Hello All:
I have never used a weight loss forum before, but I've been trying to lose weight my whole life. It's always been a battle, but over the past few years it has been especially hard. I have polycystic ovarian syndrome that both causes weight gain and worsens from weight gain. I am very worried because I already have pre-diabetes, and I know that I want to get pregnant one of these days and pcos causes infertility. If I can lose the weight, the pcos may go into remission, and I may save my fertility and, of course, my health. The pcos has also caused my hair to thin quite a bit, which is pretty damn depressing, I must say. I'm only 33 and am single.
The other specific challenge I face is that I am constantly on road for my job. At the moment I am in Switzerland, next week I will be in France and Germany, and at different times of the year I am in various places all over the U.S. (Believe me, it's not as thrilling as it sounds. It's quite lonely) I often do not have a kitchen in a hotel where I am staying, so I can't cook. So I am faced with a total lack of planning ability, and constant restaurant eating.
And finally, my career puts me in the spotlight and therefore this extra weight is really hurting me professionally. I have about 35 pounds to lose, all of which I seem to carry in my upper body, which is SO unattractive!
Does anyone else have any experience dealing with PCOS, pre-diabetes, or dieting while traveling? One saving grace for me is that I walk everywhere and I actually enjoy exercising. But carbs / sugar in all of it's many delicious forsm, that is my downfall!
I have always failed in my attempts to lose weight, and I often feel like it is hopeless. I always give in to the overwhelming sugar cravings, and then I feel horrible and worthless and the whole cycle repeats. Help!
Thanks.....
Lila