08/02/2026
More HIIT. Less food. More pushing.
That mindset didn’t heal my PCOS… it kept me inflamed, exhausted and disconnected from my body.
What I didn’t understand back then was that my PCOS was being driven by gut-driven inflammation and chronic stress.
And every time I trained harder or ate less, I was adding more stress to an already overwhelmed system.
Exercise is medicine but only when it’s supportive, not punishing.
The shift came when I started respecting my cycle instead of fighting it.
I stopped HIIT.
I stopped training like my body was a machine.
Now:
• I run because I genuinely love it
• I lift weights 2–3x per week to feel strong
• I include yoga to support my nervous system
• I walk twice daily (my pup demands it)
• My cycles are regular, my skin is clear and my energy is steady
Food-wise, I stopped fearing carbs and started focusing on blood sugar stability:
• High protein + healthy fats
• Moderate to lower-carb breakfasts
• Carbs always paired with fibre, fats and protein
• Food as medicine (anti-inflammatory and gut loving foods)
And the biggest lesson of all?
When I’m stressed, my hormones and gut are the first to respond.
So I prioritise what actually calms my body:
• Daily breathwork
• Short, consistent meditation
• Time in nature — because that’s where my nervous system exhales
Healing PCOS wasn’t about doing more.
It was about listening, slowing down, and creating safety in my body again.
If this resonates, your body might just be asking for a different approach 🤍