I was Dxd in 2002 but I suspect I've had it since the onset of puberty. I've always had irregular periods probably 2-4 times a year even when I was thin . I was thin throughout my childhood and teen years but it didn't last long. I have steadily gained about 80 lbs over the last 18 yrs. I didn't necessarily have trouble concieving though. I was able to have my oldest 3 without any help although, it took over a year for each. Over the years my condition worsened and I wanted another baby and after not becoming pregnant without preventing for 6 yrs. I had tests done that comfirmed PCOS. My OB/Gyn put me on glucophage and I was able to concieve within a couple of months. I have been unsuccesful at taking the weight off over the years even gaining about 20 more lbs since the birth of my last baby in 2003. I've tried so many things. IR diet, CAD, Body for life, the list goes on. I am currently getting ready to start WW. I have heard it is not maybe the best way to go with PCOS. But I feel at this point my eating is out of control. I found the low carb plans hard to stick with and be satisfied when trying to feed my family. I'm hoping this will work. I want to be optomistic but in the past even when I felt I was trying so hard exercizing and eating correctly the results were so disappointing. I have not been able to lose more than 8 lbs in over 15 yrs. and then I gained it back and more. I am currently off my meds I just haven't been taking them. I have been in a self care slump is the best way to describe it. I felt like nothing was going to change no matter what I tried so why even bother. I'm trying to motivate myself to give it another go. Does anyone have any advice or encouragement to share? Has anyone else with PCOS been successful with WW? Being honest I do consume too many bad foods and calories daily. I have not been able to stay on a plan for more than 3 months in the past. How can I make this time work? I know in my head I'm the only one who can do this for myself. So how do I make myself a priority? I also have a thyroid condition (Hashimoto's) So that is another strike against me. Wow, reading back over the post I sound pretty whiny. I want to have a winning attitude I just don't know how to pull it off.
Thanks for listening.
Blessings,
Robin