Anyone else with PCOS on SBD??

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Registered: 01-09-2004
Anyone else with PCOS on SBD??
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Fri, 01-09-2004 - 8:39am
Hi there...I am brand new to this board. I started SBD seven days ago. I have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and have slowly put on weight over the past two years and am ready to take it off. I do not have much to lose .... 20 pounds....but none the less need to lose it.

No only do I wish to look better I am hoping to help my PCOS also. I would like to be able to get off the meds I take for it. My question is if there are any others out there with PCOS that are on SBD? Has it helped the symptoms and are you still on your medication for it?

Thanks so much!

beautifulflower2004

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Registered: 01-12-2004
Mon, 01-12-2004 - 2:05pm
I'm here...Day 8, leftover London Broil and greens for lunch! I'm down 8 pounds...yippee! I've had PCOS for most of my adult life and started gaining weight in my 20's now at 36 and 255 pounds I'm ready to get it off. I am also a new mom, which is great motivation ( shocking to me after years of being told it wouldn't happen easily and i was not trying!) My period straightened itself out a few years ago. After being on the pill for 12 years or so I went off and amazingly I was regular (hence my daughter in her swing napping away). But the other stuff is here mainly the hair growth, which meds never helped!) and my enormous stomach...worse with stretch marks and a hysterectomy scar. I don't need to be a model...just healthy for myself and my daughter.

Thanks for the outlet,

Kathy
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Registered: 03-19-2003
Mon, 01-12-2004 - 2:20pm
Welcome to the beach & this board Kathy!

Susan :)

 

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Registered: 01-09-2004
Mon, 01-12-2004 - 6:29pm
Hi there! I'm glad to meet someone else with PCOS on SBD! It is a great plan and you are doing great...down 8 pounds already!

From what I have figured out...if we can lose the weight we can control the PCOS! Yeah!

I also had a hard time getting pregnant with my first child....and with my second I was on bc for a year before and it straightend me out and I got pregnant right away.

The hair thing is an issue for me also..but I am taking medication for it right now...just started it though so I don't know how it will work.

I do know though that when I am at my ideal weight the symptoms all but disappear...including the hair issue.

So that is my goal...to be able to lose the extra weight and have my body function somewhat normally!

Great to meet you!

beautifulflower2004
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Registered: 01-09-2004
Mon, 01-12-2004 - 6:39pm
Yes! PCOS and insulin resistance are directly related!

They are learning new things every day about this syndrome and that more and more woman have it and do not even know it.

You should definetely get with your doctor...if they discover that you are having a insulin problem they can prescribe some medicine to help.

It does not make PCOS go away but helps control our insulin so hopefully we do not become diabetic.

The SBD is a great plan for PCOS also....I started this plan to lose weight but to also get the PCOS under control. It goes hand in hand...losing weight and controlling the PCOS.

Good luck!

Beautifulflower2004
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Registered: 01-12-2004
Tue, 01-13-2004 - 11:32am
PCOS is such an insidious predator...the language may seem strong but so much of my self-esteem has been zapped by it over the years that I think getting angry at it, instead of myself is healthy. My problem is getting my motivation to exercise, I've always hated it and I always have an excuse. This is where I really need the help!!!

Kathy

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