Our Approach | Tackling the Main Driver of PCOS

We tackle the main driver of PCOS

Here’s why you should focus on insulin resistance and not weight as a root cause of your PCOS symptoms.

After all, PCOS is a complex metabolic disorder and not a weight-related condition.

The secret villain behind your symptoms:

Insulin Resistance (IR)

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90% of people with PCOS are insulin resistant

What this means is that our bodies can’t efficiently use the energy we eat and store.

That’s why our bodies are constantly seeking out new sources of energy like food and sleep.

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It’s proven that reducing IR improves symptoms

Brain fog, cravings, fatigue and weight gain, as well as increased chronic disease risk have been linked to IR in the numerous studies that we found.

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Simone focuses on IR because obsessing over weight loss is potentially harmful

Typical diet advice doesn’t take into consideration our PCOS-specific or psychological needs.

So what’s the “secret” to improving PCOS and IR?

Changing how we think about our bodies and what it needs

Improving how you eat

Intuitive Eating and Low GI food - the better alternatives to dieting.

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Improving your mindset

PCOS is complex and affects your mental health as much as your physical health

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Improving how you measure

Take a weight-neutral approach to tracking your progress.

Amari

“I always felt shamed and dismissed and uninformed, and I was too scared to ask my GP questions. I craved carbs like crazy and never knew the effect of this on my PCOS. Simone has helped so much.”

Tanya

“I really believe that you are what you eat. My acne's clearing up, I don't have as many symptoms, plus I feel happier and more energetic.”

Lianne

“Mindful eating reduced the stress of following a strict diet and even though I didn't lose a ton of weight, my energy really improved and so did my willingness to keep trying.”

FAQs
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What's insulin resistance again?

Insulin plays the important role of regulating blood sugar levels. Having insulin resistance means your body doesn’t respond well to insulin and can’t regulate blood sugar levels as well. This comes with cravings, low energy levels and trouble losing weight.

How do I find out if I have Insulin Resistance?

Our Thrive with PCOS program includes a baseline test that can answer this for you, plus quarterly check-ins.

I don’t have Insulin Resistance. Is Simone still for me?

Yes! We’ll recommend and help you make lifestyle changes that are proven by science to help women with PCOS.

What is a non-weight centric approach?

Losing weight with PCOS can be hard, and for many that is something they have tried and tried to do over and over again but with little success. This often leads to those with PCOS feeling discouraged and having a low sense of self-confidence that they can successfully make changes to improve their condition.

In Simone, we believe that anyone with PCOS should have access to information, tools and resources to feel healthier without, necessarily, losing weight.

Why should I test with Simone?

With Simone’s tests, you’ll be able to save time, show up with knowledge about your body and hormones, and be empowered to decide what to do next.