pcos and fatty liver = low carb

Chewitz

Hi

I'm looking into a low carb diet for my medical conditions

Up until now by looking through my diary it's between 130g and 200g

Not really sure how low to go...

Was thinking perhaps 100g a day to start off with

Any opinions appreciated

Thanks in advance

socioseguro

Hi:
I suggest you ask your medical doctor for a referral to a nutritionist that can help you with the appropriate food plan
I wish you a full recovery

bgage82276

I also have PCOS the only thing that had worked for me is a low carb diet, I'm starting a ketogenic diet now however it's looking very strict but it's been suggested by a medical weight loss clinic so I'll see how it goes . I've been there for sure good luck to you!

Chewitz

Many thanks to the both of you

JPW1990

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10103966/start-here-the-lcd-launch-pad

You'll find some resources there. Quite a few other women with PCOS in that group. There's another group out there specifically for PCOS, not sure of the link, though.

LKArgh

Talk to your dr about what foods to avoid. In the meantime, make it a priority to lower calories, not carbs.

Chewitz

Thanks everyone

westindiangal

Hi,
Consult a nutritionist or dietitian. You will need to learn the difference between simple and complex carbs and how they affect you. Best of luck.

danicristina2015

I have pcos too and my diet is high carb low fat. Most of my meals are raw plant based and I've never felt/looked better

Chewitz

Thanks everyone

jaimekbee1219

aggelikik wrote: »

Talk to your dr about what foods to avoid. In the meantime, make it a priority to lower calories, not carbs.

Carbs (in addition to calories) often need to be a priority for women with PCOS due to difficulties processing carbs adn sugars, and in some cases they are insulin resistant. Being IR makes losing weight without lowering carbs and sugars difficult for some of us. Metformin can help with this, but many of us chose to make dietary changes rather than take medication. For the most part I have successfully managed my symptoms over the years by following a Low Glycemic diet. Many others have done great following a low carb/high fat way of eating or by going keto. Different people have different needs.

However, I do agree that talking to her doctor may be helpful - although it depends on how much her doctor actually knows about her condition (many are not very knowledgeable on the subject).

jaimekbee1219

In addition to the low carber group posted above (launchpad), check out P.C.O.Sis. Many of us are in both groups, but other issues related to our symptoms tend to be discussed on the PCOS board.

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/3070-p-c-o-sis

Sunny_Bunny_

Look into this site for in detail information and great recipes. It has helped me to make a great start so far on keto
http://www.ruled.me

yarwell

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24115747 "Liver total volume decreased significantly more during the short-term low-carbohydrate (-22 ± 2%) than the long-term (-7 ± 2%) hypocaloric diet (P < 0.001)"

Chewitz

Thanks everyone so much