Time to make some changes!

Since my last post, I have been doing some research on ways that I should be eating to help with my PCOS. ( For those who are unaware, PCOS is somewhat like diabetes, because it is linked to your insulin levels. That is a very simplified version, but if you want more info, check out WebMD.) In all of my research, it says that eating low carb is the way to go.

I have eaten low carb several times, and I do see results with it.  The diet plan I have had the most success with is Take Shape for Life, (Medifast with coaching.) I lost a significant amount of weight with it, and generally enjoyed it.  After about 40 lbs I stalled out, and started to get bored with the food choices.  I have been considering trying it again, but it is really pricey, and budget is a factor.

In my research, most people have mentioned either eating a Paleo diet, or a Ketogenic Diet. (Paleo is low carb. Ketogenic you don't eat more than 20 grams of carb in a day, so it is far more strict.) As I have been researching the two diets, I think they are doable.  I get to lots of meat, cheese, and veggies that I like. My hubby lost almost 200 lbs on a Ketogenic Diet before we met. Sadly, I derailed him from his efforts, and we are both working on getting healthy again.

Knowing that a Ketogenic Diet has worked well for my hubby has me leaning towards adopting that lifestyle. He would know how to help me get through the plateaus, and he would be doing it with me, so it would be an amazing support. 

Paleo on the other hand would let me have a little more carb, which might feel better in the beginning. I would still be able to cook with Steve, just add something else with mine. 

It can be scary to make these changes, but I know that they need to happen for my future family. I can make changes so that I am able to snuggle little babies and have them look like me and my hubby. It will probably be a few weeks more before I can actually fully start on anything. I will let you know for sure what I decide once I start!

All my love,

Shae

For more info on PCOS, go here: Running With PCOS Her blog is fantastic, and has tons of information.

For more info on Take Shape For Life, go here: TSFL

For more info on Paleo, go here:Beginners Guide to Paleo

For more info on Keto, go here: What is Keto? This is from a fantastic subreddit with tons of info.