Pcos and loosing weight.

ann89 · Mar 19th, 2012, 16:56 PM

At the moment I'm pregnant but after I deliever I'd like to start dieting... What's a good diet for pcos? I've been reading up on different birth control pills that help the pcos which can help you loose weight. And also metformin I was also on that when I was ttc but didn't help me loose weight but I also waant gaining the crazy amount of weight that I was. I've also been looking at maybe trying the body by vi shake diet. I was wondering if anyone can give me advice....

magnolius · Mar 20th, 2012, 08:45 AM

I was told I have it too. The simplest way for me to stay within a normal weight range is counting calories and exercising lots. Counting all the time blows but that is the only way I am able to maintain a normal weight.

Look into insulin resistance and what sorts of foods to eat to avoid insulin spikes.

laurabeth · Mar 20th, 2012, 10:08 AM

I have it too and doctor has ordered me onto a low glycemic index diet (usually used to control insulin etc), the celebs have got hold of it so it's quite popular at the moment but it is amazing! Xxx

ann89 · Mar 20th, 2012, 22:38 PM

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Originally Posted by magnolius

I was told I have it too. The simplest way for me to stay within a normal weight range is counting calories and exercising lots. Counting all the time blows but that is the only way I am able to maintain a normal weight.

Look into insulin resistance and what sorts of foods to eat to avoid insulin spikes.

I did that after my daughter and actually gained weight.. but I think it's because my pcos got so bad that my cycles had completely stopped. And I prob. really need to look up foods that are good for not spiking your insulin.

ann89 · Mar 20th, 2012, 22:40 PM

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Originally Posted by laurabeth

I have it too and doctor has ordered me onto a low glycemic index diet (usually used to control insulin etc), the celebs have got hold of it so it's quite popular at the moment but it is amazing! Xxx

I'll have to look that up. Thanks.

Fifi61467 · Mar 21st, 2012, 02:11 AM

Def a low carb but not a no carb is the way to go. Tbh it's still slow and annoying . At the moment I'm doing slimming world and being a bit careful about the carbs and it's working well and I have struggled hot years. I've even failed with prescribed appetite suppressants!! As the pics makes you insulin resistant so they didn't really help
Good luck

laurabeth · Mar 21st, 2012, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Fifi61467

Def a low carb but not a no carb is the way to go. Tbh it's still slow and annoying . At the moment I'm doing slimming world and being a bit careful about the carbs and it's working well and I have struggled hot years. I've even failed with prescribed appetite suppressants!! As the pics makes you insulin resistant so they didn't really help
Good luck

low glycemic index is fab! its all about the 'good' carbs, the ones without the hidden sugars etc. ive found its helped so much! i dont get blaoted anymore, dont have half as much pain and just generally feel normal again! i really do swear by it xxx

ann89 · Mar 21st, 2012, 15:35 PM

Thanks ladies!! I'll have to keep that in mind for after my pregnancy

Lisa84 · Mar 22nd, 2012, 06:53 AM

I have PCOS and do Slimming World and it's working wonders for me. I also think that taking metformin is helping. I think it's more helping to stop me putting on weight rather than helping me lose if that makes sense. I was just putting on more and more weight before started taking that.

I find it too difficult to limit my carbs which is why i find Slimming world so good

xxx

ann89 · Mar 22nd, 2012, 14:41 PM

I was the same way.. Without metformin I just gained no matter what and with it the weight gain stopped.. I'll have to look that up! Thanks!

Mar 19th, 2012, 16:56 PM	#1
ann89 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Igloo Posts: 2,251	Pcos and loosing weight. At the moment I'm pregnant but after I deliever I'd like to start dieting... What's a good diet for pcos? I've been reading up on different birth control pills that help the pcos which can help you loose weight. And also metformin I was also on that when I was ttc but didn't help me loose weight but I also waant gaining the crazy amount of weight that I was. I've also been looking at maybe trying the body by vi shake diet. I was wondering if anyone can give me advice....

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magnolius Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 188	I was told I have it too. The simplest way for me to stay within a normal weight range is counting calories and exercising lots. Counting all the time blows but that is the only way I am able to maintain a normal weight. Look into insulin resistance and what sorts of foods to eat to avoid insulin spikes.

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laurabeth Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: guernsey, CI, UK Posts: 296	I have it too and doctor has ordered me onto a low glycemic index diet (usually used to control insulin etc), the celebs have got hold of it so it's quite popular at the moment but it is amazing! Xxx

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Fifi61467 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 427	Def a low carb but not a no carb is the way to go. Tbh it's still slow and annoying . At the moment I'm doing slimming world and being a bit careful about the carbs and it's working well and I have struggled hot years. I've even failed with prescribed appetite suppressants!! As the pics makes you insulin resistant so they didn't really help Good luck

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ann89 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Igloo Posts: 2,251	Thanks ladies!! I'll have to keep that in mind for after my pregnancy

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Lisa84 Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8,371	I have PCOS and do Slimming World and it's working wonders for me. I also think that taking metformin is helping. I think it's more helping to stop me putting on weight rather than helping me lose if that makes sense. I was just putting on more and more weight before started taking that. I find it too difficult to limit my carbs which is why i find Slimming world so good xxx

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ann89 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Igloo Posts: 2,251	I was the same way.. Without metformin I just gained no matter what and with it the weight gain stopped.. I'll have to look that up! Thanks!

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