Pcos Weight Loss Success Facts

Pcos Weight Loss Success

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PCOS weight loss SUCCESS stories, please...? I have PCOS and am about to start Weight Watcher's and Curves again in order to lose about 30 lbs. I've done WW & Curves before but my weight seems to platue after only two weeks! I'm so frustrated!! I'm on low androgen BCP's (ortho-cept) and cannot tolerate metformin (even gradually) and low doses are ineffective. I am asking for people that have been where I am to share their motivating stories (...and tips!) so I can muster up the determination that I need to succeed!

Rylee's Mom replied: "Hey, sorry that I can't totally relate. Yet, here are some tips from when I was successful: 1.) Water! Drink lots of it! 2.) Small protien breakfast. 3.) Smart One for lunch. 4.) Small piece of fruit for a snack. 5.) One serving of everything that you have prepared for dinner. No, second helpings!!! 6.) A healthy dessert or one of the WW ice cream sandwiches or popsicles. 7.) I had to keep track of all my points to be successful : ( 8.) Changing exercise routine every month. (Keeps it interesting for yourself and your body doesn't get overly use to it!) Hope this helps, sister and friend!"

Weight loss success with Metformin/PCOS? Hey, I started taking metformin for pcos about a month ago 850 mg/day. So far i've lost about 10lbs. My doc switched the dose to 500mg 2times/day. anybody know how to increase weight loss with this pill? any success stories on metformin due to pcos? thanx

Sonrisaloca replied: "Yea I drink that but my doctor gave me an enjection "BYETTA" that works great. I lost 25 in a month. Metformin is good too try to get more small meals more often then big ones. :) good luck"

lilcaramelmama replied: "I know I'm not answering your question but, where can I get those pills? I need to loose some weight...Ty"

Success from Metformin with PCOS? (weight loss)? Anyone have success with using Metformin for weight loss with PCOS? I go to the gym five times a week and the Metformin absolutely kills my stomach with severe pain. Even on the reduced dosage my doctor gave me. I just want to know if anyone has lost a lot of weight on it because I am about to give up on taking it :oP

Kara V replied: "I too have PCOS and was prescribed Metformin to help with infertility. I found while taking Metformin that I did lose weight but it was because I experienced extreme intestinal issues while taking the medication. As you said it made my stomach very upset and I basically stopped wanting to eat anything. So I then lost weight. I do not believe it was the Metformin however that was the reason for the weight loss. Unless your doctor insists that you be on it, (for insulin resistance) or something like that I definitely would not take this medication for the sole purpose of losing weight. There are plenty of other,less painful ways of losing weight. I was on the medication for 6 months and basically had to stop taking it because of the intestinal problems. Hope this helps!"

Has anyone with PCOS had success pregnancy,after taking femara, clomid or injectables after weight loss? Im just wondering if there are any cysters on here who have taken either Femara/Letrozole,Clomid or injectables that had success after a major weight loss, metformin, diet change, and exercise? Did your doctor recommend a hysterectomy after youve had your children? Do any of you cysters have HPV?

northwalesgirl21 replied: "Hi I had polycystic ovaries and wasnt ovulating for years, i took herbal tablets called Agnus Castus and went for reflexology and conceived after my first treatment of reflexology."

psycheab replied: "I was diagnosed with PCOS at 19, had irregular periods for years, took pills for a while to try and regulate the periods, eventually quit the pills (had gained so much weight), and the periods stayed fairly regular thereafter. However, tried for over 2 years to get pregnant with no luck (and with no drugs). Made up my mind to change my eating habits and started exercising. I lost 50 pounds in about 6 months...and even better, I am now pregnant -- this happened almost as soon as I dropped the weight. I was about 15 lbs away from my goal weight when I found out I was pregnant. Again, this was accomplished without any medication. I know different things work for different people, but I know what worked for me. Best of luck to you!"

... PCOS & weight loss? I have PCOS & am reading success stories about women losing weight & then conceiving. My issue is that I'm 5'7", 145lbs, but only look about 120lbs. Is weight loss still necessary? THANKS IN ADVANCE!

mary j replied: "There is no need to buy green tea at an outrageous price,over the counter is good. Walking is great for losing weight and no your weight is fine for conceiving. God Bless."

montrealgirl14 replied: "Your BMI (Body Mass Index) is of 22,7, which is in the healthy range. Even though you look like about 120 lbs, you are not. Maybe loosing about 5 pounds by eating healthier and doing a walk a day would be advantages for both your physical health and your well-being. I think your weight is just fine. If you really want to loose weight, don't go under 130 pounds, it's the healthiest weight for your height you can go to without getting underweight. Hope this helped! =]"

Do you have any weight loss Success stories? I am in the process of losing weight after being pregnant, and having a c-section. I actually gained most of my weight before I got pregnant. I had a hard time getting pregnant. I had PCOS, and some hormone problems that made me pack on the pounds, on top of taking meds to help with those problems, the meds I had to take caused weight gain. During my pregnancy I only gained about 35 pounds, which my doctor told me was the healthy amount to gain. Before all these problems came up I was used to being very thin. I always felt like I was very pretty, and I had a lot of confidence. I still think I’m pretty; I just want to lose weight. Also after I get my weight off I will be buying a completely new wardrobe, and makeup. So that gives me something to really look forward to, and makes me want to get it off that much more. I would love to hear some of your weight lose success stories, or makeover succes stories. Or if you have any kind of tips what so ever.

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has anyone got any success stories on weight loss...people with pcos pls? just wondering if any1 has any advice or exercise routines thaey have used, basically some inspiration pls and pls no comments like eat less and exercise more. any1 with pcos should know its not that simple

big dave replied: "My friend was fat when we were younger and I was not. He is still fat and I am not!"

jasmin j replied: "well my success story i was about 260 pounds at the age of 13 and got my wake up call when i went too the doctor...and ever since the i went too the gym 3-4 times a week for 2 hours for 3 months eating nothin boutcrackers in the morning..fruit in the afternoon and regular dinner at dinner time...my birthday is in april and by the time june had came i was thick but still lookin good weighing 165. im still eating right and working out."

n0ne replied: "I found that when I followed the Weightwatchers diet, ie I ate a certain amount of 'points' a day, I lost weight. I did no extra exercise, and didn't officially join Weightwatchers, pay anything or attend their meetings. You need the little calculator thing that calculates how many points each food/drink item is by the calories and saturated fat. But I've also seen a programme that basically says - and I agree with this - that your body is designed to naturally maintain a certain weight, and if that happens to be bigger than 'average' no amount of sensible dieting will get you thinner, and vice versa - if you're naturally skinny, you can't eat yourself fat. So just love the way you're supposed to be!"

Lisa-Marie replied: "I have pcos & have only just started to drop the weight but I can tell you this: ignore crash diets & fad pills, they will only work on the short term (if that!). The ONLY way to lose weight with pcos in through strenuous, low impact exercise for a minimum of 45 minutes a day. Things like running, cycling & swimming are all low impact so you won't bulk up (because pcos affects your testosterone levels using weights can make you gain weight rather than lose it) However, you should expect an average of 0.5 kg a week of weight loss in the first 6 months. After that aim for around 1.0 kg."

metformin pcos and weight loss? has anyone lost weight on this medicine? for the past two nights i have the worst diahriaah in the world it really sucks. my doctor says pcos can be reveresed if i get down to my ideal weight for me heigh and age and she also said this mediine will help me to loose weight i mean i know i am going to have to work hard eat right and excersise which i am doing but does anyone have any weight loss stories of success for insperation?

yfalmartin replied: "I was on Met for 3 months from September to December last year before I stopped taking it. I did start to lose weight in the beginning and was thrilled, and then I started gaining, even though I was eating correctly. The medicine also gave me horrendous acne in addition to the gastrointestinal problems. I decided it wasn't the medicine for me and stopped taking it. When I stopped, I had withdraw symptoms (chills/sweats, headaches, nausea). Every person is different though. Some women love Met and swear by it. You should check out this site if you haven't done so already. The women are very supportive there and you can find answers to any of your questions:. There's even a whole section just about Metformin!"

Dose anyone have any weight loss success stories? I am in the process of losing weight after being pregnant, and having a c-section. I actually gained most of my weight before I got pregnant. I had a hard time getting pregnant. I had PCOS, and some hormone problems that made me pack on the pounds, on top of taking meds to help with those problems, the meds I had to take caused weight gain. During my pregnancy I only gained about 35 pounds, which my doctor told me was the healthy amount to gain. Before all these problems came up I was used to being very thin. I always felt like I was very pretty, and I had a lot of confidence. I still think I’m pretty; I just want to lose weight. Also after I get my weight off I will be buying a completely new wardrobe, and makeup. So that gives me something to really look forward to, and makes me want to get it off that much more. I would love to hear some of your weight lose success stories, or makeover succes stories. Or if you have any kind of tips what so ever.

Tiff replied: "Weight Watchers worked so well for me. I didn't even go the meetings, wasn't weighed by them, etc., I just went, got the initial information on how the point system works and did it. It teaches you how to eat well and lose weight doing it instead of restricting your calorie intake so much that you're hungry all the time and unhealthy. With Weight Watchers, it was really easy to lose weight and KEEP it off! After about two months, I had lost about 25 lbs. and everyone was telling me how wonderful I looked."

kiwo78 replied: "Honestly Weight Watches is a great program, and they offer support if you need it. My husband has used the program and lost 40lbs, I used it and lost 15 lbs, my bf used it and she lost 45lbs. I have been working out since I had my baby, but I am going to go back onto weight watchers, it gives results, and it is easy to follow, basically it teaches you portion control, and how to eat healthier."

melissagiancola replied: "mine is still one in the making im trying to lose about 50 lbs- what keeps me going is seeing how my clothes fit losely on me and saying to myself that i can go into any store that i want once i lose the weight- and when there's a sale in a store i dont have to be all sad because there are no big sizes left- good luck!!! i've lost about 7 lbs... its hard... but just one pound at a time...."

willie joe m replied: "work ur ass off"

April replied: "Being preggers screws up many women's body forever, and loosing it is tuff, for sure. It all now comes down to the oldies but goodies--- both yucko: diet and exercise. Things that work for me: Breakfast: steel cut oats,1/4 c cooked until done also called Scottish oats, you can get them at Trader Joe's, or any health food section. walnuts,10 or so halves, blue berries, ground flax seed, 2 T, some brown sugar . skim milk Lunch 1 c. green spinach, olive oil for dressing, some olives, a carrot sliced, one tomato, or some cottage cheese and fresh fruit. Dinner a few oz. fish, chicken or other lean meat, a green veggie, and a very tiny salad... again, olive oil, not man made dressings.. Eliminate breads,candy, brownies, and the other stuff you and I all love. Snack on celery. You can easily loose a pound or two a week. Just remember, it didn't take you just two months to pack in on, it will be longer than two months to get rid of it... And the exercise... walk at least 20 min every day....even if it is just around your neighborhood pushing your baby with you. boring??? Oh, yes. If you go to a gym, walk or use the elliptical strider or the tread mill for 15 minimum, and at least 3 times a week. then use some of the machines for toning your tummy, and muscles. Hope this helps."

PCOS and weight loss....? I was recently diagnosed with PCOS and have been told that it is VERY hard to lose weight due to the insulin resistance that accompanies PCOS...I need to lose about 80-100 lbs with in 9 months...has anyone had any success with losing weight with PCOS and insulin resistance? How did you do it? How much weight did you lose in what amount of time... ALL of your advice will be helpful. Thank you

helpplease replied: "Well i was diagnosed with PCOS about 1 year ago. My first piece of advice is to check out the site There is a wealth of information there and millions of women with PCOS who can help you. Are you taking metformin? That is a pretty standard medication for the IR and it often helps with weight loss. Why do you need to lose so much weight so fast? I am not saying its impossible, but I will tell you it will be really hard. I have only lost 7 pounds and I have been trying for about 2 months now, but everyone's body works differently. Diet and exercise are the key. But seriously go to that website. If you can't find you answer there then there isn't one!"

brneydgrlie replied: "Several months ago, I also found out I had PCOS. PCOS has a great deal to do with hormone imbalance and insulin resistance. Has your doctor put you on Metformin? Here is what I found out... Women with PCOS benefit greatly from a low carb diet. Personally, I found South Beach actually worked well for me. But, without using any set 'diet', try this as a guideline - eliminate breads and pastas whenever you can. If you like rice, switch to brown rice, which has higher fiber content, and up your intake of fruits and green veggies. Drink lots of water. Exercise whenever possible. If you can, walk every day for at least 20 minutes. Make sure you are taking a good daily multivitamin. Also, there are some herbal supplements that can be added to your diet. Cinnamon has been found to increase the body's sensitivity to insulin. As little as 1/2 a teaspoon a day can have this effect. This also has the nice side benefit of curbing hunger/sugar cravings. If you do not want to put cinnamon on your food, it can also be found in tablets at a vitamin or health food store. Licorice can also be found in tablet form. Studies have found that over time, licorice can help decrease the body's production of androgen. I have done what I am telling you here, and lost 60 lbs. in about 7 months. It can be done. Don't give up hope! Good luck!"