Calling PCOS sufferers

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Bunnyc80

4:13 pm
26 Oct 13
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Hi,

Im new here and after some success stories really, im 5ft 1 in and not hugely over weight but need to lose a stone for various reasons.
I suffer from PCOS and really want to reduce symptoms. I was wondering if anyone else has had success with this WOE and had PCOS and lost weight?
Did you symptoms improve?

Thanks

Bunny

KimG

12:48 am
27 Oct 13
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I’m very curious to hear the response to this question too.

mulville

1:02 am
27 Oct 13
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I don’t want to be an alarmist, but I had PCOS and didn’t know it in my 30’s, around 38 I think, and had to be rushed to
the Emergency room when a cyst ballooned up and began twisting, cutting off my circulation. My pulse faded to something very faint. Immediate surgery saved me, (removing an ovary). I was later told to cut way down on sugar, but I’m still
pretty much a sugar addict, craving it but restraining myself as much as I can.
I have the impression healthy diet can help a lot. I was not over weight at the time.

KimG

1:11 am
27 Oct 13
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I have been pretty much sugar (fructose) free for about 3 years since reading Sweet Poison. We have diabetes in our family as well as heart disease, stroke and all types of cancer so diet is a pretty big deal for me. I have PCOS but thankfully I’ve never had serious issues other than a couple of ruptured cysts which have not caused long term problems. I ‘think’ cutting the sugar has made a difference to my symptoms but as I get older it is a bit confusing as to what is PCOS and what is impending menopause (I’m 43). I’m hoping that by combining the benefits of sugar free eating with the 5:2 I will see improvements.

mulville, have you been doing 5:2 for long? Have you seen any changes?

I’ve only done one fast day so far, 2nd one is tomorrow so I will be a while before I can come to a verdict 🙂

mulville

2:08 am
27 Oct 13
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Hi KimG
It sounds like you are doing the right things with fructose free and trying 5:2. I have been fructose free at various times,
but unfortunately fall off the wagon. I’ve been doing 5:2 for almost 4 months and had blood test about a month ago.
Glucose, cholesterol, thyroid, etc. were all in a good range. Not so good before starting 5:2. My weight has been stable since I started, before I would gain slowly but surely to about 20-30 or more lbs. over my goal;130 which I’m slowly
approaching, But for me not regaining is a first, I’m very happy about that. and I feel very well over all.

KimG

2:24 am
27 Oct 13
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Those results are fantastic for only 3 months of 5:2. I hope it continues to work for you 🙂