PCOS-DIET Messages for February, 2003: Re: Question re: weight loss (just diagnosed with PCOS)

Re: Question re: weight loss (just diagnosed with PCOS)

From: Heather (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 19 Feb 2003 19:15:36 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 19 Feb 2003, Sarah wrote: >
>I have just been tentatively diagnosed with PCOS. I still have to go
>back to the doctor to check some things before they are sure.
>
>I have been trying SOOO hard to lose weight for the last 7 or 8 months
>(before I suspected I had any kind of health problem). I have had a
>really hard time. I ended up losing 15 pounds by exercising 2 or more
>hours a day and eating 1800-2000 calories/day. Lately I am terribly
>fatigued and I haven't been able to exercise that much, so I haven't
>lost any weight. I would like to lose 40-50 lbs.
>
>Just out of curiosity - if the doctor prescribed, for example, the birth
>control pill to regulate my hormones, will I then lose weight like a
>normal person? Or will it always be this hard, no matter what? I'm not
>exactly sure what makes it so hard to lose weight, if it's the hormones,
>or the insulin stuff, or what! I am so frustrated watching other people
>lose weight so easily, when I try three times harder and never lose an
>ounce.
>
>The doctor said my blood sugar and insulin levels are normal so that
>would make me think I don't have any problems (yet?) with that. I have
>tried to reduce carb intake for months though, and it hasn't helped me
>lose weight... I have only lost two pounds since November. :-(
>
>Any advice is appreciated.
>
>--
>Sarah
>

Sarah, I too have just been diagnosed with pcos after 2 doctors. I was bascially put on birth control and told that I know how to treat it - diet and exercise. I began just putting on weight and could not figure out why and why I could not lose wieght. So for someone to tell you to simply diet and exercise does not have a wieght problem or a clue. I have been doing alot of research and I will pass anything on to you that I can. I've read some on carbs and from what I am seeing you need some carbs, low amounts. I have ordered a couple of books if there is any helpful info. I will be sure to pass it along.

Take Care and Good Luck !! Heather

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