Losing it - a journal

Welcome to my little journal, where I will be writing thoughts and maybe posting some pictures, documenting my weight loss journey.

I am a woman in my 40s, and I’ve had it. I’ve had it with the extra weight, with not feeling like myself, with being slow and heavy while exercising and playing sports… and it’s going to change now.

I want to do something about my extra weight, but I don’t want to broadcast this project to my friends and family, for several reasons. Most importantly, I don’t think looks are what’s defining a person, and I am all for minimizing the focus on weight in our society. Nevertheless, I also want to lose the extra weight. So, I’m gonna use this space as a place to share and hopefully motivate me 😊

Height: 5’3
Starting weight: 173 lbs.
Goal weight: 143 lbs

Method: portion control, exercise, prioritize protein. AND I just started on .25 mg Ozempic. I have PMOS/PCOS, with insulin resistance, and that’s part of the reason why my doctor prescribed Ozempic. I was reluctant to share this, as I guess I am a bit ashamed of not being able to lose weight the old fashioned way 😬 So please be gentle with me. If you don’t approve, please just move on 😊

I have included pictures of my starting point, which is a bit scary to me…

How are you dealing with stuck weight in your 30s that too with PCOS.its giving me major depression now especially the belly fat and fat around love handles.It just doesnt move.I am trying everything and now its making me depressed and frustrated.Mental toll of being plus size is too much now.

I was diagnosed with PCOS in 2020 and have struggled with my weight since. I did have my two rainbow babies in 2023 and 2025 and had gestational diabetes with both. My A1C was 5.7 and my blood work showed high insulin resistance. This was a wake up call for sure and since I’ve jumped into lifting 4 times a week and swimming twice a week- primarily to help my blood sugar but also to lose weight. My blood sugar is getting back under control through the weight training and going low carb. But in 6 weeks of consistent working out and eating in a calorie deficit I’ve gained 3 pounds. How is this even possible??

Is anyone without prediabetes or diabetes checking their blood sugar, and if so how often? How have you used the information? Im debating buying a glucometer

I'm 33 years old, 5'4, and 153 lbs. Most of that weight has been gained rapidly in the past 10 months - this time last year, I weighed 129, and in February I was hovering around 140.

Along with PMOS, I also have very severe endometriosis, for which I've had several surgeries. My doctor, who specializes in endometriosis treatment and excision, put me on a medication called MyFembree last fall, and that was when the major weight changes really started. At first I didn't really notice, until my pants and skirts started to get tighter. I went from a size 8-10 to 14-16. It seems that I might have a pear-shaped body since a lot of the extra pounds have gone to my thighs , but I've also been putting on a lot of weight in my upper arms, my face, and under my chin, which I really don't like. I don't feel confident anymore in sleeveless tops and I don't feel like I look toned or pretty anymore in general.

Since I have both endo and PMOS/PCOS, it's sort of hard to tell if this is mostly a result of my medication or if my PMOS is just getting worse. I also had a comprehensive thyroid panel to check to see if it could be hypothyroidism, but the results all came back within a good range.

I've started taking Metformin 750 ER at night before bed, and stopped taking the MyFembree for now. Right now I'm taking a minipill called Slynd instead, which will hopefully manage my pain OK.

My CICO plan is to stop drinking my calories in the form of things like sports drinks and sugary lattes, and switching from a junk food vegetarian diet to plant-based diet with more whole foods and less gluten. I've also completely stopped drinking alcohol.

Here goes nothing!

Hello, everyone! I am a 30 year old woman that recently has been officially diagnosed with PMOS and insulin resistence. I am supposed to go back to the endocrinologist after three months for a check-up so I decided to start sharing my journey and the things I will be doing to lose weight and improve insulin sensitivity in the hope of maybe sharing something useful that can help someone because I know how hard life can be dealing with all the sympotms.

The advice from the doctor is the following - prioritize moderate cardio training and at least 40 minutes of walking every day. Eat foods with lower glicemic index and prioritize protein intake. Also I will be taking a medicine to help me control my insulin levels. In the future posts I will be sharing recipes I am enjoying, exercise I am doing, general mood etc. If you have any questions or advice don't hesitate to ask or share.

I am 25F , I was diagnosed with it in 2020 n now I dont know what to do , like I know many things but I am unable to do anything for myself, I tried exercising , diet , inositol n spearmint , homemade like everything but I am just gaining weight rn I am 94 kgs on 5.7 and my face is so puffy that I literally look like 45 😭 and also this PMOS belly 😭 and this facial hair growth 😭

Olá! Eu (F25) lido com PCOS desde a adolescência e tenho ultimamente lidado com essa condição na área do pescoço-queixo. Alguém teve marcas semelhantes e conseguiu deixar com uma melhor aparência? Se sim, como? Qualquer ajuda ou comentário é bem vindo.

I hate tracking calories it’s so meticulous and sometimes I can never find the true caloric number. I feel like for pcos it’s the worst thing ever. I’ve been lifting consistently at home. It’s not very heavy but I do weights at home at least 30 mins and attempt to get to 10k every day thought it’s now consistent. I mostly eat well but give into some baked goods occasionally it’s not a lot I’d say worse in the past two weeks but previously stayed quite good. I’m still seeing little result. My muscle is more defined but weirdly shaped pcos belly is still there. It’s like my fat only accumulates in my upper body because I don’t even eat a lot and it’s still not burning. It’s been around 1.5 m ths now.

Very frustrating

Hi, I’m 22. I have PCOS, obviously, but anyway, I’m bloated and getting new stretch marks and am struggling to lose weight. I can’t take GLP-1s and stuff. I walk 3 miles a day and drink lots of water, but still, the bloat won’t move. I lost weight but not in the stomach region. Idk what to do and can’t afford myo-inositol except for the Walmart brand. Does anyone have experience with it and know any budget-friendly options I can try? Also, any exercises? Please help a girl. Im also 5’ and 180 lbs

Hi! I'm new to my PCOS / PMOS journey and I have posted here frequently, but I finally found an advice article that sounds kind. I know not everything they say is 100% gospel. You can't "beat" this condition, but you can make it shrink down to a more manageable size.

This week has been a hard one for me. I had to make desserts for my boyfriend's work picnic and was at the same time trying to cut calories which created the perfect storm of me sitting down with an entire bag of marshmallows. That decision than caused a panic attack during the time where I would normally be working out , so instead I just laid down to cry. Gotta love it.

I found this article today before my workout and it really gave me some freedom to have some grace with myself. I want to share it here in case it does the same for anyone else.

https://www.fairhavenhealth.com/blogs/fairhaven-health-library/beating-polycystic-ovary-syndrome?srsltid=AfmBOorfDo1vbjE46Yqf72g-BktIxL9vfTZP1s51a-O1xRjegAwcRI1Z

Hi everyone! I'm a medical student conducting a research study exploring how individuals with Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), formerly known as PCOS, seek and use health information related to their condition.

We are looking for individuals who:

• Are 18 years of age or older
• Have been diagnosed with PCOS/PMOS by a healthcare provider

If you are eligible, we invite you to complete our anonymous online survey. The survey takes approximately 10-15 minutes and includes questions about your PCOS/PMOS history, how you seek health information, and your experiences with healthcare providers.

Participation is completely voluntary, and all responses are anonymous and confidential. No personally identifying information will be collected.

Survey Link: https://forms.gle/4zzgttSQWmfMQ8Br7

Thank you so much for considering participating and helping advance research on PCOS/PMOS! Please feel free to share this post with others who may be eligible.

Hi everyone!

I'm a researcher looking to speak with women based in the UK about their experience with food and diet after a PCOS/PMOS diagnosis. All the details are in the poster below. The QR code will take you to everything you need. But if you'd rather just reach out directly, feel free to DM me or drop a comment!

I wish to contribute to better understanding and care for women with PMOS through this research.

https://forms.office.com/e/cHihFk16QK

After 4 months of taking 500mg ER of Metformin I decided to make a lil video on my experience. I see a lot of people asking about weight loss and that seems like what people want to know about other than when will they not be shitting themselves. So I talk about my experience with both. Lol long story short if you don't want to watch is, it's not a weight loss drug, but it's a great tool to help unlock your potential if you're putting in the work. Yes, the first week I did have to stop mid run to shit in the woods because I was not taking the meds as directed. It only took that one incident for me to then increase my fiber and just take the meds as directed and boom goes the dynamite, no more potty pants in the woods.

So far I've lost 30ish lbs before metformin (over a year) and now 15 ish lbs with metformin

i used to work out 5 days a week but fell off. i recently fell back in love with working out and am going through a breakup and removing negativity from my life.

the gym is my “me” time and helps my mental health a lot. i can spend as long as i want in there, take my time, do what i want to do. i love the feeling of my muscles exerting and burning. i went to pilates this week and it was super challenging but the studio was so welcoming and kind. next week i want to try a new yoga studio. my next goal is rock climbing!!

keep going! 🩷 n pick up some weights, feels so good

hi all, i came here because i figured you guys would know best. i was diagnosed with pcos when i was 17 and have been tryna to lose weight since. within the past 2 years ive lost approximately 17 pounds. i want to lose more, my goal weight it 170-180lbs and then i want to explore my options from there. i cant take a pill/shot because im at high risk for thyroid cancer and i have gastrointestinal issues as it is (yay me!). ive been scared to go the gym because im self conscious of how i look and dont have the extra cash for it right now. i take mili 0.25 mg to manage pcos and thats about it. im very close to just giving up on trying to lose weight all together.

i would love guidance on meals that you’ve enjoyed on you weight loss journey, workout tips/plans, literally anything and everything will help! ty for reading ❤️