Inspiration for those with PCOS/ Hormonal Imbalances

Dear fellow 30BaDers,

4 months ago, I wrote a long discussion on how I wanted to be off supplements and 100% LFRV by December 2011. I also wanted to get my period naturally without the use of meds, herbs, vitamin supplements etc.

Well, I just want to say that if anyone has ever told you PCOS (Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome) has no cure, you can use me as an example. I for years have been struggling with finding a natural "cure" for this problem. After getting my period NATURALLY on March, I have realized I finally found it:

~Sugar

~Water

~Sleep

~Exercise (lots... I used to be sedentary; now I CRAVE the gym and exercise!)

~Love and positive vibrations

~~meditation has done wonders for me too!

Although I have fallen back to some cooked food (grains, starchy veggies, and fried starchy root veggies have decided to pull a Trojan Horse Surprise Attack, but I will prevail!!) I have come back from Ghana with a new perspective on food, and to be honest, fruit quality over there is a lot better, but this further inspires me to just eat lotsa fruit and veggies, study harder, work harder, exercise harder, and just GO HARDER in life to achieve my goals--to get what I want for me.

All of this time, I have been depriving myself of the good stuff, thinking there was something wrong with me or that I didn't deserve it. Well, I deserve sleep, carbs, water, fitness, and love from my surroundings and from a loving partner. It's okay to do my body good, and it's not my problem if other people choose to be miserable and want me to be the same. I choose to be happy.

I have learned that in order to be in peace with oneself, one must be honest... and assertive. I assert my own rights to a happy and healthy life.

Do you? :)

With love,
Lyanne <3

P.S. I am not 100% raw yet, but the fact I have gotten myself out of this supplement addiction (honestly, that's how I felt... used to take like almost more than a dozen pills daily!) makes me super happy. Now onto to the next step. These flight of stairs don't scare me.

P.P.S. Bananas are your friends; I couldn't have done it without them! :D Ok, going to bed early!

Tags: 30BaD, LFRV, PCOS, bananas, carbohydrates, fat, hormones, imabalances, raw, sugar, More…vegan, women

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Permalink Reply by L on May 22, 2011 at 6:11am

:) I have always appreciated your support!!

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Permalink Reply by Adi ♥ on May 17, 2011 at 2:39pm

Thanks for sharing Lyanne:) I have a hormonal imbalance as well - low progesterone levels. My naturopath had put me on "natural progesterone" which didn't seem to do any good, and then my regular dr. put me on the pill which completely messed up my hormones even more. I've been hoping that going raw would help balance out my hormones, I've been on 811 for about 7 weeks (though i haven't been completely perfect, but probably 90%) ... i haven't really seen any positive changes yet, but your story is really inspiring & I hope that with time & perseverance I will see similar results :)

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Permalink Reply by L on May 20, 2011 at 2:31pm

Hey Adi! It's great to know there are others out there that share in the struggle. What I realized is that what got me my period was consistency (don't worry too much about your falls!) in good sleep at decent hours (very, very important!!), lotsss of carbs (if you fall off the bandwagon, aim for the starchy veggies such as plantains, potatoes, yam, yuca plant, sweet potato, etc), EXERCISEEEEEE**********, lowering stress, and drinking as much water as your body craves. Your body will reward you with the health you deserve if you give it what it needs! ;) I am sure you will get your period in no time.

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Permalink Reply by Adi ♥ on May 20, 2011 at 2:40pm

Thanks Lyanne, I actually have always had a completely regular period, so thankfully that has never been an issue for me. I do get horrible cramps though which is why the dr. put me on the pill, and I do have low progesterone levels, but this apparently hasn't effected the regularity of my cycle. Hormonal imbalances are still problematic though, and low progesterone specifically can cause fertility/pregnancy issues down the road, which is why I'm trying to rectify the situation now. All your suggestions still hold true though, I'm sure following them will help either way ~ so thank you :)

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Permalink Reply by L on May 20, 2011 at 6:20pm

Whoops, sorry for the misunderstanding on my part! But yeah I do agree with Josh, it takes some time, but after a while you'll see that everything is worth it. :) Are you still on the pill? If so, what pill are you on?

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Permalink Reply by Adi ♥ on May 21, 2011 at 5:23am

No worries. No, I was on the pill for 4 months but it made me horribly sick, went off of it about 5 or 6 months ago.

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Permalink Reply by Josh Phillips on May 20, 2011 at 3:58pm

Hormone levels generally take a long time to get in balance.

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Permalink Reply by L on May 20, 2011 at 2:32pm

Thanks for your support! I really appreciate it <3 And heck yeah to progress!

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Permalink Reply by L on May 20, 2011 at 2:33pm

I know you can do it! And I just got off my meds cold turkey. With supplements, I weaned myself off. Because the food is so pure in Ghana, I realized the effects the supplements had on my body, being that I got sick after taking them! Isn't that crazy?!

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Permalink Reply by Colleen on May 18, 2011 at 2:25am

I was diagnosed with PCOS in the past few months. Most of my life my moon time has been SEVERE. Recently I have had to start taking FMLA at work to go home because I could not stand it. They also think I have Endometriosis. I am on Ortho TriCyclin Lo right now to try to help with the pain. Helped a BIT, but not much.. and Im still 5 days strong on the cycle. I want off the birthcontrol, but I do enjoy knowing when Im going to be on it.. and it helps during camping season.. but I still want off. Im hoping to improve my diet so i can get off the pills. I will have been on them for a month next month.

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Permalink Reply by L on May 20, 2011 at 2:43pm

Hey Colleen!

I was on birth control as well since I was 16, 'til around 18. I am now about to be 21. The doc originally put me on Yasmin, but I got severely depressed and had other side effects from the pill, including incredible weight gain, intense mood swings and anger outbursts, and bad sleep. I was then put on a lower dosage, Yaz, but that didn't help much. My hormonal imbalance got worse; the damage to my body was done. For me personally I refuse to go on any contraceptive because of my own horror stories with them, but if they are working for you at the moment, then do what's best for you. I know what a relief it is to know when you get your cycle. For me, I have gotten really in tune with my body and have figured out the symptoms of me getting my period, as I get extremely tired a week or two before.

I have faith in you, girl. Just make sure to not stress about this too much (I know, easier said than done; heck, I stress about it a bit too), sleep at decent hours (no later than 12am), EXERCISE!!!!, carb up, and drink as much water as your body craves. I personally drink a liter to two liters before breakfast, right after I brush my teeth! ...Just be consistent and give it time. Love your body, and she will love you. <3

Let me know if you need help in anything!

~Lyanne

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Permalink Reply by Colleen on August 6, 2011 at 10:16am

I am currently off the pill now. lol. May 22nd we had a tornado and the days that followed I forgot to take the pill, so I just stopped. I love not having to worry about taking it anymore and my cycle fell right back into what it was. However.. I DID get diagnoses with HPV and I wonder if being on the pill had anything to do with it because my paps were fine before I started taking the pill. IDK. So now Im all worried about trying to heal my body so i do not have to have a piece of my cervix removed or get cancer and have everything removed.