Hunger or not so much...

Sparky092405 · 11-27-2009, 05:39 AM

I have only been on Metformin ER 500mg for two weeks. But the last few days, I have really noticed a difference in my appetite. I am just not as hungry. I think this is good. I have started exercising and hopefully will see some of the weight start coming off. Because nothing has ever worked before. My weight, no matter what I have tired, has only slowly gone up.

Any tips for for a healthy diet or weight loss will be greatly appriciated!!!

Sara-Elizabeth · 11-27-2009, 05:48 AM

Try to make it as healthy as you can, if you don't the Met can get you (bathroom issues). I've cut a lot of the non-whole grain carbs, since too many of those will put me in the bathroom too. The rest is trail and error, to see what works for you, as there are many eating plans out there and different cysters have different ones that work.

februarystar · 11-27-2009, 07:14 AM

I'm going to quote TheBumbler cos she summed it up so well!!!

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Originally Posted by TheBumbler

The Trifecta of Awesomeness

SLEEP SCHEDULE + EXERCISE (strength training and cardio... 300 minutes a week) + GOOD NUTRITION (whole foods, perimeter of the grocery store kind of thing, lots of veggies and with a calorie deficit) = Fat loss and Improved Health

It doesnt have to be complicated. Dont worry about which sort of diet and following loads of 'rules'. I lost my appetite too when I was on Met and I saw it like a clean slate to which I could add what I needed to, rather than what I thought my body wanted. Pick whole, nutritious foods and keep track of your calories. You'll need at least 1200 calories a day to ensure good nutrition, more if you are particulary active - it might take a few days/weeks to find your 'number'.
For reading: No evidence of a PCOS Diet. Lifestyle changes are firstline therapy and ARTICLE: Study Zeroes In on Calories, Not Diet, for Weight Loss (even with PCOS)

You need 300min of dedicated exercise each week and as TheBumbler said - strength training and cardio.
For reading: PICK UP WEIGHTS! Cardio exercise alone does not affect insulin resistance... and STUDY: Think 30 minutes of exercise cuts it? Try 50

Also, my favourite article ever (and not just cos I posted it lol): Article: Rev Up Your Metabolism

And when you've got a minute (or an hour lol).. an EXCELLENT array of articles complied by Kat that will (hopefully) convince you that its really no harder to lose weight with a PCOS diagnosis than without