Did you know that PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) impacts as many as 12% of adult women? 

As a result, hundreds of women are living with hormonal imbalances, insulin resistance, and inflammation…all of which make losing weight HARD.

Note that I said hard, not impossible.

Here are 10 tips for boosting weight loss with PCOS. 

1. Choose foods with high levels of fiber. I love apples, whole grains, or even a fiber supplement when necessary.
2. Eat adequate protein, try adding protein to every meal & snack. I always have grilled or rotisserie chicken on hand and when traveling I love jerky and protein bars.
3. Eat fermented foods like yogurt, sauerkraut, or kefir. Have you ever had kefir? It’s delicious and can easily be incorporated into a smoothie.
4. Practice mindful eating by following internal eating cues. This means, eat when you’re hungry and stop when you’re feeling full. Don’t put off eating trying to ‘watch your intake’ only to binge on vending machine snacks later.
5. Limit processed foods, added sugars, and ‘empty’ carbs. Swap out sugary cookies and salty chips for fresh veggies like carrot sticks or pepper strips and fresh fruits.
6. Exercise and practice NEAT (non-exercise movement) regularly. Park further from the entrance, take the stairs, move around the office as frequently as you can.
7. Avoid the temptation to undereat – this slows down metabolism. It’s hard to eat enough when you’re feeling ‘fat’ but you’ve got to eat well because undereating will only do further damage to your metabolism.
8. Manage your stress to keep cortisol levels managed. High cortisol from high stress adds insult to injury when it comes to PCOS so meditate, learn to delegate, and remove yourself from toxic relationships when you can.
9. Get restful sleep aiming for 8-9 hours/night. Creating a peaceful nighttime routine can help you get longer, deeper, better sleep. Journaling, deep breathing, essential oils, and sleep stories can be very helpful.
10. Try supplements like myo-inositol and carnitine. These two supplements are available at many vitamin stores and can help manage PCOS symptoms, but be sure to consult with your doc first.

And of course, get tested and hire a coach who knows how to help you manage this condition. 

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