Does anyone know any weight loss tips for PCOS?!?

Question

I know it is hard to lose weight but i am REALLY struggling and it is my sisters wedding in june so wanting to look little less bloated!

Answer 1

Your best bet at losing weight is going to be to treat the PCOS. It is nearly impossible for women with PCOS to lose weight (unless they treat the core issue behind PCOS) because our bodies work against us.

I recommend seeing a reproductive endocrinologist rather than a general obgyn. They are generally more knowledgeable about PCOS and the correct treatment. Here's a little general PCOS info for you:

The underlying cause of PCOS is insulin resistance (IR). The best treatment for PCOS is going on an insulin sensitizing drug such as metformin (1500-2550mg per day) combined with a low carb diet and exercise. There are a few important things to know:

1. Many women "pass" the test for IR, but still respond positively from the metformin. No one knows exactlly why..my thought is that the test is not a sure fire way of detecting the IR.

2. You must be on a high enough dose of metformin. I've heard women complain that their bodies dont start working even though they've been on metformin for awhile. Some doctors are hesitant to up the dose past 1500mg...but for some of us it takes more. I don't respond until my dose is around 2000mg a day.

3. It can take a few months on the correct dose, before your body is regulated.

4. It is important to treat your PCOS even if you are not trying to get pregnant. There are higher risks for many things (high blood pressure, blood clots, diabetes, and many other things) when you have PCOS, but if it is treated properly, then those risks are lowered.


When the PCOS is treated properly, all of your symptoms may not disappear, but they should improve some. It will also be a lot easier to lose weight.


I also recommend visiting http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-bhpcos. It's a great message board where you can ask all your PCOS questions.

There are several book about PCOS and dieting that I found at amazon.com. Here's the link for the 2 I like the best. Good luck.
http://www.amazon.com/PCOS-Diet-Book-Nutritional-Polycystic/dp/0007131844/sr=8-1/qid=1165598231/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/103-9659167-9211002?ie=UTF8&s=books
http://www.amazon.com/Insulin-Resistance-Diet-Bodys-Fat-Making-Machine/dp/0809224275/sr=8-2/qid=1165598231/ref=pd_bbs_2/103-9659167-9211002?ie=UTF8&s=books

Answer 2

The GI diet/way of eating is pretty good. There are books on the GI diet designed specifically for PCOS. In fact one is called GI diet for PCOS. Depending where you live, there is also a charity called Verity in the UK that may also be able to give you some ideas. My sister has this condition and she looked into the diets before her own wedding.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

i have pcos and what worked for me was Herbalife and some hard work! For 6 months straight i didnt drink any pop or have any sugary things. Plus i worked out everyday.

Answer 5

i found out that if i start a diet that i put on more weight as i want to eat all the time but I've found that if you cut down it works much better for example instead of full fat milk change to skimmed i know its like water but you get used to it, also buy a smaller dinner plate it looks as if your having a full meal but in fact you've cut down hope these little tips help and good luck

Answer 6

You should start by not wanting to get pregnant, just have sex everyday or every other day and don't think about getting pregnant, just have fun with your partner. Get more useful information and guides to get pregnant herehttps://tr.im/oBj6G
after sex-put a pillow under your butt or prop your feet up on the wall so your pelvis is tilted
eat healthy
back off caffiene
workout, even if its just a 20 minute walk a day, be active.

Answer 7

Having less than 1 200 calories a day may slow down your metabolism

Answer 8

Bloated?? That's usually a sign of high salt intake try laying off things high in salt like chips, can products, power drinks, any think high in sodium will cause you to retain water.

Good luck

Answer 9

Stay with an even more slim protein/green plant diet

Answer 10

odds are you re eating too fast try holding a conversation while having a meal so you re not gulping down more than you need to feel full