PCOS-DIET Messages for February, 2003: Re: weightloss, low-carb success

Re: weightloss, low-carb success

From: Andrea (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 19 Feb 2003 08:00:36 -0600 (CST)

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At Mon, 17 Feb 2003, Janine wrote: >
>At Thu, 24 Aug 2000, Jennifer wrote:
>>
>>Hi there,
>>I have not really posted as much on this list as the general PCOS forum,
>>but I thought I would say that I have had success on a low carb diet. I
>>have lost about 29lbs since January.
>>I started out on a very restricted very low carb diet. Mostly it was
>>modeled after Atkins. Then when that got too difficult, I switched to
>>CAD. I didn't find it to be very good for me because the reward meal
>>gave me a lot of cravings. So I ended up designing my own plan. What I
>>have basically done is eliminated pasta, bread, sugar, potatoes, and
>>other types of simple carbs and junk food from my diet. However I still
>>eat plenty of veggies and when I get a craving for something with carbs,
>>I eat fruit, usuallly raspberries or strawberries because they are so
>>low in carbs. I didn't eat any cereal either, but this week I added the
>>old-fashioned oatmeal for breakfast twice a week. I am only 8-10lbs
>>from my goal, so right now is where I am introducing some carbs to see
>>how it affects me, and what I will need to do to maintain my loss.
>>I have exercised on and off during the plan, but to be honest it was
>>mainly diet. Although for the past month I have a new job waiting
>>tables, so I have been more physically active and that may be helping.
>>I have cheated plenty of times, and fallen off the wagon for a week at a
>>time, like on vacation. But I am slowly feeling that this is a way of
>>life. I don't really feel tempted the way I used to, except for an
>>occasional special dessert.
>>People disagree about the effects of lowcarb dieting. I think it is
>>smart to check with a doctor, and if you have kidney or liver problems
>>it is a must. But I have been very successful so far. The key is to
>>find something that works and adapt it to your life, so you can stick
>>with it.
>>Good luck. Feel free to respond to this board or email me if you have
>>any questions.
>>As for my PCOS, I have been taking glucophage the whole time I was
>>dieting. I started with 2000mg/day and now have cut down to 1000/day
>>(under doctor's supervision) and about three months ago I started taking
>>spironolactone for hair growth. Started at 50mg/day and currently up to
>>150mg/day. I think I will stick with that amount because it seems to be
>>working.
>>
>>--
>>Jennifer
>>
>The carbs are tough. I love pasta! I had to retrain myself.
>
>With appetite suppressants, I have lost 47 lbs.
>
>I have had good luck with appetite suppressants I bought online at
>http://miracleweightloss.com
>
>Without diet pill help, I had a very hard time with the carbs.

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Jennifer,

Question for you! how many carbs a day were you letting yourself have I
have restricted myself off all pasta, bread etc..  but eat soup which
are low in Carbs the ones I can find which are fresh..  etc.

I am taking 1500Mg a day of Metformin, and have also cut down my sugar
in take, in a hope that i will start feeling better again soon.

I'm pleased it has worked for you.

Andrea

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