Richard, it sounds to me like you are doing all of the right things. You are a smart man, and sound very genuine. I think the most valuable thing you can give to her is, research what is best for her and what is the game plan is going to be. ie.. medications, lifestyle modifications (for me this is doing the Low Glycemic Diet... has done WONDERS for me!) exercising, etc.
The more informed you can be, the more you can help. The more you can help, the healthy and happier she'll be... the happier you'll be! I think you understand this, and that's wonderful! There is SO much to do to be pro-active about PCOS. It can be beat, I personally have done it all through the Low Glycemic diet, goggle it. Now of course this is a lifestyle change, I can't ever go off it. But it feels great to have found something that WORKS! It's wonderful, and once you understand what you can and cannot eat, there are SO many great things. I absolutely love it! That's another way you can help her.. if she chooses to go down a natural path with diet and exercise plan.
Mostly it's cutting out all the bad starchy carbs that slow your body down and store fat. There is literally a replacement for everything.. it's great. It's finding complex carbs that break down slower and don't raise your blood sugar, which makes you satisfied for longer, vs. simple carbs like white bread, white pasta, white rice, etc. So finding whole wheat pasta and breads, and brown rice. Low fat dairy, I do some non-fat dairy.. and most of it tastes wonderful! Very lean meats, lots of fruits and veggies. There are awesome recipes out there online. This is by far the tastiest food I've ever had, no joke! Food is amazing thing, good or bad.. in this case...very good. I cannot recommend it enough. Medication is easier, but from what I've seen doesn't come nearly as close to producing the results for deminishing symptoms, restoring a regular cycle, etc.
I don't know if your gf has weight to loose, but I certainly did and have lost 76 lbs since Sept. 07. Either way this is a great lifestyle modification for anyone with PCOS, and very healthy for people in general! I have about 40 lbs to go to be at my ideal weight and I finally feel great. Pretty much all of my symptoms are gone, including having a normal cycle and ovulation on my own (meaning I've never taken any medications) which is important even if you guys are not trying to concieve. Because it might be important in the future.. not to mention we do want our body's to operate correctly.
If you have any questions on behalf of everyone here, we can help. I have a blog for recipes, I'm just getting it started, if you would like that, let me know.
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Doing Low GI diet as of Sept. 07. DX with PCOS in Sept 07' as well.
Started at a size 24, now a size 14. My waist was 44", now it's 32".
I am on no medication, just diet and exercise.
Thank you all for your support and information! I encourage all of you to do a Low Glycemic diet! |