PCOS and Insulin Resistance

teranga79

Metformin definitely helped my weight loss (wouldn't recommend it - I basically didn't leave the bathroom!)

xxzenabxx

laur357 wrote: »

I have PCOS. I have no discernible issues with blood sugar. I generally eat around 130-150g carbs, and I don't have problems losing weight if I eat more as long as I'm truly in a consistent calorie deficit (I've lost 70 pounds). When discussing the types of food I eat with my endocrinologist, she told me hasn't seen much of a difference in her PCOS patients' weight loss success based on carb intake, but talk to your own doctor about what is right for you.


I know we place a lot of emphasis on carbohydrates, but it's also worth mentioning that insulin sensitivity improves greatly with regular exercise. Getting moderate to intense exercise a few times a week can be very beneficial for blood sugar regulation, and even regular walking can help.

Yes exercise is wonderful, it's what has helped me to lose 10 lbs since December as well as the diet. I find that when I don't exercise I feel depressed but sometimes I'm so depressed I don't exercise. But then the next day I make sure to exercise otherwise I'll just go into a deep state of depression. I recently started walking for 40-60 minutes every morning and that has made a difference too as I felt too sedentary since I work from home. I'm trying to keep my NEAT up as much as possible. I also strength train and do hiit workouts. Hmm so 100-150g seems to be a reasonable goal for carbs.

xxzenabxx

teranga79 wrote: »

Metformin definitely helped my weight loss (wouldn't recommend it - I basically didn't leave the bathroom!)

My doctor has told me I don't need metformin since I only have 24-30lbs to lose. She told me to just lose the weight and the PCOS symptoms will improve so that's what I'm doing. Also my parents took metformin and it gave my mum some horrible side effects which scared me. I don't think I need it to lose weight but thanks anyway. I think I just need to lower my calories and stay lower carb to control the cravings.

xxzenabxx

kroe4 wrote: »

Fellow PCOS girl here. I was wondering if you take anything for your PCOS? Birth control/metformin etc. I have found that birth control really mellows my hormones and has aided in my weight loss. I match my carbs with my proteins and usually stay around 80-100 of each per day. My max calories are usually 1400 and normally around 1200-1300. I've been at it since March 1 and I'm down about 44 lbs.

What was your starting weight?

cathipa

I have PCOS and have been typically consuming under 150g (average 125g) for just over a year now and I can say it has helped. I recently added myo inositol (vitamin B8) and have found it has also helped with regulation of symptoms. Look it up online. I know my n=1 doesn't mean anything, but there is plenty of literature (legitimate) to back it up.

shampbj

I have PCOS and I have found that not necessarily low carb, but avoiding processed carbs works for me. I try to do limited amounts of whole grains balanced with fat and protein. If I listened to my body, my body would tell me to eat a giant pot full of white pasta chased with cookies and cake. My body is an idiot. It is hard at first, but after cutting out the processed white flour and sugar, I find it much easier to cope with cravings--because I just don't have them. I eat balanced meals with an occasional splurge. I give my body what it needs, not what it thinks it wants. I don't think that sugar is the devil or anything, and it's certainly possible to lose weight eating lots of sugar for some people, but with PCOS, I really find it so much easier to stick to a diet if I limit processed carbs. I've lost nearly 30 pounds slowly and steadily (5'3"; SW 180) and am about 15 away from my goal weight.

kroe4

xxzenabxx wrote: »

kroe4 wrote: »

Fellow PCOS girl here. I was wondering if you take anything for your PCOS? Birth control/metformin etc. I have found that birth control really mellows my hormones and has aided in my weight loss. I match my carbs with my proteins and usually stay around 80-100 of each per day. My max calories are usually 1400 and normally around 1200-1300. I've been at it since March 1 and I'm down about 44 lbs.

What was your starting weight?

327, I'm 5'9. My goal is around 160-180. I'm 283 currently.

xxzenabxx

shampbj wrote: »

I have PCOS and I have found that not necessarily low carb, but avoiding processed carbs works for me. I try to do limited amounts of whole grains balanced with fat and protein. If I listened to my body, my body would tell me to eat a giant pot full of white pasta chased with cookies and cake. My body is an idiot. It is hard at first, but after cutting out the processed white flour and sugar, I find it much easier to cope with cravings--because I just don't have them. I eat balanced meals with an occasional splurge. I give my body what it needs, not what it thinks it wants. I don't think that sugar is the devil or anything, and it's certainly possible to lose weight eating lots of sugar for some people, but with PCOS, I really find it so much easier to stick to a diet if I limit processed carbs. I've lost nearly 30 pounds slowly and steadily (5'3"; SW 180) and am about 15 away from my goal weight.

Sugar makes me so moody and crave all sorts of junk food later on then i overeat. When I don’t eat sugar then all my cravings do go. PCOS cravings are the worst. It’s like a monster. Well mine are anyway. Today I’m eating 1300 calories along with yoga and a light strength upper body workout. Tomorrow I will eat 1700 and do HIIT. I find that oatmeal is fine and it doesn’t make me have horrible cravings so yep that’s why I’m only eating lower carb. Congrats on losing 30lbs!

xxzenabxx

cathipa wrote: »

I have PCOS and have been typically consuming under 150g (average 125g) for just over a year now and I can say it has helped. I recently added myo inositol (vitamin B8) and have found it has also helped with regulation of symptoms. Look it up online. I know my n=1 doesn't mean anything, but there is plenty of literature (legitimate) to back it up.

Okay I was actually considering buying it now I’m even more convinced.

xxzenabxx

kroe4 wrote: »

xxzenabxx wrote: »

kroe4 wrote: »

Fellow PCOS girl here. I was wondering if you take anything for your PCOS? Birth control/metformin etc. I have found that birth control really mellows my hormones and has aided in my weight loss. I match my carbs with my proteins and usually stay around 80-100 of each per day. My max calories are usually 1400 and normally around 1200-1300. I've been at it since March 1 and I'm down about 44 lbs.

What was your starting weight?

327, I'm 5'9. My goal is around 160-180. I'm 283 currently.

Wow you’re doing really well! So inspiring