you proper form, etc, so you could look into that. Or, if it doesn't and your budget allows, you could purchase a couple training sessions to get yourself started and then continue doing maybe 1 session a month…

I actually have the same goal - I'm turning 29 this coming October, but by next October when I turn 30, I want to finally be at a healthy weight. I know I have a lot to lose (ideally about 110lbs altogether), so I'm starting now because I know it will be a process. But I'm just trying to focus on how much better I feel…

I agree - I like to lift regardless, but the extra calorie burn would've been a nice bonus if only it were true.

Interesting. Thanks for the explanation.

Not surprising ;)

Ah I see, so it is true, but probably not a noticeable increase in calorie burn? Interesting.

I'm sure it's meant more as an "up to 24 hours" type thing, rather than "yes, it will continue for 24 hours exactly" - but if it's true, that's definitely another reason to lift, in my opinion. I lift 3x a week and I do notice that I'm hungrier the next day after a lifting session. That could be due to the extended calorie…

I'll add a 3rd piece of information that I've heard to that list - I have no idea if it's true or not, but I've seen/heard people say (including a couple trainers at my gym) that your body continues to burn calories for 24 hours after you lift, as opposed to cardio, in which you're only burning calories during the…

I think the only issue you might run into is that if you did it all at once, it would get your heart rate up and keep it up the whole time, burning more calories, whereas if you split it up, you lose some of that benefit. Strength-wise, it's probably a good starting point if you haven't been doing any of that up until now.