{"id":5496,"date":"2023-03-26T20:01:19","date_gmt":"2023-03-26T19:01:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/121dietitian.com\/?p=5496"},"modified":"2023-03-26T20:01:19","modified_gmt":"2023-03-26T19:01:19","slug":"pcos-weight-loss-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/121dietitian.com\/?p=5496","title":{"rendered":"PCOS -Weight Loss Diet"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">PCOS &#8211; Weight Loss Management<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">(Fertility Programme)<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>PCOS &#8211; Polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common hormonal disorder in women of reproductive age. It affects about one in 10 women and usually starts from puberty and can continue through to menopause. PCOS can cause multiple problems, including infertility, acne, excess hair growth, period irregularity and excess weight.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Why does PCOS make it difficult to lose weight?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>PCOS has a link to multiple issues.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>It can cause your pancreas to make more of the hormone Insulin and causes resistance. That extra insulin promotes fat storage and increases hunger, which can cause weight gain.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Other hormones that regulate hunger and fullness can also be impaired by PCOS including hormones called leptin, ghrelin and cholecystokinin.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Testosterone is an androgen hormone and can be elevated in women with PCOS. It can affect sleep receptors so you do not get deep restorative sleep and we know a lack of sleep is linked to insulin resistance and weight gain.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" class=\"wp-image-3309\" src=\"https:\/\/121dietitian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/pregnant-lady.jpg\" alt=\"PCOS and Fertility\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does the clinical evidence say for PCOS and Fertility?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Many large studies across the world have shown that women who were\u00a0 overweight were able to lose weight before getting pregnant significantly improved both their fertility treatments and pregnancy outcomes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>This is why international guidelines have recommended that <strong>weight loss<\/strong> should be the first line treatment for women living with obesity before undergoing fertility treatment or planning a family.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can a 121 Dietitian weight management programme help you?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There is no one size fits all regime for losing weight, nor is there one specific fertility diet. Furthermore, women who are overweight with conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome can find weight loss particularly difficult.<br \/>All of the recent evidence has indicated that crash diet\/exercise regimes tend not to work and can even cause harm, in other words, weight management does not mean starving yourself!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>The best approach is to have a sensible and achievable long-term plan to reduce weight and keep it off for GOOD.<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Who is this plan for?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\u2022 Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) experiencing difficulty losing weight<br \/>\u2022 Women who are over or underweight experiencing a delay in achieving a pregnancy<br \/>\u2022 Women who want to achieve weight and lifestyle improvement before trying for a baby<br \/>\u2022 Men who have modifiable risk factors with diet and weight.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00a0<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Weight management for PCOS<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The aims of the <a href=\"https:\/\/my.practicebetter.io\/#\/600081aa2a9c241d748eec95\/bookings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">weight management and or fertility programmes<\/a> we offer are:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u2022 To achieve a realistic goal. We, therefore, focus on a 5-10% body weight loss over 4-6 months as this has been shown to improve fertility treatment outcomes.<br \/>\u2022 To achieve sustainable weight loss &#8211; not just short-term gain<br \/>\u2022 To provide a personalised dietary and exercise programme with appropriate psychological support \u2013 this has been shown to be the most effective way to achieve sustainable weight loss as well as improve quality of life \u2013 helping you to feel good about yourself<br \/>\u2022 To empower you to help you feel more in control of everyday life so that you can avoid returning to unhealthy lifestyle behaviours.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>We haven\u2019t forgotten the men in your lives\u2026.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Men can contribute to infertility issues also.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>30% of men are infertile due to multiple factors, medical and environmental.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Alcohol, smoking, being overweight and poor diet are factors that can be modified.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Our programmes allow for both or either partner to be treated for infertility.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00a0<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">How does our PCOS and Fertility plan work?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>You will meet a specialist dietitian throughout a period of a minimum of 6 months\u2026.<br \/>Prior to an appointment, you will be asked to complete a 121 Dietitian &#8211; 7 Day Food Diary and Diet Plan Questionnaire. These will be assessed by Gillian Killiner RD, specialist Dietitian, and an appointment will be arranged to discuss the findings and begin the best nutritional programme bespoke to you. This can be via our online secure portal or face-to-face at our Holywood clinic.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Week 1<\/strong> &#8211; At this initial appointment Gillian will include nutritional information, motivation and lifestyle changes. A nutritional programme, recipes and shopping list will be written up for you to follow with SMART goals. Nutritional optimisation is the goal and this will include assessment of gut health\/mental health\/bloods and corrected with diet and supplements as required.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Week 4<\/strong> &#8211;<strong>6<\/strong> \u2013 at this dietetic review Gillian will reassess the recommendations and assist you with setting further achievable goals. If you are wishing for a reduction in weight you will be aiming for 1kg\/2lb weight loss as a steady and manageable reduction each week.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Week 12-15<\/strong> \u2013 Review with Gillian \u2013 you will be asked to forward a new food diary prior to this, the appointment is online\/phone call &amp;\/or email.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Week 22 -28<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Final appointment with Gillian \u2013 reassessment of weight and medical and general health parameters in conjunction with your fertility team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Partners together weight management fertility package \u00a3800<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Either Partner weight management fertility Individual programme \u00a3600<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00a0<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>Weight Loss for PCOS\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>For women with PCOS who wish to lose weight only, our programmes will be tailored specifically to your requirements.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PCOS weight management programme \u00a3500<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/121dietitian.com\/book-now\/\">Book Now<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5501\" src=\"https:\/\/121dietitian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image1-1-1024x687.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"776\" height=\"520\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n<pre class=\"ti-widget\"><template id=\"trustindex-google-widget-html\"><div 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I got in touch after struggling to lose weight due to PCOS and suffering from IBS. Thanks to Gillian, my IBS symptoms have massively reduced, and I have been able to lose a significant amount of weight.  Her warmth makes you feel instantly comfortable and at ease. Gillian\u2019s help and expertise is second to none, and she is always on hand to answer any questions. I am throughly enjoying the plan Gillian created for me and have found it easy to integrate into my everyday life. I am so grateful for the positive impact her plan has had on me.<!-- R-CONTENT --><\/div> <span class=\"ti-read-more\" data-container=\".ti-review-content\" data-collapse-text=\"Hide\" data-open-text=\"Read more\"><\/span> <\/div> <\/div>  <div data-empty=\"0\" data-time=\"1675987200\" class=\"ti-review-item source-Google ti-image-layout-thumbnail\" data-id=\"cfcd208495d565ef66e7dff9f98764da\" data-language=\"\"> <div class=\"ti-inner\"> <div class=\"ti-review-header\"> <div class=\"ti-platform-icon ti-with-tooltip\"> <span class=\"ti-tooltip\">Posted on Google<\/span> <trustindex-image data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/icon.svg\" alt=\"Google\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-img\"> <trustindex-image data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/AGNmyxZMOPkiycRH3dvJcyHGLyTU9ppNEZ0dNVT7Bogj=w40-h40-c-c-rp-w40-h40-mo-br100\" alt=\"Hannah Crothers profile picture\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-details\"> <div class=\"ti-name\"> Hannah Crothers <\/div> <div class=\"ti-date\"><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <span class=\"ti-stars\"><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 1\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 2\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 3\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 4\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 5\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><span class=\"ti-verified-review ti-verified-platform\"><span class=\"ti-verified-tooltip\">Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.<\/span><\/span><\/span> <div class=\"ti-review-text-container ti-review-content\"><!-- R-CONTENT -->Gillian is the greatest. She is compassionate and professional, really helped me to understand my body\u2019s function and how to best support it. Her advice has changed my life.<!-- R-CONTENT --><\/div> <span class=\"ti-read-more\" data-container=\".ti-review-content\" data-collapse-text=\"Hide\" data-open-text=\"Read more\"><\/span> <\/div> <\/div>  <div data-empty=\"0\" data-time=\"1675900800\" class=\"ti-review-item source-Google ti-image-layout-thumbnail\" data-id=\"cfcd208495d565ef66e7dff9f98764da\" data-language=\"\"> <div class=\"ti-inner\"> <div class=\"ti-review-header\"> <div class=\"ti-platform-icon ti-with-tooltip\"> <span class=\"ti-tooltip\">Posted on Google<\/span> <trustindex-image data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/icon.svg\" alt=\"Google\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-img\"> <trustindex-image data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/AGNmyxbfZCAU7yj5pMDx76qDAibDGdmvhmNOVZqus3zm=w40-h40-c-c-rp-w40-h40-mo-br100\" alt=\"Jay Rafferty profile picture\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-details\"> <div class=\"ti-name\"> Jay Rafferty <\/div> <div class=\"ti-date\"><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <span class=\"ti-stars\"><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 1\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 2\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 3\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 4\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 5\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><span class=\"ti-verified-review ti-verified-platform\"><span class=\"ti-verified-tooltip\">Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.<\/span><\/span><\/span> <div class=\"ti-review-text-container ti-review-content\"><!-- R-CONTENT -->I would highly recommend Gillian. Her advice and guidance has been a game changer for me. With so much conflicting and confusing advice on healthy eating, using a professional nutritionalist is a must.<!-- R-CONTENT --><\/div> <span class=\"ti-read-more\" data-container=\".ti-review-content\" data-collapse-text=\"Hide\" data-open-text=\"Read more\"><\/span> <\/div> <\/div>  <div data-empty=\"0\" data-time=\"1672272000\" class=\"ti-review-item source-Google ti-image-layout-thumbnail\" data-id=\"cfcd208495d565ef66e7dff9f98764da\" data-language=\"\"> <div class=\"ti-inner\"> <div class=\"ti-review-header\"> <div class=\"ti-platform-icon ti-with-tooltip\"> <span class=\"ti-tooltip\">Posted on Google<\/span> <trustindex-image data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/icon.svg\" alt=\"Google\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-img\"> <trustindex-image data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ACB-R5Qqq1RJNO9Y_W3SY2kQlmtAN-9NY8EpepMUjCnEFY0=w40-h40-c-c-rp-w40-h40-mo-br100\" alt=\"Emma Lavery profile picture\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-details\"> <div class=\"ti-name\"> Emma Lavery <\/div> <div class=\"ti-date\"><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <span class=\"ti-stars\"><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 1\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 2\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 3\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 4\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 5\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><span class=\"ti-verified-review ti-verified-platform\"><span class=\"ti-verified-tooltip\">Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.<\/span><\/span><\/span> <div class=\"ti-review-text-container ti-review-content\"><!-- R-CONTENT -->I could not recommend Gillian enough over the last 3 months - she has turned my life around!\nI was referred to Gillian by my gastro consultant due to suffering from ibs, gastritis and hormonal issues for nearly 10 years. Gillian was very understanding and approachable throughout my time spent with her. Gillian discussed my health, lifestyle and eating habits thoroughly.  She advised an individualised blood check for underlying issues, educated me on supplements and provided numerous information to help aid my recovery.\nThe low foodmap programme I have been following is achievable and can be adapted to anyones lifestyle. As I am a vegetarian I thought this process may be difficult however Gillian reassured me that this would be no issue. She supplied personalised shopping lists, recipes and alternative foods to help heal my gut and overall health.\nContinual support from Gillian was on hand via email when required.\n\nI seen improvements in my symptoms within only weeks of starting the programme and was overwhelmed by the success due to suffering for years!\nI have been spreading the word about Gillian's brilliant work and will continue to do so! Thank you again for all your help!<!-- R-CONTENT --><\/div> <span class=\"ti-read-more\" data-container=\".ti-review-content\" data-collapse-text=\"Hide\" data-open-text=\"Read more\"><\/span> <\/div> <\/div>  <div data-empty=\"0\" data-time=\"1671321600\" class=\"ti-review-item source-Google ti-image-layout-thumbnail\" data-id=\"cfcd208495d565ef66e7dff9f98764da\" data-language=\"\"> <div class=\"ti-inner\"> <div class=\"ti-review-header\"> <div class=\"ti-platform-icon ti-with-tooltip\"> <span class=\"ti-tooltip\">Posted on Google<\/span> <trustindex-image data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/icon.svg\" alt=\"Google\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-img\"> <trustindex-image data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ACB-R5QYNH4Yickt_FXrYqun0OFjR--Z6uFMQD92oh1Q=w40-h40-c-c-rp-w40-h40-mo-ba3-br100\" alt=\"mick lorkins profile picture\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image> 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class=\"ti-review-text-container ti-review-content\"><!-- R-CONTENT -->For 30 years I have suffered with IBS D and  have been unable to find the right specific help. I was introduced to 121 Dietician about 6 weeks ago and like all other services out there I was sceptical. First up was a consultation online which was great considering the many issues I was having going to places. Gillian listened very attentively and understood the many problems I was having.\n\nGillian decided to introduce me to the Low FODMAP diet. Starting out she provided everything (information, shopping lists, recipes etc) to get started. Through the course of the first 6 weeks Gillian was available to answer any questions or concerns.\n\nFollowing the first 6 weeks I'm very happy to say that all the many problems associated with IBS have gone and I'm starting to live a normal life without any stage fright when out and about.\n\nThe next 8 weeks will be the reintroduction stage but based on the knowledge from Gillian in the initial stage I'm very confident that at the end I will have full understanding of all my triggers.\n\nI can't recommend this service enough as most importantly after 30 years of severe symptoms I once again feel healthy and happy. This is a must if you suffer continually from this horrendous condition. 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After a consultation and review of my diet, she provided me with a list of easy and quick recipes that are packed full of nutrition. She takes into consideration your lifestyle as well which I really appreciated too. I now have much more energy and actually enjoy preparing meals now, something I never did before. I honestly cannot recommend her enough. Thankyou! :-)<!-- R-CONTENT --><\/div> <span class=\"ti-read-more\" data-container=\".ti-review-content\" data-collapse-text=\"Hide\" data-open-text=\"Read more\"><\/span> <\/div> <\/div>  <div data-empty=\"0\" data-time=\"1650758400\" class=\"ti-review-item source-Google ti-image-layout-thumbnail\" data-id=\"cfcd208495d565ef66e7dff9f98764da\" data-language=\"\"> <div class=\"ti-inner\"> <div class=\"ti-review-header\"> <div class=\"ti-platform-icon ti-with-tooltip\"> <span class=\"ti-tooltip\">Posted on Google<\/span> <trustindex-image data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/icon.svg\" alt=\"Google\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-img\"> <trustindex-image data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/AGNmyxYC8FafXbzYYnVzafIVKi4vPziXKMdrYVIEHj89=w40-h40-c-c-rp-w40-h40-mo-br100\" alt=\"Chris Arnold profile picture\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-details\"> <div class=\"ti-name\"> Chris Arnold <\/div> <div class=\"ti-date\"><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <span class=\"ti-stars\"><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 1\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 2\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 3\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 4\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 5\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><span class=\"ti-verified-review ti-verified-platform\"><span class=\"ti-verified-tooltip\">Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.<\/span><\/span><\/span> <div class=\"ti-review-text-container ti-review-content\"><!-- R-CONTENT -->The overall experience was a very positive one. Gillian certainly had the expertise and people skills to help evaluate and treat my daughters gut issues. The progress was quite instantaneous and over time has made a huge difference to her everyday life. Thanks to Gillian for her work which came at the end of many doctor consultations. In hindsight Gillian should have been the first port of call.<!-- R-CONTENT --><\/div> <span class=\"ti-read-more\" data-container=\".ti-review-content\" data-collapse-text=\"Hide\" data-open-text=\"Read more\"><\/span> <\/div> <\/div>  <div data-empty=\"0\" data-time=\"1648598400\" class=\"ti-review-item source-Google ti-image-layout-thumbnail\" data-id=\"cfcd208495d565ef66e7dff9f98764da\" data-language=\"\"> <div class=\"ti-inner\"> <div class=\"ti-review-header\"> <div class=\"ti-platform-icon ti-with-tooltip\"> <span class=\"ti-tooltip\">Posted on Google<\/span> <trustindex-image data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/icon.svg\" alt=\"Google\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-img\"> <trustindex-image data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a\/AGNmyxb6ecTKDRmGpXeFP72azkJni0lg8yq6u2vHfdUw=w40-h40-c-c-rp-w40-h40-mo-br100\" alt=\"Amelia Tyler profile picture\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image> <\/div> <div class=\"ti-profile-details\"> <div class=\"ti-name\"> Amelia Tyler <\/div> <div class=\"ti-date\"><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <span class=\"ti-stars\"><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 1\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 2\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 3\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 4\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><trustindex-image class=\"ti-star\" data-imgurl=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/assets\/platform\/Google\/star\/f.svg\" alt=\"Google star 5\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/trustindex-image><span class=\"ti-verified-review ti-verified-platform\"><span class=\"ti-verified-tooltip\">Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.<\/span><\/span><\/span> <div class=\"ti-review-text-container ti-review-content\"><!-- R-CONTENT -->Gillian is great and her program was just perfect. All the meals were delicious and I always felt satisfied which made it very easy to follow. I would highly recommend, especially the 121 sports program.<!-- R-CONTENT --><\/div> <span class=\"ti-read-more\" data-container=\".ti-review-content\" data-collapse-text=\"Hide\" data-open-text=\"Read more\"><\/span> <\/div> <\/div>  <\/div> <div class=\"ti-controls-line\"> <div class=\"dot\"><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>    <\/div> <\/div> <\/template><\/pre><div data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/loader.js?wp-widget\" data-template-id=\"trustindex-google-widget-html\" data-css-url=\"https:\/\/121dietitian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/trustindex-google-widget.css?1782940453\"><\/div>\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PCOS &#8211; Weight Loss Management (Fertility Programme) PCOS &#8211; Polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common hormonal disorder in women of reproductive age. It affects about one in 10 women and usually starts from puberty and can continue through to menopause. PCOS can cause multiple problems, including infertility, acne, excess hair growth, period irregularity and excess weight.\u00a0 Why does PCOS make it difficult to lose weight? PCOS has a link to multiple issues. What does the clinical evidence say for PCOS and Fertility? Many large studies across the world have shown that women who were\u00a0 overweight were able to lose weight before getting pregnant significantly improved both their fertility treatments and pregnancy outcomes. &nbsp; This is why international guidelines have recommended that weight loss should be the first line treatment for women living with obesity before undergoing fertility treatment or planning a family. &nbsp; How can a 121 Dietitian weight management programme help you? There is no one size fits all regime for losing weight, nor is there one specific fertility diet. Furthermore, women who are overweight with conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome can find weight loss particularly difficult.All of the recent evidence has indicated that crash diet\/exercise regimes tend not to work and can even cause harm, in other words, weight management does not mean starving yourself! The best approach is to have a sensible and achievable long-term plan to reduce weight and keep it off for GOOD. &nbsp; Who is this plan for? \u2022 Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) experiencing difficulty losing weight\u2022 Women who are over or underweight experiencing a delay in achieving a pregnancy\u2022 Women who want to achieve weight and lifestyle improvement before trying for a baby\u2022 Men who have modifiable risk factors with diet and weight. \u00a0 Weight management for PCOS &nbsp; The aims of the weight management and or fertility programmes we offer are: \u2022 To achieve a realistic goal. We, therefore, focus on a 5-10% body weight loss over 4-6 months as this has been shown to improve fertility treatment outcomes.\u2022 To achieve sustainable weight loss &#8211; not just short-term gain\u2022 To provide a personalised dietary and exercise programme with appropriate psychological support \u2013 this has been shown to be the most effective way to achieve sustainable weight loss as well as improve quality of life \u2013 helping you to feel good about yourself\u2022 To empower you to help you feel more in control of everyday life so that you can avoid returning to unhealthy lifestyle behaviours. We haven\u2019t forgotten the men in your lives\u2026. Men can contribute to infertility issues also. Our programmes allow for both or either partner to be treated for infertility. \u00a0 How does our PCOS and Fertility plan work? You will meet a specialist dietitian throughout a period of a minimum of 6 months\u2026.Prior to an appointment, you will be asked to complete a 121 Dietitian &#8211; 7 Day Food Diary and Diet Plan Questionnaire. These will be assessed by Gillian Killiner RD, specialist Dietitian, and an appointment will be arranged to discuss the findings and begin the best nutritional programme bespoke to you. This can be via our online secure portal or face-to-face at our Holywood clinic. Week 1 &#8211; At this initial appointment Gillian will include nutritional information, motivation and lifestyle changes. A nutritional programme, recipes and shopping list will be written up for you to follow with SMART goals. Nutritional optimisation is the goal and this will include assessment of gut health\/mental health\/bloods and corrected with diet and supplements as required. Week 4 &#8211;6 \u2013 at this dietetic review Gillian will reassess the recommendations and assist you with setting further achievable goals. If you are wishing for a reduction in weight you will be aiming for 1kg\/2lb weight loss as a steady and manageable reduction each week. Week 12-15 \u2013 Review with Gillian \u2013 you will be asked to forward a new food diary prior to this, the appointment is online\/phone call &amp;\/or email. Week 22 -28\u00a0\u2013 Final appointment with Gillian \u2013 reassessment of weight and medical and general health parameters in conjunction with your fertility team. Partners together weight management fertility package \u00a3800 Either Partner weight management fertility Individual programme \u00a3600 \u00a0 Weight Loss for PCOS\u00a0 For women with PCOS who wish to lose weight only, our programmes will be tailored specifically to your requirements. 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