PCOS Weight Loss Success Stories
From PCOS Struggle To PCOS Success – My 81 Pound Weight Loss Journey
Former weight: 247 pounds
•Current weight: 161 pounds
•Pounds lost: 86
•Height: 5 feet 2 inches
•How long she’s kept it off: Started in October 2007 and still losing. “My ultimate goal is to be at 145 pounds and to run a triathlon,” McCranie said.
•Personal life: “I am a nurse recruiter for DeKalb Medical, and I love hanging out with my friends from Buckhead church.” She lives in Stockbridge.
•Turning point: “Over my lifetime, I have always struggled with weight. When I was in high school, I got diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome.”
PCOS is a leading cause of infertility and weight gain. Because of the severe insulin resistance that accompanies this hormonal disorder, losing weight through diet and exercise alone is difficult without insulin-sensitizing medication or medical help.
“In December 2006, my dad had to have triple bypass surgery. My parents began changing their diet to be more heart-healthy and exercised frequently. I finally got fed up with how I felt and wanted to join my parents on the healthy journey. So I called the DeKalb Medical Wellness Center to request the help of a personal trainer.”
•Diet plan: “I eat very low-carb, low-fat, heart healthy.”
Breakfast is two eggs with a slice of turkey bacon, followed by a snack of banana and almonds. Lunch is tuna, lettuce and light dressing. Late afternoon, she has a snack of oatmeal with almonds and grapes, and dinner is fish with vegetables. After dinner she has a protein shake or fruit smoothie.
•Exercise routine: “I work out six days a week for an hour of cardio and strength circuit training. I got connected with Daryl Madison with Lifestyle Fitness and this was the turning point of my life. I train with him about two to three days a week for an hour.
“I am now at a fitness level I could never imagine. I am looking to compete in a 10K in the spring and hope to one day complete a triathlon.”
•Biggest challenge: “Overcoming the addiction to sugar.”
•How life has changed: “I have confidence. I am setting big goals for my life and look forward to each day. My stress level is down and my energy is up.”
Source : AJC
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Sheila Tashiro
October 14, 2014 at 10:57 am
Great job you are an inspiration
Michele Drake Stiffler
October 14, 2014 at 10:54 am
I read your story and your results are awesome and inspiring, the story stated you overcame your sugar addiction was just wondering how you did that ?
Debbie Worrell Dalton
October 13, 2014 at 11:29 pm
Sugar is a b–ch to get away from..
Laine Ricker Wolfe
October 13, 2014 at 10:45 pm
How did you curb your sweet tooth?
Carol Cline
October 13, 2014 at 10:14 pm
Keep it up .
DebRocka LoveZumbatoo Williams-Hangen
October 13, 2014 at 10:09 pm
Congratulations!!!
Kristie D Sumrall
October 13, 2014 at 9:34 pm
Awesome what an inspiration
Cindy Termuende
October 13, 2014 at 8:56 pm
Do that triathlon! I did one at 250 pounds and you can too! I promise!
Cindy Termuende
October 13, 2014 at 8:56 pm
Amazing. Way to go!
Enemyga Maricela
October 13, 2014 at 8:43 pm
I bought ice cream… It didnt end well.
Donna Wood
October 13, 2014 at 8:22 pm
Weigh to go! You look fabulous!!
Tanaya Koger
October 13, 2014 at 7:50 pm
Stephanie Janelle…. i read all these stories and they are helping me. Might help some of your other clients
Marsha Talbert Weaver
October 13, 2014 at 7:34 pm
Very nice
Paula Marie
October 13, 2014 at 7:23 pm
You rock!
Faithful Fae
October 13, 2014 at 6:58 pm
Marvelous
Donna Parsley McNutt
October 13, 2014 at 6:57 pm
Very inspiring! You look wonderful!
Angel Revis
October 13, 2014 at 6:46 pm
AWESOME ..GREAT JOB KEEP IT GOING
Tia Stull-Baber
October 13, 2014 at 6:35 pm
You look great! Keep it up!!
Regena Wolter
October 13, 2014 at 6:33 pm
Fantastic job!!
Bobbie N Terry Fowler
October 13, 2014 at 6:33 pm
Wtg! Happy for you;)
Jeannette Johnson
October 13, 2014 at 6:32 pm
Great job Heather!
Brenda Elizabeth Baker
October 13, 2014 at 6:30 pm
Congrats .you look amazing.
Jessica Tucker Unruh
October 13, 2014 at 6:30 pm
So awesome! I have PCOS as well and love seeing success stories
Melissa Baggs
October 13, 2014 at 6:29 pm
♡
Camalee Hefty
October 13, 2014 at 6:28 pm
Awesome!!
Joseph Gillen
October 13, 2014 at 6:24 pm
great job