Re: weight loss and exercise
From: Monica (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 9 Sep 2000 09:08:23 -0500 (CDT)
Hi Cyrilla,
Thanks for sharing that. You've inspired me to get on the treadmill
today. I was walking religously everyday for about four weeks than
haven't the last two (except for walks with my three kids - which is
hardly a workout due to all the stopping, "Look at this stick, mom.
Let's climb that rock mom") My uncle (a dr.) told me once of the
importance of exercise with PCOS, and mentioned exactly what you said.
And good luck with your soul search - I'll pray you find your answer.
:)Monica
At Thu, 7 Sep 2000, Cyrilla wrote:
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>Hi everyone:
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>I have been on met for almost three months now. During that time I had one period on my own (so far), which came at about six weeks or so of meds. I'm hoping for another one soon. (I have had three kids and my tubes tied, so pregnancy is not a concern).
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>Just wanted to share a little victory. Somehow I've managed to drag myself out of bed seven of the last nine days to do my exercise tape and 25 minutes on the treadmill. I'm pretty proud of that. In all the research I've done on PCO in the last several months, the theme of exercise being good for us has come up again and again. Of course I KNOW that for all the obvious reasons (healthy heart, etc.), but I guess it also has to do with how our bodies use insulin too, and how fat is stored. I don't know it well enough to recite it here, but it has something to do with our muscle tissues holding on to a form of sugar or carbs with water, and the exercise helps to start the chemical process to let those go (yeah!).
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>I am experiencing something weird on an emotional level (not exactly new to me, I'm thirty six and have battled over-weight off and on all my life). I lost between thirty five and forty pounds between last October and February. I've kept it off, give or take five pounds, which is great. (I have lost weight so many times, keeping it off is the tough part). The problem is, that each time I get on the scale, I am relieved to see that I haven't gained, but I am also relieved to see that I haven't lost any more. At 213, I obviously need to lose more (I'm only 5'4"), and of course I WANT TO LOSE MORE, but it seems on a different level, maybe I don't?
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>I sort of feel that emotionally, I am holding on to this weight for some reason. Just thought I'd share, sometimes writing these things down can help.
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>Thanks, Cyrilla
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