I've got PCOS and I'm also insulin resistant. As of Monday this week I lowered my carbs and upped my fat. Not sure if I'll be able to get into ketosis any time soon but set my macros to 20% carbs, 25% protein, 55% fat.

I'll see how it goes and then maybe lower carbs even more if needed. It's the only thing that seems to help with Pcos (lowering carbs and sugar) and I also do 1600cal a day.

I've been doing the low carb/high fat for awhile and lost weight. But now I'm at a plateau and I fell off the wagon a little bit. Always looking for inspiration from those with the same battle! No one understands the weight loss struggle with PCOS and how differently our bodies breakdown food. I am a carb lover and am struggling with having to limit my carbs. But I feel so much better when I do! Too many carbs in a day and my body rejects them.

Just be sure to keep an eye on any thyroid symptoms. I had a few outlying issues, but full keto plus a horrible outdoors adventure (4 days hard labor, limited water/electrolytes) sent my hypothyroidism into overdrive. My TSH tripled from barely acceptable to way over the limit and was still crazy high a few weeks later at bloodwork. My body hasn't been the same since, and that's been over a year in recovery. I'm still mostly keto, though I'm working at incorporating more veggie carbs at night so as to all my thyroid some breathing room. I found, too, that all my meds and such seem to be more effective since I treated my low stomach acid and digestive issues... Best of luck to you, @amyinthetardis1231!

@amyinthetardis1231 I'm kind of in the 50-80 gram carb goal range myself, while trying to find a new level. It can just be really hard on the system...keto is a strain on the adrenals in and of itself. Check out Leanne Vogel on healthfulpursuit.com for more ideas on how to manage thyroid and adrenal issues while keeping low carb/keto... She's got great suggestions - and it helps with female hormone imbalances, and all of that. In fact, I need to break down and go listen again!

Anyone else? I've been LCHF since August and am looking for others on the same path.

I mentioned this to my ob/gyn today, that my cycles are more regular when I eat low carb, and he looked surprised! That surprised me.

Oh hey, PCOS and insulin resistance here too!! I love keto I feel so much better eating this way, and since I'm finally back on track I'm down 10 pounds in 2 weeks! Anyone can feel free to friend me if you'd like a fellow lchf friend and some support!

Oh my god, you have no idea how happy I am to read that you're all doing so well on keto/low carb!! I have PCOS too and have never tried to lose weight before. I've been eating pretty healthy (all organic and vegan) for like a year and half and still managed to gain weight. I had no idea that carbs were so bad for us and looking back they've always been the bulk of my diet. I was starting to lose hope seeing everybody strugglin to lose weight but this threat is giving me LIFE right now !!! I'm going to add all of you

PCOS, insulin resistant, and LCHF since Jan. 4. It's been a struggle realizing that I really can eat fats because we're taught they are bad, but I've lost over 15 pounds since I started, so that's proof enough for me.

I seem to be the only person on earth who cannot lose weight on keto. I think I am still eating too much protein and too little fat. I just started Metformin a few weeks ago and am looking into some other supplements for insulin resistance. Last year i lost about 30# but the only way I was able to consistently lose was to eat under 1,000 calories a day. I keep trying to up my game... eliminate possible problem foods (red wine, erythritol, stevia, too much dairy, etc). I keep saying I'll give it one more try and then go back to a Very VLCD (still low carb though), but i would way way rather be able to eat a normal number of calories and not constantly get the side eye from friends and MFP friends who de friend you for eating 1200 calories or under because "that's not a healthy way to lose weight." If anyone sees this and has had similar struggles but overcame it with PCOS, insulin resistance, and severe weight loss resistance, please contact me. Most people, even those with PCOS, that I have talked to or read seem to have huge success with keto. For those who want to suggest "you should up your calories and that will work for you"... no. No. It does not work for me and you can trust me that I have tried eating at 1200, 1400, 1500, and higher. No.

Hi I've also got PCOS and I've lost 30lbs in the course of a year and maybe 2 months. Honestly, diets haven't been working for me. I had very mild success with dropping bread and grains from my diet and I'm now trying keto. Also I tend to pig out when I'm mad or sad, so diet fail. What's been helping me is weight training at least 3-4 times a week in the past year. I hate cardio so I never do more than jog for a while or do the elliptical for 30 min, so I think it's all weight training that got me the results. I'm hoping keto is going to help but I've only been doing it for 3 weeks and I've only lost 1lb. My boyfriend doesn't think we're doing it right-thinks we need more potassium, magnesium, and sodium in our diets. Here's to trying!

Feel free to add me! I was told just yesterday that I have hypothyroidism

I have PCOS and have no idea how to start losing weight while having it, super nervous on how to start. Any suggestions? Anything helps! M

meli_818 wrote: »

I have PCOS and have no idea how to start losing weight while having it, super nervous on how to start. Any suggestions? Anything helps! M

@meli_818 I have lean PCOS w Prediabetes and I'm very careful with what I eat, I don't eat pre prepared or packaged food and my diet is high fiber & low GI, I'm also vegan for ethical & environmental reasons but it helps. I keep my calories around 1000 and exercise daily for at least 30 min, mix of cardio & weight bearing. I put on 23kg over 2 years when It first appeared in my early 20's, prior to that I was considered underweight for my teenage and early adult years. Now i maintain a healthy weight but having impaired glucose tolerance doesn't make it easy. If you have access to one, go see a Dietician! They are very helpful.

I am happy to find this thread and all the other threads about PCOS. I was told years ago that I had PCOS, and the doc put me on the pill. I was young and had moved out of the country and the effects were adverse so I stopped taking it.

Fast forward 15 years later...about 5 years ago I lost 46 pounds, gained about half of that back. Two years ago I stopped eating most dairy and grains. This year I made a commitment to lose what I gained back and more! I've been biking about 60 miles a week and walking at least 5.

I am looking to improve my health and wellness! My dad is diabetic, stage 4 renal failure, morbidly obese, and taking 10+ medications a day. I don't want to end up like that!!!