PCOS Nutritionist Blog

Why Do I Feel Hungry All the Time With PCOS? Do you feel hungry shortly after meals, constantly think about food, or find yourself searching the kitchen cupboards despite eating what seems like enough? Many women with PCOS tell me they feel hungry far more often than they think they should. You may: Feel hungry an hour after breakfast Crave snacks throughout the afternoon Struggle with intense evening cravings Feel satisfied for only a short time after eating Constantly think

If you have PCOS and feel like your evenings completely unravel after a “good” day of eating, you're in the right place. Many women with PCOS tell me: “I’m fine during the day but evenings are my downfall.” “I crave sugar constantly after dinner.” “I feel out of control around food at night.” “I start every Monday motivated, then end up snacking by the evening.” It can feel frustrating and confusing, especially when you are trying hard to eat well. But evening cravings with P

Stop the mid-morning crash and build a smoothie that actually supports your energy and cravings What makes a smoothie PCOS-friendly? A PCOS-friendly smoothie includes: A source of protein Fibre to support blood sugar balance Healthy fats for satiety Optional carbohydrates in balanced amounts Why your smoothie isn’t keeping you full If you’ve tried having a smoothie for breakfast or as a quick lunch, you might have noticed something frustrating: You’re hungry again an hour lat

If you have PCOS and feel constantly hungry, tired or stuck in evening cravings, one of the most overlooked areas to look at is: how satisfying your meals actually are. Many women with PCOS describe patterns like: feeling hungry again soon after eating craving sugar or snacks by mid-afternoon relying on caffeine to get through the day feeling “good” with food all day then overeating at night constantly thinking about food Often, this is not simply about willpower. It can be l

If you have PCOS and regularly experience: afternoon energy crashes intense evening cravings constant snacking at work feeling exhausted by late afternoon overeating in the evenings your lunch habits may be playing a bigger role than you realise. Many women with PCOS are so busy during the day that lunch becomes: rushed skipped eaten at a desk replaced with coffee something quick that doesn’t keep them full Then by mid-afternoon: concentration drops cravings increase energy d

Many women I speak to feel as if they’re constantly “firefighting” symptoms of PCOS. The stalled weight loss, sugar crashes, skin concerns, cycle changes, or exhaustion that seems to appear out of nowhere. But what often sits underneath these daily struggles is something bigger happening metabolically. One of the most important long-term considerations for women with PCOS is the increased likelihood of developing metabolic syndrome. It sounds like a complicated medical term,

Eating the Right Amount for PCOS – Key Points Portion sizes vary by activity, weight, and cycle phase. Focus on balanced meals: protein, fibre, healthy fats. Watch hunger, energy, and blood sugar cues. Avoid restrictive dieting; aim for sustainable portions. Track meals and symptoms to personalise nutrition. Welcome to Ask Lisa, a monthly Q&A series where I answer real questions from women navigating PCOS in everyday life. These are the kinds of questions that come up in cons