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Woman who had struggled for years lost 60lbs after getting diagnosis

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Woman who had struggled for years lost 60lbs after getting diagnosis

A woman lost more than 60lbs and dropped three dress sizes after years of struggle were finally explained thanks to a diagnosis. Dils Lee had always struggled with her weight, but it wasn’t until she reached her heaviest at 192 lbs and a size 16, in July 2023 that her weight began seriously impacting her self-esteem.

“Ever since I was a young child, I was always bigger. I would eat the same things as my friends and family, but I was the only one gaining weight,” the digital creator said . “When I reached puberty and got my period, my cycles were always irregular, sometimes lasting over 90 days. I also suffered from acne, brain fog, lack of energy, sugar crashes, back and joint pain, and poor sleep.”




“I suspected there was something wrong with my hormones, but every doctor’s visit ended with the same advice: ‘Lose weight and you’ll see an improvement in your overall health.'”

After years of being dismissed by medical professionals, Dils finally uncovered what was driving her weight gain – and it wasn’t a lack of exercise or a bad diet. “I was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome at age 25. The diagnosis was delayed for many years because diagnosing PCOS requires meeting two out of three criteria.”

Dils Lee before and after her weight loss(Cover Images)

“At times, cysts were not visible on my ovaries, so they didn’t diagnose me until the cysts became clearly visible,” explained Dils. Dils started eating in a calorie deficit and walking most mornings with a friend to get coffee.

This small adjustment saw her lose a few pounds. Determined to lose more weight, she joined HIIT classes at her local gym, attending multiple times a week. Despite her dedication and the initial weight loss, Dils hit a plateau after losing 37lbs and could not lose any more weight. There was also no improvement in her PCOS symptoms, and she was still battling fatigue, swelling, and inflammation.

Dils sought professional help from a specialist in hormonal health and fitness to get her life back on track. “I contacted Lily Cook, a nutritionist and personal trainer who primarily works with women managing hormonal imbalances. Lily helped formulate a plan specific to my circumstances to help me lose weight and manage my PCOS symptoms,” said Dils.

Dils Lee had always struggled with her weight, but it wasn’t until she reached her heaviest, 192 lbs and a size 16 that her weight began seriously impacting her self-esteem(Cover Images)

“Within 12 weeks, my cycle had gone from 50+ days to 28-35 days. Within 16 weeks of Lily’s programme, I reduced my insulin levels from 21 to 3. Before, I was doing HIIT workouts that left me tired, sore and inflamed. Lily organised three strength workouts for me each week, which I did on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.”

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