what exercise do you thin cysters do and for how long/often?
My BMI is 19 and I want to gain weight but I wonder if upp-ing the exercise will help me ovulate and clear my skin? But I would ensure I ate enough so I don't lose weight.
Has anyone had any experience with exercise helping you ovulate?
My BMI is also 19 but I am not trying to gain weight (so not sure if this would help!) I exercise 3 times a week for 1 hour and 30 minutes. I do a 3 mile run, a full set of weights x3, and stretches. I have noticed that my symptoms are more under control when I exercise, however my acne is worse. I do know that weight lifting can increase androgens. Unfortunately, weight lifting is very important for women and you should just try and not lift too much weight. Also, when I used to exercise very frequently, 4-5 times a week for an hour, I was not on medication and my cycles were regular and my symptoms seemed to "go away", however, I think as the syndrom progressed as I reach my mid-20's the exercise no longer controlled it.
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Hi - I'm also trying to gain weight. Right now I'm just walking home from work every day (about 20 minutes), but I sometimes walk on the treadmill at the gym (only about 20-25 minutes and not too fast) and I love yoga. If you're interested in yoga, I would give it a try. It's a great way to relieve stress (which has helped me with TTC!) and you can do the classes that aren't too difficult so you don't burn too many calories! Good luck!
Although my BMI is higher than you ladies, I am still within the normal range for BMI (although I dont really listen to BMI since I am a former national level athlete and muscle weighs more than fat...so BMI doesnt really work for me.)
As far as exercise goes, along with a low GI diet I have had great success keeping my acne down and my periods regular. What I do is probably more intense than most women, but I do recommend weight lifting, if you want to up your BMI start to weight lift. It will help you gain healthy muscle and fat, try going to the gym and finding a personal trainer, they will be able to guide you. Mention to the personal trainer that you are looking to gain weight and not lose and lean out (You wont look like a body builder I promise).
On the side for cardio I play sports (I hate treadmill running...and really, just running in general), I play rugby and touch football during the summer, and swim during the winter. Swimming is an awesome exercise for building muscle and getting healthy, it is great for cardio as well.
Also, keep your diet in mind, if you want to gain weight and muscle, then you should look at how many calories you are taking in, as well as your basal metabolic rate. Most women who work out, need to take in 2000-2200 calories per day in order to just maintain their current weight. Since you are so thin, you would likely need to eat more than that to gain. If you are eating 1500-1700 calories per day and working out, you will lose weight. Remember to keep the calories healthy though, I am on bodybuilding.com (Im not a bodybuilder..not even close) and you would likely need a food breakdown of 40% carbs, 30% fats and 30% protein. (Recommended to me by another woman with insulin resistance, and she has has amazing results...everyone is different so you will need to tailor it as it suits you) I have had great success with this, even in the last few weeks...although admittedly I am having a hard time eating the required calories.
Keep the fats and carbs healthy, whole grains, avocados, nuts, etc, etc. I do recommend going to a nutritionist, and buying some books on low GI foods (great for women with PCOS, it helps clear up symptoms like crazy)
Good luck, you are on the right track! I am always open for questions about exercising as well, I have been weightlifting and training for sports seriously for 9 years, and a lot of it really relates to real life (I am no longer a national athlete, mostly rec now) If you need suggestions of exercises send me a PM.
thanks for all the advice.
I will check out that website. At the moment I am trying to eat 2500 calories a day but I still think I need more. Its hard eating all that food I feel like I am constantly eating. But I am trying really hard to do it. I do a few leg weights twice a week, so I will try and do more whole body workouts and a bit more cardio.
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if you need suggestions for exercise...PM me 
