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Lifestyle and PCOS – Move at every opportunity

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