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07/05/2026

One of the most frustrating parts of PCOS is feeling like your symptoms make no sense.

The cravings.
The fatigue.
The weight gain.
The feeling that your body is working against you.

But for many women, these symptoms are connected through insulin resistance and hormone imbalances.

That’s why PCOS often feels so much deeper than “just weight.”

Once you understand what’s driving your symptoms, you can finally stop blaming yourself and start supporting your body properly.

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07/05/2026

PCOS cravings are often treated like a discipline issue.

But for many women, they are actually a blood sugar issue.

When insulin resistance causes blood sugar spikes and crashes, your body starts searching for quick energy, usually in the form of sugar or carbs.

That’s why cravings can feel so intense and hard to control.

This is also why stabilizing blood sugar is one of the most important foundations for supporting PCOS symptoms long term.

Once you understand what is happening underneath the surface, the cravings start making a lot more sense.

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04/05/2026

Let me share something simple that can make a real difference with PCOS, and it is not about changing what you eat, but when you eat it.�
There is research (PMID: 23688334) showing that eating more of your food earlier in the day, like a proper breakfast and a lighter dinner, can support some of the key drivers behind PCOS.�
In the study, women who ate a bigger breakfast and smaller dinner saw:�• Improved insulin sensitivity�• Around a 50% drop in androgens�• A big increase in s*x hormone-binding globulin, which helps clear excess hormones�• More regular ovulation�
The group who ate the opposite, small breakfast and bigger dinner, did not see these changes.�
If you are dealing with insulin resistance, irregular cycles, or symptoms linked to higher androgens, this is a really practical place to start. You are not cutting foods or restricting, you are just shifting how your day is structured.�
It can feel a bit strange if you are used to light mornings, but your body often responds quickly to this kind of change.
Have you ever tried eating this way?��I would love to hear how you found it, or what your current routine looks like.
If you want the study, comment “breakfast study” and I will send it through or comment ‘Type’ and you can see if insulin resistance is your PCOS root cause.

29/04/2026

PSA: Thyroid and PCOS. Are you missing a key piece?�
There is a strong overlap between PCOS and thyroid dysfunction. Both can present with similar patterns such as irregular cycles, elevated androgens, fatigue and challenges with insulin sensitivity. It is not uncommon for someone to be diagnosed with PCOS while an underactive thyroid is also present, or contributing.
�What to know:�
* Around 25% of people with PCOS also have a thyroid condition. Low thyroid function can influence insulin sensitivity, so if diet and lifestyle changes are in place but symptoms persist, it may be worth exploring thyroid health further.�
* Diagnosing hypothyroidism is not always straightforward. TSH on its own does not always give the full picture. A more complete panel can include TSH, free T3, free T4 and thyroid antibodies. Family history can also be relevant.

* Supporting thyroid function can shift the broader picture for some people with PCOS. This may include appropriate medical treatment, alongside targeted nutrition and lifestyle strategies. Some people choose to trial reducing gluten, particularly where thyroid antibodies are present, and may notice improvements. Specific nutrients and herbs like ashwagandha, are sometimes used to support thyroid function where appropriate.�
If you have navigated both PCOS and thyroid concerns, what did you find helpful?

Not all PCOS is the same and this is where things get confusing.You can have the same diagnosis as someone else and need...
24/04/2026

Not all PCOS is the same and this is where things get confusing.

You can have the same diagnosis as someone else and need a completely different approach. Because what’s driving your PCOS matters.

For some, it’s insulin resistance
For others, it’s stress and cortisol
For others, it’s inflammation or coming off the pill.

And here’s the part most people miss.
If you don’t address your root cause, your symptoms won’t fully shift.

This is why cutting carbs doesn’t work for everyone, intense workouts can make things worse and “healthy eating” isn’t always enough.

When you understand your type, things start to make sense. You can support the right pathways, help lower androgens and actually start seeing changes.

If you want to understand your PCOS properly, comment TYPE and I’ll send you the root cause quiz 🤍

Most women are given the wrong advice after a PCOS diagnosis. They’re told to “just lose weight” or “go on the pill” and...
15/04/2026

Most women are given the wrong advice after a PCOS diagnosis. They’re told to “just lose weight” or “go on the pill” and then left to figure it out on their own. What’s the wildest thing you were told?

PCOS isn’t just your ovaries and it isn’t one size fits all. It’s a metabolic and hormonal condition driven by different pathways in the body including insulin, stress, inflammation, and post pill changes.

The shift that changes everything is to stop guessing and start understanding your body. That’s when your symptoms, triggers, and next steps start to make sense.

Save this, share it with someone who needs to know, and stay tuned for Part 2 where we break down the PCOS types.

You’ve probably been told your AMH = your fertility. It doesn’t. Especially in PCOS.If that number has stressed you out,...
08/04/2026

You’ve probably been told your AMH = your fertility. It doesn’t. Especially in PCOS.
If that number has stressed you out, you’re not alone.

In PCOS, AMH reflects what your ovaries have been doing over the past few months not what they’re capable of going forward.
It’s made by small follicles that haven’t ovulated yet.

When ovulation is disrupted, more of these follicles build up → AMH rises.

So high AMH often means:
→ more follicles sitting in that early stage
→ ovulation not happening consistently
Not a fixed fertility outcome.

It’s a pattern. And patterns can change.
When you support ovulation and the drivers behind it, that internal environment can shift over time.
So AMH is not a prediction of your future.
It’s a reflection of what’s been happening.

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Some seasons of motherhood feel magical.Others feel like pure survival mode.Right now I’m in a survival mode season.Afte...
15/03/2026

Some seasons of motherhood feel magical.

Others feel like pure survival mode.

Right now I’m in a survival mode season.

After such a long fertility journey to get here, it can feel strange to admit that the life you dreamed of for years can also feel incredibly hard at times. Both gratitude and exhaustion can exist at the same time.

If you’ve ever gone through a phase of intense sleep deprivation with a baby, I would genuinely love to hear your experience. Sometimes just knowing other parents have made it through helps more than anything 🤍 (not looking for advice please - we are working with a sleep professional, but would love to hear your own journey with your baby's sleep if you want to share).

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