Question for those with PCOS

The Diet Solution is the best thing I've ever done since getting diagnosed with PCOS. Follow the protein plan. It is worth the money.

Hey! I, too, have difficulty finding things to eat that aren't carb-based (cause it's so easy to find carbs and they're so cheap!). For breakfast, though, I've tried to cut out starches and add in vegetables, such as peppers, onions, mushrooms. I also eat all-natural peanut butter (has some carbs, but great for protein and healthy oils) with celery. Seeds and beans are good. Oatmeal is a carb, but the old-fashioned are complex and have higher fiber. Sometimes I eat soup. I think a lot of the problem with eating breakfast has to do with the fact we're programmed to eat certain things for breakfast. I'm trying to step out of my "comfort" zone for breakfast and try new things that I would have only considered eating for lunch or supper before. I hope this has helped give you some ideas and get the ball going, so to speak. )

I don't have PCOS but I follow a lower carb/no added sugar diet. The best advice I can give you is to initially shop for REAL food. Lean protein and lots of veggies and fruit. Check labels carefully. You'll be surprised how much added sugar [corn syrup, molasses, honey, etc] is added into things. I've recently added in sugar free whole grain bread and brown rice, too. It's not EASY, but it is so so worth it.

Don't focus on how many carbs, but the type of carbs. The reason low carb is successful for women with PCOS is because most women have Insulin Resistance, where there is too much sugar in the blood. In order to keep that under control you need to eat foods that break down in your body at a much slower rate, preventing your blood sugar from rising.

Cereal is probably not the best food to eat period. Even the healthier cereals have added sugars are are processed beyond belief. Having eggs with whole wheat toast is great, add a slice of bacon or turkey sausage and you have a well balanced meal!


What I do is I follow a Low Glycemic plan they use a Green, Yellow & Red Stop light system, where green light foods are foods you can eat and not worry about it, yellow are to be used in moderation and red are stay away foods. I do carb combining to keep my blood sugar at a good level, so if I have a fast carb (like bread) I eat a protein and slow carb to help it break down at a much slower rate.

I realized I didn't really answer your question. But you are welcome to check out my diary. I usually stay around 100-125 Net carbs a day! .. I've been doing really good lately. But I do tend to eat a cookie etc. which throws me way off.

Those carbs are awful, aren't they. The best thing you can do for yourself is to elminate all those procesed carbs, eat lots of veggies.

ejenn14 is right. My doctor also said the same thing. No white flour foods, whole grains are best because they don't have the blood sugar spiking effect like white flour foods do. I switched to gluten free brown rice pasta. It costs a little more but tastes the same. Not lower in carbs, but a slower digest which is ideal. I also found some pasta made from quinoa which is supposed to be really good. Try to incorporate for fibrous veggies. Leafy & dark green are the best. Mainly, with PCOS you have to remember that we are insulin resistant which makes it harder to lose weight. Once you get these sugary type foods out of your diet you will feel much better & the weight wont hang on as tightly. I also do a lot of cardio. My highest weight was 225. I've lost 70 pounds since then. But that has been over the course of 8 years. Within the last year I've lost 21 pounds simply by changing out bad food choices with better ones, carefully tracking my calories and regular exercise. Its not as scary as it sounds. Just start making 1 change a day with your food & before you know it you'll be eating a better balance :flowerforyou:

I'm an italian pasta and bread girl, so the carb thing only usually works for a week with me before I binge like crazy. I found that the metformin my dr prescribed really really really helped, and I don't have to watch my carbs as much.

wouldn't you rather fight the craving for the pasta ---it will subside in time and eventually you wont' grave it at all, than to be taking medicine every day?? I know I elminated all my meds with my diet.

I agree with this because I am actually able to stop taking my meds! I am super excited by that! But I am a carb lovin gal but lately, I have replaced alot of carbs with high fiber and protein veggies and notice a huge difference. So metaforim is almost bye bye for me! Best thing that has happened since I was diagnosed 4 years ago :happy:

The Diet Solution is the best thing I've ever done since getting diagnosed with PCOS. Follow the protein plan. It is worth the money.

I have my concerns about this program.. I did some searching on the internet and it looked like it's been reviewed as a scam... and I have to say that when I looked at the website I wasn't satisfied that it was a genuine website or diet plan

I'd be interested to hear your feedback!