[embroider]

Since there is a connection between PCOS and insulin levels- has anyone found a diet that helped with the symptoms?

I low carbed for a while and lost a lot of weight and actually started to have periods on my own without meds. But it was really strict and not very healthy.

Anybody had anything help?

[einstein]

What about something like South Beach Diet where you watch the simple carbs but still eat healthy carbs? That might be something to consider.

A friend of mine, who is not overweight, had some trouble conceiving. She did a special diet where she eliminated simple carbs, sugar, white flour, etc. She wouldn't eat or drink anything cold. She avoided wheat. I'm not sure what the diet was, but I can certainly find out for you.

[coco1976]

Since when you have PCOS you're like borderline diabetic or you at least might show some insulin resistance, I'm thinking that I would follow a diet low on simple sugars that would spike my blood levels? Maybe go with whole foods? Anybody else with PCOS try that?

[culdron]

i was told by my obgyn after my misscarrage that with the pcos the south beach was the best choice. again because of the insolin restince

[mom2peanut]

Hi there. I bought a book called "The Insulin Resistance Diet" and it works well for me. It follows a regimen of linking and balancing carbs. No matter when you eat a carb, if you accompany it with a protein, your insulin levels will not spike. It also recommends eating 6 small meals a day rather than just 3. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and 3 snacks in between.

The Michael Thurmond 6-week body makeover is a loose version of this program, linking carbs and protein, but it is much more strict because it's designed to produce dramatic results in just 6 weeks. I ate a yam and turkey slices 3 times a day for a snack because I'm not very creative in the kitchen. I got bored quick, but the weight did come off fast.

Good luck to you!
Becky

[ErinR]

I have PCOS and I've been on South Beach for a month and a half. I was at 198 pounds before and now I'm down to 175. I love the diet. Once you get passed the first two weeks it's smooth sailing!