julyflame
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- Mar 17, 2021
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Hi all, I’ve been reading this forum on and off for about 2 yrs now, and as many of you know the amount of info is overwhelming! I’ve had stints over the past 2 yrs when I’ve applied some of that information, but none that have been long lasting (mostly my fault). I really struggle with the consensus that these principals will/should result in weight gain. I am a 5’6” 25 yr old woman, and I currently weigh 255 lbs. In December I weighed in at my highest of 275 lbs., and the terror of inching ever closer to 300 shook me up. I’m currently doing WW (Weight Watchers) simply because it helps me manage the psychological side of calorie restriction and it’s helping me lose weight, but I’m painfully aware that I’m not eating the actual foods I should be for optimal wellness (lots of processed low calorie foods, PUFAs, sugar-free substitutes, etc.). Basically, the MAIN thing I’d like to figure out is how to lose a significant amount of fat while applying the info that Peat and others have provided? Anyone on here had experience with this? I know that there’re many factors when it comes to health, and weight loss isn’t the end-all be-all, and when I’ve searched weight loss on the forum that’s what people tend to say and the information I’ve found is so scattered, but I NEED to not be this heavy anymore. I’ve been very inactive for many years and so I’ve also started walking regularly this past month, and once the weather is warmer I’ll be swimming. I’d also like to add in some kettlebell workouts to my routine.
Secondarily, I’m 99% sure I have PCOS (extremely irregular periods that are heavy and painful, weight gain that began when I hit puberty, hair thinning, acne along my chin, lethargy, and worst of all, hirsutism - we’re talking face stubble that I have to shave every morning if I want to feel like a woman). The symptoms are depressing and have messed with me mentally (particularly the hair thinning and hirsutism, I just feel like an unfeminine freak). Because much of the info on here feels geared towards boosting male health, I’m always nervous that I could be inadvertently boosting androgens? If that’s a thing lol?
Anyways, I know that’s a lot and I know much of this will have be sorted out with trial-and-error, I just feel like I’m drowning in information and if anyone could point me in some direction that could potentially be helpful for my specific set of issues I would be much obliged.
Secondarily, I’m 99% sure I have PCOS (extremely irregular periods that are heavy and painful, weight gain that began when I hit puberty, hair thinning, acne along my chin, lethargy, and worst of all, hirsutism - we’re talking face stubble that I have to shave every morning if I want to feel like a woman). The symptoms are depressing and have messed with me mentally (particularly the hair thinning and hirsutism, I just feel like an unfeminine freak). Because much of the info on here feels geared towards boosting male health, I’m always nervous that I could be inadvertently boosting androgens? If that’s a thing lol?
Anyways, I know that’s a lot and I know much of this will have be sorted out with trial-and-error, I just feel like I’m drowning in information and if anyone could point me in some direction that could potentially be helpful for my specific set of issues I would be much obliged.