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Chewitz
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I'm morbidly obese 5ft 1 223 lbs and 27 years old... have fatty liver disease and pcos...
For pcos I'm eating a lower carb diet aiming for 100g or less a day
For the fatty liver disease I'm eating a low fat diet of up to 15g a day
I'm finding this tough to meet my calorie goal of 1200 calories even with 2 protein shakes a day
I'm not sure what to do for the best... I was considering upping carbs because fatty liver disease seems to me more serious than pcos...
For pcos I'm eating a lower carb diet aiming for 100g or less a day
For the fatty liver disease I'm eating a low fat diet of up to 15g a day
I'm finding this tough to meet my calorie goal of 1200 calories even with 2 protein shakes a day
I'm not sure what to do for the best... I was considering upping carbs because fatty liver disease seems to me more serious than pcos...
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Well fatty liver usually goes away with weight loss.... so I'd be more inclined to go with the low carbs for the PCOS if anything.0
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Did a physician give you the fat goal? That sounds really low. Dietary fat doesn't specifically cause fat around your organs. Losing 10% of your total body weight has been shown to reduce liver inflammation from fatty liver disease.
I'd talk to your doctor before going against any advice s/he has given, but sticking with the lower carb for the pcos and adding more unsaturated fats, while maintaining a calorie deficit, might be the better approach.0 -
I'm not an expert in fatty liver disease, but I am not sure why an EXTREMELY low fat diet would help it...?0
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Thanks Ninkyou
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Dry cottage cheese and a non-dairy milk(chocolate soy or something). 29g of protein per 1/2 cup serving + 1 cup of milk mixed together. 51g if you do 1cup of each. Roughly 260-360 calories and should keep you full for a while. I'm not sure if you need to stay away from carbs though. 100g isn't too low but it means you have to find more from protein which ya can be tough. Nuts, but then you will be getting higher dietary fats.0
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Need2Exerc1se wrote: »Did a physician give you the fat goal? That sounds really low. Dietary fat doesn't specifically cause fat around your organs. Losing 10% of your total body weight has been shown to reduce liver inflammation from fatty liver disease.
I'd talk to your doctor before going against any advice s/he has given, but sticking with the lower carb for the pcos and adding more unsaturated fats, while maintaining a calorie deficit, might be the better approach.
Okay thanks I will book a doctor appointment.0 -
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looks like low carbs and higher unsaturated fats is the way to go0
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SonicKrunch wrote: »Dry cottage cheese and a non-dairy milk(chocolate soy or something). 29g of protein per 1/2 cup serving + 1 cup of milk mixed together. 51g if you do 1cup of each. Roughly 260-360 calories and should keep you full for a while. I'm not sure if you need to stay away from carbs though. 100g isn't too low but it means you have to find more from protein which ya can be tough. Nuts, but then you will be getting higher dietary fats.
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And after you do that, ask if you can get a referral to a nutritionist (hopefully paid for by insurance) to get a personalized food plan. Generally doctors aren't experts in that field.0 -
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And after you do that, ask if you can get a referral to a nutritionist (hopefully paid for by insurance) to get a personalized food plan. Generally doctors aren't experts in that field.
Thanks for the advice. Will ask the doctor to refer me to a nutritionist 0 -
actually a Dietician. Nutritionists are trained only to talk about the four major food groups and that's about it. A Dietician gets much more education/training. Nutritionists are not regulated, Dieticians are.0
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And after you do that, ask if you can get a referral to a nutritionist (hopefully paid for by insurance) to get a personalized food plan. Generally doctors aren't experts in that field.
See a registered dietitian, not a nutritionist.0 -
Both diseases will greatly benefit from any kind of weight loss. Consult your doctors and ask to speak with a nutritionist. I don't think drastically eliminating anything from your diet is healthy.
When I was diagnosed with PCOS the doctors pretty much told me to move more and eat less garbage (like I didn't already know that!) After an appointment with a nutritionist I really started to understand food and how it worked in my body. Healthy fats, whole grains, lean meats and fish, lots of leafy green veggies and fruit. Eat a good breakfast too!0 -
I'm morbidly obese 5ft 1 223 lbs and 27 years old... have fatty liver disease and pcos...
For pcos I'm eating a lower carb diet aiming for 100g or less a day
For the fatty liver disease I'm eating a low fat diet of up to 15g a day
I'm finding this tough to meet my calorie goal of 1200 calories even with 2 protein shakes a day
I'm not sure what to do for the best... I was considering upping carbs because fatty liver disease seems to me more serious than pcos...
Maybe you needs some friends were you can get ideas what to eat on a 1200 calorie diet?
(this is just a question, i am not saying you dont know what to eat )
I can be full on a 1200 calorie diet which i was for almost 4.5 month ( now i am higher.)
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Thanks everyone
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I'd be careful with low fat .. fat is important for nutrient absorption
absolutely get proper medical advice which means a dietician not a nutritionist, and quite possibly not a doctor either0
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