Health – PCOS Support

11 May

Fertility, Podcast, Weight Loss

Blood Sugar Regulation, Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs), and Fertility

June 23, 2025
By Caitlin Johnson, RD
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Curious about CGMs for PCOS? Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) are powerful tools for improving blood sugar regulation—key for hormone balance, ovulation, and fertility. Learn how tracking your glucose in real time can help you better understand your body’s unique needs.

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How One PCOS Client Lowered Stress Levels to Shorten Cycles and Get Pregnant

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Berberine and PCOS: Is this a promising supplement?

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I used to think running and spin were enough. 🚴

I used to think running and spin were enough. 🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️

And don’t get me wrong—I love that kind of movement. It helped clear my head, reduce stress, and feel strong. But… my metabolism wasn’t budging. My PCOS symptoms were still flaring. 😣

The game-changer?
👉 Strength training.

Not to replace cardio.
Not to restrict myself.
But to build a better metabolic foundation.

Muscle is hormonally active—it helps with insulin sensitivity, blood sugar balance, and even ovulation. It’s one of the most underused tools in PCOS support.

You don’t have to give up what you love. But if you feel stuck, it might be time to add something new.

💬 Tell me: What kind of movement makes you feel powerful right now?
👇 Drop it below or tag a friend who needs this reminder.

#PCOS #PCOSWorkout #StrengthTrainingForWomen #PCOSMetabolism #HormoneHealth #CycleSupport #PCOSStrong #PCOSLifestyle

There may not be actual research on this, but I 10

There may not be actual research on this, but I 100% and working harder at the gym now that I feel super cute doing it.

Plus, this beauty only cost me 20 bucks…

If you struggle hydrating, buy yourself a cute water bottle.

If you struggle getting to the gym, get a cute outfit.

If you struggle taking your supplements, buy a pink pill organizer.

This isn’t about excess, it’s about increasing probability.

Hope you make time to sweat some today. I needed a break from writing my book on “How to Get Pregnant with PCOS.” So instead of scrolling, I grabbed my water bottle and drove to my gym.

#pcos #lifehacks #advice #dietitianhacks #onegooddecisionatatime

✨ Real talk: PCOS is complex. And if you’re de

✨ Real talk: PCOS is complex. And if you’re dealing with infertility, hair loss, or hormone chaos postpartum—you’re not alone.

This client is a 34-year-old woman with a history of PCOS. After working together to conceive her first child, she returned just over a year postpartum—exhausted, shedding hair by the handful, and hoping to get her cycle back on track to try for baby #2. 💔

We ran a full hormone and metabolic panel, and here’s what we found:
• 📉 Thyroid dysfunction – TSH was elevated, and her thyroid hormone levels were barely keeping up.
• 💥 Androgens off the charts – DHEA-S was significantly elevated, which can absolutely drive hair loss in PCOS.
• 🍩 Early insulin resistance – Her HOMA-IR flagged subtle metabolic issues (hello, fatigue and stubborn cycles).
• 🔥 Ferritin (iron storage) was low – This can worsen energy issues and hair shedding.

➡️ The truth? It wasn’t just her thyroid. It wasn’t just stress. And it definitely wasn’t “just postpartum.” It was all of it—PCOS hormones, androgens, iron, and metabolic health all colliding.

This is why cookie-cutter care doesn’t work for PCOS or infertility. You need a practitioner who knows how to look at the full picture and connect the dots—because there are always dots.

We created a comprehensive treatment plan that supports her thyroid, lowers androgen levels, improves insulin sensitivity, and restores nutrient stores—all with her fertility and hair health in mind.

PCOS is more than irregular periods—it’s a whole-body condition. And when you treat the whole person, everything changes.

💡 Struggling with PCOS, infertility, or unexplained symptoms postpartum? You deserve answers—and a plan that actually works.

#PCOS #InfertilitySupport #HormoneHealth #HairLoss #Androgens #PostpartumRecovery #FunctionalMedicine #WomensHealth #ThyroidHealth #InsulinResistance #PCOSAwareness

🧃Exercise snacks > All-or-nothing workouts 💪

🧃Exercise snacks > All-or-nothing workouts 💪

Let’s talk about one of the simplest (and most under-rated) strategies for managing insulin resistance with PCOS: movement snacks—aka short bursts of movement spread throughout your day.

💥 A few minutes of walking after meals
💥 A 1-minute stair sprint
💥 10 air squats between client calls
💥 Dancing in the kitchen while your coffee brews
💥 10 modified push-ups at a transition point in your day (before lunch? after that Zoom? YES please.)

These mini bursts help your muscles soak up glucose and improve insulin sensitivity—without needing an hour-long gym session.

👉 A 2022 review in Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews found that interrupting sedentary time with short movement breaks (just 2–5 minutes every 20–30 mins) significantly improved insulin and glucose responses.
(Source: Dempsey et al., 2022)

👉 Another study showed that even a few minutes of walking after meals lowered blood sugar spikes in people with insulin resistance.
(Source: DiPietro et al., Diabetes Care, 2013)

✨ It’s not about perfection. It’s about sprinkling movement throughout your day to keep your blood sugar steady, your energy up, and your hormones a little happier.

👇 Comment below with the movement snack you’re doing right now!
Let’s cheer each other on—small steps make big change 💬💪

#pcosmovement #pcosworkout #exercisesnacks #pcosinsulinresistance #bloodsugarbalance #pcoslifestyle #pcoshealth #pcosnutritionist #pcossupport

Tracking your cycle can save you sooooo much guess

Tracking your cycle can save you sooooo much guesswork, questions about when to have s3x, when to test for pregnancy, calculating accurate due dates.

I love gathering more cycle information so we can make decisions off real data.

If you are wondering how you can accurately answer the question at home, did I ovulate, when am I ovulating, and you don’t want to waste a year trying first, check out this amazing deal Inito has right now.

My code: caitlin89 gets you 40% off!

You can also just head to the link in my bio.

#ad #initopartner

To the woman who just found out this wasn’t her

To the woman who just found out this wasn’t her cycle—💔 I see you. I thought of you all morning.

You’re doing everything right. You’ve timed it, tracked it, prayed over it—and it still didn’t happen. That kind of disappointment cuts deep. It’s grief in slow motion.

But here’s what I know: We may have lost this battle, but we will win the war.
 Every attempt is part of a bigger story. Every cycle you show up, try again, and hold onto hope—you are being so much braver than you feel.

💛 To the women with PCOS walking this road—you are the strongest, most courageous people I know.

👇 If this hit home today, comment “I’m still in it” so we know we’re not walking alone.

#PCOSFertility #PCOSSupport #InfertilityAwareness #YouAreNotAlone #BraveNotBroken #FaithInTheProcess

✨This week’s meals are calling your name — a

✨This week’s meals are calling your name — and I made it so easy for you.
High-protein, blood sugar-friendly, and flavor-packed recipes ✅
Ready-to-go grocery list ✅
Minimal thinking required ✅

On the menu this week:
🥣 High Protein Apple Crunch Muffins
🥗 Greek Chicken Power Bowls
🍜 Savory Ginger Sesame Beef Bowls
🍝 Budget Pesto Pasta with Turkey Meatballs
🍤 Citrus Shrimp with Tangy Cream Sauce
🌯 Easy Vegetable Chicken Enchiladas

Want the grocery list (so you can just screenshot and shop)?
👇
Type “Me” in the comments and I’ll send you the link! 🛒✨

✨ You didn’t cause your PCOS.  ❌ And you d

✨ You didn’t cause your PCOS.
 ❌ And you definitely don’t need to punish yourself with restrictive diets.

In the latest episode of the PCOS Answers Podcast, we’re busting 4 of the biggest myths that hold women back from healing—including the one that says you’ll never get pregnant. 💥
Whether you’re newly diagnosed or deep in your journey, this episode will help you shake off the shame and step into truth.

You deserve that. 💜

🎧 Listen to Episode 24 now — exclusively in the PCOS App!

👇 Tap the link in bio to download the app & tune in today. #PCOSAnswers #PCOSPodcast #PCOSAwareness #PCOSNutrition #PCOSSupport #MyPCOSJourney #FertilityWithPCOS

Follow Us

#pcosfertilitynutrition

I used to think running and spin were enough. 🚴

I used to think running and spin were enough. 🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️

And don’t get me wrong—I love that kind of movement. It helped clear my head, reduce stress, and feel strong. But… my metabolism wasn’t budging. My PCOS symptoms were still flaring. 😣

The game-changer?
👉 Strength training.

Not to replace cardio.
Not to restrict myself.
But to build a better metabolic foundation.

Muscle is hormonally active—it helps with insulin sensitivity, blood sugar balance, and even ovulation. It’s one of the most underused tools in PCOS support.

You don’t have to give up what you love. But if you feel stuck, it might be time to add something new.

💬 Tell me: What kind of movement makes you feel powerful right now?
👇 Drop it below or tag a friend who needs this reminder.

#PCOS #PCOSWorkout #StrengthTrainingForWomen #PCOSMetabolism #HormoneHealth #CycleSupport #PCOSStrong #PCOSLifestyle

There may not be actual research on this, but I 10

There may not be actual research on this, but I 100% and working harder at the gym now that I feel super cute doing it.

Plus, this beauty only cost me 20 bucks…

If you struggle hydrating, buy yourself a cute water bottle.

If you struggle getting to the gym, get a cute outfit.

If you struggle taking your supplements, buy a pink pill organizer.

This isn’t about excess, it’s about increasing probability.

Hope you make time to sweat some today. I needed a break from writing my book on “How to Get Pregnant with PCOS.” So instead of scrolling, I grabbed my water bottle and drove to my gym.

#pcos #lifehacks #advice #dietitianhacks #onegooddecisionatatime

✨ Real talk: PCOS is complex. And if you’re de

✨ Real talk: PCOS is complex. And if you’re dealing with infertility, hair loss, or hormone chaos postpartum—you’re not alone.

This client is a 34-year-old woman with a history of PCOS. After working together to conceive her first child, she returned just over a year postpartum—exhausted, shedding hair by the handful, and hoping to get her cycle back on track to try for baby #2. 💔

We ran a full hormone and metabolic panel, and here’s what we found:
• 📉 Thyroid dysfunction – TSH was elevated, and her thyroid hormone levels were barely keeping up.
• 💥 Androgens off the charts – DHEA-S was significantly elevated, which can absolutely drive hair loss in PCOS.
• 🍩 Early insulin resistance – Her HOMA-IR flagged subtle metabolic issues (hello, fatigue and stubborn cycles).
• 🔥 Ferritin (iron storage) was low – This can worsen energy issues and hair shedding.

➡️ The truth? It wasn’t just her thyroid. It wasn’t just stress. And it definitely wasn’t “just postpartum.” It was all of it—PCOS hormones, androgens, iron, and metabolic health all colliding.

This is why cookie-cutter care doesn’t work for PCOS or infertility. You need a practitioner who knows how to look at the full picture and connect the dots—because there are always dots.

We created a comprehensive treatment plan that supports her thyroid, lowers androgen levels, improves insulin sensitivity, and restores nutrient stores—all with her fertility and hair health in mind.

PCOS is more than irregular periods—it’s a whole-body condition. And when you treat the whole person, everything changes.

💡 Struggling with PCOS, infertility, or unexplained symptoms postpartum? You deserve answers—and a plan that actually works.

#PCOS #InfertilitySupport #HormoneHealth #HairLoss #Androgens #PostpartumRecovery #FunctionalMedicine #WomensHealth #ThyroidHealth #InsulinResistance #PCOSAwareness

🧃Exercise snacks > All-or-nothing workouts 💪

🧃Exercise snacks > All-or-nothing workouts 💪

Let’s talk about one of the simplest (and most under-rated) strategies for managing insulin resistance with PCOS: movement snacks—aka short bursts of movement spread throughout your day.

💥 A few minutes of walking after meals
💥 A 1-minute stair sprint
💥 10 air squats between client calls
💥 Dancing in the kitchen while your coffee brews
💥 10 modified push-ups at a transition point in your day (before lunch? after that Zoom? YES please.)

These mini bursts help your muscles soak up glucose and improve insulin sensitivity—without needing an hour-long gym session.

👉 A 2022 review in Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews found that interrupting sedentary time with short movement breaks (just 2–5 minutes every 20–30 mins) significantly improved insulin and glucose responses.
(Source: Dempsey et al., 2022)

👉 Another study showed that even a few minutes of walking after meals lowered blood sugar spikes in people with insulin resistance.
(Source: DiPietro et al., Diabetes Care, 2013)

✨ It’s not about perfection. It’s about sprinkling movement throughout your day to keep your blood sugar steady, your energy up, and your hormones a little happier.

👇 Comment below with the movement snack you’re doing right now!
Let’s cheer each other on—small steps make big change 💬💪

#pcosmovement #pcosworkout #exercisesnacks #pcosinsulinresistance #bloodsugarbalance #pcoslifestyle #pcoshealth #pcosnutritionist #pcossupport

Tracking your cycle can save you sooooo much guess

Tracking your cycle can save you sooooo much guesswork, questions about when to have s3x, when to test for pregnancy, calculating accurate due dates.

I love gathering more cycle information so we can make decisions off real data.

If you are wondering how you can accurately answer the question at home, did I ovulate, when am I ovulating, and you don’t want to waste a year trying first, check out this amazing deal Inito has right now.

My code: caitlin89 gets you 40% off!

You can also just head to the link in my bio.

#ad #initopartner

To the woman who just found out this wasn’t her

To the woman who just found out this wasn’t her cycle—💔 I see you. I thought of you all morning.

You’re doing everything right. You’ve timed it, tracked it, prayed over it—and it still didn’t happen. That kind of disappointment cuts deep. It’s grief in slow motion.

But here’s what I know: We may have lost this battle, but we will win the war.
 Every attempt is part of a bigger story. Every cycle you show up, try again, and hold onto hope—you are being so much braver than you feel.

💛 To the women with PCOS walking this road—you are the strongest, most courageous people I know.

👇 If this hit home today, comment “I’m still in it” so we know we’re not walking alone.

#PCOSFertility #PCOSSupport #InfertilityAwareness #YouAreNotAlone #BraveNotBroken #FaithInTheProcess

✨This week’s meals are calling your name — a

✨This week’s meals are calling your name — and I made it so easy for you.
High-protein, blood sugar-friendly, and flavor-packed recipes ✅
Ready-to-go grocery list ✅
Minimal thinking required ✅

On the menu this week:
🥣 High Protein Apple Crunch Muffins
🥗 Greek Chicken Power Bowls
🍜 Savory Ginger Sesame Beef Bowls
🍝 Budget Pesto Pasta with Turkey Meatballs
🍤 Citrus Shrimp with Tangy Cream Sauce
🌯 Easy Vegetable Chicken Enchiladas

Want the grocery list (so you can just screenshot and shop)?
👇
Type “Me” in the comments and I’ll send you the link! 🛒✨

✨ You didn’t cause your PCOS.  ❌ And you d

✨ You didn’t cause your PCOS.
 ❌ And you definitely don’t need to punish yourself with restrictive diets.

In the latest episode of the PCOS Answers Podcast, we’re busting 4 of the biggest myths that hold women back from healing—including the one that says you’ll never get pregnant. 💥
Whether you’re newly diagnosed or deep in your journey, this episode will help you shake off the shame and step into truth.

You deserve that. 💜

🎧 Listen to Episode 24 now — exclusively in the PCOS App!

👇 Tap the link in bio to download the app & tune in today. #PCOSAnswers #PCOSPodcast #PCOSAwareness #PCOSNutrition #PCOSSupport #MyPCOSJourney #FertilityWithPCOS