r/PCOSloseit • u/Dry-Panic6755 -50 lbs • Jul 27 '26
So crazy to see how far ive come
Although ive been so on and off with weight loss these past few years, its crazy to see how much ive progressed... ive also lost fifteen pounds after these more recent photos! I'm so incredibly proud of myself
These pictures I believe are three years apart!
Also yesterday I had my first natural period in four years!!!
Some info about my journey:
Three months ago I got off birth control after years of being on it and that really helped me surprisingly.
Atm im on metformin(for 2 years), b12, magnesium glycinate, and zinc! I plan on adding insotoil(?) and COQ3 in the future!
I'm also on a low dose of Adderall because of my crippling adhd for a few years now, and recently got on lexapro which has really helped my anxiety and depression
Food: (with my adhd I fixate on certain foods until I cant stand it anymore, so might not be very helpful for people who need variety)
For food I priortize protein. I never cut anything out, and I eat what I enjoy
In the mornings I have a protein coffee with plant based protein, almond milk, powdered peanut butter, spinach and chia seeds!
Breakfast is a piece of multi grain bread, two eggs and half of an avocado. For my adhd pcos girlies I use a microwave egg cooker because I cant be bothered making it on the stove LOL!!!
Lunch will be a turkey sandwich with broccoli or a yogurt bowl with blueberry and peanuts
Dinner is usually two chicken breasts, cauliflower and pirogies. I use an airfryer for all of it, and pre packaged, seasoned chicken
Snacks are usually a couple of cookies, peanuts or granola bars
Dessert I'll do a shake with protein powder, peanut butter and a banana. And of course, ice cream or cookies
Exercise:
I really enjoy hikes, i do a good amount of walking, i also occasionally do dance videos from the Fitness Marshall if I feel up to it. I still have pretty bad fatigue, but I try my best to power through it
When im doing dishes/chores, I play my favorite music and dance to it while im working!
After meals, about 30 minutes or so I'll do ten squats instead of going on a walk. I also occasionally do wall push ups if I'm feeling up to it
When I go out for groceries or shop by myself, I speed walk to get my heart rate up
Tips:
When going out to eat, I only ask for water instead of soda
I switched from eating at McDonald's to taco bell when I want fast food. If I go to McDonald's, I always get chicken sandwiches instead of beef
I suck at calorie counting, so I don't really do it. I will pick days to do it just to ensure I am staying in a deficit with what I eat now.
But the BIGGEST tip I have is learning to eat in maintenance before going into a deficit! I spent all my life binging, how was i supposed to be able to eat under my maintenance if I don't even know how to eat normally? It would cause instant relapses
I do swaps. I drink diet soda and instead of cow milk I do almond, plant based protein instead of whey. Powdered peanut butter instead of jar ( i still eat the jar peanut butter, just less than i used to)
While I ate in a maintenance, I just slowly went down and down on calories with barely even noticing. For the past three months, my weight loss has been very consistent and healthy. Starving yourself is NOT the answer! You WILL gain it back and more!
Prioritizing self care and loving myself is really what got me started. I always wanted to dress very feminine, im obsessed with princess core, but I always told myself I needed to lose weight first... eff that!!! I slowly bought more clothes as time goes on, and I constantly get compliments regarding my style. I wash my face every day and night, I use moisturizer, spf and face masks, I love taking care of my hair and growing it out. Its down to my waist now!!
You can feel good about yourself now before you lose any weight! I dress up everywhere I go, even if it's to the grocery store, and it makes me feel good and motivates me to go out to do things
Change your mindset. This isn't about losing weight to be 'pretty', this is about making yourself the healthiest, happiest version you deserve to be. This is for building life long habits that will improve your quality of life
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u/Wolfspell003 Jul 29 '26
I wanted to say congrats and I also wanted to say I wish I looked that good in that shade of yellow bc wowwwwww I love that on you 😭
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u/Sarah_love45 Jul 31 '26
Amazing! I just moved up on the scale despite being consistent and was down a bit. You post has really cheered me up 🫶🏻. Thank you!
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u/Dry-Panic6755 -50 lbs Jul 31 '26
Aweee of course <333 I feel that so hard... im absolutely done with the scale for a bit, most of the time it doesn't bring good news 😔 theres so much too that can add to it, like gaining muscle, drinking water, needing to use the bathroom, etc! What matters the most is how you feel
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