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11/11/2025

Unpopular opinion: most “PCOS habits” you see online aren’t actually helping.

Because when everything becomes about control
- cutting carbs, suppressing cravings, chasing “perfect” hormones - you lose the context and understanding that actually drive long-term change.

At our clinic, we take a different approach:
✨ Curiosity over control
✨ Compassion over perfection

In this post, I’m breaking down 3 common PCOS traps (and what to do instead).

If you’re ready to ditch the restriction cycle and learn what actually works for your body, join the thousands of women on our newsletter.

You’ll get practical, judgment-free strategies straight to your inbox 💌

👉 DM or comment PCOS to join!

11/05/2025

Meal planning for PCOS doesn’t have to feel like a full-time job. It just needs a little bit of thoughtfulness. 💭

If you’re running into those energy crashes, unpredictable cycles, intense cravings, or that wired-but-tired feeling, there’s a good chance your blood sugar, insulin response, and inflammation are at a high.

These are big players when it comes to flaring PCOS symptoms, but the way you eat can help bring things back into balance (without perfection or restriction), and get you back to feeling like yourself again.

Swipe for some real-life ways to make meal planning actually doable with PCOS in mind- like:
 ✔ Building balanced meals that keep your blood sugar steady and energy up ✔ Planning ahead to skip the all-or-nothing cycle ✔ Nourishing your body consistently (not perfectly!)

A few small tweaks can make a huge difference in how you feel, calmer hormones, steadier energy, and a little more “I’ve got this” energy in your week. 💪

✨ Save this for your next grocery run or Sunday prep
 ✨ Grab the free Hormone + Gut Health Toolkit in our bio for more practical, evidence-based support

Happy planning 😘

11/03/2025

PCOS & insulin resistance: what’s the connection? 🧠💫
 When your body isn’t responding to insulin properly, it can make PCOS symptoms so much harder: from hirsutism to cravings to energy crashes and hormone imbalances.

If you’ve been diagnosed with insulin resistance (or suspect you might have it) and feel unsure where to start - you’re not alone.
 I’ve been there, and I’ve helped hundreds of women, especially in our South Asian community, learn how to support insulin naturally and finally feel in control again. 💪🏽

✨ Follow for realistic PCOS support, not another trend. 💬 Or send us a DM to work 1:1 and get a step-by-step plan designed for your body.

10/28/2025

Born to thrive, forced to have hot flashes 🔥

Perimenopause can feel invisible: mood swings, rage, brain fog, vaginal dryness, and feeling like your body’s rewriting its own rules.

But this isn’t the end, it’s a rewrite. It marks the beginning of a new phase filled with wisdom and opportunity for renewed self-care. Nutrition therapy can help you move through this transition with strength and clarity- supporting your bone, heart, brain, and muscle health, and helping you rebuild trust with your body (and your bowls/plates).

👉 Work with us 1-on-1 to navigate perimenopause with confidence, clarity, and care that’s as individualized as you are.

10/24/2025

GO JAYS GO

10/22/2025

Drops tonight at midnight 🧡

10/21/2025

Eating out shouldn’t feel stressful. ❤️ 
If IBS or PCOS has you second-guessing every bite, we get it, it’s exhausting.

There is a better way: noticing your triggers, finding swaps that actually work, and enjoying food without fear.

✨ Confidence. ✨ Clarity. ✨ Pleasure.

Your body, your triggers, your way - let’s figure it out together!

10/20/2025

Tried everything… still stuck? 😩
We get it.

At the PCOS & Hormone Nutrition Clinic, our Dietitians + Nurse Practitioners combine nutrition + healthcare designed for your lifestyle.
No strict diets. No confusion. Just real support that helps you actually feel better - and stay that way.

💻 Virtual care across ON, NB, NS & NL
✨ Covered by most benefits
👉 Free intro consult (link in bio)

10/14/2025

Let’s talk health care burnout.

It can feel confusing, isolating, and honestly just draining trying to manage PCOS (or any chronic condition).

Over time, many of our client conversations go into the tricky “balance” between the high mental load it takes to stay on top of managing PCOS, accepting sometimes they’ll just be there, and figuring out how to live your life alongside it all.

PCOS is a progressive condition. It’s not reversible. There’s no finish line. There’s no “perfection.”

We need better healthcare and research. And can put in the effort to make changes where we can. (Swipe above)

And you also may have to make an important judgment call about how much energy and time you can and want to put into managing PCOS.

So part of the journey is change. And part of it is acceptance and knowing when to stop “trying harder.”

Hopeful + pragmatic - i think these two words summarize it quite well. 💕

10/07/2025

You’ve probably noticed your belly feels different around your period. Tight, gassy, uncomfortable, or like pressure that interrupts your day. That’s the kind of bloating we’re talking about.

Here’s the thing: some bloating is totally normal (so let’s not pathologize it), and fullness doesn’t always equal bloating.

That said, if it’s interrupting your day, there’s steps we can take to manage! You know your body best.

Swipe for the who, what, when, where, and why - plus tips to help your period + gut feel better, bit by bit.

Our free Hormone + Gut Health Toolkit can help you take the first step towards digestive relief:  📊 Simple hormone + gut guides
🩸 Labs checklist to  🥗 Action planning worksheet to stay focused and accountable

Comment or DM us “gut” and I’ll send it straight to your inbox 💕

10/04/2025

Let’s talk disordered eating and hormones.

From delaying puberty, to disrupting menstrual cycles, to worsening menopause symptoms, to increasing risk of death (!!!), disordered eating can affect long-term health in ways that ripple through your body and your life.

All the nutrition knowledge in the world won’t make a difference unless we address disordered and compulsive eating - and understand why it’s hard to implement change.

It’s not just resistance; it’s the bigger picture: past experiences, social pressures, mental load, and the environments we live in.

We need to acknowledge these factors, make space for them, AND find ways to support ourselves compassionately. Recovery isn’t about perfection. It’s about learning to move through the tough stuff toward healing.

You don’t have to do it alone. Work 1-on-1 with our registered dietitians to navigate the challenges, rebuild your relationship with food, and support your hormonal health at every stage of life. 💕

(and remember to work with a qualified therapist! Huge piece of mental health + recovery).

10/02/2025

PCOS can feel overwhelming, but having the right tools can make a world of difference! That’s why we put together the PCOS Hormone + Gut Health Toolkit.

Inside, you’ll get:
 🩸 A labs checklist so you know what actually matters 📊 Simple hormone + gut guides 🥗 Easy nutrition tips for PCOS that actually work

With the right tools, you can stop guessing and start feeling more in control 💕

Comment “PCOS” and I’ll send you your free toolkit + labs checklist today!

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http://www.thegoodlifedietitian.com/

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