Gained all my weight back after PCOS diagnosis — feeling lost and need advice
I’m 5’3 and last year I went from 190 lbs in January down to 160 lbs by October. After that, I hit a major plateau, and over time I gained everything back. I’m now back at 190 lbs again.
After a long time of being dismissed by doctors, I’m finally in the process of getting diagnosed with PCOS and possibly other autoimmune issues. It’s been exhausting and confusing trying to figure out what’s going on with my body.
I’m struggling a lot mentally with weight gain. I feel uncomfortable in my body constantly, especially with things like my thighs touching or feeling movement/jiggling when I walk it makes me gag and I could cry just typing it. It’s affecting my confidence and motivation badly.
What’s making this harder is that exercise feels completely different now than it used to. I get tired faster, progress feels slower, and I don’t know what actually works with PCOS.
I do have equipment at home:
Elliptical
Exercise bike
Walking pad
Weights
Ankle weights
Resistance bands
I’m just looking for advice from people who have dealt with PCOS-related weight gain or similar health issues. What helped you?
I’d really appreciate any guidance because right now I feel pretty overwhelmed.