PCOS? Trying to lose weight? Gather here!!!

[ClaireLR]

Hi girls!

So, after a loooong (to long) break from trying to diet and getting some weight off I'm back to weightwatchers tomorrow (free vouchers courtesy of our local PCT ). Of course we all know that losing some weight can boost your fertility but it's not always that easy!!

I thought I would start this thread for us girls with PCOS (although anyone wanting to lose some weight is welcome!). We can share tips on exercise and diet, share our finds on "good" foods for PCOS, and help to motivate each other. It will also be something to take ours minds off TTC (we all need a break from it at times!) and all that goes with it. For me, I just know that doing all I can to help to boost my fertility is definitely going to make me feel better about myself (and we could all do with a piece of that when TTC!!!)

So, there are no rules, you don't have to divulge your weight or even what you are wanting/planning to lose (although you can if you wish!). If your doing something thats working, I want to hear about it! And if there's anything your wondering about diet and PCOS, ask away and see if someone else can help you out. Remember it's not always about losing weight but it is ALWAYS about doing things to make you feel good about yourself!

Happy dieting ladies

 

[louiserad]

Hi Claire

I am trying to lose weight and suffer with PCOS. I thought there was something was wrong with me before i was diagnosed with it. I couldnt shift any weight at all no matter how hard i tried!

Im hoping to lose quite a lot (not saying how much)

Ive been trying to lose weight for that long that i nearly gave up until i was diagnosed and the gyno told me thats why it was hard.

My mother-in-law bought me the GI pocket guide which is a really good book.

I hope we can all lose the weight we want and have our little or maybe

 

[Purpular]

Hi!

Can I join in your discussion? I've not been TTC because I haven't had periods for 2 years down to PCOS.

I joined WW online 4 weeks ago tomorrow and have lost 12lbs so far. I thought the Drs were being mean when they said my periods had disappeared just because I was fat (was nearly 15 stone with BMI 29). Now, I have just had my first non induced cycle since I was 17. How's that to inspire me to continue!

Best of luck to all you ladies dieting to help your PCOS and it'd be nice to compare notes with you guys

 

[ClaireLR]

I've heard the GI/GL diet is really good for PCOS. I think I'm going to have a looksy into that. I'm thinking something without to many carbs would be best. I'm also going to be following the points diet of weightwatchers so anything I do will have to fit round that also.

I will also be looking into which supplements do what for PCOS sufferers (in regards to hormones which in turn help to keep cravings at bay). I've heard good things about Chromium, so will be starting by looking into that one. I will let you know what I find out!!

 

[ClaireLR]

Hi!

Can I join in your discussion? I've not been TTC because I haven't had periods for 2 years down to PCOS.

I joined WW online 4 weeks ago tomorrow and have lost 12lbs so far. I thought the Drs were being mean when they said my periods had disappeared just because I was fat (was nearly 15 stone with BMI 29). Now, I have just had my first non induced cycle since I was 17. How's that to inspire me to continue!

Best of luck to all you ladies dieting to help your PCOS and it'd be nice to compare notes with you guys

This is so true! I used to be almost 18 stone (am now at 14 stone), and I had about 2 periods a year (this was when I wasn't TTC). I did an extreme diet (Cambridge) and lost 13 pounds in one week, following which my periods began to suddenly regulate and become much more frequent!

Well done on your 12 pounds loss so far! What sort of things have you been eating? x

 

[ClaireLR]

I've just found this from googling, very interesting reading:

https://www.marilynglenville.com/general/polycystic.htm

 

[louiserad]

WOW! Congratulations on losing your weight. I managed a stone on the slimming world diet but it slowly crept on again

Its so difficult trying to lose weight with PCOS and I have to think about everything I eat and try not to have a sneaky bit of sugar / carbs every now and again

 

[Purpular]

Well done on the 4 stone! Did you find Cambridge Diet hard to adapt to?

I'm a really fussy eater and won't have anything spicy or with an odd texture so I thought it would be really hard. However, with the WW online I honestly don't feel like I'm on a diet. The main thing I've done is use the points tracker and just writing down everything I eat has had a huge effect. I still eat similar stuff - eg. sandwich for lunch, baked spud and chicken for tea with a couple of snacks in between. It's great seeing the weight fall off and the only things I've cut out are full fat fizzy drinks and chocolate bars.

 

[ClaireLR]

Thank you! It was hard, and I wouldn't really recommend it (400 cals a day from 3 shakes and thats it) but it did what I needed it to do. Now I want to lose weight sensibly to increase my chances of conceiving.

It is really difficult to lose weight with PCOS, I have such bad cravings for sugary food and carbs - thats one of the reasons I'm looking into supplements as well now as they help to stabilise your blood sugar levels and so in turn (hopefully!) make losing weight easier. I'll let you know how I get on! x

 

[sparkle_smile]

Hey my favourite girlies (and my favourite claire!)

I am also trying to lose weight with possible pcos. I am 12 and a half stone and slightly over with my bmi. In sick of constantly feeling paranoid when i'm out about how I look and checking in reflections all the time to make sure I don't look fat! I just want to be able to feel healthy confident and sexy!

I have found in past experiences, drinking alot of water helps and walking alot!!

Xxxxxx

 

[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.

 

[Nathyrra]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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