Nicola, there is no doubt that Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is contributing to your weight gain. One in eight Australian women suffer from it and diet & lifestyle play a big part in effectively treating it.

PCOS is an imbalance of the ovarian function that can elevate insulin levels and encourage the body to store fat rather than burn it. It also means your periods may become infrequent, painful and heavy, or stop altogether. By way of explanation, cysts attached to your ovaries produce an excess of a hormone called androgen. This may trigger excess facial hair, acne, hair loss and weight gain.

My clinic will recommend to you a highly effective product that will support glucose regulation associated with PCOS, as it will greatly improve insulin sensitivity. Research also supports a link between magnesium deficiency and insulin resistance, which can also be tackled along with food by a highly successful product, containing magnesium, selenium and chromium – all beneficial in supporting healthy weight loss associated with PCOS.

Your tiredness and low mood could be associated with a low thyroid function. Sub-clinical hypo-thyroisism is an under-active thyroid not severe enough for blood test identification.
Your thyroid gland plays a vital role in regulating your metabolism, temperature control and your entire hormonal system. Diet has a part to play in supporting your thyroid gland.

The group of foods known as goitrogens has a thyroid depressing effect, so it is recommended to avoid these foods. Unfortunately, they are otherwise very good for you and indeed emphasized in for general health. These include foods such as soy products and the cruciferous vegetables - cabbage and broccoli. I have no doubt that the food tables I will prepare for you along with Thyroid supporting nutrients will make a significant difference to your life.