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I was diagnosed PCOS 4 yrs ago. I am 70 kgs and doctor advised to bring down to 60 kgs. I have tried some diet plans but didn't yield any result. Lost heart and stopped practising. Now that I am married i want to make myself fit before i plan for pregnancy. Badly need help in this. Any effective weight loss suggestions friends?

September 14, 2016
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Members rallied around someone seeking weight loss advice for PCOS management before pregnancy, with the overwhelming consensus being that... Read more

Members rallied around someone seeking weight loss advice for PCOS management before pregnancy, with the overwhelming consensus being that diet plays a more significant role than exercise alone in achieving results. Several members shared specific approaches that worked for them, including low glycemic or insulin-resistance-focused eating plans, cutting out breads, sugar, and dairy, following a paleo diet, and trying an allergen-free elimination diet that removes gluten, dairy, soy, corn, eggs, and peanuts for at least 30 days. A recurring theme was the importance of pairing dietary changes with light exercise like walking, Zumba, or swimming, staying consistent even when progress feels slow, and treating yourself with grace because sustainable change takes time and patience.

A myPCOSteam Member

I have found the paleo diet and it really helps. I can control my blood sugar and lose weight in a healthy sustainble way.

September 25, 2016
A myPCOSteam Member

Personally allergen free diet works best for me! Helps me keep the weight off and regulate my hormones as best as possible! I also try to workout as much as I can but I find when I stick to allergy free I don’t have to run around counting calories all the time, etc. my mom has also been on it for years now and it cured her hot flashes, lost the weight gain associated with her menopause, etc. so I highly recommend giving a gluten, dairy, soy, corn, egg, and peanut free diet a try for at least 30days if you’re up for it! Also helps normalize periods/fertility

April 8, 2024
A myPCOSteam Member

Hi all i have pcos since im 15 now 27 i was on the pill for 11 years came of it and pilled on the weight. so i joined zumba classes which i really enjoyed, and walked alot everyday an night. didnt change my diet has im a healthy eater and still treat meself ,we are human i do no from experience and still stuggle with my weight, i no how hard it is and how depresed u can get over it i lost 4/half stone while on metformin with exercise it does help just really have to push yaself you will get their it takes time just dont give up 😍

September 22, 2016
A myPCOSteam Member

That's great to know!! I will try to follow. Thanks for ur help 😊

September 21, 2016
A myPCOSteam Member

I think that diet is the main thing to focus on, then add whatever workout you're comfortable with on top of that.

September 21, 2016

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