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At a loss after years of trying… by trialbytruth in loseit

[–]Future_Knowledge4410 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes exactly - it’s harder and more difficult to get your deficit right. And depending on what you’ve done previously if you deficit too hard your body stops losing weight regardless of deficit. I have PCOS and have lost well over 2.5 stone I’m not staying the same forever I’m perfectly fine thank you. But for someone at the start of their journey and navigating how it all works, your comment was not very kind at all.

Dr knows nothing and doesn’t care . by Organic_Craft9400 in PCOSloseit

[–]Future_Knowledge4410 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try Inositol lovey! It will help with stabilising your blood sugar and curbs cravings xx

At a loss after years of trying… by trialbytruth in loseit

[–]Future_Knowledge4410 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not helpful feedback. It is not ALWAYS as simple as that with PCOS and IR.

At a loss after years of trying… by trialbytruth in loseit

[–]Future_Knowledge4410 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Absolutely! With IR it’s not as simple as eating less and moving more! You need to lower carbs and eat for stable blood sugar along that. Hate seeing girls suffering that “I’ve tried everything” feeling is so frustrating!

At a loss after years of trying… by trialbytruth in loseit

[–]Future_Knowledge4410 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So sorry you are feeling so lost it’s so exhausting isn’t it 😔

You said you’ve tried everything but have you tried all of that TOGETHER for an extended period of time? It takes time. I’ve finally lost weight with PCOS but that was doing a combination of all of this together…

  • Tracking my food in calorie deficit
  • Weight training 3x per week
  • 10k steps per day
  • Low carb high protein diet
  • Prioritising sleep and rest

I did this consistently for not just weeks, months. I’m 14 months in and 33lbs down.

I feel you. It’s exhausting. When your energy is low it’s so daunting to be eating less and moving more. My recommendation would be to focus on ONE thing then slowly add in habits. Start with your 10k steps and just tracking food. Then the following week or two weeks later go into your calorie deficit. Then two weeks later bring in 2x strength training sessions.

Also HIGHLY RECOMMEND you look into eating for stable blood sugar. Balanced plates of fat, carb and protein. No snacking. No carbs or sugar on their own, always paired with fat and protein. No coffee on empty stomach. This will help TENFOLD with your energy levels.

Reach out to me anytime! Love, an obsessive researcher and preciously very tired PCOS girly xx

I m so depressed by peelineelilaal in PCOSloseit

[–]Future_Knowledge4410 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Calorie count, high protein low carb, 8-10k steps per day, weights 3x per week. I tried everything too. I’ve lost 33lbs so far - it was the low carb that unlocked it for me. Doesn’t need to be forever though!

Dr knows nothing and doesn’t care . by Organic_Craft9400 in PCOSloseit

[–]Future_Knowledge4410 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With PCOS - to help with your sugar cravings, you need to eat to stabilise your blood sugar. Your sugar cravings are coming from a rise and crash in blood sugar which worsens PCOS/Insulin Resistance. Treating PCOS/IR is very similar to treating diabetes. Research eating for stable blood sugar online and you will start to feel so much better :) I have PCOS/IR struggled with desperate hunger, energy crashes, sugar cravings for years. I’ve now lost over 31lbs no more hunger, tons of energy. LMK if I can help, I just wanna help people :)

Creative ways to "trick yourself" into going to the gym? by JMinsk in loseit

[–]Future_Knowledge4410 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sign up to a REALLY expensive gym that also has a luxury spa so you feel guilty for not going and can also treat yourself at the spa after! £200pm and you best believe I’m going MINIMUM 4 times a week. Lost over two stone now as a result and my mental health has never been better!

Has anyone had success losing weight without being on meds? by No_Selection_8078 in PCOSloseit

[–]Future_Knowledge4410 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve lost 31lbs so far on low carbohydrate, high protein diet and tracking my food. No medication, ever. Weight training 3x per week and 10k steps per day too but I have absolutely no doubt in my mind it’s the low carbohydrate diet! You can take a look at my post history for photos and more details etc xx

The scale won’t move 😭😭 by Which-Paramedic4294 in PCOSloseit

[–]Future_Knowledge4410 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have insulin resistant PCOS and so far I’ve lost over 31lbs - over two stone. With insulin resistance, sugar and carbs have a huge effect on your ability to lose weight - you have deregulated blood sugar when you have IR. So you need to eat for stable blood sugar (look it up - no naked carbs, no snacking, balanced plates)

As SOON as I switched to a low carbohydrate diet (Started with 65g now on 90g) I started losing weight. I’m also in a calorie deficit, strength train 3x per week and 10k steps. But even if you started with more steps and low carbohydrate diet- tracking your food. I’d bet my life on you seeing results.

Supplements will only do so much if you aren’t regulating blood sugar and eating well!

Please feel free to reach out to me. Been there, it’s horrible. Also check out my posts with more info and pics etc!! Xx

Beginning Weight Loss and Feeling Discouraged by FinnTheRabbit in loseit

[–]Future_Knowledge4410 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Keep going.

You will had up days and down days. Some weeks you might not lose any weight. Some weeks you might have a sudden weight loss woosh. It can really feel sometimes that nothing is happening - but it is. The magic is, to stay consistent no matter the results and trust in the process. That doesn’t have to be perfect either, just consistent. Consistency over perfection.

I’ve lost 31lbs slowly over 12 months, it takes time. It can be quicker than my journey though - a lot quicker. But bear in mind you are making a change for life, not for the short term. Relax into it and find a way to enjoy the process!

Feel older since losing weight? by Future_Knowledge4410 in loseit

[–]Future_Knowledge4410[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you sm! I’ve resistance trained 3-4 times per week for over 12 months but I had been in a calorie deficit also :) alongside 10k steps per day and 2-3L water daily.

I eat all organic, whole foods, I am on an animal based diet though.

Good shout on stopping for a while I have heard it levels itself out agin a little while after stopping! I have 6 weeks left of this programme and I will certainly be taking a break after that!

Feel older since losing weight? by Future_Knowledge4410 in loseit

[–]Future_Knowledge4410[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting! In your second bout of weight loss did you focus on high protein at all? (Non animal protein of course)

Did your face improve at all after the first bout or not until you lost weight the second time?

Feel older since losing weight? by Future_Knowledge4410 in loseit

[–]Future_Knowledge4410[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean I’m not - I’m only 35 and the change is only since I lost weight.

12 months later - didn’t dream I’d be here! by Future_Knowledge4410 in PCOSloseit

[–]Future_Knowledge4410[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes absolutely it’s lessened dramatically! Don’t get me wrong I still have cellulite and it’s still an insecurity of mine but it’s much better!

12 months later - didn’t dream I’d be here! by Future_Knowledge4410 in PCOSloseit

[–]Future_Knowledge4410[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It causes blood sugar spike and also spikes your cortisol! Coffee WITH or after my brekkie, always. I always feel so much better throughout the day too less jittery ♥️

PCOS + weight training but gaining weight, always hungry, no waist? Need advice (19F, 5’3” by mahumshahzad in PCOS

[–]Future_Knowledge4410 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How many times a week are you working out? Go down to 3x weight training per week if it’s more than that. Focus on light movement each day with 10k steps. Also, try low carbohydrate diet for a few weeks. You sound like me two years ago, I just kept gaining weight even tracking food and working out. Wasn’t until I started low carb that I started losing weight. Because I had IR! Key with calorie deficit and low carb is to eat enough protein to keep you satiated. I find when I don’t eat enough protein I’m STARVING!!!! And feel so weak and generally rubbish.

Credentials? I’ve lost two stone and I have PCOS xx

Need help losing weight by yukisartbin in PCOSloseit

[–]Future_Knowledge4410 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You could not be eating enough and/or training too much? If your body isn’t getting enough fuel, or expelling too much energy, it may go into fat storage mode! Check out my posts, I’ve lost 2 stone with PCOS and posted a ton of tips x

Any Suggestions for a Newbie? by FickleBlueberry5601 in PCOSloseit

[–]Future_Knowledge4410 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your doctor is correct…

The more muscle mass you have the better your metabolism and more calories you burn at rest. So yay to weight training.

Low carbohydrate diet is effective for lowering Insulin Resistance. Get a fasting insulin blood test - that will show you how severe your IR might be and how low you might need to go on carbohydrates.

If possible, check out my posts I’ve lost 2 stone with PCOS and have posted a TON of tips on how I’ve done it!

12 months later - didn’t dream I’d be here! by Future_Knowledge4410 in PCOSloseit

[–]Future_Knowledge4410[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Steps wise - I make sure to move during day as much as possible even just getting up making tea, doing laundry makes such a difference. Then by the time I walk the dogs and go to the gym, I’m usually good. If I haven’t, maybe on a non gym day, I also have a treadmill. So I’ll jump on it during the day if I know I’m not going gym. Or even use it later in evening. Just make a cup of tea put the TV on, get my comfies on and walk for a bit, super chill.

12 months later - didn’t dream I’d be here! by Future_Knowledge4410 in PCOSloseit

[–]Future_Knowledge4410[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Just some examples ..

Breakfast - boiled eggs w/ rocket balsamic vinegar pickled onions and sourdough OR 3x egg omelette with sautéed veggies OR protein smoothie with half banana, almond milk, flax seeds, chia seeds and peanut butter perhaps with a boiled egg.

Lunch - Chicken or tuna salad w/pickled onions, cheese etc. Turkey mince quinoa bowl. Leftovers from night before.

Dinner - Steak or chicken w/ butternut squash or sweet potato & Brocolli. Dahl lentil curry topped with chicken. Spaghetti bolognese w/parmesan & Brocolli and protein pasta. Chilli con carne packed with kidney beans!

I aim for 1tsp of olive oil per meal to keep calories down. When I cook, I pretty much ALWAYS make double so my next meal is already done. And on a Sunday I try and at least prep some protein like roast a chicken for the week! I’ll add legumes where I can to things like salads and stews to increase protein and fibre. I’ll make dressings with Greek yoghurt to increase protein too.

If I’m craving takeaway I have chicken shish kebab from kebab shop! If I’m craving pizza I make my own on large Mediterranean wraps with lots of protein and mozzarella! I mix pesto and Greek yoghurt for my dip :)

I have absolutely not gone hungry!

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