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  • KodAkuraMacKyen
    KodAkuraMacKyen Posts: 737 Member
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  • FindingSexy
    FindingSexy Posts: 26 Member
    I have PCOS caused by insulin resistance.

    1. How does insulin resistance cause infertility?
    2. Why does I.R. make it harder to lose weight?
    3. What do you think of supplements like chromium and cinnamon to help?
    4. What do you think of vitamins in general?
    5. Any other thoughts on insulin resistance and IR???

    I know you are not a Dr. but, the only treatment is low carb diet and that is in your expertise!

    To my knowledge I.R. can only be broken through periodic fasting and weight training.
    Heavy weights!

    Joe,
    Could you please comment on IF and how heavy lifting can help IR!?
    Is 13 to 16 hours between meals considered fasting?
    Are hours you are sleeping considered fasting?
    Please comment on exercising during fasting.
  • ebony__
    ebony__ Posts: 519 Member
    MUSCLE CATABOLISM There's lots of "bro science" on this, but keeping it simple and truthful, muscle catabolism becomes a concern in dieting when calories are drastically too low (VLCD) and or insufficient protein is consumed to help retain skeletal muscle.
    There are many who are fixated on the number on the scale and get all giddy when scale weight goes down, but if that weight is a good portion of muscle, then they will usually end up losing weight and just looking like a smaller version of how they look now.

    To help avoid it, RESISTANCE TRAINING and adequate protein intake are needed.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition



    This ^^^
    And also calcium.
    Don't for get calcium. Everyone thinks calcium is all about the bones but it essential for fueling muscle contraction.



    * probably already been said. I missed a few pages
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,043 Member
    I have PCOS caused by insulin resistance.

    1. How does insulin resistance cause infertility?
    2. Why does I.R. make it harder to lose weight?
    3. What do you think of supplements like chromium and cinnamon to help?
    4. What do you think of vitamins in general?
    5. Any other thoughts on insulin resistance and IR???

    I know you are not a Dr. but, the only treatment is low carb diet and that is in your expertise!

    To my knowledge I.R. can only be broken through periodic fasting and weight training.
    Heavy weights!

    Joe,
    Could you please comment on IF and how heavy lifting can help IR!?
    Is 13 to 16 hours between meals considered fasting?
    Are hours you are sleeping considered fasting?
    Please comment on exercising during fasting.
    Lifting in general helps IR because it helps to shift metabolic activity (lots of chemical reactions that get complicated).
    Since there are 24 hours in a day, yes.
    Yes on the sleeping.
    Lots of broscience will tell you that exercising with no carbs, protein,etc. in your system will end up being catabolic to muscle. However recent research has shown that it's your overall PROTEIN (along with some other micronutrients) when lacking to fulfill need, that leads to catabolism and not because of working out on an empty. Stomach.
    Personally, I've done it this way for 5 years now and haven't noticed that I'm less intense, less muscular or lower in energy.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,043 Member
    MUSCLE CATABOLISM There's lots of "bro science" on this, but keeping it simple and truthful, muscle catabolism becomes a concern in dieting when calories are drastically too low (VLCD) and or insufficient protein is consumed to help retain skeletal muscle.
    There are many who are fixated on the number on the scale and get all giddy when scale weight goes down, but if that weight is a good portion of muscle, then they will usually end up losing weight and just looking like a smaller version of how they look now.

    To help avoid it, RESISTANCE TRAINING and adequate protein intake are needed.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition



    This ^^^
    And also calcium.
    Don't for get calcium. Everyone thinks calcium is all about the bones but it essential for fueling muscle contraction.



    * probably already been said. I missed a few pages
    Yes. Calcium is important. Same with potassium and other micronutrients to help the body be more efficient.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • ninerbuff
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