PCOS and Atkins

[Batedfurball]

Does anyone else here have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome?

I have never lost weight in my life, just gained steadily. I've gained 80 pounds in the past 4 years...which my doctor attributes partially to the PCOS, since one of the symptoms is weight gain.

If you have it or know someone who has it, has it made weight loss on Atkins harder or easier? Any input?

[indydog]

Yea, lots of us. Do a search (up above) on PCOS and you'll find lots of informative posts. In a nutshell, lots of us with PCOS, thyroid conditions, etc. have been very successful on Atkins.

Good luck.

Indy

[Jasonsmommy2003]

Hi there :hug I have PCOS :geek and Atkins has been the ONLY diet that has ever worked for me. The reduced sugar/carbs picked up my energy level within days and actually I ended up pregnant :yikes after 3 months on Atkins with no medication! Atkins is the best diet for insulin resistance and PCOS people, but watch out cause you could get pregnant! It "cures" your body. :icondance

Good luck!

http://www.thelowcarblife.com/pcos.htm <-- Read more on PCOS and Low carb living here!

[TheGirl]

I have PCOS. I was diagnosed last year when I had to have one of my ovaries and one of my fallopian tubes taken out due to my ovary swelling because it had filled up with cysts.

I went on Atkins almost a year ago and so far I have lost 75 pounds.

I have felt SO much better since I've lost weight and stuck to this way of eating.

Just remember to keep your Dr up to date on any changes in your diet.