Drew Baird "the PCOS Mentor"

Drew Baird "the PCOS Mentor" Helping women with PCOS take control of their hormones, health & confidence — without the overwhelm.

02/02/2026

Let’s keep it real.. PCOS belly is one of the most frustrating, misunderstood, and confidence-stealing symptoms of PCOS. You can be eating well, exercising consistently, and still feel like your tummy just isn’t responding. And that’s because PCOS belly isn’t just about calories… it’s about hormones.

Once you understand what’s actually driving it, things start to click. You can finally make progress that feels real and feel back in control of your body again. Here’s what to focus on 👇

1️⃣ Drink 2 cups of green tea daily.. because green tea helps improve insulin sensitivity and supports fat metabolism. Research shows it can lower fasting insulin and reduce body fat in women with PCOS (PMID: 26078057).

2️⃣ Aim for around 100g of protein per day.. because protein stabilises blood sugar, reduces cravings, and supports lean muscle, which plays a huge role in metabolism. Higher-protein diets have been shown to reduce insulin and androgen levels in women with PCOS (PMID: 17992185).

3️⃣ Use L-Carnitine (1,000–2,000mg) + Berberine (500–1,000mg).. because this combination supports insulin sensitivity and healthy fat metabolism.
👉 L-Carnitine helps shuttle fat into cells to be used for energy and reduces inflammation (PMID: 23168400).
👉 Berberine improves insulin resistance and reduces visceral body fat, including stubborn belly fat (PMID: 26064225 & PMID: 32060683).

If you have PCOS and you’ve ever thought “Why does my body do THIS?”. This post is probably uncomfortable to read.Becaus...
01/02/2026

If you have PCOS and you’ve ever thought “Why does my body do THIS?”. This post is probably uncomfortable to read.

Because before PCOS symptoms start to shout, they whisper first.

🤰 Bloating that shows up even when you “eat well”.
🍫 Cravings that feel uncontrollable, not emotional.
🎯 A belly that won’t budge no matter how hard you try.
💔 Low libido you don’t recognise as yourself anymore.
🪒 Facial hair you’re constantly managing in private.
😴 Poor sleep, puffy face, exhaustion that coffee can’t fix.

These symptoms aren’t random, they’re signals.

Not because your body is failing you, but because it’s trying to get your attention.

PCOS isn’t just about weight. It’s about insulin, cortisol, androgens, ovulation, nutrient status, and hormones that aren’t being supported properly.

Most women are told to ignore the signs.. stop worrying, eat less, be more disciplined. And when that doesn’t work, you’re to blame.

But symptoms are communication and when you stop fighting your body and start understanding it, things finally begin to shift.

So let me ask you this 👇 Which one felt a little too familiar?

Comment the one you’re dealing with most right now or comment “LISTENING” if you’re done ignoring the signs. I’m reading every reply 💛

31/01/2026

Comment COACHING if you want results like this, let’s have a chat :)

Trying to improve your PCOS can feel almost impossible sometimes. Especially when you’re doing everything you’ve been told to do, eating well, exercising, trying supplements, and your body still doesn’t respond.

That’s the part no one prepares you for the frustration or the exhaustion. The feeling that maybe your body just won’t change.

But here’s the truth. When you stop fighting your hormones and start working with them, everything shifts.

One of our coaching clients made a few small, consistent changes. Nothing extreme. Nothing restrictive. And in just 10 weeks, after years of plateauing and yo-yo dieting, her body finally responded.

✅ She’s down 11kg (24lbs).
✅ Her energy is through the roof.
✅ Her facial hair is growing less and less.
✅ And her PCOS belly is finally shrinking.

What changed wasn’t willpower. It was direction.

She focused on habits that actually support PCOS physiology.
🍳 Eating at least 100g of protein per day
💪 Prioritising strength training 3 to 4 times a week
🍵 Starting her day with green tea and another mid-afternoon
💊 Using L-carnitine, inositol and vitamin D to support insulin sensitivity and energy

PCOS doesn’t need more extremes. It needs the right approach, applied consistently.

If you’re tired of trying everything on your own and getting nowhere, comment COACHING and I’ll point you in the right direction 💖

30/01/2026

If you have PCOS and you’re overwhelmed by supplements, this is the part most people never explain clearly.

PCOS symptoms don’t come out of nowhere. They’re usually driven by a few core issues happening under the surface, mainly insulin resistance, chronic inflammation, and elevated androgens. Those drivers then show up as weight gain, irregular cycles, fatigue, cravings, acne, hair changes, and mood swings.

This is why certain supplements consistently stand out for PCOS.

Vitamin D is one of the most underrated. It’s been shown to support insulin sensitivity, help lower elevated androgens, and play a role in regulating the menstrual cycle. For many women with PCOS, levels are already low, which makes symptoms harder to manage.

Inositol is one of the most well-researched supplements in PCOS. It’s widely used to support insulin resistance, ovulation, and cycle regularity, and it’s one of the best tolerated options for long-term use. This is why it’s often considered a foundational supplement rather than an “extra.”

Magnesium is a powerhouse for daily function. It supports sleep quality, helps regulate blood sugar, and plays a huge role in mood and nervous system balance. When magnesium is on board, many women notice they feel calmer, sleep more deeply, and experience fewer blood sugar crashes.

When supplements target the main drivers of PCOS, they don’t just help one symptom. They tend to support the whole picture.

If you’re using supplements right now, which one has made the biggest difference for you so far? 💊✨

If you have PCOS, there’s a version of your life that no one else really sees.The part where you’re exhausted all day bu...
30/01/2026

If you have PCOS, there’s a version of your life that no one else really sees.

The part where you’re exhausted all day but can’t sleep at night. The part where your body feels unpredictable, your symptoms feel constant, and you’re expected to just “get on with it.” The part where friends and family care, but don’t truly understand how heavy this feels mentally.

I see this every day talking to my staff (women with PCOS), replying to customer emails or working with our coaching clients.

Because unless you’re living with PCOS, it’s hard to grasp how much it affects your confidence, your mood, your patience, and your hope. It’s not just the physical symptoms, it’s the constant mental load of managing your body every single day when you feel you're not in control of it.

And what makes it harder is that most women are left trying to figure it out alone. Googling, trial and error, being told it’s “normal” or that you just need to come later in life.

If this hit close to home, you’re not weak for feeling worn down by it. You’re responding to something that genuinely asks a lot of you, and at times, is bloody hard. The real question is how long you’re expected to carry it on your own.

Does this feel familiar for you right now?

29/01/2026

Let’s keep it real. PCOS facial hair can be one of the most emotionally difficult symptoms to live with, largely because of how visible it is. It’s not just frustrating, it can affect confidence, routines, and how you feel in your own skin.

Trying to improve it can feel exhausting too, especially when you’re never properly told why it’s happening. But once you understand what actually causes PCOS facial hair, you can make meaningful improvements.

Hirsutism (PCOS facial hair) is driven by elevated androgens. Because of that, lowering these hormones needs to be a core part of your plan. Here’s what that can look like 👇

1️⃣ Drink 2 cups of spearmint tea daily.
Spearmint has been shown to help reduce androgen levels, the hormones that drive excess hair growth. In one study, women who drank spearmint tea twice daily for 30 days saw a significant reduction in free testosterone (PMID: 19585478).

2️⃣ Eat around 30g of ground flaxseeds daily.
Flaxseeds are rich in lignans, which can bind excess androgens and support hormone balance. A small clinical study showed flaxseed intake helped reduce androgen markers in women with PCOS (PMID: 16566615).

3️⃣ Consider zinc (20–30mg) and saw palmetto (150–300mg).
This combination is often used to help reduce 5-alpha-reductase activity, the enzyme that converts testosterone into DHT, the androgen most linked to facial hair growth. Zinc supports ovulation and inflammation control (PMID: 23073659).

Saw palmetto has been shown to help reduce DHT activity (PMID: 21955824).

28/01/2026

Facial and body hair is one of the most emotionally exhausting PCOS symptoms, and it’s rarely talked about in a way that actually reflects how it feels to live with.

Not just “ugh, that’s annoying.” But the daily checking in the mirror, planning hair removal around your life, feeling hyper aware if somebody is looking at you. Wondering if other people notice it before you do.

For a lot of women with PCOS, no one ever really explains why this happens. You’re usually handed cosmetic fixes: Laser, waxing or shaving tips. And the quiet message underneath it all is to just manage it and accept that this is your normal.

What often gets missed is what’s actually driving it.

Excess facial and body hair in PCOS is linked to elevated androgens, especially testosterone. And those androgens don’t rise for no reason. They’re often being pushed up by things like insulin resistance, ongoing stress on the body, inflammation, and ovulation not happening regularly.

So when the plan only focuses on removing the hair, without addressing what’s fueling it underneath, nothing really changes long term.. The hair grows back, the frustration builds, and your confidence slowly takes another hit.

When those deeper drivers are actually accounted for, that’s when things start to feel different.

🍽️ Improving blood sugar & insulin through food.
🏋️ Training in a way that doesn’t constantly spike stress hormones.
🔁 Building consistency instead of swinging between extremes.
💊 Specific and individual supplement plan.

That’s when women often notice slower regrowth, finer hair, needing to remove it less often, and a quiet sense of relief they didn’t expect to feel. And if facial or body hair has been one of the things slowly draining you, that doesn’t make you vain or dramatic. It makes you human.

Most women were never given a plan that truly accounted for this.

Original video: everycl0ud on TT 🤝

27/01/2026

These supplement combos are used because they support how you feel, not just your blood tests. When supplements are paired properly, the goal isn’t “fixing” everything overnight. It’s helping your body work a little more smoothly day to day.

Here’s what women usually notice when these are used consistently 👇

✨ Daily support: Used to help with energy, mood, sleep quality, cravings, and that constant “wired but tired” feeling.

🔥 Weight-loss support: Commonly used alongside food and movement to help with appetite control, energy levels, and making fat loss feel less like an uphill battle.

🌿 Skin & facial hair support: Often chosen to support clearer skin over time and help slow down unwanted hair growth, especially when hormones feel out of whack.

The biggest benefit? Feeling like your body is finally responding instead of constantly fighting you. Supplements don’t replace food or habits. They just make everything feel more doable.

Which one do you struggle with the most right now? 💬

26/01/2026

Most women with PCOS don’t fail because they’re eating “bad food.” They fail because they keep choosing the harder option and calling it discipline.

🍞 Cereal feels easy, but you’re hungry again by 10am.
🥣 Oats are better, but some days they still don’t hold you.
🍳 Eggs with toast actually keep you full, steady, and thinking about food less.

Same thing at lunch 👇
🥡 Take-away feels convenient, but it drains your energy.
🥤 A protein shake helps in a pinch, but it’s not a real meal.
🌯 A chicken wrap gives you protein, carbs, and something you can actually sustain.

And dinner is where this really shows up 🌙
🚫 Skipping feels “good” in the moment.
🥗 A salad feels responsible.
🍔 A proper meal, like a burger bowl, is what stops night cravings and the start-again-tomorrow cycle.

PCOS weight loss isn’t about being stricter. It’s about choosing the option that makes the rest of the day easier.

If this hit a little too close to home, comment EASIER and I’ll message you.

Happy 12 year anniversary Estelle ❤️
26/01/2026

Happy 12 year anniversary Estelle ❤️

25/01/2026

Comment “COACH” for help losing your next 20–30 pounds in a way that also improves all of your PCOS symptoms👇

Here’s the part of PCOS weight loss that almost no one explains properly.

PCOS plus insulin resistance pushes your body to store more fat around your belly. That belly fat isn’t just cosmetic. It’s metabolically active. It drives inflammation, which then worsens insulin resistance and PCOS symptoms… which makes weight gain even easier. And suddenly you’re stuck in a loop that feels impossible to break.

This is why just “eating less” so often fails. You’re fighting biology, not willpower.

With our client Cheyenne, who lost 27 pounds in 12 weeks, we didn’t just chase calories. We built her plan to interrupt that cycle.

Her weight loss plan was programmed to target insulin resistance and hormone disruption at the same time as fat loss. That meant daily walking instead of exhausting cardio. Progressive weight training so her body actually used insulin better. Meals designed to stabilise blood sugar instead of spike it. And targeted supplements layered on top of the foundations, not used as a shortcut.

When you address the drivers underneath the weight gain, the scale finally starts moving without you having to white-knuckle it.

If you’ve been doing “all the right things” and your body still won’t respond, it’s not because you’re failing. It’s because the plan isn’t built for PCOS.

Comment “belly” if you struggle with PCOS belly & weight and you’d like help xYou’re not imagining the PCOS belly. And y...
25/01/2026

Comment “belly” if you struggle with PCOS belly & weight and you’d like help x

You’re not imagining the PCOS belly. And you’re not failing because you lack discipline.

For most women with PCOS, belly fat is hormonal. Insulin + Cortisol + Inflammation. That’s why doing “more” has never worked for long.

The shift happens when you stop chasing extremes and start stacking the right foundations.

🥣 Eating breakfast with enough protein so your blood sugar isn’t on a rollercoaster by 10am.
🏋️ Training with weights so your body actually uses insulin better.
🚶 Walking more instead of smashing yourself with cardio.
🍵 Using simple supports like green tea and targeted supplements once the basics are in place.

None of this is complicated. But it does require consistency + guidance + and someone making sure you don’t drift back to what hasn’t worked before. That’s the part most women are missing.

If you’re tired of starting over, stop scrolling and be honest with yourself. Do you need more information… or do you need accountability?

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