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Re: Good Exercise
From: cw (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 30 Mar 2002 21:05:54 -0600 (CST)
Yes, this worked for me when I was younger. Lots of exercise, good
eating habits, supplements, etc. Then the 30's came, then the 40's
came, and now impossible for me to go without the meds.
At Sat, 30 Mar 2002, Belle wrote:
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>On the contrary, this is not negative, but honest. I have been
>challenged enough. I have had PCOS for 25 years, I did not gain weight
>until about 13 years ago which I managed to do while I was on a low fat,
>1200 calorie a day diet. I have seen nutritionists and I have done
>workouts 7 days a week (over 6 years) which included aerobics and weight
>training. I continued to gain weight. Unfortunately 13 years ago,
>doctors did not know about the insulin connection with PCOS.
>
>Women have been told for decades to lose weight and everything would be
>better. I have seen my mother and grandmother struggle with weight gain
>and PCOS symptoms even though they only ate natural foods (mostly home
>grown fruits and veggies) and got natural exercise (worked every day of
>their lives on a farm, far more vigorous than any other workout!) from
>sun-up to sun down. I would bet that my mother does not have 300 hairs
>on her head right now and she has spent tons on electrolysis.
>
>Since we have PCOS because of genetics, we cannot "get rid" of the
>problem. No diet or exercise will change our genes.
>
>Glucophage/metformin is a drug that is designed to help our body use
>insulin more effectively. Since insulin resistance is thought to be the
>cause of problem, we are attacking the root cause.
>
>Diet and exercise are very important components of treating PCOS but
>many of us who have suffered for a long time with PCOS have tried diet
>and exercise alone without much success. We do not lack in self control
>or will power but it is our genes that are faulty.
>
>I wish you luck and success with your choice.
>
>At Sat, 30 Mar 2002, Stephanie wrote:
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>>I have started a very good diet and exercise program 4 times a week and
>>I have lost 12lbs in a month. I am down to a 1800 calorie diet and it seems to be working.
>>my nutritionist knows all about PCOS and she was able to help me put
>>together a good eating plan.
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>> Sure the doctors put us on
>>a lot of drugs and we expect them to work, however the medicine is only
>>helping the symptoms, what about trying to get rid of the problem all
>>together. I have refused to take Clomid and Metformin. I want to get
>>pregnant naturally. And if that means working out 7 days a week and
>>going down to a 1200 calorie diet, that is what it means. I am sure you guys have had a
>>doctor or two tell you that one of the main things you need to do is
>>lose weight. IS
>>there anyone else out there tired of taking all the different drugs and
>>want a real challenge?
>>
>>--
>>Stephanie
>
>--
>Belle
>
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