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Hello everyone!
I was diagnosed with PCOS about 5 years ago. I've always been overweight although quite a bit of it is muscle. Over the past 2 months I've been trying to cut down my weight while getting fit for summer. I work out 5 to 6 days a week, usually around an hour each time. Most of it is cardio and I do interval and weight training. My problem is that I'm getting kind of discouraged because I haven't seen much result. I'm just wondering if anyone has attempted to lose weight, how long did it take you to notice significant changes?
Thank you!
I was diagnosed with PCOS about 5 years ago. I've always been overweight although quite a bit of it is muscle. Over the past 2 months I've been trying to cut down my weight while getting fit for summer. I work out 5 to 6 days a week, usually around an hour each time. Most of it is cardio and I do interval and weight training. My problem is that I'm getting kind of discouraged because I haven't seen much result. I'm just wondering if anyone has attempted to lose weight, how long did it take you to notice significant changes?
Thank you!
Thank you everyone!
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I have pcos as well and also im overweight the first time I diagnosed that I have pcos. im fat big tummy look like old lady im 155 pounds that time. I undergo strict diet more fruits and vegetables more fish than meat. I exercise regularly. but I notice the difference when im in the third month of my routine and fully developed up to 6 month of continues routine. if you want to see if you loose weight stop for 1week to help you muscle turn down and rest you will see the results but once you stop there is tendency you will not continue because you will become lazy. I suggest look pcos in positive way because its time for you to change your lifestyle.
I have been diagnosed with PCOS for 10 years and have had 2 docs tell me that it will be harder to get weight off. It's such a lovely disorder to have, right?! I do take 2000mg of metformin a day , which is supposed to help weight come of more easily and also help regulate periods. I had a miscarriage in Oct and have yet to have a regular cycle...guess each person is different in how the meds effect them.
As you are working out, you may notice more changes in your shape and muscle tone before you notice weight changes. Muscle weighs more than fat, so as you are building muscle and exchanging it in place of fat, your weight may not change much, but you are building healthier tissue. try taking measurements of your thighs, arms, hips and waist and keep track of it weekly. That will help you to know you are making progress, even if you don't see significant weight changes.
Good Luck!
Good Luck!
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