Stupid PCOS!
JenniferMann24
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Im gonna have to go lower carb for my PCOS. I really need meal options that are family friendly. Ive got a husband and 2 children that have to eat to.
PLEASE HELP!
Decided to go lower carb after not losing a pound in a year! NOTHING IN A YEAR! Ive been doing what im suppose to be and not one pound!:grumble:
PLEASE HELP!
Decided to go lower carb after not losing a pound in a year! NOTHING IN A YEAR! Ive been doing what im suppose to be and not one pound!:grumble:
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Hey!
I don't have an answer for you.. but I was JUST given confirmation last Friday that I have PCOS too. I still don't know much about it.. why do you need lower carbs? Does PCOS make it more difficult to lose weight?0 -
Yes it has been for me! Its the insulin resistance that make the carbs "bad" for you. I just can't find much out there about it.0
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I completely understand your frustration! Trying to lose weight while battling insulin resistance is extremely difficult. I've known I have PCOS since I was 16, and within the last year, have discovered helpful methods for dealing with it with the help of my trainer, who also has PCOS. The key to eating is to eat 5 or 6 SMALL meals evenly spaced throughout the day. The idea behind it is that this method of eating keeps your blood sugar at a constant level, without letting it get too low or too high. Another crucial part of eating is that you must eat a combination of high fiber, lean protein, and low carb in every small meal. The fiber slows your body's absorption of the protein and carbs, keeping your blood sugar at a lower, constant level. Maintaining a proper diet with PCOS is all about keeping your blood sugar from spiking - have you heard of the glycemic index? The glycemic index is very helpful for people with PCOS because it is a measurement of food's affect on blood sugar. It allows you to see how foods like bananas, while containing many nutrients, can be bad for people trying to lose weight because of their affect on blood sugar. There are many books and cookbooks (and free websites!) available to help you monitor the glycemic index of the foods you eat - the lower the better! One I bought is The PCOS Diet Cookbook by Gilletz - it gives great tips and provides balanced meal ideas that focus on low glycemic, not just low carb. I highly reccomend that you try a low glycemic diet - I saw no weight loss results until I combined this with 45 min of cardio (at least) 5 days/week. I lost 8 pounds in the first week
A few random things I have figured out/read about along the way....
DO NOT drink or eat anything sugarfree - the artificial sweetener, while containing no calories, has been proven to still increase the blood sugar, thus telling your body to store fat. One small sugarfree snack every once in a while is ok, but living on diet sodas and "sugarfree" waters that contain aspartame and sucralose will not help you lose any weight.
Squeezing a lemon or lime wedge over a salad or peice of meat (or anything) lowers its glycemic load by up to 30%.
Add vinger (in the form of dressing), cinnamon, or citrus to any food to help slow the affect the food has on blood sugar.
McDonald's salads are a good option as long as you choose grilled chicken with vinigarette dressing
Good balanced snacks are combinations like: an apple and a reduced fat cheese stick, an apple and 8 almonds, an orange and a 1/3 cup reduced fat cottage cheese (add cinnamon to the apples for more flavor and more reduction of blood sugar!)
If you must have pasta, eat Barilla Plus, which is full of protein and fiber.
When cooking for the family, if you make meat, vegetables, and rice, skip out on the rice and eat extra veggies (i know.. it sucks)
Sorry for the incredibly long post, i just understand how frustrating this is and hope what little i have learned can help you start seeing some results!0 -
I too have PCOS and have been diagnosed with it for 10 years.
I just BARELY am accepting that I need to lower my carb intake and REALLY watch what I eat.
One of the things I have learned... don't beat yourself for having PCOS, it is a part of who you are... and some of it will never go away. So, don't be mad that it's a part of you... learn to work with it.
Just my 2cents though.
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I just thought of something else...
The glycemic index is also good to study because it tells you things about foods you might not normally think about -- for example... carrots and corn develop a lot of sugar when they are cooked, and thus move from low glycemic to high, just by cooking them. Figuring this all out is very frustrating at first, but it gets easier the more you learn. And, it results in weight loss, so there's motivation!0 -
wat is PCOS0
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Wow, this is all sort of making me mad. Honestly, when I went to get the results from my ultrasound last week, my doctor literally said "it is very clear you have polycystic ovarian syndrome, you need to lose weight"
WTF.......
thank goodness for you ladies. I think I need to learn more about the glycemic index. Also, it was mentioned that every small meal should consist of fat, carbs and protein.. does anyone have any good recipes or meal ideas for that?
wow i'm so mad right now..
thanks for your help though0 -
FIBER, carbs, and protein... not fat carbs and protein. the protein included should be lean (almond butter, almonds, salmon, skinless chicken, beans, white fish, reduced fat cheese, reduced fat no sugar added yogurt, etc)
if you google low glycemic recipes you can find lots of websites with different recipes. It helps to learn which foods are high and low glycemic so you can learn how to create your own recipes and meals based on what you have/like. http://www.glycemicgourmet.com/ is a good place to start. Also remember all of your calories still count so do not eat more calories because you are focusing on eating low glycemic foods!
This disease is difficult to deal with because doctors still do not know all that much about it. More and more research is being published and the low glycemic diet is also a relatively new method. I promise it will become less frustrating the more you learn about it! - especially if you experience weight loss success!!
There is new research being developed that following a low glycemic diet, combined with exercise, can virtually cure your body of PCOS and improve insulin sensitivity greatly. Try to use that for motivation! :flowerforyou:0 -
I have had PCOS since I was about 20, and since then have done a lot of research. With PCOS you have to take vitamins to help lower insulin resistance and help turn carbs into energy. I make no recommendations here, this is just what works for me and the best options to get all we need. The multi vitamins are a substitute to metformin, which has too many side effects for me. Ask your doc or natural path to be sure what you need. I take Jamieson vita slim (I've checked every single multi vitamin I could find and this was the one with the most of what is needed in it), vitamin D, Biotin, Chromium and Fish oil. With PCOS you can lose weight, it just takes twice the time and twice the effort, honestly. But if you have the motivation to stick to it you will get through it! I try to keep carbs low too, but if I must have carbs I make sure it is whole wheat (pasta or bread), not great but better.
Good luck to you all! :flowerforyou: j0 -
Hang in there Jennifer! We're gonna kick this PCOS' butt. It can be done and we're determined enough to do it!0
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Hang in there Jennifer! We're gonna kick this PCOS' butt. It can be done and we're determined enough to do it!
Ive had a bad week! Don't like it when my buddy is gone!:flowerforyou:0 -
Im gonna have to go lower carb for my PCOS. I really need meal options that are family friendly. Ive got a husband and 2 children that have to eat to.
PLEASE HELP!
Decided to go lower carb after not losing a pound in a year! NOTHING IN A YEAR! Ive been doing what im suppose to be and not one pound!:grumble:
Here is a FANTASTIC website with all types of recipes that you and your family will enjoy.
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/0 -
Wow, this is all sort of making me mad. Honestly, when I went to get the results from my ultrasound last week, my doctor literally said "it is very clear you have polycystic ovarian syndrome, you need to lose weight"
WTF.......
thank goodness for you ladies. I think I need to learn more about the glycemic index. Also, it was mentioned that every small meal should consist of fat, carbs and protein.. does anyone have any good recipes or meal ideas for that?
wow i'm so mad right now..
thanks for your help though
Yes, actually The Atkins Nutritional Approach is the BEST for treatment of PCOS..................
I have lost 42 pounds so far, blood work is much better (see the link in my signature) and I have actually ovulated 2 months in a row.............
Did your Dr also recommend that your meat, eggs, cheese be of the raw variety? I started buying meats and eggs from local farmers and I am getting a yogurt machine to start my own yogurt making too.............I get raw cheese too from another local farmer..............0 -
FIBER, carbs, and protein... not fat carbs and protein. the protein included should be lean (almond butter, almonds, salmon, skinless chicken, beans, white fish, reduced fat cheese, reduced fat no sugar added yogurt, etc)
if you google low glycemic recipes you can find lots of websites with different recipes. It helps to learn which foods are high and low glycemic so you can learn how to create your own recipes and meals based on what you have/like. http://www.glycemicgourmet.com/ is a good place to start. Also remember all of your calories still count so do not eat more calories because you are focusing on eating low glycemic foods!
This disease is difficult to deal with because doctors still do not know all that much about it. More and more research is being published and the low glycemic diet is also a relatively new method. I promise it will become less frustrating the more you learn about it! - especially if you experience weight loss success!!
There is new research being developed that following a low glycemic diet, combined with exercise, can virtually cure your body of PCOS and improve insulin sensitivity greatly. Try to use that for motivation! :flowerforyou:
Actually, that is quite wrong..........Low fat and reduced fat is not going to help get the weight off for someone that has PCOS............
Higher fat, moderate protein and low carbs are most beneficial to someone with PCOS. I have been to at least 12 different doctors and endocrinologists and have been told that Atkins is the best to get the weight off............
I, myself, follow my doctor and have lost 42 pounds since December 29, 2008. If I exercised more regularly, I would have lost even more...............which is my own fault.
I have more energy, I feel good, I am starting to ovulate, etc.............
Besides what my Dr's have told me, I do a lot of reading and research since I am now going to see a naturopathic Dr and a natural pharmacist and I am treating my PCOS and diabetes with natural vitamins and other supplements.....................
Best to buy all natural meats (without hormones, anti-biotics, etc), organic dairy, free range chicken and eggs.............fruits and veggies with little or no skin should be bought organically as much as possible too. The chemicals, preservatives, pesticides, etc........also contribute to the problems of PCOS.0 -
Hey!
I don't have an answer for you.. but I was JUST given confirmation last Friday that I have PCOS too. I still don't know much about it.. why do you need lower carbs? Does PCOS make it more difficult to lose weight?
Yes, PCOS causes insulin resistance which the only way to treat so you don't get diabetes is low carb............
read this article...................
http://diabetes.about.com/od/nutrition/qt/locarbdiabetes.htmDoes a low-carb diet really help control or even reverse type 2 diabetes? According to a study from Duke University, a very low-carb diet (20 grams or less a day) gave participants better blood sugar control and more effective weight loss than participants who followed a low-glycemic reduced calorie diet.
Eighty-four people with obesity and type 2 diabetes took part in the study. During the study, both groups also had the supportive benefit of group meetings, nutritional supplementation and an exercise program. After 6 months, the low-carb group had lower hemoglobin A1c results, lost more weight, and 95% were able to reduce or even totally eliminate their diabetes medications. The reduced calorie group did lose weight, and 62% of them were also able to reduce or eliminate their medications, but the low-carb diet group had better overall results.
"It's simple," says Eric Westman, MD, director of Duke's Lifestyle Medicine Program and lead author of the study. "If you cut out the carbohydrates, your blood sugar goes down, and you lose weight which lowers your blood sugar even further. It's a one-two punch."
The low-carb diet used in the study is very restrictive on carb intake, with participants eating under 20 grams of carbs a day. This may be difficult for many people to stick to, but as Dr. Westman says, "This is a therapeutic diet for people who are sick," says Westman. "These lifestyle approaches all have an intensive behavioral component. In our program, people come in every two weeks to get reinforcements and reminders. We've treated hundreds of patients this way now at Duke, and what we see clinically and in our research shows that it works."
Keep in mind that there is more to these results than just diet. Both groups also exercised regularly as well. Diet combined with exercise is the cornerstone of diabetes management. Before starting any diet program, please talk with your doctor, or healthcare provider.
Source:
(Jan. 5, 2009). Low-Carb Diets Prove Better at Controlling Type 2 Diabetes . Retrieved February 19, 2009, from DukeHealth.org Web site: http://www.dukehealth.org/HealthLibrary/News/low_carb_diets_prove_better_at_controlling_type_2_diabetes0 -
LeanLioness....you say your using herb and vit......what kind?0
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LeanLioness....you say your using herb and vit......what kind?
I didn't say herbs..............supplements............mostly amino acids that your body already produces, so that it will line out your endocrine system....
I get them from Natural Med Apothecary in Herrin, IL. They are an all natural pharmacy.0 -
FIBER, carbs, and protein... not fat carbs and protein. the protein included should be lean (almond butter, almonds, salmon, skinless chicken, beans, white fish, reduced fat cheese, reduced fat no sugar added yogurt, etc)
if you google low glycemic recipes you can find lots of websites with different recipes. It helps to learn which foods are high and low glycemic so you can learn how to create your own recipes and meals based on what you have/like. http://www.glycemicgourmet.com/ is a good place to start. Also remember all of your calories still count so do not eat more calories because you are focusing on eating low glycemic foods!
This disease is difficult to deal with because doctors still do not know all that much about it. More and more research is being published and the low glycemic diet is also a relatively new method. I promise it will become less frustrating the more you learn about it! - especially if you experience weight loss success!!
There is new research being developed that following a low glycemic diet, combined with exercise, can virtually cure your body of PCOS and improve insulin sensitivity greatly. Try to use that for motivation! :flowerforyou:
Actually, that is quite wrong..........Low fat and reduced fat is not going to help get the weight off for someone that has PCOS............
Higher fat, moderate protein and low carbs are most beneficial to someone with PCOS. I have been to at least 12 different doctors and endocrinologists and have been told that Atkins is the best to get the weight off............
I, myself, follow my doctor and have lost 42 pounds since December 29, 2008. If I exercised more regularly, I would have lost even more...............which is my own fault.
I have more energy, I feel good, I am starting to ovulate, etc.............
Besides what my Dr's have told me, I do a lot of reading and research since I am now going to see a naturopathic Dr and a natural pharmacist and I am treating my PCOS and diabetes with natural vitamins and other supplements.....................
Best to buy all natural meats (without hormones, anti-biotics, etc), organic dairy, free range chicken and eggs.............fruits and veggies with little or no skin should be bought organically as much as possible too. The chemicals, preservatives, pesticides, etc........also contribute to the problems of PCOS.
I inherited naturally high cholesterol, so I use lower fat cheeses and yogurts to balance out the high (but healthy) fats I eat every day from nuts, eggs, etc - this is just what works for me, but you are correct, it may not work for everyone.
There is a lot of research and many doctors are finding that following the Atkins diet for a long period of time is dangerous and ineffective in terms of improving overall health (the information goes both ways). My endocronologists, gynocologists, GPs, and personal trainer agreed the low glycemic was the best route for me because of the balanced eating style it provides, with a focus on the affect food has on blood sugar. I guess this just goes to show how new the ideas for treating PCOS are, and how dietary needs vary by person. The moral of the story is that you need to figure out with your own doctors what options will work best for you.
See the whole article on low carb - high fat diets: http://www.hopkinshospital.org/health_info/Diabetes/Reading/highprotein.html
The Dangers of High-Protein, Low-Carbohydrate Diets for People With Diabetes
Adapted from the 2002 edition of the Johns Hopkins Diabetes White Paper.
Maintaining a healthy body weight is important for both the prevention and treatment of diabetes. Excess body weight increases the risk of developing diabetes; for overweight people with the disease, losing weight can improve blood glucose control and reduce the risk of long-term complications.
Losing weight is difficult, however, and many people resort to fad diets. Among the most popular ones today are high-protein, low-carbohydrate diets that promise rapid weight loss by following a food plan that is high in protein but limits foods rich in carbohydrates, such as fruits, vegetables, and grains. Some examples are Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution by Robert C. Atkins, M.D., Protein Power by Michael R. Eades, M.D. and Mary Dan Eades, M.D., Sugar Busters! by H. Leighton Steward, M.S. and coauthors, and The Zone by Barry Sears, Ph.D. According to the authors of these diets, high levels of insulin cause obesity by promoting the storage of calories as body fat. They claim that when a person reduces the amount of carbohydrate in the diet, the body produces less insulin and weight loss occurs.
People do lose weight on high-protein, low-carbohydrate diets, though the weight loss is due to water loss and reduced calories, not to lower insulin levels as the authors claim. Even so, nutrition experts do not recommend these diets. First, the weight loss is difficult to maintain over the long term. Second, there is some evidence that these diets may increase the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) and kidney damage—conditions for which people with diabetes are already at high risk.
(more explanation on the website)0 -
There is a lot of research and many doctors are finding that following the Atkins diet for a long period of time is dangerous and ineffective in terms of improving overall health (the information goes both ways). My endocronologists, gynocologists, GPs, and personal trainer agreed the low glycemic was the best route for me because of the balanced eating style it provides, with a focus on the affect food has on blood sugar. I guess this just goes to show how new the ideas for treating PCOS are, and how dietary needs vary by person. The moral of the story is that you need to figure out with your own doctors what options will work best for you.
See the whole article on low carb - high fat diets: http://www.hopkinshospital.org/health_info/Diabetes/Reading/highprotein.html
The Dangers of High-Protein, Low-Carbohydrate Diets for People With Diabetes
Adapted from the 2002 edition of the Johns Hopkins Diabetes White Paper.
Maintaining a healthy body weight is important for both the prevention and treatment of diabetes. Excess body weight increases the risk of developing diabetes; for overweight people with the disease, losing weight can improve blood glucose control and reduce the risk of long-term complications.
Losing weight is difficult, however, and many people resort to fad diets. Among the most popular ones today are high-protein, low-carbohydrate diets that promise rapid weight loss by following a food plan that is high in protein but limits foods rich in carbohydrates, such as fruits, vegetables, and grains. Some examples are Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution by Robert C. Atkins, M.D., Protein Power by Michael R. Eades, M.D. and Mary Dan Eades, M.D., Sugar Busters! by H. Leighton Steward, M.S. and coauthors, and The Zone by Barry Sears, Ph.D. According to the authors of these diets, high levels of insulin cause obesity by promoting the storage of calories as body fat. They claim that when a person reduces the amount of carbohydrate in the diet, the body produces less insulin and weight loss occurs.
People do lose weight on high-protein, low-carbohydrate diets, though the weight loss is due to water loss and reduced calories, not to lower insulin levels as the authors claim. Even so, nutrition experts do not recommend these diets. First, the weight loss is difficult to maintain over the long term. Second, there is some evidence that these diets may increase the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) and kidney damage—conditions for which people with diabetes are already at high risk.
(more explanation on the website)
I don't believe in mainstream medicine any longer, so anything from a hospital like John's Hopkins is biased in my opinion.
The weight loss most defiinitely is not water-weight, it is fat loss.........
I eat way more healthier on Atkins than I did on any other type of diet. My heart is healthier and my kidneys work better also............
Atkins is actually built on the glycemic index and how you add back in carbs in the form of veggies and fruits is by the glycemic index.
I can show pleny of research that refutes everything that those articles mentioned..............
My bloodwork proves how Atkins is making me healthier.............0 -
LeanLioness....you say your using herb and vit......what kind?
I didn't say herbs..............supplements............mostly amino acids that your body already produces, so that it will line out your endocrine system....
I get them from Natural Med Apothecary in Herrin, IL. They are an all natural pharmacy.
K....got ya.....thanks0 -
Where do you live?
A natural doctor can help you a lot..............0 -
Where do you live?
A natural doctor can help you a lot..............
I live in Georgia......ill have to look and see if we have one around here0 -
In terms of Low carb... Atkins didn't work for me. Well, it did for a short period of time and then, I just couldn't do it anymore and the weight came back. But, if atkins works for you, go for it!
When I started all of this (exercising almost a year ago and diet last March) I had multiple issues: PCOS, type 2 diabetes, borderline high blood pressure, borderline high cholesterol, and of course, obesity. When I started exercising, the high blood pressure improved. When I started the diet, my blood sugar and cholesterol improved (though still high triglycerides). While still obese, I feel a ton better and am looking forward to losing another 40 pounds and getting to the "overweight" category.
What I find that works for me is LOWER carb and moderate fats. If I eat bread, tortillas, or pasta, I pick the whole grain brands. I can't tell you the last time I ate a potato or corn. I will eat brown rice (it is a whole grain). I also avoid peas. If I eat a fat, as much as possible, I try to have it be the fat that is naturally in a food (nuts, avocados, lean meat, etc.) If I add an oil to something, I try to make it olive oil. And, I stay within my calorie amounts recommended by MFP. Oh yeah, whenever possible, I avoid processed sugar. But, I do eat fruit, including bananas. My fasting/ pre-meal blood sugar is usually in the 80's, 2 hours after eating, 120 - 140.
I have found that exercise is critical to maintaining my health. It keeps everything lower... blood sugar, BP, and cholesterol. Frequently, it is difficult to get motivated to go to the gym, but I am always glad when I do go.
For those of you new to PCOS, do your homework on it. Be willing to try different things to see what works for you. And, be aware that PCOS and type 2 diabetes is closely linked, so start reducing your sugar now, before diabetes and all the associated medical problems hit. My step-children have no problems eating the whole grain foods. We just explained that it is healthier for them. When it is taco night for dinner, I eat a taco salad and I might have one small whole grain tortilla, and they can have taco shells.0 -
In terms of Low carb... Atkins didn't work for me. Well, it did for a short period of time and then, I just couldn't do it anymore and the weight came back. But, if atkins works for you, go for it!
When I started all of this (exercising almost a year ago and diet last March) I had multiple issues: PCOS, type 2 diabetes, borderline high blood pressure, borderline high cholesterol, and of course, obesity. When I started exercising, the high blood pressure improved. When I started the diet, my blood sugar and cholesterol improved (though still high triglycerides). While still obese, I feel a ton better and am looking forward to losing another 40 pounds and getting to the "overweight" category.
What I find that works for me is LOWER carb and moderate fats. If I eat bread, tortillas, or pasta, I pick the whole grain brands. I can't tell you the last time I ate a potato or corn. I will eat brown rice (it is a whole grain). I also avoid peas. If I eat a fat, as much as possible, I try to have it be the fat that is naturally in a food (nuts, avocados, lean meat, etc.) If I add an oil to something, I try to make it olive oil. And, I stay within my calorie amounts recommended by MFP. Oh yeah, whenever possible, I avoid processed sugar. But, I do eat fruit, including bananas. My fasting/ pre-meal blood sugar is usually in the 80's, 2 hours after eating, 120 - 140.
I have found that exercise is critical to maintaining my health. It keeps everything lower... blood sugar, BP, and cholesterol. Frequently, it is difficult to get motivated to go to the gym, but I am always glad when I do go.
For those of you new to PCOS, do your homework on it. Be willing to try different things to see what works for you. And, be aware that PCOS and type 2 diabetes is closely linked, so start reducing your sugar now, before diabetes and all the associated medical problems hit. My step-children have no problems eating the whole grain foods. We just explained that it is healthier for them. When it is taco night for dinner, I eat a taco salad and I might have one small whole grain tortilla, and they can have taco shells.
The way you are eating is basically Atkins all 4 phases rolled up into 1............
I eat whole grains, mostly oats, quinoa and occasionally brown rice. I eat a ton of vegetables and fruits, moderate fats.........etc .......
We are eating the same way. The only difference is, I added foods in one at a time to see how my body reacted (for food allergy purposes), but Atkins is the way you are eating.........
There are actually a LOT of people that eat mostly natural and lightly processed foods that are basically eating "Atkins Maintenance" style...............0 -
Where do you live?
A natural doctor can help you a lot..............
I live in Georgia......ill have to look and see if we have one around here
Did you check out the website for recipe ideas???
My hubby has liked every recipe I have fixed from her website and he is a very picky eater.0 -
A website that helps me a lot is Soul Cysters. They cover the whole gambit including meds, nutrition, natural remedies, weight loss and ttc issues.
((((Hugs to all my BEAUTIFUL Cysters)))))0 -
"The way you are eating is basically Atkins all 4 phases rolled up into 1"
Maybe, I don't think I ever got to "maintenance" because I still wanted to lose weight. What I remember from Atkins that didn't work for me was measuring/counting carb grams and staying below a given number. It was too low for me to maintain. And, I'm not doing that now. At that time, I was also avoiding all breads, rice, grains, and fruit. So the only carbs I was getting was from veggies. I was also eating a higher amount of fat. And a higer proportion of that was the bad fats. I do agree that the description of what you and I eat are fairly similar, no matter what we call it.
I know what I am doing can be considered low glycemic index. It could also be considered close to South Beach because it minimizes processed foods. However, I don't follow those specific plans.
My main focus is on being at or below my calorie budget and getting in the exercise. Because of the diabetes and high cholesterol, I am on lower carbs and no processed sugar.
But, overall, I think my main point was just to do whatever it is that both works for you in terms of weightloss, overall health, and long term staying power. There is a definite connection between PCOS, insilun resistance, obesity, and diabetes. So, figuring out what works for "us" is really important for our long term health. I think it is good that the people on these boards are taking control of their lives. No one else will take as good care of us than us.
And for me, I didn't just immediately start doing all the stuff I said I do now. I mean, when I first started dieting, my goal was to stay below 1800 calories and I was mostly eating lean cuisine, weight watcher, healthy choice, etc. However, I needed to make adjustments and lower my carb intake because of my triglycerides. Then when I found this site, I learned my calorie count could be reduced. But, I don't think I would have made it past the first week if I had tried to start much lower than I did. I had to work my way down.0 -
"The way you are eating is basically Atkins all 4 phases rolled up into 1"
Maybe, I don't think I ever got to "maintenance" because I still wanted to lose weight. What I remember from Atkins that didn't work for me was measuring/counting carb grams and staying below a given number. It was too low for me to maintain. And, I'm not doing that now. At that time, I was also avoiding all breads, rice, grains, and fruit. So the only carbs I was getting was from veggies. I was also eating a higher amount of fat. And a higer proportion of that was the bad fats. I do agree that the description of what you and I eat are fairly similar, no matter what we call it.
I know what I am doing can be considered low glycemic index. It could also be considered close to South Beach because it minimizes processed foods. However, I don't follow those specific plans.
My main focus is on being at or below my calorie budget and getting in the exercise. Because of the diabetes and high cholesterol, I am on lower carbs and no processed sugar.
But, overall, I think my main point was just to do whatever it is that both works for you in terms of weightloss, overall health, and long term staying power. There is a definite connection between PCOS, insilun resistance, obesity, and diabetes. So, figuring out what works for "us" is really important for our long term health. I think it is good that the people on these boards are taking control of their lives. No one else will take as good care of us than us.
And for me, I didn't just immediately start doing all the stuff I said I do now. I mean, when I first started dieting, my goal was to stay below 1800 calories and I was mostly eating lean cuisine, weight watcher, healthy choice, etc. However, I needed to make adjustments and lower my carb intake because of my triglycerides. Then when I found this site, I learned my calorie count could be reduced. But, I don't think I would have made it past the first week if I had tried to start much lower than I did. I had to work my way down.
Having a higher fat intake is what lowered my cholesterol and triglycerides.0 -
A website that helps me a lot is Soul Cysters. They cover the whole gambit including meds, nutrition, natural remedies, weight loss and ttc issues.
((((Hugs to all my BEAUTIFUL Cysters)))))
Yes, I have belonged their since 2003. My SN there is the same as here.0
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