What kind of diet are you on to lose weight with PCOS?

@jolala (70)
United States
December 16, 2006 11:49am CST
I'm curious what kind of diet others with PCOS are following to lose weight. I have to admit I haven't been too faithful with any kind of diet. I've recently started drinking a LOT of water and that seems to be helping a little bit. But I need to start eating better as well. It's just so hard! Especially this time of the year with lots of Christmas goodies!
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• United States
18 Dec 06
it should be mostly low carb diet. And try to excercise. I think the main thing is stay away from carbs as far as possible. But even i have not been faithful at it. Good luck
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• Australia
18 Dec 06
I have found the low GI is the best way to go with PCOS. It has been a god send or me and I have lost wieght with it too. Good luck.
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@sobeit (57)
• United States
17 Dec 06
Typically low card low fat low calorie.. I know that sounds like the all grass and water diet LOL but the South beach program is the best for me. I have a hard time being good too as I love love chips and ice cream ( not together though ). Its hard to lose weight with PCOS. Its discouraging too. My DR said I should be under a 1000 calories a day.. Ya right. Impossible for me so I just do low carb as often as possible throughout the day.
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@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
10 Apr 07
I have had the low starch high protein diet before. I need to really get back on it myself.
• United States
17 Apr 07
The South Beach Diet works great for insulin resistance which most PCOS women have.
• United States
22 Apr 07
The GI diet is good also for PCOS. I just "restarted" my diet & so far so good (knock on wood). I have PCOS with thyroid problem & type II diabeties. Was diagnosed with the thyroid problem after my second miscarriage last year. Took a break from TTC & will be restarted the injections next month