[MissJo]

I am so desperate. I have PCOS. I have been in denial for a couple years. I admit when I was diagnosed last year maybe year and a half ago I was relieved. But also I have been fighting this condition. I stopped taking birth control. I stopped taking Metformin. I did the birth control for a month and a half and I did the Metformin for about two weeks. I am sooooo depressed. I set myself up to fail. I know if I could hold on for about 6 months my life would be so much better. I don't know! I lost weight before. About 70 lbs. I realize now I was following a diet that worked well with the PCOS. This was about 4 years ago...before I was diagnosed. I followed a "natural" diet. I still ate carbs but it was rare and they were not a major part of my diet. I ate natural foods..more vegetables, fruits, lots of water, lean meats, baked not fried. I did well. I lost weight like crazy!! Recently, I have tried Weight Watchers with no success. So finally, I prayed and thought long and hard. I wondered what could be setting me back and then I remembered that I have this conditioned. And then I realized that I also don't take care of myself. I called my endo doctor a couple days ago and got refills on my meds. I start Metformin (5oo mg once a day) and birth control. This facial hair is so depressing. Sometimes I catch people sneaking a look. When I catch someone sneaking a look, I know it is time to wax! I am 315. I have only lost 10 pounds. Not losing weight for the last month made me realize that I have to get a handle on this. Anyway, I am starting back on my old diet and the meds! I just want to get some weight off so I can get my life back. I dont date. I dont enjoy any young activities. I don't know how to explain my life! Anyway, if I can get about 65 or 70 pounds gone...down to a 1X, 18/20, I will be ecstatic. I will be a woman again. I am so fat that I am not even attractive, anymore. I feel like my face is smooched up. I have high cheekbones, but you can't tell. I am still attractive to my family but.... I don't get second looks, or flirty smiles. No man would want me! Anyway...I know I can beat this, I can get my life back. Any pointers? Any diet suggestions? Thanks!

[Losing4another]

Looks like you are on the right track 13 pounds down This site helps a lot when you feel like your fighting alone. If you need a buddy or just someone to vent to I'm here.....We can do this

[srmb60]

You're in good company if you are trying to lose weight and trying again and trying again.... Have a look at this poll
http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72763

[Mazarin]

Best of luck we just have to keep trying...

[Jennifer 3FC]

My best advice is to count your calories, watch your refined carbs and eat the better, lower glycemic carbs, and exercise, exercise, exercise! Try everything, find kinds of exercise you love, and rotate. Keep your body moving, and keep the routines fresh so your body keeps guessing. If you are IR, you need to exercise more than the average chick. Not fair, but it's really not so bad once you find something you love.

Oh yeah - weight lifting has helped me. If you increase your muscle mass, your body will burn more calories. Keep your nose to the grindstone and you'll make it!