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Re: a questionFrom: KJ (anonymous@obgyn.net)Thu, 20 Feb 2003 06:50:44 -0600 (CST)
At Tue, 18 Feb 2003, carlene wrote: > >At Tue, 18 Feb 2003, anonymous wrote: >> >>I had a hysterectomy when I was 13 years old. But, due to my young age, >>my ovaries were left. When I was 32 I had my ovaries removed. At the >>time the doctor told me they were filled with cysts. I am interested in >>finding out more about the connection between PCOS and weight gain. Even >>though I don't have ovaries, I still belive I have/had PCOS. Anyone >>else struggling with excessive weight gain? And slow weight loss? I have >>tried Weight Watchers, Optifast, Slim Fast, Nutrisystem, etc. I lose >>and then gain back. I have had a doctor tell me I'm fighting a losing >>battle, that I am programed to be overweight. I can't accept this. I'm >>too much of a fighter to just give in. Any ideas? comments? >>suggestions? > >I have learned i have to excerise daily. walking, water aerobics,and >weight machines. these are my choices,chose what ever you'll do >on a regular basis.I walk 6 days a week,weights 3days,and water aerobics >3x >I was told women with pcos had to excercise more,it helps us use insulin >better.You need to stay on a low carb diet.Best one I've found is"PCOS >DIET BOOK" by Collette Harris, very good.Try to get it at the library >then if you like it buy it.DRs. have told me the same things, when I >got diabetes I got mad!researched alot,diet and excercise was the >ticket, >took it slow built up til i could do all of the above.Lost 120lbs in >9mo. >Had a major set back. 18 mo.later I'd gained it all back.I'm better now >and 4mo into to it i've lost 42lbs.So it does work.You can do it!!Good >Luck
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