Time and time again, we’ve been concentrating on making healthier lifestyle changes to tackle PCOS because rather than just popping pills, they prove to be a successful and long-lasting remedy. Getting out of our comfort zone is never a simple task. However, when you’re living away from home, in a PG, dorm, or a hostel, things are a lot harder. Keep reading to learn about how you can manage your PCOS symptoms with your hostel life.
Hostel life is difficult enough as it is. But what takes the biggest beating here is your health. And with PCOS, it’s important that you take care of your health even if it needs you to go the extra mile and make more effort.
Here are a few tips that you can follow at your hostel or dorm if you’re dealing with PCOS.
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Start your day by sipping hot water and lemon. You can even add a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to it. Invest in an electric kettle, so that you can heat water in it whenever you want (plus, you can make Maggi in it too :p)
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If your mess prepares oily food for breakfast, you can stock up on a packet of oats and fruits like apples, bananas. This will be a healthy and full breakfast to kick start your day. Avoid packaged sugary cornflakes.
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Make smart choices with food. Stick to salads and water-rich foods. Foods like idli, dosa, poha are gluten-free that you can opt for.
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Keep a box of nuts, seeds, and healthy trail mixes in case you feel hungry during the day. Avoid having soda, chips, and junk food. Stock up on fruits regularly.
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You can invest in a thermos flask and sip on green tea, spearmint tea, chamomile tea in order to sip throughout the day.
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Avoid sugar as much as possible. You can replace sugar cravings with dark chocolate.
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Exercise and diet go hand in hand. You do not need to enroll in a gym. You can practice yoga and basic floor exercises just in your room.
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Get adequate sleep. You can buy an eye mask if your roomie wants to burn the midnight oil. This will ensure you get a good night’s rest.
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Living alone can get depressing and you might keep missing home a lot. Connect with new people, make new friends, take up a new hobby, and manage your stress level.
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Make sure you get your medical tests regularly. Keep in touch with your doctor and nutritionist and let them know your current condition.
Living alone is an invaluable experience – try to make the best of it. Let’s take it one day at a time and beat PCOS – whether you’re living at home or away from home!