I'm embarking on a new diet. As a woman suffering from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Endometriosis, and P.M.D.D. I'm learning a LOT about how to heal and how to cope. I'm here to blog on health and fitness, specifically but not exclusively, related to women. The issues I'm dealing with personally I know a lot of other women out there are dealing with too. You're not alone! What I discover, I'll share here. I also happen to be a Pilates teacher so you might get some tips on that too! ;)
The new BIGGIE is that I'm embarking on a new diet. NO SUGAR (& Booze), NO GLUTEN, NO SOY, NO DAIRY. What I am finding out from my medical doctor who is an endocrinologist and an obstetrics/gynocology doctor is this: polycystic ovarian syndrome is not the root issue. The root issue is INSULIN RESISTANCE. Thus the diet change. Basically, being hypoglycemic I have to eat like I'm diabetic. While there are some key differences between hypoglycemia and diabetes at the end of the day it's a sugar issue. Balancing blood sugar is key and eating the wrong food can exacerbate the aforementioned issues.
If you're trying to eat NO GLUTEN or NO SOY (more on why Soy is like rat poison later) or NO SUGAR or NO DAIRY: there's something in this blog for you! Stay tuned and tell your friends. I'll be including recipes (with pictures) to help you along on your own journey or simply offer you a healthier choice to try from time to time. I didn't expect having to make a major overhaul to an already pretty healthy lifestyle... but when life hands you lemons... use those lemons to flavor your salmon!!!
