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Originally Posted by n_loxton  For women with PCOS, Weight Watches is a scam.
My doctor told me that most women with PCOS will ***NEVER*** keep their weight down while eating carbohydrates.
Our body's are not designed for it, but the company doesn't want to tell you that because they want your money. If you fail, they just tell you that it's your fault for not cutting points enough, and it's rediculous. It's their fault for not recognising that PCOS women are unique.
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1. Other then anecdotal evidence, what research have you read/done to support your statement that WW is a scam? It may not have worked for you (and others) based on your body's needs, but that certainly does not mean that it's a scam. I lost over 50 pounds with WW (and kept it off for 3 years while continuing to follow their program), but I wouldn't use that as an example to say that WW is for everyone or will work for everyone.
2. Not all women with pcos have IR or Diabetes. I've NEVER had any issues with my blood sugar, including when I was diagnosed (and was obese at that time) and when I was pregnant with twins. I believe that I'm at a higher pre-disposition for blood sugar problems because of pcos (which is why I work actively to keep my weight down by diet and exercise), but just as not all women with pcos have acne, hairloss, infertility, depression, ect, not all women with pcos are IR or have diabetes.
3. You said, "My doctor told me that most women with PCOS will ***NEVER*** keep their weight down while eating carbohydrates." What research did he present you to support this statement? This is a pretty broad, blanket statement. There are different types of carbs (simple and complex) and they'll effect blood sugar levels differently. It's also pretty difficult to not eat ANY carbs. If my doctor told me that, I'd immediately ask for research to support that statement, or stop going to that dr.