Insulin Resistance & PCOS: Hi everyone... - Weight Loss Support

Weight Loss Support

115,083 members61,310 posts

Insulin Resistance & PCOS

Katnessx profile image
Katnessx3lbs
5 Replies

Hi everyone, so last week I was diagnosed with insulin resistant PCOS.

To be honest it was like the penny dropped! But I need to look at how I’m losing weight, I was calorie counting via nhs app but it’s been recommended to scratch that and eat consistently of unprocessed foods, and healthy fats whilst cutting out carbs and dairy.

I wondered if anyone else has PCOS and is trying to lose weight? Xxx

Written by
Katnessx profile image
Katnessx
3lbs
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
5 Replies
BridgeGirl profile image
BridgeGirlAdministrator2 stone

There's an excellent video here

youtu.be/N2KD-nTiJ14

And here's some reading

bda.uk.com/foodfacts/pcos.pdf

healthline.com/nutrition/ho...

mypcoskitchen.com/

BridgeGirl profile image
BridgeGirlAdministrator2 stone in reply toBridgeGirl

You'll get help with changing to a low carbohydrate, high fat way of eating from this forum healthunlocked.com/lchf-diet , though there are plenty of people on this forum who follow that approach

Lytham profile image
Lytham3 stone

Hi sorry about your diagnosis, I do lchf and love it but I eat lots of dairy, I suppose you could just make other choices, good luck ! :-) x

Activity2004 profile image
Activity2004Visitor

Hi Katnessx ,

I'm a type 1 Diabetic who also has PCOS. For both conditions, I count carbs. so the blood sugars stay stable and I don't have too many issues with the PCOS at the same time. I have learned that if you eat too many carbs., first thing, the blood sugars go too high. Second, the PCOS can get worse symptoms. For me, lots of cramps and more unwanted hair growth. Have you talked to your doctor about counting carbs. for both issues?

I had PCOS and they missed it. I was very active so it helped me a lot. Without realizing it after fertility drugs it got worse. I began eating paleo before paleo was a thing. If I did eat carbs it was brown rice. If you have digestive issues use digestive enzymes. You have to do a lot of prep and make your own sweets with diff flours you’ll have to see what you tolerate because we still are human. Low glycemic diet so for taste use oils and herbs. I use rice milk if you read the nutritional value it’s very good. I was surprised. Study low glycemic. I Would batch cook & stir fry. I Would also suggest seeing a Naturalpathic doctor go with your blood work you had especially hormones. You might be surprised at what they can do for you. I k ow it’s expensive but with your diet and their help i had a lot more success. & control your stress you need to keep your hormones balanced.

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Weight loss and PCOS

I have PCOS therefore put weight on very easily and find it very hard to lose :( does anyone have...
Moorzy profile image

PCOS Sufferer!!

Hi im Misschin22 im 36 years old and way overweight. I struggle with my weight because of bad...
Misschin22 profile image

Overcoming PCOS

As you who have PCOS know it is an embarrassing problem, embarrassing in the excess body hair,...
katedaniels profile image

Pcos and weight loss

Hy i m new here actualy i have pcos and i m struggling for weight loss my bmi is 29 very...
Sana10 profile image

How to Fix Insulin Resistance?

Is it possible to "fix" insulin resistance. I feel that my diet is the same sort of diet which...
maree1234 profile image

Moderation team

See all
TeamAdmin profile image
TeamAdminAdministrator
TheTabbyCat profile image
TheTabbyCatAdministrator
BridgeGirl profile image
BridgeGirlAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.