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PCOS | transforming my health from the inside out naturally

Gracie Norton

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Hey guys! PCOS was recently renamed PMOS and I thought it was the perfect time to sit down and answer some of your most asked questions about my healing journey. I have missed talking about hormone health and reading through your questions has inspired me to continue spreading awareness about hormone health.

Please let me know if you’d like to see a part two or any other specific hormone based content in future videos (PCOS day of eats, workouts etc.) Also please keep in mind that I’m sharing my personal experience throughout this video and what worked best for my body- this is not medical advice!

Please remember to talk to your doctor before purchasing any supplements.

LINKS:
Cookin Up Wellness E- Cookbook: https://shop.gracienorton.com
Alissa Vitti Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1OzI...
In the Flo: https://amzn.to/4dNR6Sm
Supplements:
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Liquid Biocidin: https://amzn.to/3ReOSTm
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20 Comments

@makayla5585 4 months ago

i feel like whether or not women have an official diagnosis, all of these tips will benefit hormone health. i went to my gyno about a year ago for weight gain and painful heavy periods and she basically told me i was lying because i didn’t mention it and our previous visit (i didn’t feel comfortable with her) then she basically just told me to get on birth control. after about 6 months of really dialing in my nutrition and limiting my cardio (i used to run long distance frequently) i have lost 20 lbs, gained muscle and barely notice my periods. that’s partially thanks to you gracie. your content is repetitive in the best way and serves as a constant reminder to stay on track. i can’t wait to reach my final goal and hope to feel as radiant as you are. ❤

@user-ly1ey6qc7d 2 months ago (edited)

It’s difficult to get through the mental battle of “why do I have to adjust so many things in my life just to feel healthy and normal” while others get to just exist regularly. It exhausts me and puts me in a depressive state. I’m also very picky, and don’t eat vegetables (since I was a kid), mostly cus of the texture, and it makes me feel hopeless.

@blackstripened 4 months ago

PCOS, acne, stubborn/belly fat, difficulty of losing weight, massive food cravings, just to name a few... are all caused by insulin resistance. Fix insulin resistance, and you'll fix all these symptoms ❤ I'm glad they finally changed the name to PMOS, since it's been long known by functional medicine doctors, that these "diseases" are nothing but a symptom of a root cause of insulin resistance. So it's actually not just a sex hormone problem, it's metabolic (hormone) problem.

@thevitalfeminine 4 months ago

As a hormone health coach and woman who has also dealt with bad hormone imbalances—YES to all of this! Thank you for sharing your story & tips! ❤

@Doglover11177 4 months ago

Can you talk more about how you were able to prevent skinny fat? How did you achieve a lean muscular physique? Strength training routine and how long this transformation took?

@lynseyschwickerath8469 4 months ago

Thank you for this!! I didn’t find out that I had PCOS until I was in my 30s trying to get pregnant as my symptoms were minor. I’m thankful for my doctor and the new name change. I do have a beautiful and healthy little girl, it is possible to have kids with this. With working on my diet I have lost almost 30 pounds….still working on it!

@nemobemo99 4 months ago

Pleaseeee do a part two💘

@lexiiiii7 4 months ago (edited)

you're the first person I've heard touch on how there's healthy foods that still might not be good for you specifically. I was diagnosed with an IBD so I have a pretty sensitive stomach and sadly that means even "good for you" foods will ignite symptoms for me like asparagus, Brussel sprouts, tomatoes, etc. 🥲 and even the prebiotic sodas with the carbonation. I only ever see health influencers talking about how good they are and not knowing the other side of how painful bloating they can cause (which isn't their fault). it's good to hear it isn't just me avoiding these things. it can feel lonely not being able to have even healthy foods so I am so grateful you brought this up!

@xalbatross1 3 months ago

I have PCOS too. I noticed that my period directly responds to my sugar intake. It sucks, but during months where I allow myself a little too much cake, cookies, donuts etc my period comes very late or not at all. When I’m good with my sugar/carb intake my period comes regularly and on time.

@Kat-dw5xk 4 months ago

This is so helpful! I don't have PMOS but I do have endometriosis and my bloat is SO BAD sometimes after I eat and everything you're saying resonates because it's the same healing process for endo symptoms.

@callie.ammons 4 months ago

Soooo helpful Gracie and yes please, part two!! I have had PCOS/PMOS and have made massive improvements but still struggle with elevated cortisol levels. I'd love you to go deeper into the nervous system regulation. I do basic things like no screens in the evenings and morning, great sleep, daily movement, sunlight, etc. But still am struggling in this area which seems to be impacting belly fat. I feel "skinny fat" and it make me feel so out of touch with myself. Would love you to go deeper on the nervous system :)

@chickadee5490 11 days ago

Gracie I really appreciate this video and all of your tips. Thank you for sharing your experience bc I truly do feel really seen during my healing journey. Praying for all us ladies going through this ❤ may we find strength in the process and patience with ourselves as we overcome

@foxh.4622 4 weeks ago

I was pushing for YEARS for my doctors to believe me when I started noticing the changes in my body that were indicators of PCOS. I finally got diagnosed this year after doing an insulin resistance test. I tried birth control for three months, had a mental breakdown, then swore off of it. I know the risks of cancer (I am also a leukemia survivor on top of it all), but I was miserable and felt like I was having an out of body experience after not having a period for over five years. We talked about metformin, I did my own research and also chose not to try it. I suggested inositol, and after that my doctor pretty much was like well you're on your own now since we don't really deal with this stuff. I am grateful for women like you who aren't afraid to talk about this!

@casandramartinson862 6 days ago

Part 2 for sure!

@KANDR402 2 months ago

Berberine made me bloat SO MUCH! Gained like 6 pounds on that in a week. When I stopped taking it, my gut deflated, and my weight went back to normal.

@mairead354 4 months ago

You kind of look like Kendall Jenner!! That was my first thought when I saw the thumbnail!

@strawfaetales 4 months ago

YES! this was how I found you on TikTok was through your PMOS (PCOS). Specially I needed this video now as im going though another bad flare up with my PMOS. ALSO LOVE YOU NOT PUSHING BANDAID SOLUTIONS!!

@CourtneyCapazzi 4 months ago

this was the best video you have done by far! More of this please

@iw2lf2of1j 4 months ago

I came here to pull this to share to help support someone BUT needed up watching this …never once considering putting together my food sensitivities and anxiety and correlating that and my general low energy to pcos/pmos (because yes I too believed in the misconception of the cysts) . Now thinking I need to have a convo with my dr. Thank you for breaking this down in the manner you did.