PCOS Messages for June, 2003: Re: No carbs is not the solution in my opinion

Re: No carbs is not the solution in my opinion

From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 2 Jun 2003 22:20:22 -0500 (CDT)

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I cut back on carbs, the heavy ones, such as corn, potatoes, and anything in the bean family, and I've always eaten whole grains anyways, not white processed. But my diet is definitely not real low in carbs. It works for some people, but I don't believe it is healthy for me. I also added extra protein to my meals by making sure I have eggs, very lean meat, fish, or non-fat dairy along with the rest of my meals. I get my fats from omega 3/6 type sources. I began drinking a soy protein drink suggested by my doctor as a staple for most of my lunches and it makes me feel great and energetic. As far as weight goes, my main goal was to be healthy first, and get my weight to at least stabalize. I was successful with that, and now I am losing a little weight and inches every so slowly.

I tried vegetarianism for awhile many years ago and it made me feel very ill, and seemed to increase my weight gain and frequency of hypoglycemic episodes, probably because of the high carb content, yet I did not know I was insulin resistant at the time. So I won't be trying that again.

I guess the bottom line is whatever works, keeps you in ultimate health, and what makes you feel good.

At Mon, 2 Jun 2003, Anna wrote: >
>Dear Ladies,
>
>Everyone on the forum talks about low-carb / no-carb.
>
>Here are some things I am thinking about:
>
>- First of all I cannot do a totally low-carb diet as I am vegetarian
>and therefore no meat. What else is left? One can't live on nuts! So I
>try to incorporate all the necessary protein, fiber, eat plenty of
>veggies, some dairy for protein. We don't have any form of refined
>flour intake (all whole wheat - lots of research into low fat, low
>calorie wheat breads etc).
>
>- Secondly, what I have learnt is piling on the meat and fats (like in
>Atkins diet .. seen from TV & stuff, haven't researched) is not good in
>the long term. I know us PCO'ers have been struggling like anything and
>anything that will shed the weight is an attractive solution.
>
>- Lastly, I have read that at the time of conceiving it is very
>important to have adequate nutrition and carb intake.
>
>Lately I have seen a lot of negative information about SOY and its
>harmful effects especially due to phytoestrogens. Comments?
>
>Thoughts??
>
>--
>Anna
>

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