PCOS and macro-nutrients ratio

I'm on a low carb/high fat diet. My normal ratios are 5% carbs/ 30% protein/65% fat. From what I understand, getting the majority of calories from protein can have the same effect as having too many carbs in that it causes an insulin response. So keeping protein to a moderate level is what I have always read is the best recommendation.

I'm on a low carb/high fat diet. My normal ratios are 5% carbs/ 30% protein/65% fat. From what I understand, getting the majority of calories from protein can have the same effect as having too many carbs in that it causes an insulin response. So keeping protein to a moderate level is what I have always read is the best recommendation.

And what are your main sources of fats???

And are you still losing weight on this ratio???

You will lose weight with a calorie deficit regardless of your macro breakdown.

I wouldn't do a 5/30/65 plan long term. Please consult a doctor if you are going to try this plan. It is very difficult to meet your nutrition goals with carbs that low - there is no room for vegetables or fruit or dairy.

I'm on a low carb/high fat diet. My normal ratios are 5% carbs/ 30% protein/65% fat. From what I understand, getting the majority of calories from protein can have the same effect as having too many carbs in that it causes an insulin response. So keeping protein to a moderate level is what I have always read is the best recommendation.

And what are your main sources of fats???

And are you still losing weight on this ratio???

You will lose weight with a calorie deficit regardless of your macro breakdown.

I wouldn't do a 5/30/65 plan long term. Please consult a doctor if you are going to try this plan. It is very difficult to meet your nutrition goals with carbs that low - there is no room for vegetables or fruit or dairy.

You are right about the fruit but everything else is not correct. All of the carbs I eat come from vegetables and dairy. I get all my macro and micro nutrient needs and have seen major improvement in both my PCOS and my insulin resistance. For many people this is a perfectly healthy way to eat and my doctor is 100% on board with it.

OP: At the moment I am pregnant so I my doctor has me eating a few more carbs but still staying under 100 per day. But prior to getting pregnant, I was on the diet for 3 months, I lost 10 lbs, my PCOS symptoms were almost gone, I was ovulating on my own (hence getting pregnant), I was weaning off of the metformin I was on and over all just felt amazing. I would definitely say it is really hard to get into the swing of the lifestyle and it really is a life long commitment. You will eventually be able to add a few more carbs but it will never be to the level of a "normal" person. I highly recommend trying though if you can stay dedicated. Learn as much as possible before you try! Check out these links to learn more.

www.dietdoctor.com/lchf

www.reddit.com/r/keto - check out the sidebar on the right to get all the info you will ever need!


As for fat sources, I eat full fat cheese and cream cheese, use cream in my coffee, full fat butter (not margarine), the natural fat with meat i.e. ground beef or steak, avocados are a good one but I can't eat those, olive oil, coconut oil is also good but once again I can't eat it. There are tons of sources. Most full fat diary products other than milk, have 1 carb or fewer per serving. This makes it very easy to get the fat without the carbs. Milk is definitely a no though!