PCOS Weight Loss
The most common question I get about PCOS is how to lose weight with PCOS. The second most common question is how to get pregnant. Losing PCOS weight will boost your fertility and reduce your PCOS symptoms. While not all women with PCOS are overweight, the majority are. Losing that weight is not easy. I know. I struggled with my weight most of my adult life and much of my teen years.
Losing weight with PCOS is not easy. I know. I struggled with my weight for most of my adult life. I finally found what worked for me, and I am delighted to say that many other women with PCOS have shared with me their stories as they have used these same principles to change their weight, and their lives.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects between 6-10 percent of women. PCOS can start as early as puberty, and the symptoms often outlast menopause. While this disorder is often thought of as a reproductive or cosmetic issue, PCOS impacts your entire body. Even removing the ovaries does not cure PCOS because PCOS is a manifestation of a metabolic disorder, not the cause of metabolic problems. You can lose weight with PCOS. I have done it myself, restoring my periods, clearing my skin, and restoring my fertility. Three months ago I gave birth to a beautiful and healthy baby girl because I found ways to reduce my symptoms and heal my body.
There is no cure for PCOS, but you can lose weight and reduce your symptoms. While there are several PCOS-specific diet books, I happen to like The Truth About Abs. It has specific exercises you can do to reduce belly fat, build muscle and strengthen your core. The more muscle you build, the more fat you can burn and the better your body will process blood sugar. Building muscle is absolutely key to losing weight with PCOS. You must boost your metabolism by increasing muscle mass to help reduce insulin resistance and lose weight. As you lose weight you will continue to reduce your insulin resistance and decrease your symptoms. I really like the food section as well. Instead of a lot of rules, he simply states what works and what does not. If I had had this book a few years ago it would have shaved a lot of time off of my struggle to lose weight. Click here to read about why regular diets and common exercises actually hurt your chances of losing weight with PCOS.
