How to Lose Weight with PCOS
The Facts:
- Insulin resistance is the main reason why its more challenging for you to lose weight with PCOS.
- About 80% of the women with PCOS have insulin resistance but if you're overweight chances are you already have an insulin resistance.
- It's tougher for you to lose weight with PCOS because the insulin resistance increases your hunger & cravings making you eat too much so,
The Best Way to Lose Weight with PCOS is to,
Get rid of or lower your insulin resistance so you can lose weight normally just like everyone else and there's 8 simple ways you can get rid of insulin resistance ↓
1. Eat Right
- Eat more weight loss foods while avoiding these bad foods as much as possible.
- Eat more protein. Make protein at least 30% of your diet and make carbs no more than 50% of your diet. Use this tool to determine the right amount of protein, carbs & fats in your diet.
- Use these tips to kill hunger & curb cravings
2. Exercise
- Exercise lowers insulin resistance
- Follow these 10 rules to lose weight faster while exercising.
- Beginners → Do low-to-moderate activities like walking or swimming for 30-to-90 minutes per day.
3. Lose Weight
- Losing just 5% of your bodyweight (or 5-to-20 pounds) will lower your insulin resistance.
- The more overweight you are = the more likely you are to be insulin resistant whether you have PCOS or not.
- Get rid of insulin resistance with 1 of these weight loss plans
4. PCOS Supplements
- Minerals: Chromium, Magnesium, Zinc, Vanadium, Calcium
- Vitamins: Vitamin B-6 Pyridoxine, Vitamin B3, Biotin, Vitamin D
- Antioxidants: Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), Alpha-Lipoic Acid, Coffee Berry, Resveratrol
- Herbs: Gymnema Sylvestre, Banaba Leaf, Inula racemosa
- Other supplements like D-Chiro-Inositol, Fish Oil, Carnosine, Cinnamon, Bitter Melon, Grape Seed Extract
You really don't need supplements for PCOS if you're eating right, exercising & losing weight but… If you had to choose the best supplements for PCOS,
Use Chromium, Vitamin B3 & Vitamin B-6 because a deficiency in those can lead to insulin resistance.
5. Deal with Stress
100 Ways to lower stress because chronic stress makes insulin resistance worse.
6. Get more sleep (at least 7-to-9 hours)
Not getting enough sleep can also make your insulin resistance worse → 16 Ways To Sleep Better Every Night
7. Stop Smoking
8. Metformin
If you tried the other 7 things and you're still having a hard time losing weight with PCOS… Talk to your doctor about Metformin. Metformin is a medication that lowers insulin resistance in people with PCOS.
How She lost 125 lbs. with PCOS
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