Before I go any further I owe my husband a HUGE Thank You. He has been my rock this first week. I have talked non stop about my new diet, my medication, my body, my research, my frustration, me me me me me.... He has done nothing but listen, encourage, comfort and support me. He has given me extra time to relax and get myself together on top of it all. I love this man :)
Like my husband says, I find a problem and I attack it. PCOS has been no different. The low GI diet has been a huge sorce of frustration. Some of it seems perfectly logical and others not at all. Pasta is better than rice. Cake is better than bread. Don't eat dairy but do eat yogurt. Wraps are better than bread. Long grain rice is better than short grain rice. Eat beans but only certain types. I could go on forever! My meals have been very simple and very low carb. I miss cereal, pretzels, popcorn, winter squash, and sweets. The cravings should ease up in about a week and really haven't been so bad.
I started taken Metaformin and no major side effects yet. I was exhausted the first day, but I also took it right after spin class with a small snack. Not my best idea. Now, I take it at breakfast and dinner. It seems to help with my cravings, especially at night. The less carbs I eat, the less cravings I have. Now, I'm trying to find a balance. I need carbs for workout recovery and energy, but too much makes me have intense cravings. I'm also sure to eat every 2-3 hours to help stabilize my blood sugar and insulin levels. It's trial and error. The Metaformin makes it all easier from what I can tell so far.
I also started taking some supplements recommended through PCOS research and insulin disorders. I'm taking cinnamon capsules and B12. They are supposed to stabilize blood sugar and increase metabolism. Mostly, they can't hurt so, I'm giving it a shot. My big failed experiment was with vinegar. Do you remember those fad diets that told you to take a shot of apple cidar vinegar before every meal? There's actually some truth behind that. Vinegar helps stabilize insulin levels and blood sugar levels. A win-win for someone with PCOS. I did my research and figured I could give it a shot. Literally, I took a shot of apple cider vinegar Saturday morning before I ate breakfast. Well, now I know why it helps you lose weight. I wanted to vomit for the next hour. It was foul. Never again! Never ever again! I'll stick to putting some balsamic on my salads or veggies. Yuck!
The anxiety has been awful. My stress levels seem higher than ever except for workout days. The two days a week I don't do any cardio feel impossible. My temper is short, my cravings are more intense, my energy levels are very low and my motivation does not exist. I have also been heading to bed at 9/9:30 along with my little man. I keep reading it takes two weeks to adjust. For now, I'm sticking it out and trying to keep my sanity.
One day at a time. I will beat this.
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