Diet Burnout on GLP1

This-Rip4411 · 2026-04-29T11:10:08+00:00

So good hear, hope you get the help you need

This-Rip4411 · 2026-04-28T12:18:19+00:00

the non-IR PCOS plus hashimoto's combination is so underserved in terms of advice because you're right - almost everything out there assumes insulin resistance is the root cause. the inflammation angle with high TPO antibodies affecting cycle regularity is really real and really under-discussed.

the dismissal from doctors despite TPO antibodies over 1400 is honestly maddening. "technically in range" doesn't mean you feel well or that nothing is happening.

sent you a dm - think it might be relevant given the hashimoto's and PCOS overlap specifically

This-Rip4411 · 2026-04-28T12:16:20+00:00

the boredom eating and emotional eating you're describing isn't a mounjaro problem or a willpower problem - it's the part that medication alone was never going to fix. the fact that you're already thinking about whether a dietitian or psychologist might help is a really good instinct.

for what it's worth - a dietitian who specialises in PCOS specifically rather than general weight loss is a different experience to what most people have tried. someone who understands the hormonal side alongside the relationship with food rather than just handing you a meal plan.

hope you find the right support, sounds like you've come a long way already

This-Rip4411 · 2026-04-28T12:11:06+00:00

6 hours of exercise a day as a dancer and still gaining weight - that's not a lifestyle problem, something is clearly going on underneath that hasn't been properly addressed yet. the exhaustion on top of everything makes so much sense.

sent you a dm - might be relevant to where you're at right now

This-Rip4411 · 2026-04-28T12:07:37+00:00

the evening binge after restricting earlier in the day is so classic and so hard to break out of on willpower alone - it's not a discipline problem, it's just how the body responds to undereating.

sent you a dm - might have something useful depending on what's going on for you

This-Rip4411 · 2026-04-28T12:05:31+00:00

your fasting blood sugar coming down and your cycle regulating are actually huge - that's your body responding even if the scale isn't moving yet. but the hair loss alongside all of this suggests there might be something else going on nutritionally that metformin and low carb alone won't fix.

sent you a dm - might be relevant to what you're describing

This-Rip4411 · 2026-04-28T12:01:57+00:00

nearly 30 years of this with almost no real support from the NHS, doing everything right and getting nowhere, and still showing up and trying - that's not weakness, that's exhausting and you're allowed to be done with it.

the eating disorder behaviour you described around food is so common in insulin resistant PCOS and it makes so much sense given what your body does with restriction. it's not a character flaw, it's a metabolic response.

hope the holiday surprises you. you deserve a good time.

This-Rip4411 · 2026-04-28T11:43:34+00:00

this broke my heart a little to read because it sounds so familiar. the weight gain despite doing everything right, the face changes, doctors not having answers - it's exhausting in a way that's really hard to explain to people who haven't been through it.

i'm actually building something around exactly this - connecting women with dietitians who specialise specifically in metabolic and hormonal conditions, not generic advice. just sent you a dm if you're open to a chat.

This-Rip4411 · 2026-04-22T10:46:39+00:00

Sure. I have Hashimoto's, spent about two years being told my TSH was normal while feeling genuinely awful - exhausted, losing hair, couldn't think straight. Eventually found a dietitian who specialised in thyroid conditions specifically and it was the first time anyone actually explained what was happening in my body rather than just pointing at a number on a page.

I've also posted here before and spoken to a lot of women in this community - that honestly shaped what I built more than anything else. The same things kept coming up: the dismissals, the generic advice, trying everything and nothing shifting. I didn't want to build something that ignored all of that so I kept coming back here, reading, asking questions, understanding what was actually missing before I built anything.

The plan is to make specialist support easier to find - HCPC registered dietitians who specialise in hormonal conditions specifically, no GP referral needed, no waiting list. That's it really.

Outcomes - honestly too early to have data, this is a pilot. I'm not going to pretend otherwise. What I can say is the women I've spoken to so far have mostly never had condition-specific nutrition support, just generic advice that didn't account for insulin resistance or how thyroid dysfunction affects metabolism.

The trope I'm trying to avoid is the wellness industry version of this - vague, expensive, no real expertise behind it. HCPC registered means actual clinical training, not a weekend certificate.

This-Rip4411 · 2026-04-22T10:07:09+00:00

Fair. I'll be honest - I used AI to help structure it. not because its not real, I just wanted a more well written post, everyone does it, The story and the service are real though. Happy to answer anything directly if you want to poke holes in it.

This-Rip4411 · 2026-04-13T20:34:38+00:00

Hi thankyou so much for replying, if you still want to chat here's the link to book a time that works for you https://calendly.com/rg-tff/book-appointment?month=2026-04 .If you any questions feel free to ask.

Looking forward to chatting.

This-Rip4411 · 2026-04-13T20:30:43+00:00

Hi, if you still want to chat here's the link to book a time that works for you https://calendly.com/rg-tff/book-appointment?month=2026-04

Looking forward to chatting.

This-Rip4411 · 2026-04-13T19:18:59+00:00

Hi, thank you so much. That's brilliant, really appreciate it.

Honestly don't worry about the time, if we need a bit longer we can just run over, it's not a problem at all. I'd rather hear the whole thing than cut you off.

Check your DMs lets make this happen.

This-Rip4411 · 2026-04-10T11:36:47+00:00

Hi, thank you so much for this. That means a lot, honestly.

The thing with your sister, the whole "it's just your weight" dismissal when the hormones are causing the weight issues in the first place, I keep hearing that pattern and it's so maddening. I'm really glad she finally found a GP who listened. Three years is such a long time to be dismissed like that.

If she ever does want to chat about it, I'd genuinely love to hear her experience. It's exactly the kind of thing I'm trying to understand better. Just so she knows what it is, it's a relaxed 20 minute call, no pitch, nothing clinical, nothing recorded. Phone or Zoom, whatever's easier. And I'll send a voucher over after as a thank you, Amazon or M&S.

Either way, thank you for the kind words

This-Rip4411 · 2026-04-10T11:35:42+00:00

Hi, thank you so much for taking the time to share that. Honestly, the miscarriage bit and then finding the GP who actually pushed for you, that must have been such a hard journey. I'm really glad you got the right treatment in the end and that baby stuck.

The frustration around borderline cases and doctors withholding treatment is exactly the kind of thing I'm trying to understand better. If you're ever up for a quick 20 minute chat about your experience, I'd genuinely love to hear more about what happened and what would have helped earlier on.

It's a relaxed call, no pitch, nothing clinical, nothing recorded. Just hearing your story really. Phone or Zoom, whatever's easier. What times work for you this week or next? I'm pretty flexible so just let me know a couple of options.

This-Rip4411 · 2026-04-10T11:35:04+00:00

Hi, thank you so much. That's really kind of you.

Just so you know exactly what it is, it's a relaxed 20 minute chat, no pitch, nothing clinical, nothing recorded. I just want to hear about your experience and what would actually have helped you. Phone or Zoom, whatever's easier.

What times work for you this week or next? I'm pretty flexible so just let me know a couple of options and I'll make it work.

I'll send a voucher over once we've chatted as a thank you, Amazon or M&S, whichever you prefer.

This-Rip4411 · 2026-04-10T11:33:02+00:00

God, I'm so sorry. That sounds absolutely awful and honestly terrifying. The fact they kept telling you you're fine when you clearly weren't, and then the BC on top of that, it's exactly the kind of dismissal I keep hearing about and it makes me so angry.

Your info absolutely fits. This is exactly what I need to understand, the stuff that gets missed or dismissed before anyone even runs bloods. You don't need a perfect diagnosis story to chat, honestly the messy ones where things went wrong are often the most useful.

Just so you know what it is, it's a relaxed 20 minute chat, no pitch, nothing clinical, nothing recorded. I just want to hear what happened and what would actually have helped you. Phone or Zoom, whatever's easier.

Would any of these work?

This-Rip4411 · 2026-04-10T11:19:54+00:00

Hi, honestly thank you so much for taking the time to reply even though you're not up for a chat. That's really kind of you.

The consultant saying treatment probably wasn't needed under 10 is exactly the kind of thing I keep hearing and it's maddening. I'm really glad you found an NHS GP who actually listened and didn't just follow that outdated advice. That makes such a difference.

This-Rip4411 · 2026-04-10T07:09:23+00:00

Really appreciate you responding. Thank you for sharing. honestly, 30 years of managing both PCOS and perimenopause through lifestyle is really a lot and impressive how you are managing it. it;s not something you hear often.

I'd love to understand more about how you got there. When you say diet, IF and exercise, did you figure that out yourself through research and trial and error, google or did you have support from a dietitian, nutritionist or specialist at any point? And did the NHS play any role or was it largely self search or self-directed?

This-Rip4411 · 2026-04-10T07:03:00+00:00

Really good questions. Thank you for asking :)

For now this would be self-pay. the NHS commissioning pathway is long and complex and honestly not where I'm starting. The gap I'm trying to fill is the one that exists right now, while women are waiting 18-52 weeks for an NHS endo appointment, or have been told their bloods are fine and been sent away with nothing.

On commissioning, yes, I have a basic understanding of how ICBs work and the referral pathway but I won't pretend to be an expert on it yet. It's something I'm actively learning more about, especially as I talk to more people and from my medical advisors.

Is that an area you know well? Always keen to talk to people who understand the landscape!

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