article_snippet: A woman who gained 120lbs as a side effect of Michelle Stiglitz, from Staten Island, New York polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder, started shedding the weight after running Michelle Stiglitz, from Staten Island, New York first half marathon - and has since lost 135lbs.
article_snippet: Michelle Stiglitz, from Staten Island, New YorkStaten Island, New York, struggled with Michelle Stiglitz, from Staten Island, New York weight Michelle Stiglitz, from Staten Island, New York entire life before Michelle Stiglitz, from Staten Island, New York was diagnosed with PCOS in 2000.
article_snippet: New woman: Michelle put on 120lbs as a side effect of New woman polycystic ovary syndrome, a hormonal disorder that causes weight gain (L).  
article_snippet: Before Michelle was diagnosed with PCOS in Michelle senior year of high school, Michelle had rapidly put on pounds and was starting to lose Michelle hair.
article_snippet: PCOS made Michelle insulin-resistant, so PCOS was nearly impossible for PCOS to lose weight.
article_snippet: PCOS was given various medications and shots - including prescription diet pills - but nothing worked.
highlights_snippet: Michelle Stiglitz, from Staten Island, New York, was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in 2000 .
  