I joined an online support forum for PCOSers a few days ago, and have spent many hours browsing the forum and researching PCOS diets and natural remedies. I finally found a diet that suits our needs, not just for our short-term need to drop pounds, but to maintain balanced and healthy bodies for life: the Glycemic Index diet. We are using Rick Gallop's book
Living the G.I. Diet as a guide, and will probably use an Insulin Resistance diet book in conjunction (insulin resistance is quite common in women with PCOS). The glycemic index is commonly associated with diabetics, this is true, but the foundation of the plan really is common sense nutrition when you think about... eat tons of fruit and veggies, lean protein, whole grains, and bypass sugar, and saturated and trans-fats. That's about all it is.
We are really excited, though kind of apprehensive/nervous. We've attempted lifestyle changes in the past and they fell through. However, unlike the last few times, we are both eager to change and are committed to helping the other, as well being committed individually. It will take about 14 months for me to get to my target weight (which shows how much I have to lose with out giving out a number :o!) By my 26th birthday, I should be there. Stephen will be weighed and measured this morning, so stay tuned for his goal date. :-)
Edit 1/9/08 5:15pm: We measured Stephen this morning and figured he will probably be at his ideal weight by New Year's 2010, though this is assuming weight will practically melt off him like it has in the past.
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Yeah for the Knittels! Sounds like you're off and running in a great direction. I'm looking forward to your new recipe masterpieces (and they almost always are!).
I'm very excited for you both as you venture into new (and better) territory! Did I miss something though: What is PCOS?
Hi Carol! How are you, John, and baby-to-be doing??
PCOS stands for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. It is a fairly common disease that happens to 5-8% of all women due to insulin resistance, and is likely genetic in nature. The body does not absorb insulin normally to process sugar in the bloodstream, so it makes too much. The overproduction of insulin ultimately affects the endocrine system, causing hormones to get out of whack. The ovaries produce too much testosterone and cause acne, weight gain, irregular cycles, cystic ovaries, infertility, and anovulation. It's pretty yucky, but it is treatable with meds, diet, and exercise. I was diagnosed in April 2006. :-)
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