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One
of the most frustrating things about PCOS is the tendency to be… well,
fat. Let's just get real! When you have polycystic ovarian syndrome,
your body fights against you and it seems almost impossible to have any
lasting weight loss. Even worse, the hormone imbalances cause you to
pack on the excess pounds and soon you have a spare tire hanging over
your jeans and you would rather walk over hot coals than climb on the
scale. It sucks, doesn't it?
The good news is that you can lose weight with PCOS, but you will have to make some really intentional changes. It takes more than half hearted attempts at exercise and nutrition to make it work, but with total commitment, you can drop the pounds… I did!
If you are struggling to drop some weight and you need some practical advice to make the whole journey easier, I want to help. After dropping 85 pounds with raging PCOS, here are my favorite tips to push your PCOS body to lose weight.
1. Cut Out the "Fat Five"
My PCOS diet turning point was when a doctor told me to eliminate five foods completely. These nutritional enemies soon earned the nickname "Fat Five" in my house! By simply getting rid of these five foods, you will have the framework for a low carb PCOS friendly diet. Without further ado, meet the "Fat Five" and then promptly kiss them good-bye: Potatoes, Pasta, Bread, Rice, and Corn. They all have to go! Even wheat bread, brown rice, and whole wheat pasta are your enemies if you are trying to lose weight with PCOS. Your body is so sensitive to carbs and prone to insulin resistance that you can't afford to take a half hearted approach. It's going to be difficult, but you can do it! Kick the "Fat Five" to the curb.
2. Get Off the Couch and Move!
Even if you are tired (and PCOS will make you tired!), you have to get up and move. Take a 10 minute walk in the morning and another walk after dinner. Squeeze in 30 minutes to ride your bike after work or go up and down the stairs a few extra times. Try to gradually increase your activity level each week and you will undoubtedly have more energy. Plus, you will notice a change in your body with less joint pain and fatigue to keep your down.
3. Get a Handle on Medications and Supplements
There are a lot of medical interventions that can help with PCOS symptoms. Metformin, Spironolactone, birth control pills… the list goes on and on. Before you take any medication, research it. Find out how it will impact your body and your ability to reach your weight loss goals. Explore supplements and natural remedies! I talk about this topic in more depth in the Overcome PCOS Guidebook, so make sure you check it out and then build up a regimen of medication and supplements that will work for you!
These tips might sound simple, but they will offer you a frame work for successful weight loss. Trust me… if I can ditch my size 20/22 fat pants and drop 85 pounds, you can do it too! I'm cheering you on.
Source: Overcome PCOS
The good news is that you can lose weight with PCOS, but you will have to make some really intentional changes. It takes more than half hearted attempts at exercise and nutrition to make it work, but with total commitment, you can drop the pounds… I did!
If you are struggling to drop some weight and you need some practical advice to make the whole journey easier, I want to help. After dropping 85 pounds with raging PCOS, here are my favorite tips to push your PCOS body to lose weight.
1. Cut Out the "Fat Five"
My PCOS diet turning point was when a doctor told me to eliminate five foods completely. These nutritional enemies soon earned the nickname "Fat Five" in my house! By simply getting rid of these five foods, you will have the framework for a low carb PCOS friendly diet. Without further ado, meet the "Fat Five" and then promptly kiss them good-bye: Potatoes, Pasta, Bread, Rice, and Corn. They all have to go! Even wheat bread, brown rice, and whole wheat pasta are your enemies if you are trying to lose weight with PCOS. Your body is so sensitive to carbs and prone to insulin resistance that you can't afford to take a half hearted approach. It's going to be difficult, but you can do it! Kick the "Fat Five" to the curb.
2. Get Off the Couch and Move!
Even if you are tired (and PCOS will make you tired!), you have to get up and move. Take a 10 minute walk in the morning and another walk after dinner. Squeeze in 30 minutes to ride your bike after work or go up and down the stairs a few extra times. Try to gradually increase your activity level each week and you will undoubtedly have more energy. Plus, you will notice a change in your body with less joint pain and fatigue to keep your down.
3. Get a Handle on Medications and Supplements
There are a lot of medical interventions that can help with PCOS symptoms. Metformin, Spironolactone, birth control pills… the list goes on and on. Before you take any medication, research it. Find out how it will impact your body and your ability to reach your weight loss goals. Explore supplements and natural remedies! I talk about this topic in more depth in the Overcome PCOS Guidebook, so make sure you check it out and then build up a regimen of medication and supplements that will work for you!
These tips might sound simple, but they will offer you a frame work for successful weight loss. Trust me… if I can ditch my size 20/22 fat pants and drop 85 pounds, you can do it too! I'm cheering you on.
Source: Overcome PCOS
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