oh boy...this is not working!!!!

OK I really need to pick you brain to help me here. I started this journey in november. I have lost 15 pounds since then. A slow lost but a lost that I am really proud of. Since low carbs seem to be the way to go when you have PCOS ( I do) 2 weeks ago I started a low carbs, high protein and high fat diet. Well that did not work really well because I got my gallbladder removed 6-7 years ago and my body was unable to deal with the higher fat diet.

I then switched to low carbs, low fat, high protein diet. The problem is since then I had what I think is low blood sugar, difficulty concentrating, no energy, felt sick after strenght training.

So you opinion, what is better?

A - high carbs = very slow lost
B - Low carbs, high fat = tummy hurt
C - Low carbs, low fat = No energy
D - Something else?

Thank you

how about moderate carbs , moderate fat, watch your cals and exercise.

What is PCOS? I want to comment but i am lost on that term.

medium carbs and fat, higher protein? And like photorific said becareful with the carbs that you do choose.

The other one i've heard mentioned for PCOS is a Glycemic Index Diet...you would have to google it tho as I have no idea what it entails

I am going by the good old fashion food pyramid. I have to watch my sugars - I am not diabetic. It seems to be working for me. Lots of green veggies, lean meat, fruits, 1% milk and yogurt and whole grains.

I am going by the good old fashion food pyramid. I have to watch my sugars - I am not diabetic. It seems to be working for me. Lots of green veggies, lean meat, fruits, 1% milk and yogurt and whole grains.

the food pyramid is out of date , they now have a food plate

I suggest moderate carbs, maybe moderate to high protein, and low to moderate fat. My daughter has just started her journey and we are still in the experimental phase, figuring out what works for her individual weight loss. For me it's low carb, high protein, and moderate to high fat... everyone is going to be a little different, try mixing it up a little for a week at a time and keep track of the weight situation and, more importantly, how you feel.

The talk about the trend dieting really frustrates me. Were the default settings with lean protiens and moderate carbs (to leave room for lots of fruits and veggies and whole grains) not working for you? I aim for whole grains, raw fruits, raw or lightly sauted veggies, and lean proteins and it has worked wonders for me.

Edit: is it all carbs or just certain types of carb sources, like we're gluten free in my house.

Read up on the "slow carb" diet, that might suit you. It replaces high GI carbs (bread, pasta, spuds and the like) and instead focusses on carbs that also have protein - like beans and lentils - and loads of non-starchy veg.

Yes, I apologize. I went back and edited my post slightly to understand your carb issues, is it all carbs or certain carb sources that you have issues with, that makes a huge difference. I didn't want to edit my post in whole, I hate when people do that.

oh no problem, I have the same feeling you do about trend diets. I sincerely think that low carbs is in fact a pain in the bottom so why would you do that to yourself if you do not have to lol. I have to experiment and see if it's all carbs that are the problem. I am not sure yet.

If you aren't sure, start gluten free, and the carbs you do eat keep as close to their natural form as possible (long grain brown rice istead of white and minute rice, steel cut oats over instant, rice breads instead of wheat breads). Wheat is such a problem for many people, and they don't even realize it.

I do a reduced carb (not "low") and higher protein, higher (but not "high") fat. Those are all very vague comments but my ranges may not work for you. I do better on a lower carb diet too but I don't feel carbs are the enemy. The carbs I do eat are from whole foods as much as possible and if I have something like bread occasionally I make it myself from wholemeal flour. You can buy true whole grain breads but you have to be careful that you read labels and make sure they are whole grain.

For me, I try to keep my carbs right around 100 grams a day. This gives me enough that my brain is clear, I have energy to do what I need to do (including P90X and Taekwondo) but it's not enough that it slows down my weight loss. Since switching to this way of eating my abdominal fat has been shrinking much faster than it did before (which totally thrills me!)

You don't have to go to extremes, just try adjusting your ratios and stick with it for a couple of weeks. If you're getting too much fat and it's making your stomach hurt, reduce it a little bit but remember that you need some fat. Having no gall bladder myself though I understand what you're dealing with.