Show Notes

Episode’s Key Points:

• Dieting leads to bingeing!
• Diets don’t work… but doctors still prescribe dieting to “help” with all kinds of health conditions. What gives?
• Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS): A super common endocrine disorder that often is “treated” with dieting. But there are other ways!
• Dieting is the GREATEST predictor of weight gain and developing an eating disorder.
• There seems to be some connection between eating disorders and PCOS… but there isn’t enough research out there to figure out why!
• PCOS symptoms: Hormonal disregulation that affects ovulation, hunger/cravings, hair growth changes, central adiposity, high insulin levels, weight gain. Many of these symptoms impact body image in a negative way!
• People in fat bodies can suffer from anorexia!!
• Symptom changes/increases means intervention is needed… but it’s not the time to blame the individual! It’s time to manage the PCOS differently.
• Be aware of the more uncommon side effects of PCOS (eating disorders, ADD, constipation etc).
• PCOS is HIGHLY genetically influenced, and there are individuals with PCOS in smaller bodies… so what do doctors tell clients with PCOS to do when they are in a smaller body?? (This question applies to ALL medical intervention suggestions.)
• Healthcare providers can be extremely fatphobic… advocate for yourself!!
• If you have PCOS and your cravings are increasing, look into changing up your medication or increasing that amount of protein in your diet.
• Keep an eye on which foods energize you and which foods drain you!
• Try incorporating movement into your life, and make sure you have enough food fueling your body to support that movement.
• Get enough sleep!! Sleep is SO important for an all-around health-promoting routine. Turn off your screens!

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