PCOS nad trying to concieve - diet/exercise tips?

LauraAkaTigger

Hi,

I have just been diagnosed with PCOS. I usually follow a relitavely low carb diet. I workout about 3-4 times a week (when im being good) and walk alot. I am 5ft 1.5inches.. yes the half inch does count!! I currently weigh 138lbs. That puts me about 4lbs above the "normal" BMI. I hope to have lost this weight in the next couple of weeks

I now know why I have had to work extra hard to lose weight and my when I have anything sugary that I fight cravings all day long to have more. I usually workout super hard and have loads of energy but I didnt realise that my weight loss could have been impacted by any condition.

I was diagnosed with this condition after a scan at a fertility specialist following 2.5yrs of trying for a baby. I started metformin as prescribed by my gynae today and have to increase it each week. and apart from some lightheadedness i think its going ok

Im just wondering if anyone has any good advice on a diet to help the condiiton, control insulin and blood sugar levels and ultimately help me get pregnant ;-)

Any advice appreciated!!
Laura x

punkrockmama

What works for me--and controls my mood and energy and frequent headaches--is sticking strictly to a low glycemic index diet. I cannot tell you just how life altering it was for me to find that this is what I needed to do.

Also, with baby #1 we tried for over a year before trying clomid (it was successful). This time we sortaI tried 2 cycles and BAM! Pregnant! I believe strongly that my diet helped tremendously.

My doctor recommendended a Mediterranean diet, as well.

Good luck! You know I'm rooting for you!

LauraAkaTigger

thanks punk rock mama!! think low GI and low carb seem to be the best!!

avril2912

hi i'm in the same situation as you recently diagnose with pcos, currently taking metformin and seriously working hard to loos weight looking for any tips, advice etc going so far i have lost just over a stone in a month... hope you get ya bfp and weight loss goal soon,x x
im just exercisng every day and having low cards, low fat, and low sugar intake.. although right now i'd do anything for a can of coke LOL

LauraAkaTigger

Hi Avril,

feel free to add me as a friend!! we can go through this together!!

Laura x