My PCOS journey | How I lost 28kg with PCOS

Hi everyone! ♡
Today I’m talking about something that I have been dealing for several years and still am. I have PCOS and this how I lost 28kg with it.

[@melissayates3187]

After 9 years it has finally happened for my husband and I, we just found out I am 8 weeks pregnant, God bless me with the use of natural supplement, that helped me manage PCOS and helped me concieve fast please pray for a sticky baby.

[@InnerChai]

Congratulations! I’m so happy for you! One concern for me was that I wouldn’t be able to conceive in the future and you lose all hope because that’s something that you have to put on the table. I hope you a happy and healthy pregnancy and birth ! ❤

[@lifeofquesaseymone]

Congratulations! Praying for a healthy 10/10 baby 🥰 Do you mind sharing the natural supplements you use/took?

[@emilyjames3110]

@@InnerChaiI have got chin cream hormone one And got symptoms of it as I was struggling and been struggling with anxiety about it especially mentally 😢 And now I have to get on the control to help me as I try exercises and anything else you recommend? I’m eating good and especial diet to go on ❤

[@jennifergutierrez8406]

Oooh what kind of supplements did you take?

[@kaname1994n1]

You got your period because you didn’t eat for long hours of the day which is healthy, so long as you eat a generous portion of food during the hours you eat. So I don’t think “starving” was necessarily bad for you. Some people lose periods when they’re skinny and starving themselves because their body needs food. Your body had enough fat storage to for it to not become unhealthy for you to “starve” This bring me onto how I lost weight by “starving” (intermittent fasting) I have PCOS and I’ve lost weight and reduced unwanted hair growth by doing intermittent fasting. We have microbes in our gut that cleans your digestive system when we don’t eat for 12-16 hours. The longer the better. If you’re constantly grazing the microbes don’t get a chance to start cleaning. Think of it as a cleaning crew, they can only clean the mess when no one is in their way. These microbes clean out any bacteria that can cause diseases and illnesses. Health starts from your gut. We don’t need to eat so much. If you give yourself a window to eat, you’ll be full and satisfied with the few hours you give yourself to eat. You want to aim to eat healthy food for at least 6 days a week. Have as much Protein during your eating window to fuel your muscles, reduce your carbs but not eliminate( half a cup of rice, half a cup of pasta) Have lentils, a big plateful with salad. And a good portion of vegetables along with yoghurt and fruits. You can literally have 2 to 3 meals within your eating window. Keep your 6 days as nutritional as possible. But one day a week allow yourself to eat whatever you want, but has to be within the window hour. So my husband and I pig out on fried take out for the one day a week. If there’s a day where you want to eat out with a friend for breakfast and dinner then go for it, don’t restrict yourself from the enjoyment of food. But don’t do this regularly, do it that one day and go back to intermittent fasting. You can drink coffee and water on an empty stomach, coffee for energy and water to clean out your system. You’ll see eventually you’ll have energy as long as you eat healthy and wont need coffee for energy. Along with intermittent fasting you have to do steps, even if it’s on the spot while you watch your favourite series. Aim to do 10+k steps. While you’re on an empty stomach walking will burn fat. That’s how I’ve lost weight and reduced the unwanted hair, if anyone would like more info then let me know and I’ll try to help.

[@rayudutharunteja8068]

Please help me sis I have thyroid and pcos with normal testosterone levels and gained weight recently of 8 kgs if I was underweight and now I have normal BMI. And I facing unwanted hair issue so help me to cure or get rid of unwanted hair

[@sugar.creations]

@@rayudutharunteja8068 try spearmint tea.

[@Laibaarifpk2]

Please help me

[@giulia-fh9co]

i really dont mean to be rude and i am so happy that intermittent fasting works for u! but keep in mind that she may have really been starving herself. pcos has a 4x more rate of having eating disorders than a person without pcos. this may not have been her case but for me, i went days without eating because i was so ashamed of my body and it was the only thing that helped me lose weight (ofc i gained it all back, it is not at all sustainable). i am only saying something because assuming that she was fasting vs starving (two VERY different terms) and then saying that it is a good idea to "starve" may not be the best way to get your point across and can be a little hurtful. again, i try to spread awareness about the ed and pcos situation and just wanted to lyk about another perspective :)

[@screamadelica271]

Yes more updates ! I lost weight under the guidance of a nutritionist ( calorie deficit) weight training and 2000mg metformin plus inositols … whew! And now my weight is stuck at 80 for 4 weeks . Started at 96!

[@InnerChai]

I’ve been stuck around 73-75kg too! It’s hard figuring out what exactly works for your body but it’s best not to be too hard on yourself! I’m so glad you got to see results aswell!! You got this 🎉

[@emilyjames3110]

@@InnerChai I have to get screening due to maybe get it

[@InnerChai]

@@emilyjames3110 I wish you the best of luck! It’s a difficult journey but we have eachother!

[@michelle1020]

You are amazing. Thanks so much for sharing your story. I am just going through the process of figuring out if I have pcos and I have found this video so helpful.

[@InnerChai]

Hey Michelle! Thank you so much for this lovely comment! So many people go about their lives without being diagnosed with PCOS because they don’t know what it is. But go through health issues and doctors tell you to lose weight or go on birth control. So I’m glad this is helping people out! 😊❤️

[@gabrielafitzgerald8220]

The struggle is real, together we can fight this, stay strong sisters 🙏🏼💕

[@InnerChai]

Yes! There is just so much to learn with PCOS and sometimes you are either winning the fight or losing it! We've all got this and there are many many many of us

[@gabrielafitzgerald8220]

So true I thought my Metformin was working since I finally had periods for four months but now they've stopped again despite me exercising and eating extremely healthy everyday, it's just not fair other people eat chocolate and crisps and never have to worry about their weight or periods. 😢​@@InnerChai

[@BarbiieTwist]

im currently at 100 kgs ive gained about 20 kg so fast and haven’t lost anything in two years i was diagnosed two years ago and was put on birth control since i had the worst acne ive ever had. since getting on the pill my acne has gotten much better but my weight has increased so much. i have stretch marks all over my stomach and ive been so depressed. I just want to be happy i feel like i cant do anything right i dont like the way i look im so uncomfortable in my own body

[@InnerChai]

Oh i'm so sorry you've had to go through all of this! I'm not a doctor or a professional but i was also told to go on the pill but it didn't really help with my PCOS and i had alot of side effect. With PCOS, it's important to get loads of blood works done and listening to your body. I know inositol is really beneficial and so is Berberine but it's always great to consult your doctor before you try anything new. One thing i've had to learn is instead of asking my doctor what it is, is talking to your doctor and telling them what you think you might have and researching about it. Sometimes they will only give you right guidance if you know about your own body and some symptoms or names of what you might have and throwing it at them and see if they can get you tested

[@habiba6039]

Hey girl, thanks for the video I also struggled with my period at 13 got a scan done, turned out to be a cyst they told me I’m young it will go by it self , at 14/15 i suddenly gained around 20 kg tried to get appointments but my gp was shit I literally found it easier to fly to my home country got diagnosed there in no time got metformin at 16 my period came after stopping for 7 months , my acne cleared a little bit and the hair that I have is less but I still haven’t lost weight yet..

[@teresac-n4214]

My Doctor won't give me anything to help lose weight he says I need to be severely obese. I was working out 5 days a week cardio and weights and lost 20 lbs in two months and eating healthier. But the weight loss suddenly stopped and I've been at the same weight for a month now eating the same amount of calories. Idk whatever to do. I also started having horrible low blood sugar since I started working out many times. I get physically shaky, nausea, blurry vision, confused. Even if I eat protein before my workout it doesn't help. I just feel defeated. I don't know what else to do.

[@aliseannastipniece-jekimov5762]

Hey! Thank you for sharing your journey, its good to see that I'm not alone in this. I've got PCOS too and just started metformin a week ago, just wondering if you are still taking it? My doctor prescribed it to me for 3 months and I'm wondering about the next steps after the 3 month line.

[@InnerChai]

Hey! So I’ve actually been taking metformin for 2-3 years now! It’s been a while but I’m on 1500mg. I’m hoping I can transition out if it but it’s definitely my safety net for me as I have insulin resistance. I would say go for it! But it you feel that it’s got too many side effects, you can also try inositol and take 1,500mg of that too. People also say turmeric works wonders! I would definitely recommend checking out @pcos.weightloss on Instagram and on here. They have great tips and advice and an alternative for metformin.

[@beepboopbeep111]

Hey, idk if you will see this but I'm 15 andI'm pretty sure I have PCOS. I haven't told my parents about this but I am getting blood tests done at the end of July. Do you think I should bring this up to the doctor there? I also want to tell my mum but whenever I tell her about issues related to my health she blames it on me saying that I'm just unhygienic and honestly, up until a few weeks ago I believed her. But after hearing about the symptoms of PCOS e.g. abnormal hair growth and dark circles on skin, I realized that it wasn't only my lifestyle fueling these symptoms. I don't really know what the aim of this comment was but ig I just want some advice. It gets really lonely and scary keeping these things to myself and I just wanted someone to know about this. Thanks for taking the time to read this

[@InnerChai]

Hi! I’m so sorry that you’ve been feeling this way, especially alone, I definitely don’t want you to feel this way at all! If you need to send me a message on Instagram please do, it’s @inner.chai and I’m pretty quick on replying! ❤️ In regards to talking to your doctor, I 100% recommend it. Even if the results come back that you don’t have PCOS, atleast you tried to figure out your health and have been trying to discover what this is. Be very specific with them, tell them your symptoms and mention that these relate to PCOS symptoms. If you can get hormone blood checks done and also scans to see if you have cysts in your ovaries or any other abnormalities. There will be times that doctors might not listen to you, tell you to take the birth control (please do not do this, this does not heal PCOS, it just masks it) , or to come back when you want to get pregnant. But it’s important to emphasis with them that this affects your mental health a lot and they have every obligation to run tests to find out the root cause. In regards to your mum completely ignoring your feelings, especially your health, I’m so sorry about this! Only people going through health issues realise what it really means when they’re facing the symptoms which is why your mum doesn’t understand. I think you can come up to her with facts but if she doesn’t understand, then she doesn’t. However, this doesn’t mean that you don’t have any health complications. So please don’t ignore it. PCOS is not a case of being unhygienic but can be caused by hormonal imbalance and also genetics. This is something you can’t control without finding out the imbalance. Again, as mentioned before, if you need to reach out and ask any questions, get in touch with me on Instagram and I’d be happy to hear you out! xx ❤️

[@beepboopbeep111]

@@InnerChai You are so amazing, thank you so much for taking the time to write this out. I will absolutely make sure that I talk to the doctors about my queries and I think I'll talk to my mum about it. Thank you for giving me the courage

[@InnerChai]

@@beepboopbeep111 aww! This means so much to me! I hope everything goes well and keep me updated ! ❤️

[@beepboopbeep111]

@@InnerChai I told my mum and her reaction was so much better than expected!! Turns out that she was also diagnosed with PCOS a while back and she said that she’ll book an appointment for me to get it checked out. It genuinely feels like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders . Thank you for giving me the courage to do this ❤️

[@beepboopbeep111]

@@InnerChai MY RESULTS CAME BACK AND I HAVE PCOS!!! Ik that this is a really weird thing to be happy over but so many health issues now have an answer. Thank you so much for helping me talk to my mum in the first place, I appreciate you to an extent that you don’t understand. I am genuinely so happy and I can really properly begin my health journey with all my questions answered. Thank you thank you thank you for everything, sending love ❤️

[@CatherineHa]

So amazing! I'm about to take metformin for my PCOS! Thank you for sharing this. I'm curious what dose did you start with? And What dose are you currently on?

[@TuanTranFitnessCoach]

Hey! ☺️ I love the work and dedication you have on your weight loss journey! Keep inspiring! New buddy to your channel! Let us get big together!

[@beckynewton3957]

I have pcos and its so difficult to lose weight and feel happy about myself

[@InnerChai]

I'm so sorry you feel this way, I know for myself, even i feel this way. Even when i have lost weight. I think PCOS also affects your mental stability and knowing how hard it is to lose weight when you have PCOS while you watch everyone around you losing weight by maybe just cutting out little food and working out, can make you feel terrible. Especially as sometimes it feels we may be putting in 10 x hard work. All i want to say is keep working on yourself and don't compare anyones journey to yourself. If you workout, eat good food then that's the best thing for you and your body and you don't have to feel alone. Put pressure on your doctor to get things checked up with your PCOS when you don't see improvements too.

[@CatherineHa]

Did you experience any side effects?

[@trianawalker995]

Hi! Thanks for the video! It would be helpful if you could tell me how many mg of Metformin you were prescribed. Do you recall the amount?

[@InnerChai]

Hi Triana, it was 500mg in the beginning and now I take 1,500. You can go up to 2,000mg if it’s not that affective with the guidance of your doctors

[@Danielarowsa]

@@InnerChai hi, hope you don’t mind me asking were you on the regular Metformin or the extended release? x

[@InnerChai]

@@Danielarowsa it was the regular metformin, I would have wanted the extended release one as I had a lot of stomach issues in the beginning but then it got better.

[@alycebagnath464]

Going vegan was the best for my pcos. Period were regular to the day every month, were less painful and I still had my energy. It helped my anxiety and depression. I would only workout out 2 times a week but lost so much weight and kept it off. I give myself oiled head massages once a week which helps the hair loss and keep up my skin care and avoid dairy for acne which is linked to pcos. I had to get off the pill as it was causing major depression for me. These tips really helped over the last 5 years 🤍🤍

[@Adi_x]

Hey dear My GF also Have this problem but she don't get any type of acne and obesity also and any type of body hairs am still confused but she gets irregular cycles what we can do for this can u plz reply my comment 🙂😢😢

[@InnerChai]

Hey Aditya! I would 100% firstly check with your doctor or a PCOS specialist first. Once you have been diagnosed, you can then do blood tests etc. Sorry, I’m not a professional but just giving you some help and what I did right in the beginning.

[@Adi_x]

@@InnerChai Thanks dear🤗

[@annakirei6004]

She'll need to do hormones check up and/or ultrasonic examination of ovaries. I have a regular and stable cycle, but have a ton of other negative effects, like acne, bloating or really painful cycle.

[@InnerChai]

@@annakirei6004 thank you for this Anna, ❤️ I myself got my hormones checked and they said it was fine, but I still have PCOS. They did ultrasound of my ovaries etc

[@MajhaPbo2]

Thnkew for info sweeety

[@poonamdhanoa9815]

Hey can u pls tell what is ur period status now ? Aftr losing weight

[@InnerChai]

It’s every month, it can be a week late but it’ll come every month. However, if I’ve had a stressful month , my period can be 6/7 weeks late but will still come. However, working out and eating right really helps with getting my period back and taking metformin for insulin resistance

[@edenlee1829]

Did the metformin reduce your excess body hair issues?

[@zarasbubble1748]

Free Testosterone is what causes the hair growth. So metformin can help in reducing the androgens once insulin resistance subsides but it doesn’t always work for everyone. Spearmint tea (not other mints) and spearmint oil help to reduce testosterone a lot and helps with the hair.

[@sarahwilliams4183]

Question did you ever have your pituitary gland checked ? Also what was the name of the workout video on you tube ??? Thank you !

[@InnerChai]

Hi Sarah! Thank you for the question! So unfortunately, my gp/doctor isn’t much helpful with the whole PCOS situation. Either it is to do blood tests or getting an ultrasound on my ovaries. But i do want to ask you want the relation would be to get your pituitary gland checked so I can hopefully ask my gp or a professional in relation to this x In regards to the workouts. When I went vegan and lost 10kg, my workout consisted of: - Blogilates extreme abs workout 25 minutes at home workout -blogilates leg slimming cardio Pilates workout. Pilates has helped me out alot in this area and blogilates mainly focuses on that aswell. I do also further suggest these workout -30 minutes head to toe tone with weights The thing about PCOS is sometimes those rough fat burning cardio workouts end up doing us the worst. We put on weight because our stress hormones get elevated, and you know for people with PCOS that can be bad. So I would suggest to go for slow workouts or even slow weighted workouts to tone your body. Pilates is a great way to help lose weight and overall just be stronger. If you go through blogilates KZbin or website, she has some great workouts and whatever you feel suitable with doing, go for that! One thing I also learned is that we don’t have to completely cut of cardio. Apparently 30 minutes max should be fine but anything more than that can do some damage. So you can go on a long walk, add some weights and just feel stronger. Ps. I’m not where I want to be 😂 but so far I’m able to maintain when I never was able to do that. I can go without exercise for a week and still feel good. I have my period every month aswell! I hope this helps!

[@sarahwilliams4183]

@@InnerChai awww thank you !! I’m 37 now and I’ve been battling pcos since 16 and it’s always been a uphill battle . The more research I’ve recently found is that there is a strong connection with the pituitary and pcos because the pituitary is responsible for the hormone production and can cause pcos . They would check your prolactin level and cortisol levels . It’s seems like you got your period really early just like me and struggled with hair on body issues right from the start . Cushings disease can cause pcos , depression, anxiety , a back neck hump , textured skin , excessive body hair , infertility, and inability to lose weight . Cushings is greatly under-diagnosed and often missed with patients with pcos . You have to really push to get tested , I’m right there too to get the labs done ❤️ positive vibes ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@InnerChai]

@@sarahwilliams4183 thank you so much for the information! It’s crazy but when I was overweight and my symptoms were out of control, I had all the symptoms you described with the Cushing disease. I will definitely ask my GP and see if they can help me out! If you need any more information, please don’t hesitate to comment or ask away! Honestly, with PCOS no matter if we lose weight or start to get our symptoms in control, it will always be a battle because something new comes up or our cravings take over and the constant mental health issues we have to face. I wish you nothing but happiness and health on this very long journey! ❤️ It crazy to think that there is so much to learn about PCOS still 🥲

[@priyadharshinithirumalais841]

Now u got ur periods back regularly Evey month

[@macarari]

How many milligrams was each tablet ?

[@InnerChai]

Hey, i would say to get blood works done first and check what is the required dosage for females for each vitamin. In regards to metformin, my doctors put me on 1,500mg

[@sonadent]

Hi, what mg of metformin did you begin with? x

[@InnerChai]

Hi sona! Thank you for your comment! I started off with one tablet which is 500mg of metformin. Hope that helps! ❤️

[@BarbiieTwist]

@@InnerChaiare you still on it?

[@hithere1528]

Have you gone off of metformin & maintained the weight loss?

[@InnerChai]

Heya! I'm actually looking to do an update video on my Metformin journey soon. So i've been putting wait on after being on it for 2-3 years and being consistent with it. Seems like if you don't manage stress and also other lifestyle factors, you may end up putting weight on! Hope this helps!

[@hithere1528]

@@InnerChai so helpful, yes! My doctor recommended metformin & hearing real women’s experiences is so important before I make a decision. Would love an update video ♥️

[@billie4767]

Congrats! On your weight loss and getting your period back 🤍 I’m scared of taking metformin as I only used inositol and it did help with my period regulation but the weight just keeps going up even with watching my food and working out. How bad were the side effects at first? And were you counting your calories while taking it in the first 2-3 months? 🤍

[@InnerChai]

Heyyyaaa! I’m glad that inositol has helped with your period regulation! ❤️ So when I started taking metformin 1x a day, I didn’t have that much side effects but I did get nauseous and loose stools. Here and there, I’ll get loose stools due to not eating adequately when taking metformin. However, it does subside after a week or two. I’d suggest start eating clean and working out as soon as you take metformin to start seeing results. However, don’t just eat salad, eat nutrient dense foods or low GI foods. Also very beneficial to take b12 vitamins alongside metformin as metformin is know to lower your b12 ❤️ will be coming out with a supplement to take with PCOS video soon! ✨

[@billie4767]

Did you experience spotting within the first week? I’ve been on it for a week now and i had spotting the other day and idk I’m a bit scared of continuing with it. I got prescribed the 500mg but take it with my meals 2-3 times. I was also constipated for so long this week but today I got better. how were your symptoms in the first week? And did you also avoid gluten? 🤍 I’m thinking of avoiding dairy as well since it helped with symptoms before but not weight loss

[@InnerChai]

Hey Billie! I didn’t have spotting, I’m not too sure if you haven’t had your period in a while and that’s why it’s happening? I didn’t get my period for 3 years and only got my period 5-6 month of taking metformin. Going vegan while taking metformin helped me get my period back. However, I mostly eat vegan and eat vegeterian food on the weekends and my periods have been doing fine. First week being on the metformin wasn’t too great, loose stool, headaches, fatigue and nauseous. I actually tried to take it easy. I didn’t work out my first 2 weeks but did try to eat healthier. I have actually opted to eat gluten free last year for a month, but I was quite lethargic, being vegan meant there was hardly anything for me to eat. Something that I like focusing on is looking at what our ancestors ate. I don’t mean cavemen but mostly what our grandparents ate who were always healthy and follow that thumb rule. But going dairy free definitely help. I would also say, as it’s just the beginning metformin will give you a lot of side effects, I got useto it in a couple of weeks though. Some people also opt for inositol instead, apparently it is as affective and metformin