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My experience with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

When I entered high school, I began to notice changes in my monthly menstrual cycle. It was when I turned 15 that I saw my period coming irregular. I thought I did something wrong to not see my period even though I’m not sexually active. 

I have what they call a ‘deep’ monotone voice for a female. And trust me, I’m tired of the criticism and it seems like people have nothing else to do, but torment me. Also, I began my period very early at 9 years old and I remember I was in 3rd grade. 

The symptoms I have due to PCOS:

-hirsutism 

-thinning hair

-oily skin that leads to pimples

-dark patches

-skin tags

-depression

-pelvic pain

-absent periods

May of 2009 I visited a general practitioner and he diagnosed me with PCOS after a array of tests that had to be performed. It was a very pricey doctor visit. However, my GP prescribed me pills to control my high blood pressure and gave me Metformin for my PCOS. But my biggest regret was not taking my medication like I was supposed to. I was confused about how to take the Metformin, and out of fear of overdosing, I discontinued it from the second week. I think that because I stopped taking Metformin, my health has deteriorated. I felt like everything has gotten worse. But good news is that I finally went back to get my prescription in late March, and I am back on Metformin. I see some effects of it, but I still need to put the effort to changing my lifestyle to accommodate my condition. 

To my fellow PCOS battlers, how has your experience been so far? I for one am frustrated with the excessive hair growth and thinning hair. 

What helps me lose weight slowly but healthily

Hey guys! I wanted to get on here and show you guys how I lose weight. My weight loss varies every week but the most I try to lose is 1.5lbs a week. Remember weightloss isn't linear and your journey won't be perfect. But it will be worth it and make you stronger.

Here is what I try my best to do:

I eat anywhere between 1800-2050 calories a day. (I just recently adjusted my intake)

I mainly drink water.

I sleep 7-9 hours. 😴

I'm trying to workout 3 times a week and that split is push day, pull day, and leg day.

I'm trying to eat more fruit and veggies.

I don't restrict my foods. I eat carbs, sweets, anything I like. In moderation of course. 🍫 🍞

I try to be active everyday. Even if it's for a walk. Although its been freezing cold lately. 🥶

I also set goals for myself for every month! Depending on the month if it has 4 weeks or 5 weeks I try to aim to lose 6lbs to 7.5lbs. Then after I evaluate how my month went and how much I lost, I adjust the goal for next month. I'm trying my best to not set unrealistic goals for myself because I want to focus on sustainability. After I lose all this weight I'm still gonna eat healthier and still go to the gym to get stronger.

Now here is my goal for January, I'm a bit behind because of my last weigh in. But I want to get down to 217.2lbs. Since I'm 221.6lbs right now that is 4.4lbs to go. If I don't make it that's alright. I'm pretty sure I'll be close. 😊

Progress Report (28 March 2022)

TW: weight

So...this morning, when I was updating my stats in MyFitnessPal (which I haven’t done in almost a year), I realized that I’m 17 pounds lighter than I was last year in May 2021. Sometime between towards the end of December 2021 and the beginning of this year, I made the decision to stop focusing so much on calories. I’ve shifted my focus on eating more intuitively and on how the food I eat makes me feel. I have also not been actively weighing myself. I think the last time I stepped on a scale in my own home was over a year ago. The only reason why I know how much I weigh now is because I had a doctor’s appointment a few days ago.

I feel good because I hadn’t realized that I’ve made that much progress so far. I knew I had made some, since some of my favorite clothes weren’t fitting as tightly, but I had assumed it was probably just from bloating less.

I really hope I continue to see this trend. I’m also hoping that since it’s taking longer than I’m used to, it’ll be more sustainable in the long run :)