PCOS, Hormone Health & Cycle Blog

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 consultations, coaching calls and even voice note check-ins. They’re often the questions that don’t always have simple answers, because PCOS symptoms show up differently for each of us. My aim here is to break things down clearly, explain what might be going on beneath the surface, and offer practical steps you c

Why blood sugar balance matters for PCOS If you’re living with PCOS, you’ve probably heard the term insulin resistance more than once. Around 70–80% of women with PCOS have some degree of insulin resistance, even if blood sugar or HbA1c results are within the “normal” range. Insulin is a hormone made by your pancreas. Its job is to help move glucose from your bloodstream into your cells for energy. When cells become less responsive to insulin, your body compensates by produci

Why Lunch Matters When You Have PCOS Lunch is often the most overlooked meal of the day. Many of my clients with PCOS either grab a quick...

Feeling overwhelmed when planning meals with PCOS? Here are some simple, nutrient-dense meals to help you balance blood sugar, manage...

If you’re living with PCOS, chances are you’ve been told to just “eat healthily” or “lose some weight” to feel better, without much...