PCOS-DIET Messages for September, 2003: Re: HI, need help

Re: HI, need help

From: Becky (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 11 Sep 2003 09:44:28 -0500 (CDT)

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At Fri, 29 Aug 2003, Nada wrote: >
>"IF ia do not loose atleast 10 pounds and control my hormonal level I
>will be put on Glucafage.. Please help me..I don't want to use any
>medications.."
>
>Hi, Ria,
>
>I understand being reluctant to have to go on a medication and stay on
>it long term. But if you really do have PCOS, then you should be glad
>that we do have some medications to help treat it, because it can be
>devastating.
>
>It is really really hard for women with PCOS to lose weight, and
>controlling the carbohydrates is critical. Get to your public library
>and find some good books about low carb diets that explain your options,
>like eating more vegetables, and less rice, potatoes, wheat products,
>etc. For instance, lentils and other legumes are a good choice for
>getting carbs and proteins and fiber.
>
>If you are really committed to trying to lose the ten pounds now,
>without medication, then you will have much better success if you
>exercise, as well as control your carbohydrates. And I mean, really
>stick to it. Most PCOS patients can't lose weight through diet alone.
>
>Now, if you do find yourself facing taking medication...........go for
>it and don't feel bad about it. It will help you, and glucophage is a
>God send for many PCOS patients. And accepting that you need help from
>medication is a lot easier than accepting the metabolic and cosmetic
>consequences from having uncontrolled PCOS.
>
>Good luck!

I started taking glucophage in April 03 and along with lower carb diet and excercise I have lost 40lbs. I am in better condition now than before I had my kids. I firmly believe that it is the medication that has helped me but with alot of determination to lose the weight. I weighed 249 lbs on 2/21/03 and now I am at 208 and losing steady. I workout about everday for one hour doing cardio and weights. What a difference it has made. I have more energy and am looking forward to getting to a healthy weight after many years of failure. ONE more thing eat breakfast weather you want to or not and drink lots and lots of water. Good Luck

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