pcos solution
jmzz1
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i am suffering from pcos and my weight loss has stalled .I know that i am supposed to have low carb diet inorder to reduce the insulin sensitivity.
Its really tough for me to have low carb diet so i mix my carb with protein and fibres to reduce insulin sensitivity. i have about 180-200gms of carb
60-70gms of protein
50-60gms of fat with 1300calories in a day on an average
i do about 1hour of exercise including weights .
Is the plan which i am showing good for weight loss (SINCE I AM HAVING CONFUSION AS TO MY CARBOHYDRATE INTAKE)
note- I have already asked this question before but in other forum so i want to find an alternative to having high carb and reducing insulin sensitivity with other things. is it possible?
Its really tough for me to have low carb diet so i mix my carb with protein and fibres to reduce insulin sensitivity. i have about 180-200gms of carb
60-70gms of protein
50-60gms of fat with 1300calories in a day on an average
i do about 1hour of exercise including weights .
Is the plan which i am showing good for weight loss (SINCE I AM HAVING CONFUSION AS TO MY CARBOHYDRATE INTAKE)
note- I have already asked this question before but in other forum so i want to find an alternative to having high carb and reducing insulin sensitivity with other things. is it possible?
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Im not exactly sure what your asking but I'll take a shot at it. Your asking if you can lose weight, pcos and insulin resistance without going low carb right?
Ive done some reading on it, and a few places ive seen where they say you can have higher carbs if you combine them with protien, but most of the information out there is you really need to go low carb to have much success. Ive found in my own personal lifestyle that i have to go low carb, like less than 50g a day, for me to lose anything.
Insulin resistance can be lessened or gotten rid of all togther, according to my doctor, if you lose weight and keep the carbs low. So its a lifestyle change. Do some research. I've actually got about 8 or 9 cookbooks from the library surrounding me right now. Im going through them to see which ones i want to buy and which i want to just copy down a couple recipes. but I know that if this has to be a lifestyle change, it has to be varied and interesting. I wont stick with it if its just a couple of meals I know how to make and eat all the time.
You need to try to see what works for you. If you can lose weight on 100g of carbs a day, then go for it. 200g seems fairly high to me. If you lower carbs, raise fats. They keep you full much longer, are tastier and your body can burn the fuel from them similar to burning the fuel from carbs.0 -
i asked this question because i am not able to bear the expense of high protein food . i have tried following high protein and low carb diet but due to financial constrain have survived for only a week or so , no more than that.
this is the reason which is driving me crazy and am not able to find a solution to this
i concentrate mostly on complex carbs like whole grains , legumes, vegetables etc. and due to this my carb macro shoots upto approx 200gms
i do 30 min cardio and 15min body weight exercise for 5 days in a week
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Everyone is different but i have my protein set higher and it seems to be working well. I lost 15 lb is 5 weeks. But i am at the beginning of this weight loss so who knows what will happen. You can get some high protein foods for good prices. Try 100% liquid egg whites. 20 gm of protein for 100 calories. I buy mine at aldi. Eggs are even cheaper!0
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I have 1 complete egg, 100gms chicken, cottage cheese and lentils but still run short of protein0
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It is cheaper if you can buy things in larger quantities - so maybe try making a soup (something with meat in it) or stew on Sunday and then freezing it, and eating it all week. Things like that are REALLY low carb and super nutritious, but not at all expensive.
Eggs are definitely good, and cheap, I eat 2 a day. And try as best you can to get your meat in as well... it can be expensive try to look for the discounted cuts. If you DON'T buy things like bread, you should have a bit more money to spend on things that are better for you.
If you must eat carbs, at least stick to NO white carbs (don't eat white bread, it's the worst!) and try to balance it with some protein (put some peanut butter on it?)0 -
I have heard a lot of negative about soya product and pcos relation . So if I want to consume that how much quantity should i consume it in?0
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Yah I've definitely heard some negative things about soy, as far as PCOS goes, but I've also heard some people say they purposely consume MORE soy to treat their PCOS... very confusing info.
I happen to prefer soy milk in my coffee, so I have a little bit of that every morning, and then very occasionally some other soy product, so I would say I consume a little, not a lot..
I'm not sure there's any real consensus on soy, but maybe other people can weigh in with their opinions/info...?0 -
I accidentally bought a big thing of soy protein powder and then was like well I'd better use it up, then I'll get whey next time. I got pregnant while eating a not insignificant amount of soy. I also love my miso soup and soy sauce.0
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Don't consume soy. It's bad for your hormones. I have a friend that had to have thyroid surgery because of soy products. I would increase your protein and eat less carbs (including fruit) Just eat a low glycemic index diet.
I like brown rice protein powder or whey protein powder. Here is also an article about balancing out your hormones. It helps women with PCOS a lot.
Don't eat anything that spikes your blood sugar. Eat like you have Diabetes Type 2. Even certain fruits spike your blood sugar. Anyway, here's the article:
Hang in there! It is possible to lose weight with PCOS! I lost 12 lbs over the summer just by eating a low GI diet
http://drhyman.com/blog/2013/10/09/8-steps-stop-nighttime-binges/0 -
is it not hindering ur weight loss?Yah I've definitely heard some negative things about soy, as far as PCOS goes, but I've also heard some people say they purposely consume MORE soy to treat their PCOS... very confusing info.
I happen to prefer soy milk in my coffee, so I have a little bit of that every morning, and then very occasionally some other soy product, so I would say I consume a little, not a lot..
I'm not sure there's any real consensus on soy, but maybe other people can weigh in with their opinions/info...?0 -
are you suffering from pcos? if yes is it not hindering your weight loss consuming so many carbs?I accidentally bought a big thing of soy protein powder and then was like well I'd better use it up, then I'll get whey next time. I got pregnant while eating a not insignificant amount of soy. I also love my miso soup and soy sauce.0 -
Well the carb thing is complicated. I did lose faster when I went higher protein (not necessarily caring too much about the carbs). Then I got really sick (sinus infection followed almost immediately by a stomach virus). Then once I got over that, I got pregnant. (I should say that my PCOS is considered to be mild). Anyway, I was just diagnosed with gestational diabetes at 30 weeks pregnant and now I have to apportion my carbs and limit them somewhat but you are not supposed to go totally low carb during pregnancy (dietician told me no less than 175 g a day while pregnant).
I did lose weight on the South Beach diet before I got pregnant with my daughter and then tried it again a little over a year ago. But this time I was on Metformin and I found that the combination of low carb, metformin AND exercise did not work for me. I had no energy and felt pretty tired and sick. So for awhile I was not worrying too much about carbs and I did lose, but like I said, mine is mild. I was only just diagnosed at 34. Before that my blood work did not show anything.0 -
congrags on ur pregnancy . i do not know how to define pcos as mild. I am suffering from multiple small cyst past 6 years but i am not on any medicationWell the carb thing is complicated. I did lose faster when I went higher protein (not necessarily caring too much about the carbs). Then I got really sick (sinus infection followed almost immediately by a stomach virus). Then once I got over that, I got pregnant. (I should say that my PCOS is considered to be mild). Anyway, I was just diagnosed with gestational diabetes at 30 weeks pregnant and now I have to apportion my carbs and limit them somewhat but you are not supposed to go totally low carb during pregnancy (dietician told me no less than 175 g a day while pregnant).
I did lose weight on the South Beach diet before I got pregnant with my daughter and then tried it again a little over a year ago. But this time I was on Metformin and I found that the combination of low carb, metformin AND exercise did not work for me. I had no energy and felt pretty tired and sick. So for awhile I was not worrying too much about carbs and I did lose, but like I said, mine is mild. I was only just diagnosed at 34. Before that my blood work did not show anything.0 -
My blood levels have always been borderline on whether they can even use them to diagnose or not. Also, I do not have tons of cysts, although I do have them. I think that might be from being on the birth control pill for many years - my body was not trying to ovulate so I didn't get cysts. Still have pretty messed up hormones though.0
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I have NEVER in my life had normal periods, hormones, blood pressure, cholesterol and weight loss. I started to do low carb back in Aug along with taking Vitamin B complex, Vitex, and 5000 IU D3 and progesterone cream CD15-30(or if my period comes first then I stop) I have been losing weight pretty steady, my hormones aren't what they used to be, my blood pressure is perfect, my cholesterol is almost perfect and I have had 4 periods in a row 28 day cycles. I am over weight still, but I am working hard to be the weight I need to be. I have read that when you eat carbs like breads, pasta, rice, and potatoes you are just digging your grave. With PCOS we are more apt to get issues like heart disease, diabetes, cervical, ovarian, uterine and breast cancer over the normal person with normal hormones. I have done research after research, talked to doctors after doctors. I have found that carbs and processed sugars, no matter if they are brown, or high in fiber they are still carbs that a person with PCOS cannot process like a normal women with good hormone patterns. I didn't want to do it, I didn't believe it, I said I will try to do the brown rice, whole wheat, red potatoes bla bla bla...I ended up gaining MORE weight! I then did my research on how to do the correct diet. I have been doing this with 5 cheat days in 3 months and I can say I haven’t felt this great in my whole life. Yes I have only lost 33 pounds, but I have gained energy, my periods like I should, higher chance of getting pregnant, not having to take cholesterol and blood pressure pills, and pants that I can fit in. I have lost 18 inches in my hips and this is where I struggle most due to PCOS! I have read that when you stop eating processed sugars and carbs you will lose belly fat!
I made excuses of “It’s too expensive” to do low carb as well...then I went shopping with my husband for two weeks. I sat down and made dinners out for every night to include left overs for lunches for the next day and bought snacks, and I spend between for the two of us 100-115.00. I was spending between 150-220 with all the CRAP I was buying that was whole wheat, and whole grain. It can be done; it won’t be easy at first I know but if you put your mind and body into it, it’s a lifestyle change and you will be happy that you are doing it. I think of how I can live longer...and one day have children. This is what keeps me going.
I hope that whatever you decide to do works for you. It won’t be easy but who said staying alive is easy
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i am not on any medication . thas y confused as to what to eat and this so called protein diet is killing my budgetI have NEVER in my life had normal periods, hormones, blood pressure, cholesterol and weight loss. I started to do low carb back in Aug along with taking Vitamin B complex, Vitex, and 5000 IU D3 and progesterone cream CD15-30(or if my period comes first then I stop) I have been losing weight pretty steady, my hormones aren't what they used to be, my blood pressure is perfect, my cholesterol is almost perfect and I have had 4 periods in a row 28 day cycles. I am over weight still, but I am working hard to be the weight I need to be. I have read that when you eat carbs like breads, pasta, rice, and potatoes you are just digging your grave. With PCOS we are more apt to get issues like heart disease, diabetes, cervical, ovarian, uterine and breast cancer over the normal person with normal hormones. I have done research after research, talked to doctors after doctors. I have found that carbs and processed sugars, no matter if they are brown, or high in fiber they are still carbs that a person with PCOS cannot process like a normal women with good hormone patterns. I didn't want to do it, I didn't believe it, I said I will try to do the brown rice, whole wheat, red potatoes bla bla bla...I ended up gaining MORE weight! I then did my research on how to do the correct diet. I have been doing this with 5 cheat days in 3 months and I can say I haven’t felt this great in my whole life. Yes I have only lost 33 pounds, but I have gained energy, my periods like I should, higher chance of getting pregnant, not having to take cholesterol and blood pressure pills, and pants that I can fit in. I have lost 18 inches in my hips and this is where I struggle most due to PCOS! I have read that when you stop eating processed sugars and carbs you will lose belly fat!
I made excuses of “It’s too expensive” to do low carb as well...then I went shopping with my husband for two weeks. I sat down and made dinners out for every night to include left overs for lunches for the next day and bought snacks, and I spend between for the two of us 100-115.00. I was spending between 150-220 with all the CRAP I was buying that was whole wheat, and whole grain. It can be done; it won’t be easy at first I know but if you put your mind and body into it, it’s a lifestyle change and you will be happy that you are doing it. I think of how I can live longer...and one day have children. This is what keeps me going.
I hope that whatever you decide to do works for you. It won’t be easy but who said staying alive is easy.
will have to try and get some protein stuff to as everyone above have stated
conclusion - pcos means high protein and fat diet, no other alternative0
