PCOS? Trying to lose weight? Gather here! - Page 2

Jasmine79 · Jun 2nd, 2009, 06:35 AM

Hi everyone can I join, Im also over weight and used to have regular periods when I was a size 12, now I'm a size 16 I have been having irregular periods and have been diagnosed with pcos. I was able to go on an extreme diet (very extreme) so I could fit into my size 14 wedding dress in Oct'08 but the weight has come back on and I am now on a low card diet and aerobics 3 times a week. Have been TTC-ing for almost 2 years. it has not been a happy time.

Nathyrra · Jun 2nd, 2009, 06:48 AM

Oh me ;o I'm trying to shift a pot belly with PCOS!

I started dieting in April at 64kg, and this morning I stepping on the scales at 59kg. My target weight is somewhere in the region of 55kg. However, even though I've lost weight I cannot seem to shift the stomach bulge. Anyone else having the same problem?

My diet consists of very little carbs. The ones that I do eat are wholegrain. I started drinking alot of water and always make sure I have a breakfast. 20min Cardio session 5 times a week.

It's tough work!

I usually exercise while watching MTV and all the bikini bodies.. It's a good motivator

chele · Jun 2nd, 2009, 13:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Jasmine79

Hi everyone can I join, Im also over weight and used to have regular periods when I was a size 12, now I'm a size 16 I have been having irregular periods and have been diagnosed with pcos. I was able to go on an extreme diet (very extreme) so I could fit into my size 14 wedding dress in Oct'08 but the weight has come back on and I am now on a low card diet and aerobics 3 times a week. Have been TTC-ing for almost 2 years. it has not been a happy time.

Sounds just like me. I shifted 30lbs in 7 weeks on Lipotrim to fit into my wedding dress. It all crept back on, but lost about 17lbs when I did Lipotrim after Xmas, that crept back on so now I am on WW and this week I am doing one week of Lipotrim, then back to WW next week. I think with PCOS low GI low Carb is the only option we're ever told works.

It's rubbish, not only do I have to contend with other side affects (mainly adult acne), but its harder to lose weight.

I want to lose about 4 stone really, its going to be a long hard slog.

megan16 · Jun 2nd, 2009, 14:35 PM

hi everyone is they room for another one.l found out l have pcos when l went to the doctors in april after having a scan and blood taken.l am very over weight and my last period was at christmas it was only a very light spotting . so after talking with my doctor l went on a diet and on monday for the first time this year l have had a period

a real one.l have one child ellie 8 and l lost a baby at 10 weeks two years ago.lisa

sparkle_smile · Jun 2nd, 2009, 17:39 PM

hey girls! It's a relief to know other people feel the same way. It is hard to lose weight anyway, but with us, it seems 10 times worse. With ttc I have cut out all booze and that seems to have helped a bit. I was a little too fond of red wine.

Oh well, I guess we all just have to keep smiling! At least we have each other! Lol xxxx

ClaireLR · Jun 2nd, 2009, 18:14 PM

I have a 'fession....I didn't go to weightwatchers tonight. I'm not organised enough! I need to shop and get all the right foods in (and clear out the ones I'm not going to be needing

) I'm going to go next Tue when I've had a chance to do all of this and devise some kind of plan. I've ordered tonight supplements to take alongside my pregnacare prenatal, they are: Co-enzyme Q10 100mg, 15mg Zinc citrate, Vitamin B complex and Chromium 200mcg. These are all meant to balance hormones, reduce sugar cravings and help with controlling insulin.

I'm also trying to work out a plan of action when it comes to exercise! We're pretty skint at the moment so am planning on walking, which I will fit in somehow during work hours, exercise bike which I already have, and yoga/keep fit DVD's again I already have these.

sparkle83 · Jun 2nd, 2009, 18:19 PM

Hiya, new here, but a long long term ttcer (9 years on and off, 3 early m/c, pcos & hypothyroidism).

I'm hoping to lose 54lbs to get into the 'normal' BMI bracket, and hopefully get ovulation going. One pound down so far. We only came off the pill in mid april, so not been trying for long this time round.

I'm on metformin, and trying to eat less junk, count calories and drink more water.

Can I join you?

Crys

PixieMajik627 · Jun 3rd, 2009, 01:49 AM

Also have PCOS. I am 210 lbs (Size 16/18) right now and trying to lose 50 lbs as my ultimate goal. Going to the doctor next week to start my first dose of Metformin. Hopefully it will help and make me have some babies! I have been ttc for almost three years now!

Purpular · Jun 3rd, 2009, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by chele

Sounds just like me. I shifted 30lbs in 7 weeks on Lipotrim to fit into my wedding dress. It all crept back on, but lost about 17lbs when I did Lipotrim after Xmas, that crept back on so now I am on WW and this week I am doing one week of Lipotrim, then back to WW next week. I think with PCOS low GI low Carb is the only option we're ever told works.

It's rubbish, not only do I have to contend with other side affects (mainly adult acne), but its harder to lose weight.

I want to lose about 4 stone really, its going to be a long hard slog.

Do you go to WW in Sheffield or do you just do it online? I just wondered how scary meetings are as I haven't dare brave one yet!

Personally I don't think GI/low carbs diet is the only was for PCOS girls. Im a fussy eater so have kept my carbs and just save points for sweet stuff throughout the day. I've lost a lb shy of a stone in 5 weeks and have lost every week so it is working.

What weigh in day does everyone have? I do Tuesdays so today is my 'most likely to be naughty' day!

sparkle83 · Jun 3rd, 2009, 15:28 PM

I'm doing saturday, just because DH did it on saturday as well, so we're doing it together lol

Jun 2nd, 2009, 06:35 AM	#11
Jasmine79 Waiting To Try (WTT) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 82	Hi everyone can I join, Im also over weight and used to have regular periods when I was a size 12, now I'm a size 16 I have been having irregular periods and have been diagnosed with pcos. I was able to go on an extreme diet (very extreme) so I could fit into my size 14 wedding dress in Oct'08 but the weight has come back on and I am now on a low card diet and aerobics 3 times a week. Have been TTC-ing for almost 2 years. it has not been a happy time.

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Jun 2nd, 2009, 06:48 AM	#12
Nathyrra Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sachsen, Germany. Though I'm from Worcestershire, England. Posts: 1,201	Oh me ;o I'm trying to shift a pot belly with PCOS! I started dieting in April at 64kg, and this morning I stepping on the scales at 59kg. My target weight is somewhere in the region of 55kg. However, even though I've lost weight I cannot seem to shift the stomach bulge. Anyone else having the same problem? My diet consists of very little carbs. The ones that I do eat are wholegrain. I started drinking alot of water and always make sure I have a breakfast. 20min Cardio session 5 times a week. It's tough work! I usually exercise while watching MTV and all the bikini bodies.. It's a good motivator

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Jun 2nd, 2009, 14:35 PM	#14
megan16 Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: hudderfield Posts: 12	hi everyone is they room for another one.l found out l have pcos when l went to the doctors in april after having a scan and blood taken.l am very over weight and my last period was at christmas it was only a very light spotting . so after talking with my doctor l went on a diet and on monday for the first time this year l have had a period a real one.l have one child ellie 8 and l lost a baby at 10 weeks two years ago.lisa

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Jun 2nd, 2009, 17:39 PM	#15
sparkle_smile Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 91	hey girls! It's a relief to know other people feel the same way. It is hard to lose weight anyway, but with us, it seems 10 times worse. With ttc I have cut out all booze and that seems to have helped a bit. I was a little too fond of red wine. Oh well, I guess we all just have to keep smiling! At least we have each other! Lol xxxx

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Jun 2nd, 2009, 18:14 PM	#16
ClaireLR Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Willenhall, West Midlands Posts: 1,006	I have a 'fession....I didn't go to weightwatchers tonight. I'm not organised enough! I need to shop and get all the right foods in (and clear out the ones I'm not going to be needing ) I'm going to go next Tue when I've had a chance to do all of this and devise some kind of plan. I've ordered tonight supplements to take alongside my pregnacare prenatal, they are: Co-enzyme Q10 100mg, 15mg Zinc citrate, Vitamin B complex and Chromium 200mcg. These are all meant to balance hormones, reduce sugar cravings and help with controlling insulin. I'm also trying to work out a plan of action when it comes to exercise! We're pretty skint at the moment so am planning on walking, which I will fit in somehow during work hours, exercise bike which I already have, and yoga/keep fit DVD's again I already have these.

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Jun 2nd, 2009, 18:19 PM	#17
sparkle83 Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Devon Posts: 892	Hiya, new here, but a long long term ttcer (9 years on and off, 3 early m/c, pcos & hypothyroidism). I'm hoping to lose 54lbs to get into the 'normal' BMI bracket, and hopefully get ovulation going. One pound down so far. We only came off the pill in mid april, so not been trying for long this time round. I'm on metformin, and trying to eat less junk, count calories and drink more water. Can I join you? Crys

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Jun 3rd, 2009, 01:49 AM	#18
PixieMajik627 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Blacksburg, SC, USA Posts: 58	Also have PCOS. I am 210 lbs (Size 16/18) right now and trying to lose 50 lbs as my ultimate goal. Going to the doctor next week to start my first dose of Metformin. Hopefully it will help and make me have some babies! I have been ttc for almost three years now!

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Jun 3rd, 2009, 15:28 PM	#20
sparkle83 Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Devon Posts: 892	I'm doing saturday, just because DH did it on saturday as well, so we're doing it together lol

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