If you are suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), then it will be harder for you if you are trying to have everything possible for weight loss. But you are not alone in this as more than half of all people having PCOS condition are overweight. The healthcare providers suggest losing weight, but people suffering from this condition know that it is very hard for them to lose weight. And today in this blog post, we are going to explain why it so much difficult to lose weight if you are having PCOS.
Your Body is in Fat Storage Mode
Insulin is a hormone working as transporting glucose from your bloodstream into your cells where it can be utilized as energy. PCOS also affects the secretion of your body as well as the usage of insulin. Your cells grow resistant to insulin signals, thus prompting your pancreas to generate even more insulin.
An excessive quantity of insulin promotes weight gain, especially in your midsection, which resembles a “spare tire” above your belly button. So, if you are gaining weight and are not able to reduce it no matter what you do or eat, then an excessive amount of insulin could be the culprit.
The cure for PCOS involves reducing the excessive amount of insulin, and also includes exercise, medications or supplements as well as diet modifications.
You Experience More Hunger
As a part of increasing fat storage, insulin works as a stimulating hormone. Having an excessive amount of insulin could also indicate that why an individual suffering from PCOS experiences more hunger. Women who are insulin resistant may also experience strong, intense, and even urgent cravings.
If these cravings are not maintained well, then these are capable of sabotaging the best eating habits, therefore leading to more weight gain. To reduce the cravings, your eating should include avoiding sugary foods as well as having sufficient protein with meals.
Obesity is currently an epidemic on the rise. Maybe you have tried all the things whether it is exercising or eating for your weight loss but are unable to do so, then as explained in the blog post above this can be due to hormonal disorders like PCOS, which is also one of the areas of specialties for Dr. Gal of Unity Health. Dr. Gal is board-certified in Internal Medicine and has been practicing medicine for over 10 years.
