Update 8/2014: MelissaRoshan noted that a lot of the weight gain she experienced had to do with emotional baggage. She shared a video with us about her journey.
Today’s weight loss before and after story: Model and makeup artist MelissaRoshan lost 74 pounds going from a size 10 to a size 2 with clean eating. She no longer deals with symptoms of PCOS and insulin resistance. Here is what she shared with us.
My story is that I have PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) and insulin resistance. I was modeling in my earlier twenties, and by the time I was diagnosed with it, I had gained forty pounds. I lost my modeling contract and also self esteem. I felt rejected, and fell into depression. Despite the smile in my before pic I waa miserable and unhealthy. I couldn’t walk up the stairs without gasping for air and my cycles dissapeared. I got tagged in a photo on FB and did not realize how big I was. THAT was my wake up call. A friend introduced me to Eating Clean after I shared with her I was tired of being tired. That’s when I made my change. In a year, I lost 74 pounds by eating clean and Pilates/cardio. I also let a lot of painful issues go from a painful child-hood, chose forgiveness, and healing. That literally was 20 pounds right there! The weight came off, and I’ve kept it off since. The key for me was changing my mind so that my life could change. I got my modeling contract back, but most importantly my health. We can do anything we set our minds to, and one of my missions is to inspire women to live their healthiest life possible. If you’re already fit, then what’s the heart look like? There’s always room for self betterment.
Flo Byarms says
Wonderful, inspiring story! I do have a question, has your insulin resistance improved and PCOS is it gone? you look FAB
MelissaRoshan says
Hello Beautiful–So glad you were inspired! That is the goal in this life–to help others when we triumph! Insulin has improved 100%, and I have zero PCOS symptoms, because of my lifestyle. XOXO MelRo
Ericka says
Great story! I could never be clear about insulin resistance, I would really like to know more about the affects of it.
MelissaRoshan says
Hello! There is so much literature out there—just google Insulin Resistance, and the Glycemix Index. It will explain everything! For instance, typically people that carry extra weight around their bellies have insulin resistance
crystal says
You have really inspired me, i also have pcos and it is very difficult to lose the weight. Thank you for your story
Tonya says
Me, too! I have PCOS, and I get so frustrated with they symptoms and the difficulty of losing weight! I am truly inspired by her testimony!
MelissaRoshan says
Hello Beautiful–So glad you were inspired! That is the goal in this life–to help others when we triumph! Insulin has improved 100%, and I have zero PCOS symptoms, because of my lifestyle. XOXO MelRo (Connect on @instagram)
candi coates says
is the PCOS gone?
Dawn Z says
I have insulin resistance, I found the only way to battle it is to get my carbs from non starchy veggies…. Pretty much a low carb paleo diet.