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Haha thanks babes!

Thanks a million

Oh god thanks

Thank you!!!

Liv Marshall 🙏🏻

That's amazing!

So exciting !

Wow really Toni?! That is fantastic IM SO HAPPY FOR YOU! I cant take all the credit just relaying what my naturopath suggests. Thinking of you and your journey tonight, hope youre well xxx

I have felt so much better too. More energy and less depression. It's really crazy how much power hormones have and even how them being a little out of whack can change your body.

Toni Swanson wow what a testimony! Congrats

Thank you so much, it's so easy to compare ourselves to others and what others are doing instead of listening to our own bodies. THank you for reaching out it means the world xx

Jessica Diana I absolutely agree. Thanks for putting out these videos! They’re so helpful :)

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Ahhh yas girl kill it! Sugar free is HUGE with pcos!

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OMG babes I know. That was me! I was shamed and dismissed and made an object to be commented on by friends and family. It's awful. It develops into eating disorders and guilt and depression it's just a dumb, naive approach . I would never put that on anyone. Thank you so much for being so supportive, here to you !

Thanks so much Lindsey. Thats the reason I created this channel! I just couldnt find someone I could relate to. Thanks so much for reaching out, I really hope youre healthy and happy and that your pcos isnt driving you crazy!! Keep me updated on your progress xxx

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It happens to me as well. The second I eat anything diary, gluten, or high sugar I immediately get bloated, crampy and sluggish feeling.

If I eat bread or something with a lot of sugar that happens to me. Oddly enough dairy doesn't seem to bother me

this happens to me often.. and it is often a bit random. I can eat low carb foods and get the same reaction. When I was younger eating more sugar -- it was really bad. I still get it periodically but to a much lesser extent because I eat almost no carbs

I find even when i eat high fats- so protein pancakes with coconut flour as an example, or nut butters, I get sleepy. I think the only things that dont make me bloated or sleepy are vegetables and protein. Even my gf bread with almond flour and psyllium husk makes me feel more sleepy and bloated. Maybe not to the degree I would if I ate french fries- but still takes a toll. I FEEL YOU! Exercise does help with energy levels but I still struggle.

Yes this happens to me... a lot

Exactly . Everything in moderation and doing what works for you . Not everyone is cut the same

ah yay!!! that is such great news! Let me know who the others are so that I can get inspired too!

Jessica Diana of course! Gauge girl training (helped me understand nutrition), Jordan Cheyenne - introduced me to law of attraction which has so much to do with our progress, Jen Sincero's books💓, Hanna Oberg has great workouts, Lia Kin (IG) has great tips in general. I hope you love them as much as I do! 😊

There is SOOO much contradictory information. and while I think its safe to say were all not the same human beings and we have to do find out what works for our bodies personally. i personally, could not do keto for the rest of my life that just seems very unrealistic, but some may so to each their own!

@@JessicaDiana yesss keto is not sustainable for me. There's no one size fits all. Everyone's body is uniquely different but I have found these things to be very inflammatory gluten, dairy, refined carbs, sugar, hydrogenated oils and processed foods. Stress and cortisol is huge too so self care, relaxation, self love, and stress relief is crucial. Lower impact exercise, HITT workouts, and strength training tend to be way better then high impact long cardio ; ). I'm on the journey to heal myself and its a lot of frustrating trial and error.

Jessica Diana yes keto is not actually meant to be used long term. It is sometimes prescribed for certain medical conditions such as seizure disorders because the benefits outweigh the risks but it should not be used long term as a weight loss/management program.

Hey lady, why yes it is:( I think were all forgetting how to listen to our bodies and to do things that work for us individually, all conforming. Hope youre doing well xx

Wow, thank you! Thats so kind of you!!!

@@JessicaDiana Honestly I cant thank you enough! I absolutely loved how informative your video was. Especially since there is so much conflicting evidence/research regarding this condition. It was great to have establish some clarity around the treatment of this condition.

Start with cutting out white flour and sugar to start and look in to a low glycemic diet and ease into it. You can still treat yourself so don’t forbid yourself from eating anything, it has to be sustainable

Aw wow that means the WORLD to me! Thank you so much. We have to be there for each other!

ahhh thank you so much erica!! im trying to make this place a happy place for women to feel good about themselves and their bodies. xxx

Hey Michelle thanks for reaching out . There is always hope !! There’s a lot of hit and miss to this and experimenting for yourself , but you got this ! One step at a time. X

hi girl, im about 18 and have pcos and just want to send all my love and support to you. high school is hard enough without having to worry about all the problems pcos comes with. stick with it girl! just remember that you are beautiful no matter what 💕

Hey Jade. ughh honestly its so so hard. my biggest advice is talking to a dietician/ naturopath, but one who is informed about pcos. try these things, and try eliminating sugars as much as possible xxx i know its so hard but the women on here will be here to support you

you are the best for supporting her. thank you for this! you can do this xx

its a life long journey! Happy to support you :)

Yes I will keep making them!! I hope you are okay I know its a lot

Ugh I can completely empathize !!!! No one understands that you can eat a clean diet and still gain weight !!! It’s the WORST . Know that there are women here who understand what you’re going through and are here for you xx

Hey Valerie thanks so much for reaching out! Haha!!!! I guess watching it multiple times isnt a bad thing, youre just being thorough ! Im glad you feel the same way about weight loss videos and that you were open enough to share that. I think its so easy to feel a bit down when we arent getting the same results over something you know? Your comment made my night and I hope you are healthy and happy. Keep me updated on your journey sista xx

Aw thank you for your support! There are TOO many videos telling us all of these things, all of them contradicting one another which can make it all very confusing and overwhelming. let me know if this helped, and talk to your doctor about your progesterone pills or cream, as maybe that has something to do with it for sure! the hardest pill to swallow is that we have pcos and losing weight is never going to be easy :(

Hey Kathleen I absolutely agree with you! I think if you're doing it to start off to get an idea of portion sizes/ nutrition/ macros on things its a great idea. but to have it for your whole life for every meal becomes problematic for a lot of women as you begin seeing everything in numbers, not nutrition, as well as become obsessed with counting everything.

I feel like it is beneficial if you need to learn portion sizes, and I definitely need to do that, so calorie counting can also be good for me for a little bit until I can learn to control my portions.

OMGGG ok beatriz this gave me SUCH joy. i always cast youtube through the tv and to think youre doing this with my video was soooooo nice wow! so honoured ! glad you got a hit of inspiration. were all here for you!

Thanks Jessica. Dealing with this is so stressful! And I get you 100 percent. After I had my son almost 6 years ago I found out had pcos. I was always active my whole early life. I was 105lbs to 182lb I was so active and eating healthy drinking water kept gaining. Then I was able to lose to 132lb last year then I put up another 20lbs. Like it’s hard to keep the weight off. And you just made me lost 6lbs after watching your videos. So your inspiring ❤️

honestly I wish sometimes i could be so strict like that bu just cant. ive lived a life of strict diets and it always backfires. ive learned to be balanced and that has helped me the most!

This is so nice of you! The whole point of this channel was so we could have a sense of community. Im happy this could help you!

But yeah, your channel really helps me. Plus I love how real you are. 💗💗💗💗💗💗

Sounds like your being messed around with. Ask to see an endocrinologist as that is their specialty. They can also do an ultrasound to make sure your ovaries are ok. I hope youre doing well and keep me updated xxx

Aw wow jess thats so nice of you to say ! Im so sorry you had an eating disorder, but im so happy youre getting the recovery you need. I once had an eating disorder too and I never want to trigger anyone. Balance my love, always.

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Hey Mireya thank you for your support! I hope you're well xx

Yes I noticed these !!! My friend loves them ! I thought the sugar was quite high on them though ?

Jessica Diana I looked up the label online and the dark chocolate sea salt says it only has 8g of sugar! I consider that pretty low comparing them to Cliff that has 48g 😱

Aw thanks girl!! I hope it helps a bit!

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Considering you pretty much have to eat like a diabetic with pcos I would be cautious. Watching your blood sugar is very important, as far as I know just managing your weight won't stop you from being at risk for insulin resistance. Of course eat whatever you feel your body reacts best to but I'd suggest eating regularly, 3 meals a day with snacks in between, whatever portions you want. A tip I heard that's actually great is to eat (no matter how big the plate is) 50% veggies, 20% complex carbs and 30% protein (animal and/or plant). You can tweak it according to your needs but it's a good guideline to go by. I hope nothing I said was confusing, I wish you the bestest of best of luck and a nice week.

@@alexisasheep6554 Thanks for the advice! Not confusing at all. Hope you have a nice week as well 😊

Yes I totally agree with Alexia below ! The way I keep my weight low is to not restrict anything , to eat smaller meals throughout the day , and to stay lower on the processed sugars (basically everything I said in my video ) . Try this out first and perhaps for the first bit track how much sugar you’re in taking and see if there’s areas of your day where you can replace it with something else .

Hi babes I know how frustrating that can be, and it seems like its definitely hormone related for you. When I was 13 I got my first period, and gained 8 pounds that month, my doctor shrugged it off as "puberty" but I knew that couldnt be right. Keep on with it!

Jessica Diana aww thank you

Hey Maria !I completely agree!! I think as soon as you remove the whole "I cant have this " mentality, you start having a healthier relationship with food and cravings become a thing of the past (for the most part). Yes for sure sugar is key I think with pcos. My naturopath suggested cutting down on sugar (but not eliminating it). Food lifestyles dont have to be an extreme! Glad were on the same page!

Hey Vanessa that is so exciting !!! Yes I think whole 30 is one of those lifestyle changes that can benefit many people in the long run as it explains which foods are best for your body rather than being very restrictive like keto. I think the biggest thing with pcos is lowering your sugar intake which is key. Hope you are finding the journey ok xxx

Aw thank you !!

Aw thanks Emily ! Yes take it slowly it’s all a learning curve . Best of luck ❤️

SO much harder. thats because our bodies dont process carbs the same way therefore sugar the same way. its awful

It is / can be frustrating and filled with disillusionment. I am 2 years strict keto AND IF and haven't budged a thing :( but on the bright side in these 2 years I have not gained much - perhaps nothing. @@JessicaDiana

yes for sure! youll start to see trends!

I don’t get the point of the seeweed snacks 😂 thank you for the compliments though . Such a difference with cravings !

@@JessicaDiana Hahaha yeah. I think maybe they help if you need some salt in your system? Like sodium deficiency or something. But yeah for just staving off cravings/hunger, I'm less impressed :P

Hey Danielle!! Yay! I hope your soul lifted a bit! Much love cyster!

Yes you can !

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Hey Laura I completely agree , if you watch my gut health video I explain this and state that our body does not use carbs correctly. Hope this helps and thanks for the tips!!!

You are so welcome! Its just easier when youre cooking for a family or others you know?

Deffo, I watch many vids and hear the same advice from them all but this is new and makes sense

Aw thank you so much Coco. We all need some self love.

Ugh I am so sorry I know how incredibly frustrating this is for you 😩. Have you been diagnosed with pcos ?

I am sorry to hear this! I hope you feel empowered to start making some changes ;)

Hey Aubrey , im totally with you. The best news is that you are actually diagnosed which takes some people years! I havent tried fasting as it doesnt suite my lifestyle but a lot of people love it! I would totally recommend getting a dietician and a naturopath as they were SOOO valuable in helping me manage my symptoms. I would also get your hormone levels done by your doctor and bring them to your naturopath so they can cater the supplements to you!

hey jodie!! did you watch my new exercise video!

Yeah I've tried it once. I've given up sugar and dairy. A lot recommend gluten and meat. I've been a vegetarian before which was too hard for me not due to loving nest but hard to cut out foods. Would you say there is anything I should absolutely avoid? Thank you so much for commenting on an old video. Helps a lot 😊😘

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Hey Frances!!! Its actually a dress from a thrift store for $5!!! Yes have you checked out the FODMAP? It basically tries to eliminate bloating by laying out which foods you should/ shoudnt eat with each other. My naturopath suggested I try following it for a bit to see if it helps my bloating. Maybe give it a go?

Jessica Diana Hi Jessica! What a buy! Okay great! Will give that a go! Thank you!! X

Yes or else I would be sooo overwhelmed!

Omg yes!!!! So your insulin is out of balance due to your hormones so you can feel hungry even when you’ve just eaten! My next vlog is about this!

@@JessicaDiana looking forward for video about that 😁

I have a lot of people requesting vlogs but I feel like my life is so boring haha

Haha thank you !!!! Hopefully some work ! ❤️❤️

Hey thanks for the informative response. My sugar levels are up to me, but they are no where near dangerous according to my doctor and naturopath. I honestly agree with you and think if I had a strict keto diet things would improve, but at the same time, I would be miserable and weak. Ive done keto style before and it did not agree with me. I love going out with my friends, training in the gym, and living a more balanced way. When I ate keto it was so hard to stick to, especially when travelling to exotic places (no ice cream in italy? no pasta or pizza?? no pastries in france?) so I think its really good for people who think they can commit to it for their whole lives but for me it doesnt fit my lifestyle. have you tried it?

Jessica Diana i have been doing keto. When traveling you can eat what is there. I know of some one who is keto and went over seas. She decided to eat whatever while there but go back to keto when home. Her sister goes on cruises. She will do keto the whole time other then for a day or two. It would be like doing a carb up. We have heard many say I can’t do keto because of this or that. There has been a group I’m apart of that has helped many get back to keto and find success with it.

Thank you for your support !!! Xxx

aw thank you!

Hey lady I hope you dont feel like that again, so many of us here with the same thing. I hope youre doing ok xx

@@JessicaDiana Nah girl I'm down lately... no matter what I do I can't seem to lose weight :(

Hey becky great question! I do get an upset stomach / cramping when consuming lots of gluten. I wouldnt say im gluten free as I still consume it but try gluten free options if possible. Also I find for pCOS the gluten free options are lower GI which is great for my glucose levels.

Thats so great that those medications helped you what great news! Hmm have you talked to your doctor? Sometimes you can switch your birth control or your metformin dose. I would talk to a professional

There’s not much literature / research showing it helps at all with glucose levels ! Some show promising signs others not . You can definitely try it out though ! Then report back hehe

Yess!! For sure Anna! I try and include a protein, fat and carb with each meal/ snack!

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Hey my friend!!! That is very frustrating. But I would listen to your doctor, while you breastfeed youre burning TONS of calories meaning youll need to eat a ton too! Dont be too hard on yourself youre a new mom!!! Youre amazing!!! Dont feel bad about your body right now, you just performed the hardest thing in the world. My friends who had babies said the weight started going down after they stopped breast feeding so just give yourself time!! Also you dont get your real period on the pill, its a withdraw period so its fake. you dont ovulate on the pill at all.

Aw thank you!

I have no idea who that is but thank you!

Thanks for the compliment!

YAy! Honestly the best news is getting diagnosed because then you stop guessing what is going with your body. I hope these videos help xxx

Ugh the sudden weight gain is insane. i remember i jumped 30 pounds in 2 months before I knew what was going on

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Hey sheri, I actually gained weight with birth control but some women lose as well. i do not take birth control pills anymore. me stopping them was the reason i created this channel to document my journey without them! however everyone is different and I would get multiple perspectives from different doctors.

Hi Nurah!! Hope youre doing well and that this helps how you see fit xx

Thank you !

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Good luck with having a baby thats such exciting news! Yes very VERY senstive gut always cramping and bloating depending on what I eat. I would advise seeing a naturopath to help you as well as thats what helped me!

Thank you for your support x

ughhh the being called fat and people needing to comment on every move is the worst. WOWWW im so happy hes your EX! That sounds like an awful person to have around. please dont starve yourself. its worth seeing a dietician or naturopath who can help you achieve goals in a healthy way.

Not necessarily, it depends on your hormones but for me I lost weight but my hair growth is more than it ever has been (in places like my chin, neck, stomach, etc).

hahahaha honestly the more balanced your lifestyle the less you crave as you are consuming those things more often. i find the more sugar i have the more i want too. recently ive been eating so much halloween candy that now i want more!! so i have to reign it back a bit!

Totally agree with everything you said! Keto is not for life, its a fad, and has a lot of conflicting/ negative research against it. With us its all about keeping our hormones calm and happy, and eating all that meat cant help that I assume? The biggest help Ive had with PCOS is lowering my processed sugar. your skin will clear up and youll drop weight. try that first! and yes its not so much gluten itself, but processed carbs spike insulin so if you lower your bread you'll spike your insulin less theoretically

Hahaa sometimes You just need the snickers bar you know ? It’s problematic when it’s all the time and I think that’s when balance comes in

Wow thank you so much!

Yessssss same!!! Nuts are my favourite with a fruit or a smoothie. I have to watch my portions though as I can eat a ridiculous amount hahaha

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Yes it is very good! Also good for fertility as it creates healthy eggs!

@@JessicaDiana it sure does! All the best and God bless ✨

@@JessicaDiana your channel is amazing

As in which brands or how to make it?:)

Jessica Diana I really want the ration and set how to make.

Yes look at my supplements video!

haha amazing!!!

These things are DEFINITELY not just happening to you. I hope you never feel alone we have such a strong community here! Thats a nice compliment, but we all look fab, always, no matter what! I hope you're doing ok xx

Hi! I eat it moderately.So day to day no, because it effects my acne, but if I go out with friends and we have pizza or ice cream or foods like that, I eat it. Just balancing it.

Thank you for your support Shauna!

_MysticBlue_ you can of course try birth control but the moment you come off of it, you‘ll probably see your symptoms again. But it can help you for the moment, with your irregular periods and hirsutism etc. I only took it for 1 month and decided to stop since I didn‘t want to take it to begin with. Since then, I get my period pretty regularly. I try to exercise 2-3 times a week. Do things that you like - if you like dancing then do dancing workouts or zumba. I like walking videos of Leslie something (sorry forgot her name). Often, I do 15-30 min videos of hers and then I‘ll add another cardio video. Many people say that working out with weights is better and shows faster results but I don’t have weights at home and the gym isn‘t really my cup of tea. And tbh you don’t even need the gym. Just exercise with the things you have at home and really do the things that are fun to you - don’t force yourself! Also, HIIT workouts are really effective, but I can‘t do them because they are so hard and I get out of breath and basically die😂 So to sum up my essay 😂: Don’t ever stress out. That‘s the worst thing for pcos. Since I got off the pill I noticed that I have to be more kind to myself. I didn‘t lose weight that much but I got my period back and my acne isn‘t bad anymore. As said in this video, don’t count calories, but try to enjoy more of the healthy foods. Don’t think you can‘t have sugary things ever again- allow yourself some sugary stuff here and there but not too much or too often. Oh and also, supplements can help of course. I like Omega 3 since it lowers your blood sugar (I am on the edge of being insulinresistant) and for me, it helped with my skin. Zinc is also good for the skin. If you have any questions I‘m here for you! Good luck on your journey, dear❤️

@@10xyy thank you so much❤❤❤❤

_MysticBlue_ you are welcome💕

Oh and spearmint tea is very good for lowering the testosterone level & therefore also hirsutism ! Forgot to mention it sorry! 😊 try to use more natural products I swear it‘s better than any pill👍🏻

Hi babes!!! You have an amazing answer from Dilara!!! Your symptoms are going to be masked with the pill as its not fixing your pcos but relieving some of those stressors. i honestly didnt need any supplements or what not on the pill because I didnt have any symptoms. i do encourage exercise , and as mentioned on my channel weights has been scientifically proven to be the best for pcos/ hormone control, however I agree with Dilara in saying that anything is better than nothing and its important to do something that excites you! Even going on 30 minute walks every day is nice! Because youre on the pill now your testosterone will calm down and therefore so will your acne/ hair growth etc which will make you happy! let me know if you have any questions xxx

Ok so if I eat a very very low sugar diet and am strict with no gluten/dairy/ etc (gluten because it upsets me that wouldnt apply to you) then yes I get my period about every month and a half. But i find that lifestyle very difficult to maintain especially with so many social functions.

Thanks for the reply..

hey my love. are you trying to conceive right now? is there any naturopathic doctors specializing in fertility in your area? I would seek advice from them as well from a medical doctor who may give you hormone therapy to help you conceive.

@@JessicaDianait's been five years I'm struggling to concieve because of pcod

Ugh have you seen a dietician maybe you’re not agreeing with certain types of food :(

@@JessicaDiana it’s hard to because of covid :( I’m trying to take things out of my diet 1 by 1 and see how it goes

Ugh honestly because of our hormones its SOOO HARD to lose weight. youre trying your best! I would focus on lowering your sugar intake and see if that helps! like NO processed sugars

@@JessicaDiana thank you so much for your reply! I don't drink soda or eat bread and I don't like sugar and I still can't lose weight and I don't snack I eat fruits and vegetables and I exercise I just don't understand.

From what I know its the fiber in fruit that allows the body to slowly digest the sugar rather than processed sugar, but other than that do you have any other benefits?

Yes fruit is the best food in the world. It has everything in proportion, proteins, carbs and fats. Plus it has a high water ratio, so digestion will be smooth, and it does not spike your insulin unhealthily which is the most important. Dr Sebi explains the differences between man made foods and nature's foods also.

oooo they are from a small potter here in vancouver!

They look like ones my aunt makes and sells from Portland Oregon :) Mary Carroll ceramics.

Exactly!! How exhausting to feel guilty all the time for every little thing. we can do this!

ooo never heard of her but i'll check her out!

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Hey! Depends whats on sale haha. I try and go for something with more natural ingredients and/or lower in sugars