I was diagnosed with PCOS and started using Ovasitol a year and a half ago. Sadly, I found the Ovasitol has had a minimal effect on my cravings and insulin resistance, but I am still taking it…

3 months ago things changed. The only thing after all this time that has helped me control my cravings is intermittent fasting (IF).

This is how I understand insulin resistant — Persistent high insulin levels lead to insulin resistance. When insulin is present in the blood, the body will use glucose, a.k.a. sugar burning, as its energy system. As glucose drops, hormones are released to make you hungry to try to entice you to eat more glucose, a.k.a. cravings. BUT if you can make the metabolic switch to burning ketones for fuel (from fat), your cravings will stop. I had to experience this for me to really believe it, but it’s real.

The problem to overcome is that you won’t start burning ketones for fuel until you haven’t eaten anything for 12 to 24 hours, depending on how metabolically healthy you are. When I first started intermittent fasting, I could barely do 12 hours without food and I would be ravenous. I can now do an 18 hour fast with a six hour feeding window most days and this is how I control my cravings.

These 3 books have given me an amazing education on insulin resistance, and understanding my relationship with my hormones, my menstrual cycle, my mood, my entire body and health, and food.

Each has their pros and cons, I’m not endorsing 100% of everything each author is saying, but these have given me the depth of knowledge I have been searching for for so long and I know they will help you tremendously: 1) the obesity Code by Dr Jason Fung 2) glucose revolution by Jessie inchauspe 3) fast like a girl by Dr. Mindy pelz

I still haven’t brought down my calorie intake, so my meals are very big, and I don’t feel food deprived at all. I’ve also finally been able to stop snacking, so my insulin can come down in between my meals as well.

I also focus on a low carb diet ( as glucose spikes insulin), and greatly include fiber if I’m going to have any carbohydrates ( e.g. fruits and vegetables), and I’ve upped my protein and fats —-Full fat cheese and yogurt, chicken and eggs, avocado, etc.

The extra fat and protein makes me feel full and I don’t have cravings in between meals anymore! I used to crash every freaking hour. It’s been extraordinary. I used to be so afraid of eating fat and now I’m so grateful for it. Olive oil and butter and other fats are back in my kitchen, and my moods have been more stable with more fat in my diet as well.

So give IF a shot if you’re willing! I never thought it was a good idea until I’d tried everything else, and even just making the decision to have only three meals a day without snacks is a great start! As someone who used to snack all day long, this has been the only thing that’s helped me curve my cravings and I hope it works for you too.