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 In
the case of polycystic ovaries, we find that there is
usually a hormonal imbalance and some times periods
are irregular. The condition by itself cannot make a
person fat, but it can cause excessive fluid retention
the body. In a normal woman, we see that during the
middle of the cycle, 12-17 day, and also close to the
date of the period, 25-30th day, there is a tendency
to retain water and we see an increase in the weight
by half to 1 kg.
In
the case of a hormonal imbalance, one may see 2-3 kg
weight gain from fluid retention. If the period is delayed,
this retention remains for a longer duration. The fluid
gets collected in the body, from head to toes and fingers
as well. When it collects in the head, it results in
severe headache, migraine, depression and makes people
short tempered and wanting to cry. Many women quit jobs
and even break marriages at this time and even tend
to break things easily. Face gets swollen, eye becomes
puffy, abdomen distended, the lower back starts aching,
legs and feet feel heavy. Some times severe constipation
occurs at these times. Worst of all, you eat the same
food and do the same exercise and gain weight.
 This
is because all your movements slowdown and you become
sluggish as you have suddenly got a 2-3 kg bag of water
strapped on to your body. Worse still, some times food
cravings are also stimulated. Hunger levels in most
cases are high during these periods. As the signals
to the body are such that tissue and blood loss is happening
and body has to make new tissue and blood so give more
food or cals. I know many careful eaters who lose control
at this specific time and put on a kg or 2 every cycle.
If you lose that weight during the rest of the month,
it is fine. But if you do not, by the end of the year,
you may have added 10 kgs.
It
is important to understand your body and know how it
functions.
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Do not get depressed or anxious about your weight
and end up eating more out of frustration
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Do
not give into cravings. Control yourself and remember
it will pass.
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Drink
plenty of water. The only natural way to pump out
fluid retained in the body is to drink and pump
in more.
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Eat
more fresh salads like cucumber, tomato, cabbage,
carrot, onion and fresh fruits like watermelon,
orange. mosambi, apples, pears, guavas etc. They
give you vitamins and minerals, which keep you fresh
and also help in releasing your constipation and
fluid retention.
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Resist
the urge to sleep and not move much. Stick to your
regular exercise schedule. Regular walking is the
best medicine. It not only helps to reduce weight
but also helps to regulate the hormones and keep
a balance and improves blood circulation and mood.
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Finally
explore your creativity. Research has proved that
this can be a very creative and productive time.
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