losing weight with PCOS and insulin resistance

[tan32]

Hi all

I am just wondering if there is anyone out there that has had success losing weight with PCOS and Insulin resistance.
Id be happy to hear what you did.

[mollycat]

Hi Tan32 - Just wanted to let you know that I was diagnosed with PCOS and insulin resistance. My Gyno prescribed metformin for me, sent me to a dietician who put me on a low GI diet with exercise. By sticking pretty close to the diet (with occasional breakouts), and plenty of walking, I managed to lose 20kg. (still have a bit to lose and need to try to stick to my diet better)

I found going to the dietician kept me honest, although after quite a few months found he was just telling me the same information each time. We would look at what plans I had over the next month or two between visits eg. parties, and how they could be managed.

all the best

[tan32]

thanks Mollycat,
I was on Metformin but my gp wants me to stay off it till i finish breast feeding.

[MummaBear79]

Hi there,

I was actually reading up lastnight on a company called Mass Attack. They specialise in women with PCOS etc and help them lose weight. Seems quite interesting...worth a look anyway.

Good Luck

[tan32]

i will try and look into that thanks Mummbear79

[tk1999]

Mollycat, did you see a dietitian through your local Area Health Service/Community Health Centre or did you see a private dietitian? I have PCOS also and have been going to the gym 3 times a week but finding the weight a lot harder to budge.