How to Exercise Efficiently with PCOS

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrom, also known as PCOS, is a condition that affects women in their reproductive years. It is basically the result of undeveloped ovarian follicles which create cysts that in turn release androgen (male hormones) into the bloodstream, causing an incurable chemical cycle. Starting as early as 12 years of age up to about 45, PCOS has been linked to infertility, acne, irregular menstruation, weight gain, release of male hormones and the most serious, insulin resistant diabetes. PCOS cannot be cured but it can be managed. Exercise is an excellent way to keep this condition from exacerbating and taking over your life.

I have personally found that fitness is one key to maintaining a healthy body with PCOS. However not all fitness routines work well for everyone. What I found to be most effective is a balance between strength training and cardio. I used to only do cardio, which was great for my heart and breathing but did little for my weight loss. Once I added in some strength training weekly I noticed that my fat loss increased and my metabolism picked up. One thing I would recommend with PCOS is NOT to over train. You will need rest and recovery periods. Also if you are working out consistently I recommend extra nutritional support to help repair tired and sore muscles as well as recharging your body and keeping your immune system in check. Fitness combined with a healthy and clean diet (no boxed foods or chemicals) and proper nutritional support will aid in positive changes to your PCOS!

If you would like more information on how to balance your fitness routine with clean eating, feel free to message me. I am happy to chat and share all the information I have and work with you to find something that would be a good fit for your particular needs. To find out more information on PCOS and fitness, check out this link from 3FC. They have a great website which explains in more detail why fitness positively effects PCOS.

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MEAL PLAN

Planning meals out ahead of time should not make you want to cross your eyes and faint at the thought! It's actually pretty simple when you think about it. It just takes a few minutes. Over time you will get better and better at it too! So the time you spend in the future on this project will be less and less. Check out my " CLEAN EATING " page for a larger view of this weeks MEAL PLAN and GROCERY LIST!! It's actually pretty simple to eat clean! This is great for people struggling with PCOS like me.

The DECISION is YOURS

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