Low-Carb and Fertility: Dr. Gil Wilshire, MD, FACOG (Episode 84)
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He’s not just Mr. Regina Wilshire… he’s Dr. Gil Wilshire, MD, FACOG!
Hello and welcome to the hottest low-carb podcast allowed by law, aka “The Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore!”
Today, our host Jimmy Moore brings us an interview with fertility specialist and reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Gil Wilshire. Yes, if his last name sounds familiar, he also just happens to be the husband of one of the most popular low-carb bloggers on the planet–Regina Wilshire. How cool is that?
Listen in as Jimmy asks some very interesting and thought-provoking questions for Dr. Wilshire as they discuss the relationship between livin’ la vida low-carb, obesity, PCOS and fertility! If you’ve struggled to have children, then this is a podcast show you WON’T want to miss! ENJOY!
LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 84
- Mid-Missouri Reproductive Medicine & Surgery
- Bio of Dr. Gil Wilshire
- Related published study: Westman study on PCOS/low-carb connection
- Related blog post: “Study: Low-Carb Improves Reproductive Health”
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Thanks Jimmy!
I have PCOs and my doc wanted me to do a low-fat diet. It didn’t work and so I was told I probably wouldn’t have children unless I could lose the weight, that I just had to suck it up and do it. I can’t tell you how much I tried!
Thank you Dr. Wiltshire for your insights into low-carb for PCOs. I’m going to do more reading and hopefully get back on track this week!
Good for you Missy! I’ll let Dr. Wilshire know.
I’m one of the thin PCOs Dr. Wilshire mentioned and was lucky to have my cycle totally get normal when I cut my carbs and started eating real food again. It can work. It’s not easy to totally change your diet, but it is worth it when you see how much healthier you get and how much better you feel.
Great podcast! I don’t have PCOS, but I have friends who do and I’ll be sure to pass this podcast on to them!
Mr. Regina Wilshire! LOL!
Great interview as always.
Thanks everyone!
Well, I can definitely say that a controlled carb diet and exercise helped me lose weight and also made every single PCOS symptom disappear (and I had almost every single one of them!). Dr. Wilshire is right on the money!! I wish every woman who has struggled with the unpleasant symptoms of PCOS would listen to this podcast.
You go Jo! CONGRATS on your success. Keep sharing your story with those around you and keep on livin’ la vida low-carb.
Fantastic interview! Dr. Wilshire is wonderful, as wonderful as his lovely wife, Regina!
Hey, I was about 45 pounds overweight, then I got type 2 diabetes, pretty much got my act together overnight, after that…..NO MORE SUGAR, seriously, this works like a charm. cut out sugar and high and medium glycemic foods. Im sure we’ve heard it a thosand times but the weight will fall off within months, even without additional exercise.
Just have patience.
All the best. Dave
That’s great, Dave. I bet that as long as you stay on a low-carb plan, you’ll never develop PCOS, either.
; )
These are great comments everyone! Anyone else?
I left mine over at your blog.
Yes you did! THANKS ScaleMistress!
By the way, Dr. Wilshire is reading all of these comments and appreciates what everyone is saying.
Great show, thank Jimmy!
Dr. Wilshire was amazing, wasn’t he?
Thank you for letting us listen in Jimmy! Any info is a help to us pcos sufferers. I have all of the yucky symtoms including so far not being able to get pregnant. I turn 37 the 23 of this month and we are still hopeful. I am doing low carb and love reading you whenever I have a chance! My husband and I have adopted 5 special needs children so when I do get pregnant and bring home another bundle of joy I think our home will become one shade away from total craziness! lol ! Thanks again and God bless(you too Dr. Wilshire!)
Hey - Just wanted to coment on the low carb diet
It REALLY works ….. I started dieting the 2nd week of January 2007 and still going ….. I lost 124lbs and still losing. I rarely exercise at all, just dieting. I don’t feel deprived at all. And you don’t have to spend a million dollars on special food, you shop at a normal grocery store. The trick is to read labels and subtract the fiber from the carbs and stay under 30 carbs a day. NO SODA drink water. It works and I can guarantee it! I am living proof. Good Luck!
Jade
Cool Low Carb blog you have, would you mind if i ask you for a link exchange?
Here is my email for anyone needing hope and inspiration to keep going jaysgirl82004@yahoo.com - just went to the Dr on Monday 9/24/07 and lost more weight for a total of 148.5 lbs down since January 2007 - IT WORKS!!!!!!!!!!
Jade
Hi Everyone,
Just stopping back in to say I am still going strong on my diet. I have lost a total of 176.5 lbs and I feel wonderful, and I am getting married in 6 weeks!!!
For everyone out there who is feeling skeptical, don’t think about it DO IT!
IT WORKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jade