Today’s Blog is about a condition that affects around 1 in 10 women in the UK. We all know that a good diet and regular exercise are the best ways to lose weight, but what happens if you are doing everything right and the scales keep going up? Unexplained weight gain may be a sign that you have an underlying health condition and you have to really make sure you see your GP!
One of the most common causes of weight gain in women is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Other symptoms include excess facial and body hair, irregular periods, depression and mood swings, and reduced fertility. It can at this point in time not yet be cured however it is very easy to manage with medication and lifestyle changes. If you have PCOS the chances are that you will find it much harder to lose weight, but it IS possible.
One of my friends was really having a hard time losing weight. She was eating a good, balanced diet and went to the gym 3 times a week. She had a glass of wine on a weekend, but nothing major, yet she just couldn't fathom why she was piling on weight.
It was only when she read about PCOS that she had a 'lightbulb moment'. Recognising the symptoms in herself, she went to her GP and got tested. She was prescribed some medication and made a few tweaks to her diet and 6 months later she lost over a stone and is at a really healthy weight now.
If you can relate to this, I urge you to speak to your GP as it is much easier to get your symptoms under control with a proper diagnosis and medical support. There is also lots of helpful advice from the charity https://www.verity-pcos.org.uk/
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