I've also just started dealing with my PCOS. Ive read a lot about it, on these boards and elsewhere and found that a LCHF diet is the best for PCOS and insulin resistance. So my macros are 15/25/60 c/p/f percentages which for me is about 50 or less carbs a day, about 100g protein a day and at least 100g of fat, and usually more, a day.

I eat chicken, eggs, whole milk, whole milk yogurt and cheese, avocados, nuts, cream, fish, etc everyday. Im on metformin for the insulin resistance and let me tell you, it lets you know loudly if you have too many carbs so I do my best to keep those low and fill the rest with a moderate protein and high fat.

I calculate my macros as follows:

Carbs - Set according to carb needs as determined by whatever method you use. For me, it's between 75g and 100g.

Protein - Set using the .5-1g per pound of lean body mass formula, depending on exercise needs (weight lifting requires more, for example). For me, that's about 150g, but I'm happy with at least 100g.

Fat - The rest of your allotted calories. Seriously, don't shy away from fats, especially as you drop your carbs. You need to get your fuel from somewhere, and protein is not a good option. Plus, low fat and low carb is a recipe for compliance disaster (there are actually studies that show people develop intense cravings for fat and carbs when living off of next to nothing but protein), and you need fat to absorb a number of nutrients.

As I approach 40, I realize I need to make healthier choices in terms of dealing with my PCOS for my long term health. One area is making changes to my diet. I am curious to know how many grams of protein PCOSs are doing and how it is helping with weight loss and overall health.

Also, how are you getting your protein?

Thanks!

I was just thinking this morning, I have been getting around 75 and wondering if that is too high. i know carbs are important on PCOS diet but not sure exactly how too much or not enough protein comes into play. I can tell you that I am getting my protein mainly from a protein shake (I drink GNC Total Lean), cheese (typically a snack I eat), and chicken (i eat chicken almost daily at least once).

Protein causes an insulin response in the body, but it's also necessary to keep lean mass on (especially if you're actively trying to lose weight). So, you need to eat enough protein to maintain the lean mass you have, or build more if you're trying to build muscle, but beyond that, you're prompting insulin secretion for only half of protein's benefit.

I aim for 100g protein plus and as long as I hit over 1200 calories, I am at 100g-140g. When I consistently get 100g+, the weight falls off of me. This won't be one of those weeks.

But I also am starting to think about what my true BMR is and really want to get measured as I understand that women with PCOS cannot use any online calculator to calculate BMR as it could be 30% or more off.