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Pcos, weightloss, and TTC

gremaud07gremaud07 member
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So I had my yearly apptment today. 

 I explained to her that I am doing Body by Vi and haven't had results. She said with PCOS you have to watch your carbs.  Anyways I feel at a loss since I thought this was going to work but I do feel better.  And am working out a few times a week now and cut my caffeine in half. 

So those that have PCOS What can I do to help weightloss since I can't be on meds since we are TTC? 

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Re: Pcos, weightloss, and TTC

  • MMS88MMS88 member
    No advice sorry I'm in the same boat. :/
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  • gremaud07gremaud07 member

    imageAshB62:
    I've had success with the South Beach Diet. I've never been able lose weight on any diet before, and I lost 20 lbs in 4 months. I haven't been as strict about it lately, but I do still limit my sugar and carbs (and stick to whole grain only when I do indulge.) And I haven't gained any back. I'm not the only PCOSer here who follows a low glycemic diet.

     

     

    Thanks! 

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  • SigmundsGirlSigmundsGirl
    Yep, low glycemic is slightly different than just low carb. As far as meds go, your doctor could put you on Metformin. It helps with insulin resistance. Best of luck.

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    18 cycles (3 with our RE) - Metformin + Clomid + HCG booster did the trick!
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  • hoping4morehoping4more member
    This may not be helpful to you but I had gastric bypass surgery. I have been doing well but even with this my weightloss has been slower then others. Damn pcos!
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  • SweetMelissa12SweetMelissa12

    I have the same problem with weight and PCOS! I just started seeing a naturopath and she put me on a strict 3 week diet eliminating white flour, white sugar, alchohol, coffee, and limiting fruit to one serving a day.  Can eat whole grains - which is great...I will eat Dave's Killer Bread with Adams peanut butter for a snack. The first week I lost 6 pounds!!  A first for me! :)  After the three weeks I can slowly start adding a dessert once in awhile or other things in complete moderation.  The key is doing it very strict for 3 weeks to "reset" your metabolism.

     Good luck!!

     

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  • ttcmbbabyttcmbbaby
    The only successful way for me to lose weight and keep it off is to not eat any sweets, no bread, pasta, or carbs.... All I ate was meat, fruits (except no bananas), and vegetables (except potatoes) and I lost about 10lbs and kept it off but then ate "normal" and it's all back... 
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