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09-05-2008, 01:52 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Alberta Canada
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How much weight did you/do you need/want to lose?
- I want to lose 55 pounds (i am 5'3 ish and peaked at 191lbs)
How much weight did you/do you find you lost/lose on the Metformin per week?
- i think about 1.5lbs/per week
When did you start taking Metformin?
- late april (approx 5 months ago)
How much total weight have you lost while taking the Metformin?
34 lbs
What other health issues do you have besides PCOS (IR, Diabetes, thyroid disease, etc.)?
IR and pre-diabetes
How active were/are you? post college, i was very active, during - not at all, and now - 3 times a week, either walking/running as well 3 times a week of either weights, abs or pilates. and starting spin classes
What excercise did/do you do? see above
For how long? 40 minutes
How many times a week? 3 times a week, trying to make it more though.
Did you use a specific eating plan (South Beach, WW, etc.)?
just trying to stay healthy. i cut out pop (which was huge for me). i dont eat a lot of sugars, but i also do not deprive myself.
Is there anything about your situation or in general that you think I should know or think I would find helpful about losing weight on Metformin?
don't stress. everyone is different. i find it helpful, it puts women with PCOS on a level playing field - now we have some sort of chance to lose weight. i feel better than i have in years. | 
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09-05-2008, 05:19 PM
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| | Counting Down to Clomid!
Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Alabama
Posts: 571
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How much weight did you/do you need/want to lose? I want to loose 30lbs.
How much weight did you/do you find you lost/lose on the Metformin per week? I'm on my first week of met and so far have lost 5 1/2 lbs!
When did you start taking Metformin? Wednesday.
How much total weight have you lost while taking the Metformin? 5 1/2 lbs.
What other health issues do you have besides PCOS (IR, Diabetes, thyroid disease, etc.)? IR.
How active were/are you? I'm somewhat active, I love to do 30 mins of walking everyday.
What excercise did/do you do? Right now, it's mostly walking and aerobics.
For how long? 30 mins.
How many times a week? 6 days.
Did you use a specific eating plan (South Beach, WW, etc.)? Glycemic Index.
Is there anything about your situation or in general that you think I should know or think I would find helpful about losing weight on Metformin? Umm, I just eat more healthy. Limit useless foods like candy, cookies, donuts, etc. Try to excercise after my meals. Plus met takes my appetite away, so I don't eat as much as I use too. I try to eat small frequent meals every 3 or 4 hours.
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09-05-2008, 05:22 PM
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| | Progesterone Queen
Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: in an igloo
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I didn't lose any, I actually gained
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09-05-2008, 07:52 PM
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| | *Dx with IR July 08*
Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northern California
Posts: 370
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How much weight did you/do you need/want to lose? Anywhere between 60-100 lbs.
How much weight did you/do you find you lost/lose on the Metformin per week? The first month I lost 17 lbs, now it's been about 1 lb a week or so. When did you start taking Metformin? July 4, 2008 How much total weight have you lost while taking the Metformin? 21 lbs What other health issues do you have besides PCOS (IR, Diabetes, thyroid disease, etc.)? I have IR How active were/are you? Not at all...I keep on MEANING to be though What excercise did/do you do? Walk around the base/office daily For how long? How many times a week? Did you use a specific eating plan (South Beach, WW, etc.)? Glycemic index diet Is there anything about your situation or in general that you think I should know or think I would find helpful about losing weight on Metformin? I originally was prescribed Met 1000mg. After my 1 month check up, my endo changed it to Janumet (Metformin + Januiva). My tip to you is to increase your dosage slowly. I personally raised mine by 250mg a week until I hit the max. I try to stay away from sugary stuff, carbs & greasy foods. Also, regular iceberg lettuce has been giving me a hard time too...not quite sure why. Now that I have been on it for a while I have been slowly able to add certain *forbidden foods*, such as 1 or 2 cookies or a small dish of premium ice cream. It's all a matter of finding what will work for you and your body and what you can handle. Take it slow! 
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