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Bad case of PCOS.?
I'm a 21yr my husband and I are staring to talk about having kids. When I was 14 I was told I had PCOS the Dr. put me on birth control and it would help but the hormones in the BC caused me to have really bad migraines(put in the hospital a few times because of this) So I stopped taking them. With out the help of BC or some other hormone I don't have a period but maybe once a year or so. I started going to and Endo. last year and she put me on metformin i took it for a few months and it did nothing for me I stopped taking it. I am a walking poster for PCOS. I have about 80% of all the side effects and nothing has giving any results. I am very large, and the met. didn't help with weight loss, I diet with exercises and that has no effects on me. I was wondering if there is anybody out there that has a really bad case of PCOS and had trouble losing weight and found a way how and somebody that also got pregnant and if so what was done. Please help me we both want a child of our own.
I have pcos, though I don't know if it would be considered a bad case. I wasn't diagnosed until I was in my early 30s, after I had three children - but I had had symptoms ever since menarche.
When I was 14, my mom took me to a gyno because of my horribly painful, very heavy, unpredictable periods. She put me on the pill, which was awful. It didn't give me migraines, but it caused terrible mood swings (they never swung up, either). I kept telling my mom and the doctor that the pill was causing me this depression, but the doctor told me the pill would not cause that (liar!), so I figured it was just me.
I went off them when I was about 18, and must have ovulated, because I became pregnant when I was 19. Then when my first was only 7 months old (I went on the pill again directly after my first was born, then off when we decided to have another baby - got pregnant immediately). I went back on the pill after my 2nd was born, but went off it again after I finally read the literature included in the pill pak which said it could cause depression. It was interfering with my ability to be a good parent. Anyhow, I tried an IUD, which made me bleed all the time, and got pregnant again while using the sponge (it was taken off the market shortly after I got pregnant because it apparently did not work well for women who had given birth before).
I took the metformin for about two and a half years. I kept wanting to take more, because it seemed that all the good effects (which did not include weight loss, by the way) kept wearing off. Eventually, I ended up on too high of a dose, and I didn't realize it, but it was fatiguing me a great deal. I had to stop taking it for a couple of days, and I couldn't believe how much better I felt, so I quit taking it altogether. Subsequent to that, I started taking Aldactone, which did help with the chin hair and acne and eventually, I quit taking all of it.
I have never been able to lose any weight - although I did occassionally lose 10 lbs or so spontaneously it was never asociated with anything I did to actually try to lose weight.
Overall I am in much better health, thanks to the metformin, than I was a few years ago, when I first went to the doctor. But I am frustrated, too. I am almost 40, I don't want to do fertility drugs, but we would love to have more children. As far as I know, I just never ovulate.
Lately, I have taken a more natural turn - I am using progesterone cream, and I have been switching some of my foods to more natural ones. I have always had a healthy diet, but I eat more whole grains now, much of our red meat is organic venison (husbands hunts), and I am using the Rghb/Rbst free milk. I would very much like to get my hands on some raw milk. Go get a book (cookbook/nutrition book) called "Nourishing traditions" by Sally Fallon - it's a real eye opener.
In addition, I only use butter, olive oil and expeller pressed coconut oil in my cooking - no more vegetable oil. In addition, I do not limit these foods. I believe that part of the reason I got PCOS is because I spent my entire childhood eating damaged fats. Fats are extremely important part of how our bodies run (particularly in the formation of good hormones), so I eat however much of these my body tells me to.
I have also switched my family over to whole milk. I discovered a long time ago that dieting did not work for me, nor did what I eat seem to have any effect on whether I gained weight. So, I eat what I want, what makes my body feel good, and what tastes good. Sally says I should be eating liver, but I've never tried it, it looks gross and smells awful when cooked, so I'm not sure I'll ever be able to wrap my lips around a mouthful of liver.
I'd love to hear if someone found a way to lose weight, too. I've tried all the traditional methods, I am unwilling to put amphetamines in my body. I am, however, willing to exercise. Currently, I am walking briskly for one hour about three days a week. I am also recovering from Mono, which did a serious number on my muscle tone and overall cardio-vascular health, not to mention my energy level (which was bad enough from the PCOS alone!). So, my life has changed significantly over the last year.
For a long time I felt as though if exercise didn't 'work' (cause me to lose weight), there was no point. Finally, I learned that there is a point, even if it doesn't have the desired effect, and noody believes you are doing 'enough' anyway, it still helps me feel better overall, and for that alone, it was worth it.
My suggestion to you is that you focus on your overall health. Take vitamins, especially B complex plus B12. Also take really large amounts of vitamin C - that seems to help me with my energy level. I am talking about 5000 mg per day. Lots. Take a multivitamin. Switch to whole grains, which are an additional source of B vitamins - brown rice, whole wheat pasta - you'll be surprised at how little difference there is between these and the same foods with the nutrients removed.
I don't know if you have this problem, but there is some switched I used to have that told me when I was full. It went away or something. When I started taking the metformin, it came back. It kind of went away again after a while when I stopped taking it, but as I have improved the types of foods I eat, it has come back, to a degree.
Sorry I couldn't be of more help. I know it is difficult. The reality is you may never have a child of your own. Perhaps you will, but you will spend huge amounts of money and agony. So while you are working on having a child of your own, you might also look into adoption - beautiful things can happen when you open your heart. There are thousands of children who are not typically 'adoptable' because they are not babies, or white, or may have mild to severe birth defects or learning disabilities. They need lovin' too. It's possible that this is the life God is calling you to.
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Using the Law of Attraction for Weight Loss
The Secret, it is called. It lay practically dormant since its inception, long before the Knights of Templar and the Code named for a Tuscan Renaissance man, artist and inventor; long before any void of noble blood would know of its existence.
Then, because of a small, made-for-television movie produced for Australia's Channel Nine, the secret was out.
Thank goodness, and a willing media.
Beth and I have been practicing, living, and teaching The Secret - its true name is the Law of Attraction - for ten years when the rest of the world caught on. And we whole-heartedly believe that if there is one true law that can heal the world and put and keep all of us who inhabit it back on track, it is the Law of Attraction. It is the one, true earthly (actually, Universal) law that fits all, because the pure tenet of this ancient "New Thought" is that everyone - regardless of race, religion, geography, or political ideology - deserves a happy, secure life where all wants and needs are available for all.
Sounds good - too good, we know... we hear it all the time. Yet if this law - and it is a law, not unlike any other physical law of the Universe - has no bearing in everyday reality and human existence, why has it spanned ages and appeared to work for some of the most revered in our societies? It has clearly ignored borders, religions, and political affiliations over the eons it has been recognized.
Is there something to it?
Yes, there is. Just ask us, and the hundreds of thousands around the world who have connected with all that is good through the Wonderful Law of Attraction. And if you don't believe us, just ask Oprah.
American cultural icon Oprah Winfrey has openly hailed the Law of Attraction on her highly rated syndicated talk show, as well as in print, on her radio network, and as a guest on the Larry King Show. She is the walking, talking poster child of the Law of Attraction, and she has the successful, happy, giving, and full life that emotes everything that is The Secret. And like all who truly practice the Law of Attraction - present company included - she wants everyone including you to know about it.
A WEIGHTY LOA QUESTION
At our many lectures, meetings, and seminars that we appear at each year, the inevitable question is raised by an audience member. "Can I lose weight with the Law of Attraction?" The answer is a clear and concise Yes!
How do we know this? Because using the Law of Attraction, and the Universal methods of thought to emotion to end result, Beth lost 50 pounds and I lost over 100 pounds. When I began using the LOA for weight loss, I weighed in at 440 pounds. And I continue to lose and manage my weight. My Law of Attraction success in this, my most lifelong troubling struggle, erased any atom of lingering doubt I ever harbored concerning LOA.
First, in case you are a little confused by The Secret, and are perhaps new to the idea of it, we'd better explain how the Law of Attraction works. Everything in the physical world where we exist vibrates. EVERYTHING whether it be dirt, a tree, a human being—these all emit a vibration. Even a rock vibrates—albeit at a much slower and barely perceptible pace—and a human being vibrates at a far more rapid rate.
These vibrational patterns translate to everything that you are feeling, which moves the Universe to, in turn, attract exactly what those feelings are. So if you are thinking (feeling) about how angry you may be at someone, the Universe takes that emotion and emits (returns) directly back to you what you happen to be feeling. You always attract exactly what you are feeling. THIS IS THE LAW OF ATTRACTION.
So if you are feeling wonderful, and thinking about how great your day is, and you are happy and grateful for that wonderful day, the Universe attracts (returns) to you exactly what you are feeling —more days of joy and wonder. What could be better than that? However, as is usually the case, there are a few problems with us humans when it comes to attracting what we desire.
In society today, people usually don’t listen to their intuition. We instead rely on other people to tell us “what is." It's kind of like old fable, “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” when an entire kingdom was convinced that despite naked truth, they all agreed that His Majesty's new clothes were all the rage — the living end! How often do we see our fellow citizens jump into line like lemmings to the sea, and how often do we accept the opinions of others as uncontestable fact? We think you would agree that the fashion mavens have accomplished that, much to the chagrin and disappointment of the fully two-thirds of the American public that cannot fit into the clothes they market.
It’s time that we listen to ourselves and stop listening to what is really just other people’s opinions telling you what to think. This brings us to our first, and most important, question that we will ask of you this lesson: Who are you losing this weight for? Is it for you? Is it for someone else? Are you losing it because you want to feel better, or do you simply want to lose a few pounds for a swimsuit that is calling your name?
The right answer — and in this case there is a right answer — is: FOR YOU. You must only lose weight for you. If you are not losing the weight for you, then you might as well grab a gallon of Baskin-Robbins and go sit in a corner with a big spoon and a TV remote control. It doesn’t matter what anyone thinks you should do. You must commit to losing the weight only for you.
If losing the weight will make you happy, then that is the biggest reason for you to lose the weight. Sure, losing weight for health reasons is always good and noble, but the main reason we want to help you to lose weight is because it will make you happy. See, that's how the Law of Attraction works. It is all about what you desire; what will cause you to be happy. This, by the way, is not greedy… no matter what the Nay Sayers say. (And they DO love to say, say, say!) This is the Wonderful Law of Attraction, and to be able to create whatever life you want for your self is the Universe's greatest gift to you.
DOWN GO THE POUNDS (OR KILOS!)
We were at a Wellness of the Mind retreat and we talked about the Law of Attraction and losing weight. There were many people there who lived their life through the Law of Attraction and, as always, there were people new to the LOA, and the usual weight loss questions were posed.
Weight loss through the Law of Attraction will take some of you a shorter amount of time, and for others it may take a little longer. It all depends on your mindset. LOVE yourself, ENJOY yourself, YOU are a wonderful person who creates your Universe. Isn’t that powerful? Your own body regenerates every second. You are a part of that. YOU can regenerate your body to be what you want, you can!
Maybe this is the week that you have a night that you treat yourself for just being you: The you that you are right now, and think about all the things that make YOU happy and joyous.
A doctor once asked Beth if she exercised and she said, "I walk about a half a mile each day.” The doctor replied, "Is that all? You need to exercise AT LEAST a mile each day!” Beth looked at the doctor and said, "Is that all? Are you kidding me? I didn’t move at all before. This half-mile is a big deal for me. When I am darn good and ready to go a mile, when I FEEL like I WANT to, then I will. I know that a half-mile is better than none at all, and my body knows it. Don’t make me try to feel bad. I’m proud of myself!”
Remember to continue doing what is working for you. Just those little steps help immensely over a year’s time, and if that ‘normal’ mind is feeling deprived, eat one bowl of popcorn instead of two, or eat half a candy bar instead of a whole one and save the rest for a couple of hours later. Your ‘normal’ mind will be appeased.
Listen to your body before you eat something. Sometimes it isn’t hungry, but we feed it anyway. ENJOY every bite! Try not to rip-snort through a whole meal in ten seconds flat. ENJOY every little thing that you put in your mouth and be thankful for that wonderful body of yours. You created it with help, and you can fine-tune it just as easily. For more information please visit http://www.bethandleemccain.com
About the Author
Beth and Lee McCain have lived, practiced, and taught the Law of Attraction - commonly known as The Secret - for nearly a decade. They travel the world introducing and teaching this Universal gift year round. When they are not on the road, they reside in Oregon with their children and a menagerie of critters. You may visit them at http://www.bethandleemccain.com
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