While some symptoms are easier to see than others certainly weight gain is among the easiest PCOS symptoms to spot. Many women who are otherwise living a healthy lifestyle can be thwarted by this condition and put on weight much easier than they should which can be disheartening and can often lead them to give up on a healthy lifestyle for weight loss and either let themselves go or take drastic action that could be avoided. So how is PCOS and weight loss tied together now we realize the extent of this problem?

PCOS is a hormonal imbalance in which obesity is one of the major factors. Besides leading to other complications, being overweight actually contributes how severe PCOS can be with the sufferer.

There is an unmistakable link between PCOS and weight loss. Many women (not all) with PCOS have an issue with their weight. The hormonal changes that occur with this disease aren’t just an imbalance of the reproductive hormones such as estrogen, testosterone and progesterone. Insulin, the body’s tool for dealing with sugar, is also affected.

Insulin Resistance

It is very common for women with PCOS to have insulin resistance, meaning their body doesn’t respond as quickly to high amounts of glucose. The slow body response results in larger amounts of insulin being required to metabolise a given amount of sugar. If this is left unchecked, it can cause obesity and complications like diabetes.

PCOS Weight Loss

There are a plenty of methods available today that can help PCOS treatment. However, the single most important thing that you can do is lose weight if you are overweight. A combination of following a healthy diet and a regular exercise routine can help your body increase its response to insulin and possibly decrease androgen levels. This may help reduce symptoms, restore normal menses and make it easier to get pregnant.

PCOS Diet

While there are plenty of gimmicks out there claiming that they make weight loss easy, the most effective, healthy and long-term method is good old-fashioned combination of PCOS exercise and a healthy PCOS diet. Cut back on sugar and fat, and increase the amount of whole grains, fruits and vegetables that you eat. It’s important to include servings of lean protein and plenty of water on a daily basis.

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Exercise

Many women are intimidated by exercise. They may not know what to do or how to do it. It’s highly important to arm yourself with information and get active. Of course, check with a specialist before starting any exercise program and there is also plenty of information available on the internet for the right program.

You can start with 3 to 4 sessions of cardio training a week in; engage in around 30 to 45 minutes of activity in your target heart rate each session. In addition, you can select at least one weight training exercise for each major muscle group. You will want to use a weight that allows you to finish the set of 8 to 12 reps. Finally, it’s important to warm down by stretching after every workout, when the muscles are still warm.

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