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Looking for advice from anyone with pcos or anyone who suffers from fatigue

How do you find the energy to exercise?

I've been doing really well lately- after some family stress died down I've been doing great and eating really healthy. I'm down 5 lbs (last I checked)

I used to work out regularly and I'm ready to get back into doing that again, at least some super simple weight lifting.

My problem is...the pcos fatigue. I am SOOO TIRED.

I have a toddler, I'm in school, I have a house to take care of, and by like 2pm I'm totally exhausted. Caffeine isn't recommended for pcos so I'd like to avoid that if possible. I'm already on metformin, I don't think it does much for energy levels. Any advice at all would be greatly appreciated! Wake me upppppppppppppppp

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5 pounds down!

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Day idk pcos journey:

I started a new medication (not going to name it here because I posted it on reddit and got a significant amount of hate for it, no its not semaglutide) and I realized I have been living life with 0 fullness signals for so long. I don't know if that's PCOS related (if you have pcos and don't ever feel truly "full" let me know!)

Since I started this medication I'm full after 1 serving and I'll stay full until it's time for my next meal. I hardly snack anymore because I'm full, no reason to snack if you aren't feeling hungry. It's weird realizing that my brain just didn't have that concept, and I really think this is going to be a game changer in my pcos journey.

I've been MIA for a while because we had a family emergency, but all of that has since been resolved so I'll be regularly posting here and uploading to tiktok again starting on Saturday.

The only real update I have is that I got a new doctor who I really like and started this new medication, and later on we will probably add a 2nd medication to see if it helps a little bit more. I have not gained weight, and I've only lost about 2 lbs. Pcos is rough, man.

During this family emergency situation I definitely haven't been the healthiest I've ever been. I've kept within my calorie range but being gluten and dairy free has been hard. Keeping up with exercise has been hard. I've been back on track for nearly two weeks now, though.

In it to win itttttttttttttt yallllllllll

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This is a great watch for those of us who learn better from listening rather than reading. The male doctor made me mad a few times but the woman is very knowledgeable.

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Today is day 3 for me on this new pcos lifestyle, and I'd considered waiting to see if it actually makes a difference before I posted anything. But then I thought about how there's so many other women struggling with this disorder, probably going through the same exact thing as me. So I'm inviting you to follow along this journey with me.

In just these 3 days I have noticed a difference in the way my body is feeling.

The general gist of this "diet" is no gluten, no dairy, no added sugar. It's low carb but it isn't keto. I believe this lifestyle is far more sustainable than keto.

Why are women with pcos not supposed to have gluten and dairy? (Keep in mind I'm not a doctor or a dietician. This is all info I've collected from research and from several dieticians)

Dairy has an insulin like growth factor, which will increase androgens (aka male hormones) in women with pcos.

Eating gluten regularly can result in inflammation. If you have pcos, you're already dealing with inflammation. Apparently 1 in 3 Americans already have an intolerance to gluten. So it's very likely that you and I do, too.

I also found one dietician who said that gluten turns into a hormone in your body that mimics thyroid hormones, and therefore your thyroid attacks it. A lot of women with pcos also have hypothyroidism, aka a low functioning thyroid. I am/was one of those women. My last lab results showed normal thyroid levels! So I do believe this checks out. I hadn't even quit gluten completely at the time, but I'd cut out quite a bit.

I found a study from 2012 that said every woman with pcos should be treated for insulin resistance. I have insulin resistance, I've been tested multiple times, it went away for a while but came back. A high amount of insulin in your blood will cause weight gain. When your insulin levels are high, you are going to store fat. It's why we hear women with pcos say they gained 100 lbs in a year.

I am still researching and learning all of this myself.

I am currently on metformin for the insulin resistance. I take several other vitamins as well.

-a daily multivitamin (I take a prenatal, it's got most of the things I was buying separately, so its saved me money in the long run)

-DHA/Fish oil (this is included in my prenatal)

-a probiotic with cranberry included (healthy gut, healthy urinary tract)

-Inositol. This apparently helps women with pcos regulate their cycle, which rings true for me. I'm currently out of this one, and my period was late consecutively for the 3 months I've been out of it. It's expensive so I haven't been able to re purchase yet. However, it is on the top of my list.

-Magnesium/Ashwaganda. I think the ashwaganda knocks me the hell out at night. When I take it, I fall asleep easier. Magnesium is shown to help with anxiety. I take this in a 2 for 1 pill.

-Curcumin (turmeric): this one allegedly helps with inflammation.

-Apple Cider Vinegar: I take this in a pill because I cannot stand the taste of vinegar. This one helps stabilize blood sugar if taken before meals.

I have been looking into berberine and will be purchasing it as soon as possible. Apparently, paired with metformin it can help stabilize blood sugar.

Of course, do your own research and talk to your doctor before you take anything. These are all supplements I've found through research. I'm not sponsored by anyone, and I have no followers, so obviously I'm not making money off of it. These are all things I take daily.

That's all I've got for now, I'm about to go make breakfast. Byeeeeeeeee

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Day 1 pcos journey:

Hi and welcome if you're reading this! If you missed my first post, I was diagnosed at 13 with pcos and at age 25 I'm now trying to heal my body with food, supplements, and research. I'm posting my journey so that anyone else struggling can find it.

Breakfast was a struggle. We were late for school, so I quickly cooked two eggs and had a side of avocado for breakfast. I also had 1 cup of black tea. Day 1 without coffee and creamer has been rough.

For a snack I had hummus with carrots.

For lunch I had turkey lettuce wraps, with ground turkey, and guacamole.

For dinner I had a salad, with ground turkey, black beans, avocado, and other veggies.

I still took my usual 4 hour nap today, but I feel like I did wake up feeling a bit more rested than normal. That being said, I'm exhausted right now at 6pm. My biggest goal in doing this, other than weight loss, is to stop the daytime fatigue! I feel like it's only gotten worse the past few weeks. I physically cannot make it through the day without sleeping.

I'll be posting a list of all the supplements I'm taking and why. I am also on prescribed metformin due to insulin resistance.

I will also not be weighing myself during the first three to four months because it's extremely triggering to me, as I have past ED issues.

Allegedly, doing this diet will heal my body and my hormones, and I will never look back.

Of course, not much progress can be expected to be made in one day, but I'm hopeful.

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Hey pcos, fuck you!!!

Starting this blog (and a tiktok) to document my pcos journey. So here's the beginning, for those who are interested or also struggling:

In eighth grade (2012ish), I woke up for school like normal. Took a shower, did my makeup, etc. After I got up from sitting down, a stabbing pain radiated from my left lower abdomen. I told my mom I feel sick, and laid down. My mom is a nurse, so her immediate thought as I pointed to my right side was that my appendix had ruptured. Every bump we went over in the car had me crying out in pain. She hauled ass to the emergency room.

The doctors also originally thought my appendix had ruptured. Until they did an ultrasound.

I had 3 cysts on one ovary, 4 on the other. One, about 5cm, had ruptured, which is what was causing my pain. It took them 8 hours to figure this out.

At my follow up doctors appointment with my pediatrician, he told my mom I can't possibly have pcos because I don't have hairy nipples. I remember this conversation vividly. This was also the day I got on birth control. Apparently, it could help stop new cysts from forming.

I recieved no education and no diagnosis.

Years later, senior year of high school, debilitating periods were second nature to me. Throwing up, and then passing out on the bathroom floor were regular occurances. That was IF I got my period. Even with the placebo week on birth control, I still had very irregular periods. I just kept being told that it's normal. Switching birth controls. I ended up on depo Provera.

I originally attributed my 80 lb weight gain to the depo. So I switched back to the pill. Lost 0 weight. I eventually found a nurse practitioner who actually listened to me, ran blood work, and diagnosed me with pcos. This doctor has since left my state, so I am once again without anyone who will listen. Searching for a new one as we speak.

I remember being SO angry, because this was something I could've been diagnosed with in 8th grade. The painful periods, the cysts, the weight gain, all might've been able to be prevented if that original doctor knew what he was talking about. I was able to get my medical records about that day. They KNEW. And yet they didn't diagnose me, because my nipples weren't hairy.

Fun fact: you don't need to be showing signs of hirsutism (excessive hair growth) to have pcos. But that doctor didn't care or didn't take the time to research.

So now, I'm 25.

I've been on and off metformin, diagnosed pre-diabetic. I work out, daily, and do not lose weight. 800 calorie diets do not work for me. I've learned that this is very common for those with pcos. I am no longer on birth control. I was able to conceive and have a healthy pregnancy, which resulted in my daughter.

However, I still struggle. The biggest struggle I have is the fatigue, and painful periods. It got worse after having a baby. I was able to go from 250 lbs (post pregnancy) to now about 190ish. I am not certain what the exact number is, because I've given up on the scale (that bitch). I have not lost any weight in the months since then. I think breastfeeding benefited my weight loss more than anything.

The depression and anxiety have also been debilitating. Once again, all things that could've been prevented. I wonder how much different my life could've been if I'd learned about this in 8th grade.

I've also been diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder. Caused by dieting or starving too much. I am currently recovering from that, and am now many months binge free. Did you know that if you have pcos, you're far more likely to have an eating disorder? I had no idea.

Well, tomorrow I'm beginning my PCOS journey. I had a 90 minute appointment with a dietician who specializes in pcos. And I'm going to share all that info with you.

I'm tired of finding website after website, promising free help with pcos but then "Hey, spend $300 if you actually want any info"

I pledge here and now that if this works, if I'm able to reverse my symptoms, I will NEVER sell the information. And shame on those who have.

My end goal here is to help people like me, who have struggled for years with no help.

My tiktok is active, search pcos.uno.reverse. The first video will be posted tomorrow (6/20).

Tomorrow, my life changes for the better. Follow along with me.