[The Violet Storm]

Hello girlies,
I just recently found this PCOS support group and it sure gives me a bit of comfort. Boy have I struggled with pcos, I wouldnt say that I have an extreme case if it, but I think losing weight has definately been the most frustrating factor for me. I have worked so so HARD for almost a year now, just to lose 20 lbs. that I know I need to get off. And up until 2 months ago I could not shed a single pound to save my life!! I exercised religiously, completely cut out carbs and sugar 100% and still nothing for SOO long. Even my husband just couldnt figure out why I was getting zero results for working so hard.
The problem was, just your average weight loss support forum out there just doesnt understand PCOS and really offers no support. I dont know a single person that has this with me, and although my hubby is INCREDIBLY supportive and positive, what I Feel is this constant feeling that I am doing something wrong according to the condition I have. Obviously what the average person does to lose weight does NOT work for me. If the average person had been as faithful for the last year as I have been, they would be a piece of paper by now!! Brings tears, complete frustration and total discouragement.
ANYWAYS, I am extatic that I found ya'll, a place that can understand and sympathise with me all the crummy things that come with this syndrome. Gosh I hate having to be constantly aware of plucking those STUPID little chin hairs!!!!!! Along with this, I also have Minears Disease, which adds another set of issues.......
I have been put on 2000mg of metformin a day, birth control does really yucky things to me. It was at that moment that I actually managed to lose this first 10 lbs. So I am ready to start working hard to get to my goal weight.
I would love support, I buddy........... anyone!!!!!!

[nikkimac76]

Welcome!!!

The Met really does help, doesn't it? And you've already lost 11 lbs - that's so great! I lost 20 lbs myself when I was taking it, so I've decided to start again. Unfortunately, my goofy doc put me on only 500 mg/day (extended release). I need to call him tomorrow to up the dosage.

I am eating almost no sugar except for whole grains and fruit, and I am eating protein at the same time if I eat either of those items to make sure my insulin levels stay steady.

The chin hair sucks big-time. I hate it, too.

Keep up the good work!!!

[The Violet Storm]

Thank you for the welcome Nikkimac, are you following a specific diet or just watching what you eat? I need to do more learning on certain combinations that raise your insulin levels, I havent ever learned anything about that.

[nikkimac76]

Hi Violet,

I am following dietary guidelines on this website: http://www.heartlandnaturopathic.com/irdiet.htm

I also ordered a book, The Insulin-Resistance Diet : How to Turn Off Your Body's Fat-Making Machine. I don't have it yet, so in the meantime I'm using the website.

For example, today I ate (I've been writing it all down):

A few slices of turkey for breakfast
1/4 c walnuts for a snack
Spinach, tomatoes, 1 t olive oil and 1 t balsamic vinegar for a salad
3 oz Asian-style pork tenderloin (leftover from dinner last night)
Whole grain mix (rice and barley) with toasted pecans
Apple and cashew butter for a snack (when eating sugary fruit, it is best to eat protein at the same time, and cashew butter is better than peanut butter)
Chicken and broccoli with sour cream, low-fat cream of chicken, and low-fat cheddar (weight watchers recipe)

Wow, sorry if that is way more info than you were looking for!!!

[nikkimac76]

Woops, I meant to post that it was fat-free sour cream. I also added salt and pepper, because the broccoli was frozen and tasted horrible!

My total calories for the day were 1535. I've been watching that as well as the food combinations. Yesterday, I had around 1400 calories.