[einstein]

This forum had no posts in it, so I felt the need to jump in and add something.

I'm trying to eat less and lose a few pounds -- OKAY, I'm trying to lose about 10-20 lbs. If I lose a total of 20, I'll be back to my pre-preg weight, but I have few dreams that I'll actually get down 20 lbs. I have been doing Slim Fast and have lost about 5 lbs so far. So, if I could get down another 5-10, I'd be happy.

Basically, my prob is that I LOVE TO EAT and I'm around food all day as I prod the kids to eat. Neither one eats much and then I'm stuck looking at all this food. I am training myself to only eat when I'm hungry and to stop when I'm full. I'm not minding the Slim Fast shakes since I can have those with a small meal (like a slice of toast or fruit or a half of a sandwich).

I'm not by any means fat or heavy, but I'd just like to kiss a few flabby pounds away.

Anyone else battling food?

[rcgomez2003]

I'm so glad a subject like this came up...Karen, i am right there with ya..although i would need to lose a little more than you to be back to my pre-preg weight, but i have battled all the same..but mine is a little different. i have been battling with bulimia for about 3 years, and am scared that when i start gaining weight when i get pregnant, i might resort to it. I know i can't, and i can controll it when i want to, like now. I have about 8 weeks before i start by shots, and i would like to lose about 15 pounds by then, I have started eating only fruits, veggies, fish, chicken, and grains, and exercising every spare minute after the kids are in bed. I would love to hear more peoples stories about this struggle with food.

[MatrisAmini]

I've personally battled my weight for as long as I can remember. Just before my husband and I married in 2001, I lost about 55lbs, with the help of LA Weight Loss. But true to form, I started gaining it back and then some after the wedding.

I actually had one doctor I saw tell me that I needed to lose 150lbs if I wanted to ever get pregnant. Now to be honest with you, I am a big girl. But if I were to lose 150lbs, I'd be dead.

Over the last year and a half, I've lost 45lbs. I'm still struggling with food every day. But I'm trying to lose as much weight as possible before I go to see the fertility specialist next month. I'm exercising and drinking lots of water, as well as trying to remember how I lost all that weight 7 years ago.

If anyone has any tips, I'm all ears.

[TGB]

I really enjoyed doing Weight Watchers. I did the online on because I did not enjoy going to the meetings. It is totally sensible and I never felt as if I was starving.

[mdbrum16]

I too am trying to lose weight. My newest RE thinks that could help clear up my PCOS symptoms and make it easier to concieve. I have been doing the low amylose diet and lots of exercise.So far I am down 17lbs since mid December. Hopefully I can go a little farther before my RE appt. on 3/11. It sounds like everyone is headed the right direction!!

[Persephone1881]

My RE has told me a couple times that I need to lose some weight and that doing so would most likely lessen a lot of my PCOS symptoms, especially the ovulation problems. When he told me at the end of October that I was basically too fat to have babies (although in a much nicer way.. that's just what I heard ) I first said that I was never going to eat again. That lasted until lunch time rolled around. But since then, I've been keeping track of everything I eat. First I was using a little notebook I kept in my purse and now I'm using www.dailyplate.com. I've found that it really helps me make better choices on what to eat. Since the first time I was weighed at my RE's office in September, I've lost about 16 pounds... which isn't a whole lot over that many months, but it's better than having gained 16 pounds. I know that if I were to get my butt in gear and actually do some exercise I would get even better results, but sometimes it's really hard for me to get motivated.

[mdbrum16]

It is hard to get motivated. It sounds like you are doing great though!! 16 pounds is awesome. It is so hard! Especially around the holidays and special days. I give myself one day a month to eat whatever I want. I find if I do that it gives me something to look forward to. I had never heard of daily plate.com. I am definately going to look into it. Have you noticed any differences in your PCOS symptoms?