mhulgan Member

FYI - you can totally breastfeed while on metformin. I did it with my second kid. I have insulin resistant pcos, and the only way I can lose weight (whether bf or not) is by significantly limiting processed carbs, taking metformin religiously, and getting an hour of exercise daily. It's like having a part time job, but if…

Past the baby stage here, but I wanted to offer encouragement :wink: I had two losses while TTC #2. After losing 30 lbs, which got me to a healthy weight, and going on metformin, I was able to successfully have baby #2. It took three years, but she was worth the wait! I used progesterone when I was pregnant with the second…

I will send you a friend request :). I'm 33, and I have two kids. One came miraculously easy when I was 25 lbs overweight and before I had my pcos diagnosis. Two took three years of TTC, two miscarriages, diagnosis with PCOS, going on Metformin, and losing 30 lbs. I lost the weight by cutting sugar and intensely exercising…

I'm right there with you! Once I hit a healthy bmi (and my periods became regular for the first time in my life) my motivation has tanked :( I agree with the strength training recommendation. Since starting a lifting program, I haven't lost any weight, but I feel good. I know if I was more strict about logging food and not…

It's okay :) get right back on your goal - you can do it!

Hey Hon, you've got a lot of your mfp friends worried with your status updates today. Do you need some help?

That is amazing! What a testament to hard work and dedication :) thanks so much for sharing

Wow! That food looks amazing - yummy and healthy! I guess the last time I went to WDW the options were just burgers, chicken strips, and fries at the counter service places. Looking forward to this trip much more.

Thanks everyone!

Thanks :) I am curious to see how much I walk there. In my normal day, I walk anywhere from 12k-15k steps, so hopefully my legs will be prepared. I've been at a plateau for a while, and I really don't want to gain on vacation, so I'm trying to be smart.

Thanks for the tip about the online menus!

Good luck with the weigh in!

Great job! I guess water is the key to succes :)

I love citrus and berry green teas. Not too bitter, tastes like it has sugar even though it doesn't, and a little bit of caffeine. I make a big cup in a Tervis tumbler and wait until it's room temp

Even though it's just the two of us now, I'm very proud of what we've done!

Walking - 6 miles April total: 102.2 :smiley:

Running - 1, Walking - 6.5 April total: 96.2

Walking - 2 miles April total: 88.7 Way to go helping out March of Dimes!

Elliptical - 3, Walking - 3 April total: 86.7 Way to go on 90 miles!!

Walking - 4 miles (all at the zoo, beautiful day!) April total: 80.7 miles

Running - 2 miles, walking/iPhone steps - 5.4 miles April total: 76.7 miles

I have IR PCOS, take Metformin 1500 mg a day, and have been doing this for about 3 years. I was about 20 lbs overweight when I received my diagnosis, and I've been at a healthy weight now for 2 years (had a baby in that time too). While I have focused on my diet, I believe the main thing that has helped me lose the weight…

Walking - 6 April total: 69.3

Plus 1.4 miles just walking around my house with my phone in my pocket this afternoon. April total: 54.1

Thanks! It was raining, but I had fun :)

I suffered two miscarriages in between my first and second child. Yes, second child :). I am finally at a healthy BMI, I am over the not so pleasant side effects of Metformin, and my periods are regular for the first time in my life. It is hard, but not hopeless! Best wishes as you figure out your plan of action.

Wow! Great job ladies :smile: I cleaned my house, but no running or walking. And today I planted bulbs and flowers, but no running or walking. Tomorrow I'll get back on it!! I have a 10k race on Saturday, so I'd better get my butt in gear ;)

I started running when I was 25 and 205 lbs (my heaviest). It has taken me eight years, but now I really do love it. I think that now that I am fit enough to not tire easily, it's more enjoyable. I started with run/walk programs and I did three half marathons that way. These days I prefer shorter races, and I'm even to the…

Yeah, I got nothin' today - in the car for about 5 hrs to visit family. On the plus side - I ate smart and stayed under my calorie goal :smile: Definitely hitting the pavement/treadmill tomorrow!

I also have insulin resistant PCOS, and you are welcome to add me! I have to work hard just to maintain, even though I'd like to lose another 15 lbs. I started out at 205, and I'm now around 177. Metformin, cutting sugar, and exercising hard 5 days a week has helped, but it is still a struggle. The one positive thing is…