pcos

i have pcos and have gained 20 kg in 1 year! im incredibly depressed and so lathargic all the time. i try and count calories and then exercise but i really struggle to keep up with it. im so drained.

[TheEditor]

Hi npatel,

You've come to the right place for support, advice and motivation!

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can't be cured, but the symptoms can be managed.

Find out more about how to manage your condition here:

nhs.uk/Conditions/Polycysti...

[bunblebeaz]

Hi npatel,

Most of us on here are following the 12 week plan on the nhs for weight loss.

nhs.uk/LiveWell/loseweight/...

It really focuses your mind on what you are eating.

There is a chart that you need to fill in everyday with your calorie intake and exercise levels. For me its a real motivator to see that if I eat better and exercise I can lose weight.

I'm halfway through week 2 and feel better knowing that I can and am doing something to shift the pounds.

If you start off with something small exercise wise that you can fit in every day, you get into a routine of doing it, and it becomes easier to do more.

There's a few of us with the same amount to lose on here, if you want any motivation, keep looking through all the threads

[Hidden]

Hi npatel,

There's also lots of information about diet, meals, exercise and just about anything you could want to know about losing weight on those pages, or these blogs, too.

Good luck.