Kat, I am not trying to fight with you on it. I knew you would disagree I am just telling you what he said. I will ask for literature. He has been researching PCOS for years and is considered an expert in his field.
Hormones DO have an affect on weight and PCOS does seem to lower metabolism at least compared to our non-PCOS counter parts.
The bottom line is you are right that you have to burn more calories that you eat to lose weight. PCOS is not an excuse to not lose weight, however it seems PCOS girls have to eat less that most to create weight loss.
In the BL article he even sites how Julie had a slow start ( and I watched her struggle more than the other women all season.) The same with Brittany. So although we absolutely can lose weight, it is more difficult.
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Diagnosed with PCOS May 2008
Symptoms:
Weight Gain, Acne, Hirsutism, Irregular Periods, Skin Tags, Infertility, Thickened Endometrial Lining, Hyperplasia.
Treatment:
Started Metformin and Yaz the BC Pill
TTC since August 2004
Stopped TTC May 2008, trying to regulate hormones and lose weight before trying again.
I really want to have a baby before the end of 2010. This means I need to lose alot of weight and get my PCOS under control.
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