[Get n healthy]

It seems like everything i am reading is suggesting a lower carb life for us with pcos/ir. I have been looking at what i am eating at fit day and man, i eat more carbs than i thought. Does it matter that they are wheat carbs or "good carbs"? Or is it just low carbs period? Well either way, i am going to try to incorporate more protien and less carbs in my diet. I seem to eat a lot of fat and carbs, even while on a diet at 1300 cals a day...so maybe that is slowing my weight loss.

Well for lunch and dinner i know what to do but breakfast is another matter entirely. Any suggestions out there...i am way too lazy in the morning to make eggs or anything like that. I need something out of a package, box, or microwave. What do you all that eat lower carbs eat when your in a hurry in the mornings?

Thanks,

[Mikkie]

I have always had a problem losing weight, even when I eat a calorie-restricted diet. I was kind of happy to learn my problem was related to PCOS. LOL

I suggest keeping a food diary. Eating habits make a big difference. My weight is finally coming off after a lot of trial and error. Some things I've learned that seem to work for me. Eat mini-meals, instead of big meals. Lower your carbs until you start losing weight. Eat a protein with every carb. It's better to exercise a little bit 3x a day then all at once (keeps your metabolism up). I eat 3 mini-meals with a total of 30g of carbs a piece and 3 snacks around 10g of carbs a piece. I exercise 3x a day (10min 2x, 30min 1x), 2 hours after each mini-meal and then have my snack after. The best part about mini-meals is that you are always full and keeps me from nibbling on something I shouldn't. Breakfast usually consists of nuts and fruit or a piece of whole wheat toast and cheese.

[Get n healthy]

Thank you Mikkie for replying. That is a great idea to keep cutting carbs until you lose weight. I will do that. I try to eat a protein with the carb. i didnt think about exercising a few times a day instead of all at one time. You make a great point.

Someone had suggested making a frittata (type of omlet) at the beginning of the week and heat it in the microwave through the week. I like that idea for breakfast.

thanks,

[irisheyes213]

When I don't have a lot of time, I grab a protein bar of some sort. The Hershey smart zone bars are actually pretty low on the glycemic index and most of them taste pretty good. Otherwise how about a protein shake? Yogurt smoothie? Lettuce, meat, and cheese rollups?

Nuts are another portable food item. I have discovered mixing kashi golean crunch with unsalted peanuts. I don't eat anywhere near the serving size for the kashi because of the total carb amount but it does tide me over.

HTH