pcos and fatty liver = low carb

Chewitz
Chewitz Posts: 217 Member
edited November 17 in Food and Nutrition
Hi

I'm looking into a low carb diet for my medical conditions

Up until now by looking through my diary it's between 130g and 200g

Not really sure how low to go...

Was thinking perhaps 100g a day to start off with

Any opinions appreciated

Thanks in advance

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  • socioseguro
    socioseguro Posts: 1,679 Member
    Hi:
    I suggest you ask your medical doctor for a referral to a nutritionist that can help you with the appropriate food plan
    I wish you a full recovery
  • bgage82276
    bgage82276 Posts: 1 Member
    I also have PCOS the only thing that had worked for me is a low carb diet, I'm starting a ketogenic diet now however it's looking very strict but it's been suggested by a medical weight loss clinic so I'll see how it goes ;) . I've been there for sure good luck to you!
  • Chewitz
    Chewitz Posts: 217 Member
    Many thanks to the both of you :)
  • JPW1990
    JPW1990 Posts: 2,424 Member
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10103966/start-here-the-lcd-launch-pad

    You'll find some resources there. Quite a few other women with PCOS in that group. There's another group out there specifically for PCOS, not sure of the link, though.
  • LKArgh
    LKArgh Posts: 5,178 Member
    Talk to your dr about what foods to avoid. In the meantime, make it a priority to lower calories, not carbs.
  • Chewitz
    Chewitz Posts: 217 Member
    Thanks everyone :)
  • westindiangal
    westindiangal Posts: 4 Member
    Hi,
    Consult a nutritionist or dietitian. You will need to learn the difference between simple and complex carbs and how they affect you. Best of luck.
  • danicristina2015
    danicristina2015 Posts: 50 Member
    I have pcos too and my diet is high carb low fat. Most of my meals are raw plant based and I've never felt/looked better
  • Chewitz
    Chewitz Posts: 217 Member
    Thanks everyone :)
  • jaimekbee1219
    jaimekbee1219 Posts: 96 Member
    aggelikik wrote: »
    Talk to your dr about what foods to avoid. In the meantime, make it a priority to lower calories, not carbs.

    Carbs (in addition to calories) often need to be a priority for women with PCOS due to difficulties processing carbs adn sugars, and in some cases they are insulin resistant. Being IR makes losing weight without lowering carbs and sugars difficult for some of us. Metformin can help with this, but many of us chose to make dietary changes rather than take medication. For the most part I have successfully managed my symptoms over the years by following a Low Glycemic diet. Many others have done great following a low carb/high fat way of eating or by going keto. Different people have different needs.

    However, I do agree that talking to her doctor may be helpful - although it depends on how much her doctor actually knows about her condition (many are not very knowledgeable on the subject).
  • jaimekbee1219
    jaimekbee1219 Posts: 96 Member
    In addition to the low carber group posted above (launchpad), check out P.C.O.Sis. Many of us are in both groups, but other issues related to our symptoms tend to be discussed on the PCOS board.

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/3070-p-c-o-sis
  • Sunny_Bunny_
    Sunny_Bunny_ Posts: 7,140 Member
    Look into this site for in detail information and great recipes. It has helped me to make a great start so far on keto
    http://www.ruled.me
  • yarwell
    yarwell Posts: 10,477 Member
    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24115747 "Liver total volume decreased significantly more during the short-term low-carbohydrate (-22 ± 2%) than the long-term (-7 ± 2%) hypocaloric diet (P < 0.001)"
  • Chewitz
    Chewitz Posts: 217 Member
    Thanks everyone so much :)
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