Hi,
I'm new here and had a quick question for all you "Thin Cysters" who have the lovely PCOS tummy...Did going on Metformin help you lose weight in your abdomen?
I would consider myself thin (5'4", medium build, a muscular 131 lbs, size 4-6) but have a pot belly that I can't seem to get rid of, no matter how much cardio/yoga I do. I'm on BCP and have been since I was diagnosed around 6 years ago (which helped me to lose the 15 lbs I randomly put on prior to diagnosis). I don't have the hair loss or acne associated with PCOS, just the abdominal fat and I absolutely hate it.
I'm going to see a specialist next Thursday and want something more than the "take BCP and you will be fine" attitude that I have gotten from my family doctor and the specialist she referred me to (I'm seeing someone else this time). I am looking for suggestions re: things to talk to my doctor about regarding weight loss - I work out, eat heathily (vegetarian) and don't know what else I can do to lose the fat without stopping eating completely....Any suggestions would be appreciated!!!
For me, personally, Met didn't do anything to reduce my belly, although I don't have much of one to begin with. Met seemed to either make me gain a few pounds or retain water. I just felt 'thicker' while taking it. But it's worth a try. It works for a lot of people, so it might be just the right drug for you.
I think BCPs are so interesting. They worked really well for me and I never had any problems with them, but as soon as I stopped taking mine, I instantly lost 10 pounds. So it's funny how they sometimes make people either lose or gain weight...
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This isn't scientific, but it seems that thin gals tend to gain and heavier gals tend to lose. I guess it depends on the person though, I've heard of gain, loss, and no change on met. For me it's no change. I think if you want to lose, if you start working out and watching your carbs, you'll have a better chance of losing.
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I lost weight on Met. I went from 125-116 lbs over a 3 month period. Mostly b/c it made me nauseated.
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I think BCPs are so interesting. They worked really well for me and I never had any problems with them, but as soon as I stopped taking mine, I instantly lost 10 pounds.
I instantly lost 7 when I stopped taking them....weird.
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Thanks ladies - the thing is that I do consistently work out, I walk pretty much everywhere, have a (relatively) low fat diet and when I eat do eat carbs, they are the "good kind" (no refined white anything for me). Yet none of this has really seemed to make a difference for me...That's why I was wondering if anyone had seen success on Met or anything else...
This is a question I would LOVE answered as well. I am about your size and ht. I went on metformin and went from like 130 to 108 in like a yr. But I still have it seems like 8 lbs in my lower belly. The belly was reduced, I am now a size 2 but it is not completely gone. I seem to have the best luck with affecting my belly while I lift weights in addition to yoga. Engaging your buttocks and hamstring muscles affects metabolism the best because of the large amount of mitochondria. I tried pilates but my belly is so flabby it was like a health hazard attempting to do the moves.
The funny thing is, I am happy with my figure, but you stil wont' catch me in a bathing suit. The distribution of fat is all belly and arms and back for me. I have no boobs so you can see the odd figure. I feel like when i finally make money, the only thing I can turn to is a tummy tuck because if I dont sit up straight my jeans feel like they will open open b/c of the 2 rolls that threaten to pop the top button open. IF i go up a jean size they fall of my butt....
Metformin for Tummy Loss? 
