Re: Weight Loss
From: Angie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 1 May 2001 09:56:38 -0500 (CDT)
Why avoid watermelon? I thought that this was low calorie low carb? That
may explain why i'm not losing weight as i eat about half a melon a
day!!! What about other types of melon? are honeydew, gala etc ok to
eat?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks
Angie
At Sun, 29 Apr 2001, Char wrote:
>
>Sugar Busters happens to be an excellent book and eating plan to follow
>for women with pcos and insulin resistance, in addition to an excellent
>healthy way of eating. It was recommended to me by both of my doctors
>and has been the only thing that has worked for me with any success and
>stability. Be prepared to lose slowly, but slow it good, it usually
>means permanent. And EXERCISE!!!! Buy a bike, take up long walks or
>hiking, do power yoga, swim laps, go to a gym if you like that,
>whatever, just do it.
>
>Eat a diet of high protein and WHOLE grains (start shopping in a health
>food store for the grains), with some fruit (on an empty stomach), veges
>and beans and nuts mixed in, drink water, and stay away from coffee and
>alcohol and sugar. Don't eat watermelon, pineapple, or bananas. Don't
>eat white potatoes, carrots, or corn products.
>
>I usually begin my morning with a big breakfast....fresh fruit first,
>then scrambled eggs with a little cheese, and either whole grain cereal
>or brown rice or 7 grain toast with pure peanut butter and all fruit
>jelly. Perfectly balanced.
>
>1/2 hour before lunch I have another piece of fruit as a mid-morning
>snack. And my afternoon snack usually consists of roasted nuts or
>sunflower seeds, or some whole wheat crackers with cheese. A night time
>snack if I need it is light yogurt.
>
>Lunch and dinner varies....meat or fish with one of the meals, lots of
>whole grains, maybe beans or veges or salad.
>
>It's so easy! Give it a try!
>
>At Wed, 25 Apr 2001, Jen wrote:
>>
>>I was diagnosed with PCOS just last week, although I've thought I've had
>>it for almost a year. Anyway, I need to lose about 40 pounds and like
>>all of you have tried everything! I am not taking glucophage, my doctor
>>won't prescribe it to me yet. I eat fairly healthy and exercise. I am
>>considering starting weight watchers and was wondering if anyone has had
>>success. Obviously, we all know it is harder for us PCOSers to lose the
>>weight, but did you succeed at all with WW? Does anyone have any other
>>ideas? I have looked into Sugar Busters, but I think it is hard to
>>follow a diet from just a book. I would appreciate all input! Thanks-
>>Jen
>>
>>--
>>Jen
>>
>--
>Char
>
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