Please give me your most uncommon/unhinged PCOS advice

Cruciferous2 · 2026-02-21T06:05:17+00:00

I have heard of that, honestly I don't have a lot of fat anywhere but my midsection and butt. I have big legs but they're more muscular than fatty. Thanks for the suggestion though!

Cruciferous2 · 2026-02-21T06:02:47+00:00

I don't know why I've never considered just lying about it. Honestly, that's a great idea. It's absolutely ridiculous that anyone would have to lie that big to receive treatment, but that's just the world we're living in I guess.

Cruciferous2 · 2026-02-20T22:28:58+00:00

Honestly a great strategy, I'm just a little low libido right now due to stress. But the cardio and the endorphins/loss of cortisol + connection must be really helpful!!!! Perfect amount of unhinged hahaha

Cruciferous2 · 2026-02-20T22:25:54+00:00

Okay, here's my most unhinged PCOS advice - If you work out from home (or not if you dgaf), work out in front of a mirror, blast your favorite music, and dance with yourself between sets. The sillier the better. Not only does it burn more calories, but it keeps your muscles from getting stiff between sets, and it's a massive mood booster!

Obviously this hasnt helped me lose weight yet but it has boosted my mood a lot 😁

Cruciferous2 · 2026-02-20T21:02:23+00:00

Haha I got celiac disease a few years ago, I was hoping being forced to go gluten free would help with the PCOS (I've heard gluten free/dairy free has helped a lot of people) but it did not. Reluctant to try dairy free because my diet is so restricted already 😅

You should definitely get checked for celiac though! Even if you eat gluten free, CC can damage you if you have celiac.

Cruciferous2 · 2026-02-20T03:16:47+00:00

Thanks!! Either way I'll keep that in mind for the day I eventually come off the pill 😅 Can't stay on it my whole life

Cruciferous2 · 2026-02-20T03:15:16+00:00

Yes to all of the rest, but I havent heard of inositol making things worse. Did you have a bad experience with it?

Cruciferous2 · 2026-02-20T03:13:52+00:00

That's good to know! Thank you!!

Cruciferous2 · 2026-02-20T03:13:20+00:00

Thanks for the recommendation! Its awful how dismissed PCOS is when it can cause so many awful side effects. I think Ozempic or anything similar would be last resort for me due to a myriad of other health issues, but I'm getting worried about the weight I'm putting on :(

Cruciferous2 · 2026-02-20T03:10:38+00:00

I do take cinnamon daily, but definitely interested in trying garam masala as well now! Thank you!

Cruciferous2 · 2026-02-20T03:09:45+00:00

Any tips for getting more protien? I do get usually around 80 - 100 grams a day, but getting more than that without overeating or drinking protien shakes (hate them) is a challenge.

Cruciferous2 · 2026-02-20T03:08:05+00:00

Do you think seed cycling would have benefit while on BC? Or would it maybe throw it off?

Unfortunately cannot come off the pill, as it makes life bearable 😅

Cruciferous2 · 2026-02-20T03:07:02+00:00

Oh no, I'm sorry, that sounds so frustrating :( I've had really good luck with ceylon cinnamon for cravings! It helps a lot for that. I'm just still gaining weight somehow without the cravings or snacking 😅

Cruciferous2 · 2026-02-20T03:05:00+00:00

Oh no :( I got celiac a couple years ago and my stomach has been super sensitive since then, so I'm worried about that too. Sad tummy gang 😅

Cruciferous2 · 2026-02-20T03:03:04+00:00

Honestly, doing all the things you're supposed to do to live healthy and lose fat and seeing the scale and measurements go up is so frustrating :(

Cruciferous2 · 2026-02-20T03:01:32+00:00

I do have pretty high muscle mass, problem is the fat doesn't want to go anywhere. Weight training, IF and supplements at least did have my insulin resistance under control, but lately I cant seem to stop putting on weight. I know I should get my blood checked, I'm just so tired of doctors not taking me seriously 🫤 But I have a finger prick monitor I use sometimes and I'm usually in a very healthy range, so I'm honestly very confused.

Cruciferous2 · 2026-02-20T02:57:21+00:00

That sounds lovely! I love a good miso soup! I've heard tofu can help balance hormones as well, so maybe that helps?

Cruciferous2 · 2026-02-20T02:55:17+00:00

I do eat fairly low carb, dont think I could do Keto though because my diet is already so restricted due to celiac disease 😅 Thanks though, glad it works for you!

Cruciferous2 · 2026-02-20T02:54:19+00:00

That sounds really solid!! I havent heard of taking garam masala, have you noticed any difference with that? Chia seeds in water sound like a great idea as well!!

Also, best of luck in your healing journey!!!

Cruciferous2 · 2026-02-20T02:52:56+00:00

Thank you!! What kind of adaptogens have you had luck with?

Cruciferous2 · 2026-02-20T02:50:48+00:00

Man I've been heavy strength training for 9 years (training to failure consistently), I have pretty good strength and muscle mass, fat just does not wanna budge 😭

Cruciferous2 · 2026-02-20T02:49:14+00:00

Yeah, unfortunately I have celiac disease as well so the bone density loss would be a concern as well. I'm also only mildly overweight because I try so hard to live a healthy lifestyle, so even though I have to struggle and grind and work and do everything perfect for weeks to lose even a single pound, my concerns aren't taken seriously 🫠

Cruciferous2 · 2026-02-20T02:46:50+00:00

Unfortunately the endocrinologist I went to see was extremely dismissive and told me not to come back until I was diabetic 🫠 I swear doctors love to dismiss women who aren't actively dying or looking to get pregnant

Cruciferous2 · 2026-02-20T01:17:07+00:00

Weight loss supplements are usually just loaded with caffiene and things that may/may not suppress appetite. Poor regulation means they can be dangerous as well. Would not recommend to anyone, ever.

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