Conquer Your PCOS Naturally: How to Balance Your Hormones, Naturally Regain Fertility and Live a Symptom-Free, Well Life (Conquer It All Book 1) by Harwin Dr Rebecca

Author:Harwin, Dr Rebecca
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Unknown
Published: 2013-07-15T00:00:00+00:00

Lifestyle change is the only way to truly overcome your PCOS, regain your health and effectively lose – and maintain – your optimal weight. Let’s begin with food. Before you make any changes, I recommend you keep a food diary. Write down everything that goes in your mouth − food and drink. Track your intake for a minimum of three days, including the time. Also, note how you are feeling, any cravings and/or any symptoms. This will give you an honest idea of what you take in and when, and will give valuable insight into how the foods you eat make you feel, which foods are your weakness and when, and which foods in particular may cause you concern.

Get the right kind of carbohydrate, protein and fat

The most potent way to improve your insulin sensitivity is by the food and drink you consume, and those you don’t. Insulin Resistance is a major driver in PCOS, and the exciting news is the healthy function of this critical hormone is under your control. Improving your insulin sensitivity helps you to achieve healthy weight loss and maintain your ideal weight.

A food plan that is low in simple carbohydrates, contains healthy proteins and healthy fats, plus the nutrients required for your body to function optimally, will aid in weight loss, while helping you to conquer your PCOS.

Choosing the right carbohydrate, in the right amount

Removing carbohydrates which offer no nutritional value and cause your insulin levels to increase is essential for weight loss in PCOS. Foods such as sugar, flour, bread, pasta, potatoes, processed and packaged foods, soft drinks and packaged fruit juices, biscuits, cakes and lollies should be removed from your food plan. Keep reading for some good news about chocolate.

Choose your carbs smartly from salads, fruits and vegetables with a healthy low glycaemic load. Also, remember that the amount of energy your body needs is proportional to the amount of physical activity you do. That is, if you live a sedentary lifestyle, your body needs fewer calories than if you live an active life.

• Eliminate breads, pasta, bagels, muffins, biscuits and white rice from your diet.

• Let your snacks be fresh fruits and vegetables, boiled eggs, nuts, salad or tuna.

• Purge your pantry and refrigerator of sugary treats, drinks, condiments and sweets. Make a pact with yourself. If you ‘have to have’ that chocolate bar, you will walk to the shop to buy it.

• Do not eat carbohydrates for your evening meal. This will help reduce higher blood sugar levels overnight. You don’t want to put on weight while you are sleeping.

• Don’t let yourself become hungry. Eat smaller meals more regularly. Include a healthy morning and afternoon snack.

• If you are experiencing uncontrollable cravings, first go for a 10-minute walk. Eat a salad first. If you still want it, eat it slowly, consciously. Smell it thoroughly. Move it around your mouth and feel the texture. Don’t feel guilty. As you go through this journey, these cravings will subside.

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