PCOS and Weight Loss (dieting, exercise)
First, here is a little information PCOS:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001408/
Having PCOS makes it 3x as hard to lose weight as a Person w/o PCOS.
Which i have been experiencing, let me tell ya. I work out at the Gym 3-4x/week,
*trying* to diet and NOTHING is happening. Which leaves me feeling depressed and unencouraged.
I mean why do all the work for no results?
I have found this on http://www.eatright.org/Public/content.aspx?id=11182&terms=polycystic+ovarian+syndrome
Diet and PCOS
Research has shown changing eating habits and getting more exercise helps to manage PCOS.
Moderate weight loss (10 percent of total body weight) can help normalize menstrual cycles, regulate blood sugar and increase a woman’s chances of conceiving a baby. Eating more whole-grain foods, fruits, vegetables, lean meats and low-fat or fat-free milk, cheese or yogurt can help lower your blood sugar, improve your body’s use of insulin and normalize hormone levels.
The best eating plan for women with PCOS includes:
- Regular meals or snacks every three to four hours. Don’t skip meals.
- High-fiber carbohydrates to keep blood sugar levels normal and hunger pangs away. Eat whole grains, fruits and vegetables.
- More healthy fats, like olive and canola oils, walnuts, almonds and avocadoes.
- Proteins in all meals and snacks. Try nut butters, lean meats, fish, chicken, turkey and low-fat dairy products with all meals and snacks.
- Healthy beverages. Avoid high-calorie, sugar-laden and alcoholic choices.
Regular exercise can help alleviate symptoms of PCOS. Get moving with at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity five days a week. (For weight loss, additional physical activity may be needed). Increase muscle mass with strength-training exercises at least two times a week. Exercise can help with depression and body image, too.
So i HATE going feeling uninspired and unmotivated, so here are some photos that make me feel MOTIVATED:
