Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Something I have just started...

Hi,

I too have IBS-C and I also have polycystic ovarian syndrome. Recently, I read a book on PCOS which said that the best time for fat burning exercise (for anyone not just women with PCOS) is first thing in the morning before eating any calories.

"20 mins of low intensity exercise performed at this time is worth 1 hr done at any other time. The reason for this is that the low levels of insulin seen first thing in the morning allow your body to access your body fat for energy to be burned by your muscles. After eating anything,(even breakfast cereals) your insulin levels will rise. Since insulin is the hormone of storage, and rises after consuming carbohydrates, it inhibits the Lyase enzymes that allow fat to be mobilized and used for energy."

[Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - by Collette Harris]

I used to walk in the late afternoon/ early evening and since I have IBS C and am in the habit of "going" in the mornings I was really reluctant to change my routine for fear of interrupting that time, confusing my body and getting C again.

However, since doing the Hypno tapes my anxiety has reduced a lot and I decided to give it a go anyway.

I've only been doing it a week so I can't say how much fat burning has really occurred but I'm on a new IVF cycle and the hormones have made me put on weight each time in the past but this time my weight has stayed stable so far. So I'm thinking it could be the exercise time.

Anyway, I have enjoyed it so much. It's so peaceful out first thing in the morning. I have a nearly 3 year old son but I figure it doesn't hurt my husband to watch him for that 3o mins in the morning. Sometimes he's still asleep when I go.

The change in morning routine hasn't made me constipated. In fact, I think it has helped things.

So I'd recommend it to anyone who is thinking about trying exercise first thing in the morning. I also find I start the day feeling really relaxed and I don't stress for the rest of the day about when I'll get my exercise done.

Sorry for the long post but I was hoping to help!

Kerrie

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