Take advantage of opportunistic activity
- Take the stairs
- Park further away
- Walk to the shops instead of driving
- Sit less, move more
Preventing excess weight gain is important in managing PCOS
How much activity is ideal?
Weight maintenance for adult women
150+ mins/week Moderate activity or 75+ mins / week Vigorous activity a combination of both. Include weight training 2x per week
Weight loss for adult women
300+ mins / week Moderate activity or 150+ mins / week Vigorous activity or a combination of both. Include weight training 2x per week
Adolescents
60+ mins / day Moderate to Vigorous activity. Include weight training 3x per week
Healthy/prevention of weight gain
- Weight loss for women who are at an unhealthy weight
- Monitor weight and waist circumference
- Eat a balanced, healthy diet
- Pay attention to portion control
- Reduce soft drink,fruit juice and sugar sweetened drinks
Healthy lifestyle helps to:
- Maintain or reduce weight
- Improve how you feel about your body
- Make insulin work better and prevent diabetes
- Make your periods more regular
- Improve energy levels
- Improve your fertility
- Improve fitness
- Improve emotional wellbeing