Motivated newbie
 

Hi all, little introduction, I've been dieting on and off since I was in my teens, but to no avail.

I went from a healthy competitive swimmer to an overweight adult after an accident that meant surgery left me unable to swim or exercise for a year. Puberty quickly came and with that came Poly Cystic Ovary syndrome (PCOS) and insulin resistance.

I am now suffering with an embarrassing and debilitating skin condition.. Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and am looking to lose weight to help my body heal as best I can.

I also have hypermobility and joint pain.

Hoping this forum can motivate me and help me to motivate others :)

Thank you.

G x

Girl! I get you. Not on some fronts, but I as well suffer With HS, and it's one of my main motivators to get the chunk off!

I can tell you this, I threw it into remission for a while, because I had went full out vegetarian! I've only had a couple flares since then, and I've relapsed into my poor eating habits, and put BACK on ten pounds. I'm just over it.

Lets get it, shall we!? :hug: feel free to PM me any time!

Hello and welcome to the forum! I also have problems with health. I almost can't do sport(( I have problems with joints(( I do hope you can find support and help and motivation here! Would be glad to make friends and help each other;-) Wish you best of luck here! You made the right decision to come here. I am sure you will like this forum a lot;-)

Pickle, welcome! Glad you joined us. You do have a lot going on. If you haven't already, check out the Dieting with Obstacles section, lots of issues that make life hard are shared & perhaps you'll find some useful help there.

The Forum is wonderful & so many great people here. Good luck to you!

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Holy Cow. There's an actual diagnostic *name* for this?! Hidradenitis suppurativa. You have just changed my life. No kidding. (The wait to see a dermatologist here is extensive, and of course you would have to disclose your issue to be diagnosed, and I already know it's weight related/induced so I've never seen a professional due to sheer embarassment.)

That said: HI, P1ckle! I'm new here too, and am hoping to build a solid support, encouragement and accountability network here - this has to work! I am also dealing with PCOS, as well as Acanthosis Nigricans (though my blood sugar is just fine - so far). All of those things just seem to make the whole process seem more difficult. You can do this, and I'm here to help! :)