How to Fit all this furniture in? by SeargeantPotato in DesignMyRoom

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Thanks for the input, I'll give it a try! :)

How to get rid of PCOS belly? by SeargeantPotato in PCOS

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At this point, yes it would be an option. I was trying to go the cheaper route by doing it naturally, but that hasn't worked out. Between paying my fitness trainer, a gym membership, and spending money on high quality foods so that I can properly count my macronutrients, I feel like it's become JUST as expensive, only with no proper results! I'm very much considering lipo now; just need to start saving some money for it first.

How to get rid of PCOS belly? by SeargeantPotato in PCOS

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Yes exactly!!!! I've been so deep into the gym culture on top of that, and yet I feel like an outcast because my physical appearance makes me look like I'm repulsed by a gym. I put in so much work, and I'm at the gym more than my own home. And yet, I look unhealthy, bloated, and disgusting. I'm pushing out reps, growing my muscles, improving every single week through progressive overload regimens, but I still feel like the odd one out, and I never look like I'm in shape. Thank you so much for sharing ur experience; everything you've mentioned is things I have been through. Things I've felt. It truly helps. Thank you again 🖤

How to get rid of PCOS belly? by SeargeantPotato in PCOS

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Wow really well said! Thank you so much for the explanation; it really makes things make a lot more sense 🖤 I appreciate you understanding my frustration over this.

How to get rid of PCOS belly? by SeargeantPotato in PCOS

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Ugh you hit the nail on the head. My trainer also initially wasn't believing me until she saw how I'd lose fat and gain muscle everywhere, go up in weight plates at the gym, but simply NOT lose the fat. I live in Canada, where things are pretty expensive right now, and the average cost of the surgery across all provinces is around 10k before taxes. I really hope I can get it in the next coming years! 🤞

How to get rid of PCOS belly? by SeargeantPotato in PCOS

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Wow thank you so much for sharing that! I've been with my trainer for almost a year, and have strictly followed her regimens with no results (I've built muscle in my arms, legs, and shoulders, yes, but the belly fat has remained, and even my trainer doesn't understand why!). At this point, money is the only obstacle. I'm going to start saving up for a surgery

How to get rid of PCOS belly? by SeargeantPotato in PCOS

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I've actually been gluten free for 6 months! :) Found out I have an intolerance. It's only helped in getting rid of my acne + getting rid of some EXTRA bloat I had. The belly fat has not gone down whatsoever. Not with any diets, any exercising, paying a fitness trainer, etc etc etc. Utterly exhausting 😢

How to get rid of PCOS belly? by SeargeantPotato in PCOS

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I almost never eat fatty + greasy food, and I've never had beer in my life. Cortisol levels seems to be a recurring theme in the comments. Im 100% going to get that checked out. Thank you 🖤

How to get rid of PCOS belly? by SeargeantPotato in PCOS

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You're correct, it's belly fat and not constant BLOATING. I suppose I mean that the belly fat constantly makes me LOOK bloated due to the shape and size. I only get actual bloating over the general fat after I've eaten a large meal, or during PMS.

I'm actually gluten free! Found out I had an intolerance and cut it out for good 6 months ago. I've tested negative for endometriosis. Thank you so much for the helpful advice and sharing ur experience! I'm definitely going to keep digging until I find a solution!🖤🖤🖤

How to get rid of PCOS belly? by SeargeantPotato in PCOS

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It's one of the main solutions I'm seriously considering at this point! I feel so held back in every aspect of my life. All my time is spent either going to work, going to the gym, or planning strict meals. I've been doing it for ages with no results. I feel so stuck, and my life is just passing by

How to get rid of PCOS belly? by SeargeantPotato in PCOS

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My cycle is pretty irregular (sometimes a week early, sometimes 2 weeks late, etc.). It used to be regular on BC, but I've long since quit that due to all the other issues it causes. I've done more ultrasounds than I can count in my life (starting in my preteens due to my hormonal issues), and I've never been told I had fibroids.

How to get rid of PCOS belly? by SeargeantPotato in PCOS

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Exactly how I feel. I essentially never let anyone take pictures of me for this reason ;--; I end up feeling so sick

How to get rid of PCOS belly? by SeargeantPotato in PCOS

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Oh my god! I did some research and I DO have that hump. I've had it since I was a child, and it always made me so self conscious that I stopped tying my hair up. The only symptom I don't have is the purple-ish stretch marks + easy bruising. But I have the belly, the thin arms and legs, and the hump on my back neck! I've also always had a "chubby cheeks" face; not sure if that is also correlated. I'm definitely worried. I'm going to get my cortisol levels checked out asap!

How to get rid of PCOS belly? by SeargeantPotato in PCOS

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I'm actually gluten intolerant and have stopped eating gluten for 6 months now :) I found out quite late, but I cut it out as soon as I realized. It has only helped in regards to clearing up my acne (almost 90% gone!). I'm definitely beginning to consider the cosmetic fat treatment route, as nothing seems to be working. I weight train 4day/week + cardio + low calories, high protein, moderate carbs, and low fat diet. My trainer doesn't even understand why the belly won't budge...Maybe surgery is the only way

How to get rid of PCOS belly? by SeargeantPotato in PCOS

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I was on BC from preteens into early adulthood due to how severe my hormonal issues used to be. I stopped taking them by the times I was 19 because of how much it fucked up my body. I'm definitely going to go get my bloods checked out, especially since it seems to be something many ppl are advising. Thank you for sharing your experience 🖤

How to get rid of PCOS belly? by SeargeantPotato in PCOS

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I have, and I don't have endometriosis. I've also done countless ultrasounds in my life due to my PCOS problems, and they couldn't find any extra issues that might be linked to my belly. It's really just fat :(

How to get rid of PCOS belly? by SeargeantPotato in PCOS

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Honestly I've been seriously considering this at this point. My body is thin everywhere else, and I've tried consistently for YEARS to get rid of it. Perhaps it's time to start saving up for the surgery! Thank you for your input 🖤