JUST STARTED THIS WEIGHT LOSS THING. AND HAVE PCOS SO IN NEED OF LOW CARB DIET

kommodevaran wrote: »

No specific foods increases weight loss, only eating less increases weight loss.
You don't have to exercise to lose weight.
You have to consistently eat less than you burn to lose weight.
You don't have to eat low carb to lose weight, but you have to eat less.

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lizery wrote: »

kommodevaran wrote: »

No specific foods increases weight loss, only eating less increases weight loss.

You don't have to exercise to lose weight.

You have to consistently eat less than you burn to lose weight.

You don't have to eat low carb to lose weight, but you have to eat less.

Low carb diet is medically recommended for PCOS (poly-cystic ovary syndrome).

It's really not appropriate to tell people all they need to do is eat less if you don't know a thing about their medical condition.

Agreed. There is definitely enough evidence to support decreasing carbs while having PCOS. By doing so, it can help with regular ovulation and improved weight loss. I would consider joining one or both of the below groups for a bit more specific advice.

The best advice that I can give you, you will have to play with your carb level. Generally 20 to 140g is where I generally see many with PCOS tend to stay with carb levels. I would also increase fats so you have a source of energy and moderate protein. There arent' any specific foods that accelerate fat loss, but you should play with a combination of foods to see what keeps you full long enough.


http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/394-low-carber-daily-forum-the-lcd-group

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/3070-p-c-o-sis

Doctors often don't have a clue what actually works for PCOS.

I have it. It's not so much different from what others need to do. You do need a calorie deficit. But it can be slow. Be patient. I started at 248 and am now at 204.

I do find a lower carb eating pattern to be useful. If you can't have dairy, that's a challenge, but the Paleo diet should work. Visit www.marksdailyapple.com for the basics.

I also exercise pretty vigorously 6 days a week. Running, rowing, whatever. If I am sweating for about 45 minutes, that'll do it.

Everyone has different levels of hormonal wackiness so what works for me might not work for you. Try something for a couple of weeks, and if it's not working, change one thing.

Also, all caps are very hard to read.

Just sticking my two cents in, I also have PCOS. I was told to eat low carb to lose weight by my nutritionist, But i was miserable. No weight came off because i was STARVING. my body just feels beter eating carbs. I eat alot of bread and potatoes its what keeps me satisfied. I did notice i need less calories thn normal people to lose the same weight, So it may be a bit slower but i wouldnt get hung up on that either. Im a strong believer people often overplay the effects PCOS has and the studies are skewed by people hiding behind it as an excuse.

Not to say it doesnt make it more challenging but the effect is not as bad as most seem to say. Low carb is recomended simply because our blood sugars can spike and cause binges, If that doesn't happen to you your likely fine eating carbs like me. Im now down 85 pounds in 10 months, Eating relatively high carb. My body personally just feels beter eating high carb, I wouldnt take it to much to any extremes. Experiment and find what works for you. Its very possible to lose weight with carbs still. All you need is a defecit.