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  • caitjune77
    caitjune77 Posts: 6 Member
    Hi everyone!! My name is Caitlin and I have battled PCOS since I was 19 and I am now 31. I have battled weight loss as well and am always looking for new ways to change up my diet and jump start my metabolism.

    I am glad I found this thread and will be looking for your ideas....Thank you!!
  • amethyst70
    amethyst70 Posts: 68
    I am almost 44. Diagnosed with PCOS at 30 while suffering through secondary infertility. Since then I have had 3 out of 4 successful pregnancies. All total I have 4 children. I am a HUGE supporter of progesterone supplements during pregnancy from conception to bare minimum 24 weeks. I have had 1 m/c due to a Dr. Who refused to prescribe progesterone. My last 4 pregnancies were conceived while I was on a low carb diet.

    It can get better and a big part of it can be influenced with diet. I also have been exercising and lifting weights. For me the extra testosterone helps a lot with the weight lifting. Lol. Feel free to friend me!
  • Marci41527
    Marci41527 Posts: 7 Member
    Hi everyone, I am Marci 36 years old. Have 3 kids. Diagnosed couple years ago. Had bariatric surgery in 2008, but in the last year have gained 60 lbs and can't get off. Could use some support bif anyone wants to add me.
  • AmazingGracexox
    AmazingGracexox Posts: 12 Member
    if I want any kind of fertility treatment on the NHS I must be in the healthy BMI range

    This is one of the main reasons I want to get down to a 'healthy' BMI too! I'm aiming for the top end for my height which is 12st 12lbs so I need to lose 8 stone in total. I feel it's a bit too much & even though we're not TTC I don't want them to be able to use my weight as an excuse not to help me when the right time comes.
  • Dragonwolf
    Dragonwolf Posts: 5,600 Member
    I've just looked at my old posts. Now that my dosage of Metformin is right I'm thriving on a low carb, low fat, high protein diet. I try to stay under 100g carbs & 60g fat a day and try to eat at least 200g protein :)

    Why low carb and low fat?

    If I did low carb, high fat I wouldn't be able to eat the quantities I enjoy eating whilst still staying under my calorie goal. Plus, I have a history of heart disease in the family & high fat will put me at an increased risk. I aim for 20%carb, 30% fat & 50% protein :)

    If it's working for you, and you're healthy, then awesome. However, do keep in mind that "fat increases heart disease risk" is a myth. I highly recommend checking out the stuff by Dr. Peter Attia, particularly these two items:

    http://eatingacademy.com/how-low-carb-diet-reduced-my-risk-of-heart-disease (all the specifics of how a low carb, high fat diet actually greatly improved his markers for heart disease; his results are typical)
    https://player.vimeo.com/video/45485034 (The limits of scientific evidence and the ethics of dietary guidelines -- 60 years of ambiguity; It's a rather in-depth look at how the anti-fat craze was pretty much entirely politically motivated, and what the science actually says)

    Also, keep in mind the risks associated with low carb, low fat, high protein diets. Protein isn't really a fuel source (it can be used as one, but it shouldn't be), and the more you rely on it for fuel, the more stress you put on your liver and kidneys. If your protein intake goes too much higher, you'll be putting yourself at risk for protein poisoning, which is deadly. I highly recommend giving a higher-fat variation a try.

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