PCOS, Hormone Health & Cycle Blog

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

PCOS Snack Ideas – Key Points Choose snacks with protein, fibre, and healthy fats. Balance blood sugar to reduce cravings and energy dips. Plan snacks to support weight management and hormone health. Include simple, easy-to-prepare options for busy days. Track cravings and energy to find what works best for you. Why snacking matters for PCOS If you have PCOS, you’ve probably noticed that skipping meals or reaching for a quick sugary snack can leave you feeling tired, irritabl

Protein at Breakfast for PCOS – Key Points 30g of protein at breakfast helps stabilise blood sugar levels. Supports appetite control and reduces mid-morning cravings. Helps maintain muscle mass and supports metabolism for weight management. Supports hormone balance, including insulin and reproductive hormones. Practical and satisfying way to start the day for PCOS wellbeing. If you’re a busy woman juggling life and the ongoing frustration of PCOS hormonal symptoms or stubborn

PCOS and Pregnancy Planning – Key Points Nutrition and lifestyle choices can support hormone balance and ovulation. Focus on stabilising blood sugar, reducing inflammation, and maintaining a healthy weight. Balanced meals with protein, fibre, and healthy fats support fertility. Tracking cycles and symptoms helps identify patterns and optimise timing. Evidence-based strategies can improve chances of conception and overall reproductive health. Thinking About Pregnancy with PCOS

Why Eating Out Feels So Complicated with PCOS If you’ve ever felt anxious or stuck trying to make the “right” food choice at a restaurant, you’re in the right place. Eating out with PCOS can feel like a minefield - especially when you’re trying to manage blood sugar, cravings,  weight or inflammation . Many of the women I work with want to eat out occasionally without undoing progress, feeling bloated for days, or spiralling into guilt. The good news is, you don’t need to sti

The Hidden Risks of Quick-Fix Weight Loss with PCOS If you have PCOS and feel like your body just won’t respond to the usual weight loss ...

Sleep isn’t just about feeling rested, it’s essential for hormone balance, weight regulation, and energy levels. If you have PCOS, poor...

If you’ve ever Googled “best diet for PCOS”, you’ve probably seen the Mediterranean diet come up again and again. But is it really as...

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...

If you’re living with PCOS, you’ve likely heard the term “inflammation” more than once, and for good reason. Chronic low-grade...

Always tired with PCOS? It's not just in your head. Learn the hidden reasons behind PCOS-related fatigue and how food, blood sugar and inflammation could be affecting your energy levels.

If you have PCOS and irregular periods, it can feel impossible to know if (or when) you're ovulating. But ovulation can and often does still happen , just not always on a textbook schedule. Wondering why your periods haven’t returned after coming off the pill? This blog explores the common reasons and next steps. Whether you're trying to conceive or just want to understand your cycle better, learning to spot ovulation signs is one of the most powerful steps you can take. Wh

If you have PCOS and also experience symptoms like bladder pain, frequent urination, or pelvic pressure, especially when your urine is...

If you’ve been avoiding fat in an effort to manage your weight or improve PCOS symptoms , it might be time to rethink that. Despite what...

When you think about managing PCOS, gut health might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But more and more research shows that...

If you’ve been told to “just lose weight” or “go on the pill” for PCOS, it’s common, but this narrow approach often misses the bigger...

If you’ve been diagnosed with PCOS, or suspect you might have it, you’ve likely heard about the importance of vitamin D. But what’s often...

If you’ve been told to just “eat less and move more” for PCOS weight loss , you're not getting the full picture. PCOS affects multiple...

If you’ve been told your PCOS is something you’ll “just have to live with,” it can feel frustrating, overwhelming, and at times,...