need of a diet plan

[tashu1991]

hello ! my age is 21 yrs, my weight is about 60 kg and height is 5 in. i think im a little over weight. i have a family history of obesity and im afraid i'll get it too. last year i was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian disease. i need help in managing my diet plan. i daily do cycling (static) for 10 min. please help me.

[Barb135]

What are the tabs your doctor gave you?  Metformin is used for both PCOS and diabetes.

[tashu1991]

Sorry i did not mentioned it. im not diabetic. Actually my doctor gave me the tabs with PCOS tabs. so should i continue with diabetes tabs or not.

Thanks again!      

[Barb135]

"Should i continue my diabetes tabs? "  You didn't mention that you were diabetic, too.  By all means, if your doctor has you on diabetes medication, you should continue to take it until s/he says otherwise.

If you have diabetes, you need to opt for foods that don't raise your blood sugar.  Those would include dairy, veggies, whole grains, etc.  All in proper portion sizes.

[tashu1991]

Thank you so much for your valuable advice. i had my PCOS treatment done for 6 months. im ok now. i will surely maintain my diet as you suggested. i dnt take junk foods.

Should i continue my diabetes tabs?

Thanks again!      

[Barb135]

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the prime reasons many women gain weight/can't lose it. Very often, hypothyroidism and insulin resistance accompany PCOS; have you been tested for those?  For hypothyroid, you need to be tested for TSH, Free T3 and Free T4. Monitoring blood sugar levels will help identify insulin resistance. Recommend that you get tested further.

Often metformin is prescribed for PCOS; has your doctor mentioned that?  metformin often helps people lose weight, because it improves insulin sensitivity.

Cycling for 10 minutes/day is good, but probably not enough.  You should try to get at least 30 minutes of exercise/day, whether that be from the cycling, a brisk walk, yoga, zumba or something else.

You also  have to make changes in your diet.  If you eat junk food, such as chips, cookies, candy, etc, you should exchange them for veggies, fruit cheese, yogurt, low fat dairy, nuts, seeds, etc. Opt for plenty of protein and complex carbs and limit simple carbs, such as those found in sugary foods, products made from white flour, white rice, regular pasta etc.  Opt for whole grain breads and pastas, sweet potatoes, etc.  Exchange sodas and fruit juices for water or other unsweetened beverages.  Try Stevia instead of sugar.  Be sure to watch portion sizes.