About Samantha Mattingly Expertise I can answer any and all questions about your body. I can only answer questions written in plain english. Any question is not too easy or too hard for me!
Experience I have read many different books about Teens Health, and I am in college to be a gynecology doctor.
Education/Credentials I am in college to become a gynecologist. I have been in training with 30 girls, and I have also done special summer training courses with boys.
Past/Present Clients I have currently worked with 30 girls.
Question I am 22 years old and a couple years ago I gained a lot of weight and then lost most of it. I'm so insecure about how I still look. I know I am overweight still, but eating healthy, and exercising hasn't helped me. I have been working out with my roommate every day, and we began a healthy eating plan. This has been going on for about 8 or 9 months, and I am not losing any weight, or getting in any type of shape. I carry so much excess weight around my middle that I have to buy pant sizes too big so that I can actually button them. What do I do? I'm getting very depressed about how I look and it seems that there is nothing I can do. Any suggestions?
Answer Dear Emily,
Many girls do feel this way about how they look. If you have PCOS, you generally have trouble losing weight. Hun, I would talk to your doctor about this and see if there are options, such as a different diet plan or exercise program you can try. There are also other options outside of those. Ony your doctor will know what is best for you.
