hey mary-
I don't have PCOD, at least it hasn't been diagnosed, but I think I might.. My friend is convinced I have it. I have two of the major symptons- no period and carrying weight- and not being able to lose it. I'm actually planning on looking into it after ironman. When I got my new doctor out here in AZ last year she did a battery of hormone tests on me and they all came back normal. She's baffled because I haven't had a period in years?? So she refferred me to a gyno, but then w/ the new pill prescrip she gave me I magically got my period so I figured I was fine.. Well that lasted TWO MONTHS! So clearly SOMETHING is going on! I don't really worry about not having it though?? I'm on the pill and I take it as prescribed. I feel fine, so I'm really not concerned. What I am concerned w/ is why I'm 5'1" and weigh 180 lbs!! Esp. w/ the training volume I do. And of course I have to eat healthy or I wouldn't be able to maintain this high level of fitness! Yeah I do splurge once a week on the dessert of my choice- but that's after 6 hours in the saddle and another hour running! So in my eyes- I should be able to!!
I eat lots of fruit and veggees and lean protein like chicken w/ a bit of red meat thrown in for iron. I don't eat alot of processed junk. I try to eat as much food in it's "natural state" as possible, so I don't know what gives??
Oh- and I've had my thyroid checked and rechecked. I think it's kind of borderline?? UGH! It's my cross to bear I suppose!!!
Anyway, we sound familiar.. I'd be interested to hear what you find out on your end. And I'll let you know what happens to me mid April...
Denise