To have everything come back completely normal? Don't let this freak you out... three years. First, I lost half my weight without exercise and it helped a bit but not really. Then I added in exercise but I didn't quit smoking. That also helped, quite a bit, actually, but still everything wasn't normal. Then, I quit smoking and the diet and exercise went out the window. Once I finally got everything going for me and I committed to a healthful lifestyle and was consistent about it, that everything finally came back normal and I put my PCOS into remission. Now, I can't believe I used to live any other way.
It's going to be different for everyone and I really hope you get there faster than I did. Just keep working towards that goal of kicking PCOS to the curb and you'll get there.
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How long did it take you to get normal lab results?
It took me 14 months. (VERY strict, healthy low carb + twice a day workouts on the upper intensity levels, and regular strength training...also regular sleep habits.)
My diet was SUPER clean...lots of veggies, lean meats, good fats, etc. I didn't try to do 'low carb versions' of my favorite foods - I wanted to see what my body would do when everything was 'as healthy as possible'.
I recent dropped several points off of my cholesterol by following a calorie controlled low glycemic program, and working out 300+ minutes per week at the mid to upper intensity levels. My goal for the end of the year is to lower it another 20 points.
While 'eating better' and 'moderate exercise' can help me maintain my weight (sometimes), I only see significant changes when I put major effort into my diet (healthy and calorie controlled) and exercise (300+ minutes, higher intensity cardio, strength training). Walking 2 to 3 times per week, and 'cutting back' has virtually no noticeable impact on my body .
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My lab results went into the high normal ranges when I got down to about 170-180 from 227- that took about 8-9 months for me. It was also at that weight that normal periods returned and came monthly- every month. Like the previous posters said every one is different though.
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Mini Goal- 140- REACHED 7/28/08!!! New Mini Goal- 130! - REACHED 10/10/08!!! 27 years old- no meds- trying to get healthy through diet and exercise
I lost 20 lbs before only to gain it back.. Its hard to find something that works quick but i did notice a change with 20lbs lost my cycle came back and more enegry.. I hope to loose twise as much try not to focus on the scale to much. I think it takes about 6 weeks to make your body into a fat burning machine. Thats why people dont see results right away.
Seriously......4 months.....thats for real!!!
I ate raw food, lots of raw foods.....I juiced veggies, chomped on fruit, raw nuts....
All my hormone levels are within normal range....I was way out of whack before...
I also workout 5 days a week 45 mins. I lost around 28lbs in 4 months and quit smoking.
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CLOMID FEB 09 - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. BFN CLOMID APRIL 09 ROUND 2 - DAYS 5-9 TRIGGER SHOT APRIL 23RD BFN FEMARA AUG09 - HCG/ASPRIN/PRGVITS/PROGESTERONE - BFN AS OF APRIL 15TH 2009...
Doctor advises me PCOS under control and no more need for Metformin !!!!
Sept 2009 discover I have Opaque tube.....so IVF it is then !
i got normal labs in a month in a half. I started a lifestyle change by doing a yeast free diet and a candida cleanse. I no longer need metformin, but still haven't had a regular period just yet.
Those who got normal lab results with just diet and exercise.... 
