New Here: PCOS and WW

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    journey2hlth's Avatarjourney2hlth , 06-07-2006 01:39 PM
    I am new to this forum, but I am looking for any fellow PCOSer who is trying Weight Watchers(flex plan or core plan). My weight has been stagnant at large for a while. I am currently on the flex plan. (My siggie reflexes SHORT TERM GOAL. I would like to lose at least 60 pounds, but my life insurance table goals would be around 100).

    I am on metformin, but currently trying to get back up to my dosage of 2000 mg/ day. I am not tolerating it very well this time, but I hope to see that improve soon.

    Has anyone had success on the WW flex or core plans? Please let me know as I am trying to decide on what I should do at this point.

    Thanks
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    Stephanieee<3's AvatarStephanieee<3 , 06-07-2006 01:44 PM
    Hello and Welcome!! I did weight watchers for a couple of weeks, and I didnt lose weight or gain weight. (I did core plan) But for some people it works G-R-E-A-T! I just wasnt one of them, but maybe it was becuase of my age (Im 14) And I was the youngest person there. But the flex plan seems to work for some people but Im just doing the old-fashioned 1200 cals a day. Im sure you'll look great after you drop that 25lbs so good luck.
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    eeyoredja's Avatareeyoredja , 06-07-2006 08:53 PM
    i am on the flex plan, and lost another 3 pounds this week, stick with it, and if you find yourself on a plateau, switch to core for a week or 2
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    JodieLynn's AvatarJodieLynn , 07-12-2006 01:46 PM
    Hey! I'm on WW and have PCOS, too. I was taking 1500mg of Met a day, but stopped to go on vacation (didn't want side effects while I was gone) and I am working my way back up. I was on core plan about a year ago and had good results. Now I'm back on it agian but I just started so I don't have results yet, but I'm sure I will. Good luck, hun!
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    Losing4another's AvatarLosing4another , 07-14-2006 04:58 PM
    Hi ladies...i'm a PCOSer also. I've been on WW for a long time...off and on. If I stick with it I lose.....Try lowering your points to the next allowed points. I do that when i'm getting close to the next ...leaves room for slip ups
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    Kathy's AvatarKathy , 07-16-2006 04:54 PM
    Hmmm...tell me more about this Metformin??
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    Ellen's AvatarEllen , 07-16-2006 05:16 PM
    KATHY: Metformin, or Glucophage, is a medication used for insulin resistance and diabetes. As the name says, it is a gluco (sugar) phage (eater). It reduces the absorbtion of glucose into the blood stream thus reducing the insulin secreted by the pancreas. It is very helpful for those who are insulin resistant, because it lowers the insulin level, which if I understand correctly, helps PCOS, which usually has insulin resistance as part of its symptoms. It is a prescription drug. Side effects can include gastro intestinal problems like nausea and diarrhea. These effects often subside with time.
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