Re: I have PCOS and I have found an answer to weight loss!
From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Thu, 26 Jun 2003 02:28:58 EDT
Well said girl friend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In a message dated 6/26/2003 1:10:26 AM Central Daylight Time,
Celestial_Wyvern@msn.com writes:
> Your comment shows a true lack of understanding the weight issue with
> pcos women. Weight gain is due to Insulin Resistance. The body does
> not metabolize any form of carbohydrate well. Most of it is stored in
> the body as fat. Due to high levels of androgens, the female body
> stores fat in male patterns (in belly and around organs instead of on
> hips and thighs as women usually do).
> I gained upward of 20 pounds a year even while exercising and dieting
> (low fat high carb...boy i was in the dark). I got my weight gain under
> control with glucaphage and a low carb diet combined with exercise. I
> have lost 35 pounds, but I am still at 240 pounds. For the record, I
> have never been a person to overeat or lie around and do nothing.
>
> Your comments shows a lack of understanding but also a lack of
> compassion. Many with pcos suffer every day due to body issues whether
> weight gain, male pattern hair growth/or loss. Making crude remarks
> does nothing to support women with pcos nor are these remarks welcome.
> This list is about support. I do believe if you cannot be supportive in
> a positive way then perhaps you need to find another group to spout your
> venom and verjuice upon.
>
> Wyvern
>
> At Mon, 23 Jun 2003, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
> >
> >THe only way to drop the pounds is to stop eating like a FREAKIN PIG!!!!
> >Ever heard of the word exercise??
> >
>
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> I want to be defined by my actions not my fears.
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