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As a result of the many hormonal changes which occur in PCOS, other serious health risks are present when you have the disease. In order to stay healthy, it is important to learn what they are, and how to look out for them.

Holiday Weight Gain

The holiday season is notorious for weight gain. All of the cookies, candies and calorie rich holiday parties can quickly wreck a healthy diet. Add in less time to exercise and it can be hard to escape the extra pounds. However, there are a few tips that can help you avoid putting on weight this holiday season.

Have Weight Loss Surgery for PCOS

Many women who have PCOS are overweight and may benefit from losing weight. Weight loss surgery for PCOS may be an option if you have a significant amount of weight to lose. Learn here all about having weight loss surgery for PCOS.

What is BMI, and how do I determine mine?

Body Mass Index, or BMI, is an important tool that you can use to determine if your weight falls within a healthy range. Learn the formula, and how to determine where your BMI falls.

What Role Does Weight Loss Play in PCOS?

Weight loss is an essential part of managing PCOS. Learn here about why weight loss is important, as well as some tips for proper nutrition and exercise.

What is the Best Diet for Women with PCOS?

Dieting is difficult for women with PCOS. Their bodies often process sugar and carbohydrates differently, leading to weight gain. Learn here about the best diet for PCOS

PCOS Diet - What is Your PCOS Diet?

Weight is often a sensitive topic for women with PCOS, as they often wonder about the best PCOS diet. Get information here about the best PCOS diet.

Food Diary

Using a food diary to help with weight loss is an excellent tool. Being aware of what you eat over the course of the day can help you make key changes necessary for weight loss. Use this food diary to help you meet your weight loss goals.

Calorie Counter

This is a helpful tool which gives you the number of calories in many foods. Excellent for helping you keep track of the calories you eat during a day. I recommend keeping track of your calories for a few days to see exactly what you are eating.

Tips for Healthy Eating on a Budget

You don't have to choose between eating healthy foods and keeping your budget. Here are six tips for healthy eating on a budget.

Tips for Continuing Summer Weight Loss

Let's face it. Summertime is never an easy time to lose weight. From BBQ's to baseball games to the hot weather keeping you from working out... There are things you can do to keep up the motivation and continue your summer weight loss.

Top 10 Healthy Foods

In the hustle of everyday life, it is easy to forget that the purpose of the food that we eat is for nutrition and health. Many foods are not only tasty but play a key role in maintaining and promoting health. The list below gives my choices for foods that are not only healthy, but may go along way in helping a woman with PCOS minimize many of the complications associated with the disease, like…

Have Weight Loss Surgery for PCOS

Many women who have PCOS are overweight and may benefit from losing weight. Weight loss surgery may be an option if you have a significant amount of weight to lose. Learn here all about having weight loss surgery for PCOS.

Benefit of a Healthy Lifestyle

This site has wonderful information with simple suggestions on how to commit to a healthy lifestyle as well as the benefits you can expect just by exercising more!

Finding a Nutritionist

If you have decided to get some help in developing a healthy diet plan, this site will assist you in finding a qualified dietician or nutritionist close by!
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