Re: I have PCOS and I have found an answer to weight loss!
From: the (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 26 Jun 2003 19:45:05 -0400
WOW WAS I EVER SHOCKED TO READ THAT LAST COMMENT I WAS ABOUT 4OOLBS AND I
HATE TO TELL YOU PCOS WOMEN ARENT ALWAYS EATING LIKE FREAKIN PIGS. ITS A
PROVEN FACKS.. I LOST OVER 1 80 LBS AND I DID IT NATURALLY NOT WITH THE HELP
OF SURGERY ( NOTHING WRONG IF U DO ) OR AND OTC DRUGS. I WORKED HARD AND THE
TRICK IS EATING MORE JUST THE RIGHT MORE SO .. BE A LITTLE MORE KNOWLESGABLE
BEFORE YOU COMMENT ON PCOS .. IF YOU HAVE A COMMENT EMAIL ME BACK @
THECOTTONTRIO@NETZERO.NET AND PUT COMMENT TO TAMMY IN REFERENCE LINE..
>----- Original Message -----
From: "Wyvern" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
To: "Multiple recipients of list PCOS-DIET" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2003 2:10 AM
Subject: Re: I have PCOS and I have found an answer to weight loss!
> 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??
> >
>
> --
> I want to be defined by my actions not my fears.
>
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