Personal Growth – PCOS

29 Aug

Fertility, Supplements

Peony and PCOS: Could this be the Missing Link to Help You Ovulate?

September 7, 2023
By Caitlin Johnson, RD
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Peony root has been used to help lower androgens and symptoms in PCOS for many years. It has a large safety profile and can be incorporated into supplements or teas to help improve symptoms and even promote ovulation in PCOS. This article will help you understand how PCOS and peony are a match made in hormonal heaven and provide key steps in how to take next steps to support yourself with this plant.

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29 Aug

Fertility, Supplements

Peony and PCOS: Could this be the Missing Link to Help You Ovulate?

September 7, 2023
By Caitlin Johnson, RD
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01 Jul

Fertility, Supplements

Licorice Root For PCOS: What are the benefits, risks, and options for this natural remedy?

September 7, 2023
By Caitlin Johnson, RD
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18 May

Health, Personal Growth

Berberine and PCOS: Is this a promising supplement?

July 19, 2023
By Caitlin Johnson, RD
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18 May

PCOS and Vitamin D: What do you need to know?

July 19, 2023
By Caitlin Johnson, RD
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18 May

Personal Growth

5 Things I Learned This Week Working with PCOS Fertility Clients

July 19, 2023
By Caitlin Johnson, RD
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18 May

How Does Caffeine Affect PCOS?

July 19, 2023
By Caitlin Johnson, RD
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18 May

Personal Growth

Can Ozempic Help My PCOS?

July 19, 2023
By Caitlin Johnson, RD
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18 May

Why Am I So Hungry With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)?

July 19, 2023
By Caitlin Johnson, RD
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18 May

Thyroid Health and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome(PCOS): The Missing Link

July 19, 2023
By Caitlin Johnson, RD
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18 May

What Exercise is Best for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)?

July 19, 2023
By Caitlin Johnson, RD
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18 May

Fertility, Weight Loss

Why Weight Loss is Recommended to Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome to Improve Fertility

July 28, 2023
By Caitlin Johnson, RD
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18 May

Increasing BMR is one of the Best Ways to Lose Weight with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

July 19, 2023
By Caitlin Johnson, RD
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18 May

Just Don’t Say “Relax!”

July 19, 2023
By Caitlin Johnson, RD
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18 May

Personal Growth

Can Keto or Intermittent Fasting Help Me Ovulate with PCOS?

July 19, 2023
By Caitlin Johnson, RD
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18 May

What’s the connection between PCOS and chronic low grade inflammation?

July 19, 2023
By Caitlin Johnson, RD
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18 May

Leftover Turkey & Dumpling Soup

July 19, 2023
By Caitlin Johnson, RD
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When is it hardest to eat to support your hormones

When is it hardest to eat to support your hormones?

When you are 1) tired 2) unprepared 3) BOTH!

Here are my three tips to avoid this difficult combo:

1) when y out are prepared and have a plan, double things! This chicken tortilla soup was dinner tonight, one of these is going in the fridge for two lunches this week and the others are going straight to my freezer for future meals. 👌🏼Plus future you will thank you. 🙋🏽‍♀️

2) Keep easy to prep meals in the fridge/freezer: stir fry frozen veggies, brown rice you can microwave, and rotisserie chicken can make quite a meal with your fave Asian or bbq sauce on top. A few things we keep around are: frozen chicken breasts, shrimp, or salmon Pattie’s I cook from frozen in the air fryer, add any veg and make it a meal real quick! 🍤

3) it doesn’t need to look like dinner… bento box that up! Hummus with any veg, side of nuts, rolled up lunch meat, and some crackers can totally be a meal. Keep some easy proteins around and veggies you are happy to eat raw. 👌🏼

#pcos #pcosweightloss #pcosweightlossjourney #pcosdiet #pcosstruggles #pcoslife #pcoslifestyle #insulinresistance #pcosweight #pcosmetabolism #pcosweightlossaccountability

Making dreams come true by helping women become th

Making dreams come true by helping women become the mothers they’ve dreamed to be is nothing short of a privilege… you could add calling to that, and such a joy.

Today was extra fun with @kaitlinmcmullen @brookewelsh.jpeg_ making me feel like a million bucks as we moved this vision one step closer to a reality.
##pcos #femalefounder #pcosinfertility #pcosfertility #pcosweightloss #pcosawareness #pcosdiet #pcosfighter #pcossupport #pcossupplements #pcospregnancy #pcosfood #pcoslifestyle #pcosrecipes #pcosawareness #pcosfriendly

Get ready with me morning edition: with PCOS bever

Get ready with me morning edition: with PCOS beverages.

Get in control of your hormones with PCOS at the very start of the day.

if you’re starting your morning off with anything to drink, let me recommend my two favorites: metabolic ovary formula from PCOS Formularies and a combination of spearmint tea, green tea, and some other herbs.

Every morning, you have the ability to start your day off, managing insulin resistance. You could do this in lots of ways, a high-protein breakfast, moving your body in the morning, breakfast before any caffeine are all great ways to impact these hormones.

But you can actually take it a few steps further. Starting your day off with my inositol, magnesium, and supports for inflammation, like CoQ10 and curcumin that all help support not just your metabolic health but your ovary health.

If you’re looking for something you can add to your day that will be a simple addition to change your hormones and PCOS look no further. We’ve got solutions for you over at PCOS formularies.

#pcosfertilitynutrition #ttcwithpcos #getpregnant #pcoswarrior #pcossupport #pcosnutrition #pcosmanagement #pcos #pcosdiet #pcosnutritionist #pcosfitness #pcosstrong #pcostips #explore

This is an unpopular opinion…. I’m not going t

This is an unpopular opinion…. I’m not going to try very hard to defend it, bc though unpopular, it’s pretty straight forward.

Sure, blue light stimulates your brain in ways we don’t want before bed, but scrolling Instagram, watching endless reels, shows that have mystery or violence, even the news, cue politics… it’s no wonder people struggle to fall asleep.

I read this week about how the thing that plays a larger role in cuing our circadian rhythm isn’t the blue light at night from our screens but our lack of outside full spectrum light exposure from our days.

Honestly, it’s more likely you day time screen use, your inside time, and the stimulating content your brain is being fed, than the fact it’s being fed with “blue light”.

Am I telling you to ditch your blue light filtering goggles? Well maybe, but more bc they are goggles and less bc they have no purpose.

What I want you to take from this post is that evening time shouldn’t be stimulating with reels that make you laugh, or other reels that make you wish your life looked a different way, or watching shows that scare you or disturb you.

Days should be filled with more fresh air, more outside time, perhaps even more bodily work.

Just putting this out there bc we can get hyper fixated on some things that we make them bigger than they are. Hanging out on your phone for hours before bed isn’t the biggest thing, but it may be affecting you in ways that aren’t productive… rest is really productive. Quiet is really necessary. Darkness does help dictate hormones… so turn the phone off so you can rest, bc your days are more full of the light!

#pcos #pcosttc #pcosinfertility #pcosfertility #pcoslife #pcosweightloss #pcospregnancy #pcosfighter #ttc #influencer #infertility #bluelightglasses #bluelight #neuroscience

Let the games begin. We have guests arriving tomor

Let the games begin. We have guests arriving tomorrow and this jolly good times commence.

Protect your peace.

Move your body.

Eat protein.

Xoxo,
Caitlin

#pcos #thanksgiving #holiday #ttc #ttcwithpcos #pcosinfertility

Don’t come at me. You can enjoy the holidays and

Don’t come at me. You can enjoy the holidays and employ some of these tips. AND feel great!

I love this time of year, but I’m not going to let weeks of sugar derail my energy and progress.

I cleaned and baked and helped get the Christmas stuff on… I don’t track my steps but I’m sure today in my house alone I walked like 8 miles.

I’m going to stay moving, going to prioritize the food I care about, with lots of veggies and protein.

I’m not going to get peer pressured into eating things just bc they are there, just like I’m setting strong boundaries on what conversations I’m willing to have…

More than anything though, I’m not letting the pace and consumerism of this time of year to distract me from thankfulness and family.

#pcos #pcosttc #pcosinfertility #pcosfertility #pcosfighter #pcosholistic #pcosholiday #holidays #thanksgiving #turkey #gobblegobble #pcoslife #ttc #infertility #fertility

Down another pound (ish). 0.9 pounds to be exact.

Down another pound (ish). 0.9 pounds to be exact. ⚖️

Big focuses these past weeks have been protein and movement in my days beyond exercise. ⛹🏽‍♀️

Those spurts of movement includes 2 walks each about and hour long and 3 miles distance, a slow pace ladies but movement.

I also opted to run and chase and play with my kids on the playground- a lot of times I would just sit on the park bench.

I also opted to jump with my kids on the trampoline. These are like exercise snacks.

My littlest wanted to be held and spun around, I changed that into using his weight kind of like a kettle bell in kettle bell swings. One day I did like 30 of those and my legs with JELLO🤪the next day.

Sneaking in movement can add up.

Can you do me a favor? If these posts are helpful to you can you save, like, comment or share so they are visible to others that may be helped by them too? Thanks lady! 😘ILYSM

#pcos #weightloss #pcosweightloss #postpartumweightloss #postpartumjourney #pcosdiet #pcosttc #pcosfertility #pcosinfertility #pcosttc #ttc #ttcwithpcos #infertility #fertility #pcospregnancy #pcosfitness #pcosfit #pcosfitnessjourney #pcosfighter

It’s not just about getting pregnant. It’s not

It’s not just about getting pregnant. It’s not even about losing weight. It’s about these moments.

I want a million more of them. When I see this as my “why” it’s so much easier to stick to my goals.

Today I met a gal at our botanical gardens( also where this video was taken today)she had a “homebirth mama” shirt on- we chatted about her induced hospital births, her planned midwife assisted home birth which ended becoming a “free birth” bc the midwife didn’t make it.

Her comment “my why was big enough”.

I thought about that all morning. Women are so strong, so capable, so fierce. Yet, we are even more so when our “why” is that big.

I didn’t just want to be pregnant: I wanted children.

I didn’t just want post partum weight loss: I want to be an energetic mom.

I don’t just want to have a business: I want every woman that desires to have a baby to live out that dream.

I don’t just want my children to see me love my work: I want them to think they can change the world.

Reminding yourself of your “why” is everything.

Share your why with me below.
#pcos #pcosfertility #pcosdiet #pcosweightloss #ttc #infertility #fertility #pcosinfertility #pcosttc #ttcjourney #pcospregnancy #pcosfitness #pcossupport #pcosmom #pcosmomma

Follow Us

#pcosfertilitynutrition

When is it hardest to eat to support your hormones

When is it hardest to eat to support your hormones?

When you are 1) tired 2) unprepared 3) BOTH!

Here are my three tips to avoid this difficult combo:

1) when y out are prepared and have a plan, double things! This chicken tortilla soup was dinner tonight, one of these is going in the fridge for two lunches this week and the others are going straight to my freezer for future meals. 👌🏼Plus future you will thank you. 🙋🏽‍♀️

2) Keep easy to prep meals in the fridge/freezer: stir fry frozen veggies, brown rice you can microwave, and rotisserie chicken can make quite a meal with your fave Asian or bbq sauce on top. A few things we keep around are: frozen chicken breasts, shrimp, or salmon Pattie’s I cook from frozen in the air fryer, add any veg and make it a meal real quick! 🍤

3) it doesn’t need to look like dinner… bento box that up! Hummus with any veg, side of nuts, rolled up lunch meat, and some crackers can totally be a meal. Keep some easy proteins around and veggies you are happy to eat raw. 👌🏼

#pcos #pcosweightloss #pcosweightlossjourney #pcosdiet #pcosstruggles #pcoslife #pcoslifestyle #insulinresistance #pcosweight #pcosmetabolism #pcosweightlossaccountability

Making dreams come true by helping women become th

Making dreams come true by helping women become the mothers they’ve dreamed to be is nothing short of a privilege… you could add calling to that, and such a joy.

Today was extra fun with @kaitlinmcmullen @brookewelsh.jpeg_ making me feel like a million bucks as we moved this vision one step closer to a reality.
##pcos #femalefounder #pcosinfertility #pcosfertility #pcosweightloss #pcosawareness #pcosdiet #pcosfighter #pcossupport #pcossupplements #pcospregnancy #pcosfood #pcoslifestyle #pcosrecipes #pcosawareness #pcosfriendly

Get ready with me morning edition: with PCOS bever

Get ready with me morning edition: with PCOS beverages.

Get in control of your hormones with PCOS at the very start of the day.

if you’re starting your morning off with anything to drink, let me recommend my two favorites: metabolic ovary formula from PCOS Formularies and a combination of spearmint tea, green tea, and some other herbs.

Every morning, you have the ability to start your day off, managing insulin resistance. You could do this in lots of ways, a high-protein breakfast, moving your body in the morning, breakfast before any caffeine are all great ways to impact these hormones.

But you can actually take it a few steps further. Starting your day off with my inositol, magnesium, and supports for inflammation, like CoQ10 and curcumin that all help support not just your metabolic health but your ovary health.

If you’re looking for something you can add to your day that will be a simple addition to change your hormones and PCOS look no further. We’ve got solutions for you over at PCOS formularies.

#pcosfertilitynutrition #ttcwithpcos #getpregnant #pcoswarrior #pcossupport #pcosnutrition #pcosmanagement #pcos #pcosdiet #pcosnutritionist #pcosfitness #pcosstrong #pcostips #explore

This is an unpopular opinion…. I’m not going t

This is an unpopular opinion…. I’m not going to try very hard to defend it, bc though unpopular, it’s pretty straight forward.

Sure, blue light stimulates your brain in ways we don’t want before bed, but scrolling Instagram, watching endless reels, shows that have mystery or violence, even the news, cue politics… it’s no wonder people struggle to fall asleep.

I read this week about how the thing that plays a larger role in cuing our circadian rhythm isn’t the blue light at night from our screens but our lack of outside full spectrum light exposure from our days.

Honestly, it’s more likely you day time screen use, your inside time, and the stimulating content your brain is being fed, than the fact it’s being fed with “blue light”.

Am I telling you to ditch your blue light filtering goggles? Well maybe, but more bc they are goggles and less bc they have no purpose.

What I want you to take from this post is that evening time shouldn’t be stimulating with reels that make you laugh, or other reels that make you wish your life looked a different way, or watching shows that scare you or disturb you.

Days should be filled with more fresh air, more outside time, perhaps even more bodily work.

Just putting this out there bc we can get hyper fixated on some things that we make them bigger than they are. Hanging out on your phone for hours before bed isn’t the biggest thing, but it may be affecting you in ways that aren’t productive… rest is really productive. Quiet is really necessary. Darkness does help dictate hormones… so turn the phone off so you can rest, bc your days are more full of the light!

#pcos #pcosttc #pcosinfertility #pcosfertility #pcoslife #pcosweightloss #pcospregnancy #pcosfighter #ttc #influencer #infertility #bluelightglasses #bluelight #neuroscience

Let the games begin. We have guests arriving tomor

Let the games begin. We have guests arriving tomorrow and this jolly good times commence.

Protect your peace.

Move your body.

Eat protein.

Xoxo,
Caitlin

#pcos #thanksgiving #holiday #ttc #ttcwithpcos #pcosinfertility

Don’t come at me. You can enjoy the holidays and

Don’t come at me. You can enjoy the holidays and employ some of these tips. AND feel great!

I love this time of year, but I’m not going to let weeks of sugar derail my energy and progress.

I cleaned and baked and helped get the Christmas stuff on… I don’t track my steps but I’m sure today in my house alone I walked like 8 miles.

I’m going to stay moving, going to prioritize the food I care about, with lots of veggies and protein.

I’m not going to get peer pressured into eating things just bc they are there, just like I’m setting strong boundaries on what conversations I’m willing to have…

More than anything though, I’m not letting the pace and consumerism of this time of year to distract me from thankfulness and family.

#pcos #pcosttc #pcosinfertility #pcosfertility #pcosfighter #pcosholistic #pcosholiday #holidays #thanksgiving #turkey #gobblegobble #pcoslife #ttc #infertility #fertility

Down another pound (ish). 0.9 pounds to be exact.

Down another pound (ish). 0.9 pounds to be exact. ⚖️

Big focuses these past weeks have been protein and movement in my days beyond exercise. ⛹🏽‍♀️

Those spurts of movement includes 2 walks each about and hour long and 3 miles distance, a slow pace ladies but movement.

I also opted to run and chase and play with my kids on the playground- a lot of times I would just sit on the park bench.

I also opted to jump with my kids on the trampoline. These are like exercise snacks.

My littlest wanted to be held and spun around, I changed that into using his weight kind of like a kettle bell in kettle bell swings. One day I did like 30 of those and my legs with JELLO🤪the next day.

Sneaking in movement can add up.

Can you do me a favor? If these posts are helpful to you can you save, like, comment or share so they are visible to others that may be helped by them too? Thanks lady! 😘ILYSM

#pcos #weightloss #pcosweightloss #postpartumweightloss #postpartumjourney #pcosdiet #pcosttc #pcosfertility #pcosinfertility #pcosttc #ttc #ttcwithpcos #infertility #fertility #pcospregnancy #pcosfitness #pcosfit #pcosfitnessjourney #pcosfighter

It’s not just about getting pregnant. It’s not

It’s not just about getting pregnant. It’s not even about losing weight. It’s about these moments.

I want a million more of them. When I see this as my “why” it’s so much easier to stick to my goals.

Today I met a gal at our botanical gardens( also where this video was taken today)she had a “homebirth mama” shirt on- we chatted about her induced hospital births, her planned midwife assisted home birth which ended becoming a “free birth” bc the midwife didn’t make it.

Her comment “my why was big enough”.

I thought about that all morning. Women are so strong, so capable, so fierce. Yet, we are even more so when our “why” is that big.

I didn’t just want to be pregnant: I wanted children.

I didn’t just want post partum weight loss: I want to be an energetic mom.

I don’t just want to have a business: I want every woman that desires to have a baby to live out that dream.

I don’t just want my children to see me love my work: I want them to think they can change the world.

Reminding yourself of your “why” is everything.

Share your why with me below.
#pcos #pcosfertility #pcosdiet #pcosweightloss #ttc #infertility #fertility #pcosinfertility #pcosttc #ttcjourney #pcospregnancy #pcosfitness #pcossupport #pcosmom #pcosmomma