52. Kara’s Story: The Benefits of Letting Go of Dieting with PCOS
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In today’s episode of the Nourished with PCOS Podcast, Sam is joined by her client, Kara, to chat about Kara’s non-diet journey managing PCOS. They begin the episode by discussing Kara’s story of suspecting she had PCOS but being dismissed by several healthcare providers before she was finally taken seriously.  Kara then shares her experience trying different restrictive diet changes and what prompted her to want to take a different approach.  Kara shares how choosing the non-diet route transformed her health and PCOS symptoms in unexpected ways. She explains that letting go of  dieting and finding more acceptance with her body was freeing and relieved a lot of mental stress. When her mental health improved, she noticed that her physical health also improved and she began to make specific food choices because she felt empowered to do so. In this episode, Sam and Kara also discuss: How taking a non-diet approach has been helpful for PCOS management.Specific nutrition misinformation that Kara followed and how it impacted Kara to let go of these.Kara’s advice for those who don’t want to diet anymore but are scared to embrace a non-diet way of eating. Kara's story is a testament to the freeing feeling that comes with embracing a more flexible approach to food. Your well-being is worth the journey, and with Kara's uplifting message, you can take those first steps towards a more authentic and empowered life with PCOS. Join the Nourished with PCOS Collective A membership for non-dieters to help you reduce PCOS symptoms without food rules or restriction. Join here by April 11th for a special Founding Members rate. Follow Sam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcos.nutritionist/
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