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weight loss for PCOS and in general.
hi i am 22 years old and have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) i am currently 23 stone after loosing 1 stone 7lb but i have just been for an appointiment at Gynecology .and have been told that i need to get my Body mass index down to at leat 30 as now i am over 60 but my trouble is how am i mnet to loose another 12 stone when its took me long enough to loose the weigh i have ,i already attend a specialist weight management programme weekley which is how i lost the weight but now i feel like there is more pressure on me than ever i need to loose this weight to help me get treatment by stimulating my ovaries to help me have a baby in the future any HELP PLEASE on how to loose more weight thanks.
A low gl diet is fabulous for treating symptoms of pcos and for helping with weight loss. The gl stands for the glycemic load of a particular food. This shows what effect a food will have on your insulin levels. A low gl food like a protein will cause a low level of insulin to be released into your body slowly. Insulin is a hormone. It reacts with other hormones in your body and with every cell you have so it's impact is huge.
You can get small books that show the gl and calorie of every food.
I used to be a size 22 and have now been at a size 12 for fifteen years. A low gl, lowish calorie diet with some exercise and a few simple supplements has reduced my pcos symptoms and my weight completely. We are very lucky to have an illness that responds so well to diet.
I have not been on the pill for four years now (I'm 39) and have gone the alternative medicine and diet route to treat my pcos but you may need to spend time finding the right way for you to go. My periods are like clock work and I no longer have insulin resistance. I am doing brilliantly.
Three fat chicks on a diet is a great forum to go to for all sorts of help and support.
Washing my face with oils helped hugely to keep my skin clear. (Look up the oil clensing method.)
For mood I would suggest that you try cognitive behaviour therapy and diet. Therapy could help too. And diet to keep your moods even. And make no comparisons. Or if you do remember to also compare yourself with people who are worse off than you as well.
Acupuncture and qi kung helped regulate my periods a few years ago. Standing in the wu chi position for ten minutes daily was super for me. I no longer need to do either.
I keep my weight down by eating low calorie (about 1400 on average per day) with protein at almost every meal (I eat four to five times a day). I eat frequently, low gl food. I take vitamins and omega 3 fish oils.
It has taken me years to find delicious, filling, fast to prepare meals that fit this but it's absolutely worth it. If a meal isn't all these things I don't tend to stick with it. Splitting lunch in two and eating half a few hours later works great for me. As does a bit of chocolate (three after eights) in the afernoon so that i don't feel deprived. I never have rubbish foods in the house to resist temptation. I never ban dodgy foods but only having them when I eat out limits them in an easy way. I firmly believe that building up healthy habits works. When you don't have to think about something it's so easy to stick to it. I have one of three breakfasts and stock up on foods so I'm never stuck.
Other things that I do are I wait 20 minutes if I have a craving before I eat a food. Usually after about ten minutes it goes completely. When I get hungry I drink a glass of water. The hunger goes for about twenty minutes, then I eat but during the day it still makes me eat a bit less. I started eating until I stopped feeling hungry. Before I ate until I felt full. There's a big difference. Smaller plates, telling yourself, and allowing yourself to have seconds if you're hungry after twenty minutes helps as this is how long it takes for the stomach to signal to your brain that you're full. Soups are great as a starter before dinner. If they're low calorie they fill you a bit and lower your over all calorie intake as you then eat less dinner. Sliced apples and carrots to snack on in front of tv are a good substitute foe the usual rubbish. Keeping an honest food diary helps loads. As does counting calories.
Good luck.
You can get small books that show the gl and calorie of every food.
I used to be a size 22 and have now been at a size 12 for fifteen years. A low gl, lowish calorie diet with some exercise and a few simple supplements has reduced my pcos symptoms and my weight completely. We are very lucky to have an illness that responds so well to diet.
I have not been on the pill for four years now (I'm 39) and have gone the alternative medicine and diet route to treat my pcos but you may need to spend time finding the right way for you to go. My periods are like clock work and I no longer have insulin resistance. I am doing brilliantly.
Three fat chicks on a diet is a great forum to go to for all sorts of help and support.
Washing my face with oils helped hugely to keep my skin clear. (Look up the oil clensing method.)
For mood I would suggest that you try cognitive behaviour therapy and diet. Therapy could help too. And diet to keep your moods even. And make no comparisons. Or if you do remember to also compare yourself with people who are worse off than you as well.
Acupuncture and qi kung helped regulate my periods a few years ago. Standing in the wu chi position for ten minutes daily was super for me. I no longer need to do either.
I keep my weight down by eating low calorie (about 1400 on average per day) with protein at almost every meal (I eat four to five times a day). I eat frequently, low gl food. I take vitamins and omega 3 fish oils.
It has taken me years to find delicious, filling, fast to prepare meals that fit this but it's absolutely worth it. If a meal isn't all these things I don't tend to stick with it. Splitting lunch in two and eating half a few hours later works great for me. As does a bit of chocolate (three after eights) in the afernoon so that i don't feel deprived. I never have rubbish foods in the house to resist temptation. I never ban dodgy foods but only having them when I eat out limits them in an easy way. I firmly believe that building up healthy habits works. When you don't have to think about something it's so easy to stick to it. I have one of three breakfasts and stock up on foods so I'm never stuck.
Other things that I do are I wait 20 minutes if I have a craving before I eat a food. Usually after about ten minutes it goes completely. When I get hungry I drink a glass of water. The hunger goes for about twenty minutes, then I eat but during the day it still makes me eat a bit less. I started eating until I stopped feeling hungry. Before I ate until I felt full. There's a big difference. Smaller plates, telling yourself, and allowing yourself to have seconds if you're hungry after twenty minutes helps as this is how long it takes for the stomach to signal to your brain that you're full. Soups are great as a starter before dinner. If they're low calorie they fill you a bit and lower your over all calorie intake as you then eat less dinner. Sliced apples and carrots to snack on in front of tv are a good substitute foe the usual rubbish. Keeping an honest food diary helps loads. As does counting calories.
Good luck.
hi and thanks for your responce.the weight management programme i attend involves help from physiotherapy, Dietitian,a consulant and health trainer ,and occupational therapist it also allows me to attend weekly group classes were we do up to 45 mins of exercise every Monday could you PLEASE explain what a low GI diet is ?? so i can talk to the dietitian about it and to get a eating plan about this thanks so much !
Hi,
Well done on losing the weight you have lost. Any weight loss is an achievement!
What does your weight management programme involve? Are you following a low GI diet? Also, exercise is huge in improving your insulin resistance. It is possible, just hang in there!
Tarryn
Well done on losing the weight you have lost. Any weight loss is an achievement!
What does your weight management programme involve? Are you following a low GI diet? Also, exercise is huge in improving your insulin resistance. It is possible, just hang in there!
Tarryn
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