r/PCOSloseit

Has anyone here with PCOS had normal HbA1c and fasting glucose but still turned out to have insulin resistance?

I’ve been TTC for 1 year, have PCOS and absent periods since coming off the pill. My HbA1c has come back normal and I’ve just had a fasting glucose result that is also normal but I keep reading that these don’t always tell the full picture with PCOS.

Did anyone go on to have fasting insulin / HOMA-IR / OGTT testing? Did it change anything treatment-wise (e.g. metformin, weight loss approach, ovulation returning etc.)? I’ve been advised by both my GP and fertility consultant that metformin wouldn’t be an option as these two results are normal but I’m still struggling to lose weight so I still think something is wrong.

Just interested in others’ experiences. Especially those via the NHS route/West Yorkshire area.

Hello All !
I am 28yo, 152 cm tall and weight 62.6kgs currently.

I have been dealing with PCOS on and off for over a decade now but recently it has gotten worse. In the past 2-3 years, i have kinda lost my cycle with hardly 3-4 cycles in an year and most of the time they are induced. Now I am done with this thing and its been 2.5 months that i have started taking things into my own hand.

Here is what I have started doing in the past 2.5ish months :

1. I try and keep my protein in the range of 60-90gms on most days ( i am veg)
2. Its been almost 3 weeks of weight training 3x times a week
3. I take myo-inositol and omega 3 supplement daily
4. I take homeopathic meds for pcos
5. Been a week of Kapalbhati pranayam daily - 30mins
6. I am still improving on my sleep. Trying to sleep by 11 for almost 7-8 hours
7. Try to do 6-10k steps on most days

During this time, I have lost 2 kgs but i feel i am far from having my normal cycle back.

What do you guys think about my routine? When do you think this should start yielding results?

What else can i do that will help me?

I was diagnosed with PCOS 5 years back and since then I have been struggling with weight gain, body hair and hypothyroidism. I tried many ways to shed weight but nothing drastic happened. But with many celebrities trying their hands on Ozempic and losing weight made me give it a shot. I tried it and it came with some crazy side effects also, starting from sudden loss of appetite to nausea. But I was so crazy about weight loss that I continued and here I am at 234lbs after 8 weeks of dosage.

Now I am curious if I’ll gain weight if I stop using it. Also, will these side effects continue because nauseous feeling is THE WORST. I can’t bear it anymore.

Any tips and tricks will work here. Thanks in advance :)

Edit: This post is making waves for huge weight loss. But please hold your horses, I made a typo. I am currently at 324 lbs and not 234 lbs. I am so sorry for the typo. Ik this is not possible and healthy.

Hello! I’m F21 and have been “diagnosed” with PCOS for as long as I can remember. Had amenorrhea and then went on bc for a year. hated it. treated a symptom not the cause. I really want to get nutrition, lifestyle, medications, supplements, etc under control. But i’m so confused and so so tired of all the conflicting info and band aid solutions so i’d love some advice if anyone is able to help 😭
If anyone has a good all in one resource, that would be awesome.

- Naturally, in PCOS fashion, I have the worst PCOS belly and am overweight. Nothing ever works, did Ozempic for a bit. Not very regular with it though. I didn’t find it very fruitful though. Didn’t help with my PCOS symptoms but it did help me lose a bit of weight. Was looking to start Mounjaro (would have to pay much more), any advice when starting out? How should I track or best build habits? What can I do now to make titrating down easier? Has the GLP been worth it? Esp. considering the money

- What are the go to supplements? Why?? 😭

- Is hair growth suppression medication worth it for hirusitism?

- What are the staple foods to avoid? Please meal prep tips or foods that are easy/cheap to make since i’m a college student and meal prepping is genuinely the death of me i don’t each much at all :////

- Why is strength training such a must? How do I do it in the “right” way? What should I train? How often?? I used to strength train but don’t anymore because I thought it wouldn’t help and make me lose weight slower… Also hard to see results for something so long term. Any tips??

- Any other tips or resources is exceptionally appreciated..

Btw, talking to endo and GP but they don’t know enough about resources :/

i already lost roughly 60~ lbs through diet and exercise but now im stuck at a weird skinnyfat level where ALL my fat is in my triceps and back and stomach and my legs and hips are extremely lean.
i have broad shoulders aswell which makes this even worse. im tired of hearing “you need to be on a deficit to lose fat” or “you cant be on a deficit with pcos” and “lift heavier to grow muscle and lose fat on your arms” or “dont lift heavy!! just max out lower body”
ive been progressive overloading my legs and found its only made them leaner, and ive lifted heavy on my arms and realized i gained too much muscle but did not lose enough fat
**I know you cant spot reduce fat!!!**
theres so much contradictory info floating around and i know reddit isnt exactly credible— but i need to find women who are in my position and have been able to overcome it
truth is, im so tired of my build. its hard to find clothes that fit, i feel extremely unfeminine, and ive never gotten a clear answer on what to do to achieve a more proportionate figure
please help me

I know that I can read up on good snacks all day long, but I wanna know real people’s personal favorite sweet snacks they eat/make to satisfy a little sugar tooth in order to maintain themselves and maintain their weight loss journeys. Please and thank you!

Hi everyone,

I’ve been taking Ovasitol for about 2 months now for my PCOS, and I’m feeling a bit conflicted.

Since starting, I’ve noticed:

• I crave food a lot more
• I’ve gained weight
• I feel bloated almost all the time

But at the same time:

• My skin looks a bit better
• My hair seems healthier / less shedding

The thing is… my period is still irregular and I haven’t really seen improvement there yet.

I’ve read that some people don’t notice cycle changes until 4–6 months in, so now I’m wondering if I should keep going and give it more time, or if these side effects mean it’s just not working for me.

Did anyone else experience increased appetite, bloating, or weight gain at first? Did it eventually level out? Would love to hear your experiences before I decide whether to continue or stop. Thanks 💛

Hey girlies 🤍

I’m a PCOS/PMOS girly, and recently I started thinking about building a tool that would help me stay consistent and hopefully help other girls out there too.

The idea is mainly around daily habit tracking, routines, symptom tracking, motivation, community support, and making healthier choices easier to manage consistently.

But I’m confused and wanted honest opinions from people who’d actually use it:

Would you prefer this as:

1. A proper mobile app
   OR
2. A WhatsApp-based assistant/community bot?

The WhatsApp idea would work more casually, like getting WhatsApp reminders for habits, meals, water intake, workouts, supplements, symptom tracking, motivation, quick check-ins, and community support without needing to constantly open another app.

The app idea would obviously allow more features, tracking dashboards, personalization, progress visuals, etc.

Which would you realistically use more often and WHY? What would make you stick to it long term? Even small thoughts help 🤍

I’ve been working with my doctor for two whole years now on how to get my hormones and weight under control. That hasn’t happened and my doctor says things like “looks like our efforts have gone to waste” if she sees that I’ve gained weight. And we alll know how easy it is for the scale to fluctuate but also, she knows why I am the way I am.

I’m due for my yearly physical and I’m genuinely so terrified to go in there because I’m afraid she will single handedly make me feel like all my efforts (walking, eating more nutritious foods, going to the gym, focusing on calorie intake) are for nothing. Like I don’t know why I can’t lose the weight either, Doctor!!

I am very sensitive and I am extremely self conscious of my weight. I know if anyone gets it, it’s you all. 🫶🏻 just venting!

Hi!
So a little backstory- I (female,30) was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 20 and tried metformin for a short while in combination with birth control but I stopped after around a year because I didn’t notice any changes and felt really hormonal. Then from 22-28 I honestly felt great and had regular periods and my weight was managed (I was happy with my body and my life). At 28 my mom was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer and I became her caretaker. She’s my best friend and it’s really hard to see her sick. Since then my cortisol has spiked like crazy and I have packed on probably around 40 pounds in 2 years without diet change. My period has also become very inconsistent. The last time I had a major weight gain like this without diet change was right before I was diagnosed with PCOS and was in a years long abusive relationship. Anyways, I am considering wegovy pills since I am scared to go compounded and they are fairly priced. But my question is : are they worth it? Is it safe/what side effects can I expect, how much weight have you lost on them and how long did that take and most importantly did you feel better and did it help with consistent periods? Also, is it easy to get a prescription for it? Thank you!!!

I’m (32F 5’ 5” and 225lbs) trying to lose weight for the millionth time. I used to be slim and athletic until I was hit with grief and then depression. I ended up gaining 50lbs. Every time I go into a calorie deficit, I get intense cravings and feel like binging on sugar. Low carb made me so lethargic and anxious I couldn’t sleep. So now I try to eat a balanced diet of low gi carbs, protein and veggies. I’m also tracking my calories using a food scale. This time I decided to take note of what was actually happening in my body and mind. I’m getting really bad food noise and it’s making it so hard to continue. The mild fatigue. The intense sugar cravings as well. The desire to binge. That’s when it clicked in my mind- is this all due to insulin resistance? So does that mean that I just have to push through and hopefully it will get better as I lose weight? I never used to have food noise when I was younger 😢

Also are there any supplements that can help with insulin resistance?

How long were you ladies on this dose before you noticed a change in weight, specifically stubborn belly fat? I know it’s not a weight loss drug, but I have elevated androgens and insulin resistance.

Hi! I'm writing an article and am curious how others with PCOS are feeling about the condition's name changing. For me, it feels more accurate because I spent years being misdiagnosed until the cysts in my ovaries appeared. At the same time, I'm concerned this will be a step back for awareness.