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Drew Baird "the PCOS Mentor", 7a Evolution Drive, Pakenham (2026)

31/12/2025

Yeah, I get this question a lot.

“How did you get into PCOS?”
“Why does a guy care so much about PCOS?”
“Should men really be talking about women’s health?”

And honestly… I understand why it feels a bit strange at first.

This never started because I wanted a platform. Back then, I was just a personal trainer, and I kept working with women who were doing everything they were told to do but were seeing very little results.

At first, I had no idea why, so I chose to educate myself instead of pretending like I knew everything.

I’d never even heard of PCOS before being honest with you. I thought I knew everything about fitness, weight loss and health.

But I’ve always loved learning so I decided to start learning about PCOS to see if that could be a reason why some of my clients were struggling.

The more I learned, and the more I worked with them, the more it became obvious that the standard advice just wasn’t working for their bodies. So instead of pushing them harder or telling them they are lying about something, I started learning, properly learning.. about PCOS, hormones, insulin resistance, stress, metabolism - all of it.

Because I wanted to help the people standing right in front of me. As a PT, most of my clients became my friends.

And when I adjusted their programs to actually suit what their bodies needed, things started to change: their weight started shifting, their symptoms eased. But more than anything, they stopped feeling like they were failing.

Writing this caption right now, I can remember like it was yesterday how good that made me feel.

At the same time, I started sharing what I was learning on Facebook. Just things I found interesting or helpful, and people connected with it. So I kept going. That was about 12 years ago, and honestly, I’m still doing the same thing today.

I don’t have PCOS, and I don’t pretend to have all the answers. But I care deeply about understanding it better, explaining it in a way that actually makes sense, and helping women feel less broken in their own bodies.

Helping people like that means more to me than I can really put into words.

29/12/2025

If you’ve been trying to lose weight with PCOS and it feels way harder than it should… this is usually why.

PCOS changes how your body responds to food, especially when it comes to insulin, cravings, and fat storage. Some foods make weight loss feel calmer and more predictable. Others quietly work against you. Here’s the difference

GOOD FOR PCOS WEIGHT LOSS
Protein: Eggs, chicken breast, salmon, Greek yogurt
Carbs: Rolled oats, quinoa, sweet potato, lentils
Snacks: Berries, nuts, Greek yogurt, apple
Drinks: Water, Americano, green tea, cinnamon tea

NOT GOOD FOR PCOS WEIGHT LOSS (as daily staples)
Protein: Bacon, sausages, processed deli meats, fatty red meat cuts
Carbs: Pastries, cakes, white bread, sugary cereal
Snacks: Chocolate, biscuits, chips, ice cream
Drinks: Soft drink, fruit juice, frappuccino, energy drinks

This doesn’t mean you can never touch the second list again. It just means those foods can’t be the foundation if PCOS weight loss is the goal.

If this helped something finally click, save it. And tell me in the comments which category you struggle with the most?

29/12/2025

Comment ‘2026’ and I’ll send you the link to join the waitlist for our next 8 week PCOS weight loss challenge which starts January 19th.

If you have PCOS and feel like your body just doesn’t respond the way it “should”, this is for you.

Melissa wasn’t doing anything wrong. She was tired all day, bloated constantly, stuck with PCOS belly weight, dealing with painful, unpredictable cycles and that horrible feeling of doing everything right while nothing worked. And after a while, that makes you stop trusting your body altogether.

What changed wasn’t effort. It was the plan.

When she joined up for coaching, we stopped guessing. We built structure around her nutrition, movement and daily habits in a way that actually worked with her hormones.. No extremes, no punishment. Just support, guidance and adjustments as her body started responding.

That’s how Melissa lost 19kg, regulated her cycles, got her energy back and finally started feeling clear, confident and like herself again. Not because she tried harder, but because her body was supported properly.

If you’ve tried dieting, plans, routines and “PCOS hacks” before and nothing has stuck, it doesn’t mean nothing will work for you. It usually just means you haven’t had the right system or the right support.

Our 8 Week PCOS Weight Loss Challenge starts January 19.

If you want early access and 20% off, comment “2026” below and we’ll send you the details. Spots are very limited.

2026 could be the year things finally click.

28/12/2025

Before you judge a woman with PCOS, know this.

A lot of what you’re seeing on the outside isn’t a reflection of effort, discipline, or motivation. Most women with PCOS are doing so much more than people realise, and still feel like their body is working against them.

She can eat well, move her body, follow the advice she’s been given, and still struggle to lose weight. Not because she’s doing something wrong, but because PCOS changes how her hormones, metabolism, and stress systems work.

She’s often exhausted before the day even starts. Not the “I had a late night” kind of tired, but the deep, constant fatigue that doesn’t go away with sleep. And when she finally asks for help, she’s told her blood tests are “fine” or that she just needs to try harder, which slowly chips away at her confidence.

Things like facial hair, acne, hair loss, or weight gain don’t just affect her physically. They affect how safe she feels in her own body. How confident she feels leaving the house. How much energy she has to explain herself… again.

And if she seems distant, withdrawn, or a little guarded, it’s usually not because she doesn’t care. It’s because she’s tired of being dismissed, misunderstood, or made to feel like this is all in her head.

PCOS isn’t just a reproductive condition. It’s a whole-body experience. It affects how she feels, how she thinks, and how she moves through the world.

So before you judge a woman with PCOS, try to understand this: she’s not broken, dramatic, or lazy. She’s navigating something complex, exhausting, and often invisible… and she’s doing the best she can with the information she’s been given.

💬 If this sounds like you, I see you.
💙 And if you’ve ever felt misunderstood because of PCOS, you’re not alone.

26/12/2025

Here are a few supplements I’m slightly obsessed with for PCOS because I see them help SO many women when they’re used properly. Let me break down 3 of my favourites and why they’re actually worth your attention 👇

🍵 Green tea: Not just a cute wellness habit. Even 2 cups a day has been shown to help with weight loss, improve insulin sensitivity, and reduce inflammation. Sometimes the simplest things really do matter.

🍂 Cinnamon: This one is criminally underrated. Around half a teaspoon a day can help balance blood sugar, support more regular cycles, and even reduce waist measurements. Pro tip: go for Ceylon cinnamon, not the cheap stuff.

✨ Inositol: Honestly a PCOS classic for a reason. It’s been shown to lower testosterone (hello clearer skin and fewer chin hairs), improve sleep, and support better energy levels throughout the day. For many women, this is a total game changer.

Important reminder 👉 Supplements don’t “fix” PCOS on their own. They work best when they’re layered into the basics first. Balanced meals, daily movement, stress support, and sleep. That’s when hormones start shifting, energy improves, and cycles often follow.

Have you tried any of these yet? Or are they on your list to try next? Tell me below

PS. Hope you all have a truly blessed Christmas 💜

26/12/2025

If this sounds like you, It’s Insulin resistance, which is the most common hidden driver behind PCOS symptoms. And it often shows up long before anyone explains it to you. Some common red flags 👇

💬 New or worsening facial hair
😮‍💨 Weight sitting mainly around your belly
🖤 Dark, velvety skin on the neck or underarms
💤 Constant exhaustion, even after sleep
🌙 Trouble falling or staying asleep
🍩 Strong sugar cravings you feel out of control around

These symptoms aren’t random. They’re all connected by unstable blood sugar. When insulin is out of balance, your hormones follow. And that’s why so many women feel like their body is working against them.

Here’s the part most women never hear.. Insulin resistance is not permanent. It can be improved with the right approach. Helpful starting points 👇

✅ Inositol, vitamin D, berberine
✅ Green tea
✅ Cinnamon
✅ Eating regularly instead of skipping meals
✅ Cutting sugary drinks
✅ Strength training 3x per week
✅ Prioritising enough protein
✅ Pairing carbs with protein and fats

When insulin sensitivity improves, androgens come down, inflammation reduces, sleep improves, cravings calm, and hormones start to stabilise. This isn’t about restriction. It’s about working with your PCOS, and to stop fighting it.

Let me know, which of these signs do you relate to most? Or did one surprise you?

25/12/2025

POV: You started eating like this and all your PCOS symptoms improved…

Not because the food is “perfect.” Not because you cut out everything you love. And definitely not because you starved yourself. But because you finally started eating in a way that works with PCOS, not against it.

Balanced meals + enough protein + carbs that don’t spike and crash you + fats that actually support hormones.

And suddenly, your:
✅ Energy came back
✅ Cravings calmed down
✅ Bloating eased
✅ Cycles became regular
✅ Weight stopped feeling impossible to shift

Here’s the part most people miss though: Plenty of women know what to eat… but knowing isn’t the problem.

Consistency is, motivation is, and doing it on the days you have no energy, motivation and your cravings are through the roof is. That’s why NOVUM isn’t just meal plans and workouts.

🩷 We hold you accountable.
🩷 We guide you week by week.
🩷 We keep you motivated when life gets busy.
🩷 And you’re surrounded by a community of women with PCOS who get it and show up every single day.

Coaching re-opens January 5th 💫

23/12/2025

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22/12/2025

Recent PCOS findings that you may have missed:

🧠 PCOS may not be one condition
Research suggests PCOS includes multiple metabolic “types,” meaning different root drivers like insulin resistance, inflammation, stress hormones, or androgens. That’s why one approach rarely works for everyone.

📊 PCOS prevalence may now be closer to 15%: Estimates 20 years ago were around 6–8%. Today, higher diagnosis rates and rising metabolic issues suggest PCOS may affect closer to 15%.

🥗 Diet quality matters more than calories: With PCOS, what you eat influences hormones and insulin more than simply eating less. Two people can eat the same calories and see very different results.

📉 PCOS is still underfunded: Despite affecting millions, PCOS receives far less research funding than conditions affecting fewer people. This slows progress and limits care options.

🧠 PCOS affects more than reproduction: PCOS impacts the brain, hormones, and metabolism, which is why symptoms often include fatigue, cravings, mood changes, and weight struggles.

☀️ Vitamin D is linked to insulin resistance: Low vitamin D levels are common in PCOS and are consistently associated with poorer insulin sensitivity.

📊 Most women aren’t satisfied with their care: Only about 30% of women with PCOS report being satisfied with their medical treatment, often due to limited support and explanation.

🔥 Inflammation drives symptoms: PCOS is now understood as a low-grade inflammatory condition, which worsens insulin resistance and hormonal imbalance.

🌿 Inositol remains well-researched: Inositol continues to stand out as one of the most studied supplements for improving insulin sensitivity and supporting ovulation in PCOS.

22/12/2025

Who I am 🙋🏽‍♂️

20/12/2025

If you have PCOS and carry weight around your belly, this isn’t because you’re lazy, overeating, or doing something wrong. PCOS belly is metabolic, not moral. This kind of fat is driven by insulin resistance, inflammation, stress hormones, and low muscle mass. That’s why “just eating less” usually makes things worse, not better.

What actually helps 👇

• Protein targets to stabilise blood sugar
• Strength training to improve insulin sensitivity
• Walking for stress and cortisol, not punishment
• Muscle-building over endless cardio
• Simple, repeatable meals
• Blood sugar–supportive foods and habits
• Targeted supplements that support metabolism
• Consistency, not perfection

None of this is extreme. None of this requires restriction. And none of this works overnight. But when you stop fighting your body and start working with PCOS, things finally begin to shift.

19/12/2025

PCOS supplements don’t fail because supplements don’t work. They fail because most people are taking the wrong ones for their PCOS.

PCOS isn’t one problem. It’s a mix of insulin resistance, inflammation, high androgens, nutrient deficiencies, stress, and poor sleep. So taking one random supplement and hoping for magic usually leads to disappointment.

Each of these supports a specific PCOS mechanism:
🧠 Insulin resistance
🔥 Inflammation
⚖️ High testosterone
😴 Poor sleep & stress hormones

But not every woman with PCOS needs all of them. And taking things “because Instagram said so” is exactly why so many women feel like nothing works. The goal is targeted support, not supplement overload.

If you’ve ever thought:
👉 “I tried supplements and they did nothing”
👉 “I don’t know what I actually need”
👉 “I’m scared of wasting more money”

You’re not failing. You just haven’t been given direction yet.

💬 Comment “SUPPS” if you want me to break down which supplements actually make sense for different PCOS types / symptoms / goals or tell me which one you’ve already tried.

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