PCOS-DIET Messages for November, 2001: Re: lower carbing

Re: lower carbing

From: Dee (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 17 Nov 2001 14:18:35 -0600 (CST)

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I started on Atkins Feb 25 this year after my doctor dx me with PCOS. By the middle of March I had my first ovulation in 5 months. (We practice Natural Family Planning so my charts tell me when I have and have not ovulated.) Since then I have had a normal cycle (ovulation and menstruation) about every 30-40 days. I've been eating a low carb diet for about 10 months now. It seems to me that as long as I watch what I'm eating that my cycle will continue to be normal and I reduce my chances for Type II diabetes when I get older.

As far as vitamins and minerals go, we're just starting a family within the next year so right now I take Lifetime Professional Prenatal Vitamins along with my oils (flax, borage, evening primrose, fish). Before we ttc I was taking Optivite vitamins.

My weight came off initially, but I wasn't exercising. My weight then plateaued and now that I'm exercising as well as eating low carb, the weight is beginning to come off again.

You should probably research what the best diet is when you're breastfeeding. I know they say don't low carb while you're pregnant, but I don't know about breastfeeding.

Hope that helps,

-- Dee

>I have been lower carbing (not atkins) for several months now. My periods >have been regular for 4 months and they appear to be ovulatory( eggwhite and >temp. rise) I'm curious about others of whom low carbing has worked for as >well. How long have you been doing it and how long have your periods been >normal as a result. More clearly, I'm wondering how long lower carbing may >continue to work, or will it;s positive effects wear off over time? I >understand that no one knows for sure but I'm hoping for some positive >encouragement that I may be able to have some long lasting control through >diet. Also, I interested in hearing what others take for vitamins, minerals, >and herbs to help with pcos. I'm trying desperately to help myself without >meds for now, because I'm still nursing my 13 month old. I know I need to be >careful with vitamins as well and currently take pretty basic vitamins. I'm >37 I weigh 174, and need to loose at least 20 more lbs but I'm at a wieght >loss standstill unless I do a drastic diet like atkins, which I do not feel >is a good idea long term. My lower carb approach I feel is more liveable long >term. >Thanks so much >Sandra in Minnesota

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