By, Chelsea Fechtner, MScN, CN PCOS affects up to 13% of reproductive-aged women and often presents with a variety of symptoms including irregular periods, unwanted hair growth, acne, and weight gain. Individuals with PCOS also experience an increased risk for...
Planning and executing a healthy dinner is not always easy! Especially for those that are working on wellness goals or feeding other people on a regular basis. Even as a foodie nutritionist, I still can find myself in a rut with cooking sometimes! Below are a few...
By, Chelsea Fechtner, MScN, CN Before diving in, consider what your own optimal movement routine would look like. What types of activities will you be doing? Are you moving with others or alone? How will your movement routine make you feel? Hopefully these questions...
Take a moment to consider your typical eating environment: How much time do you typically allot for your meals? Where do you eat most of your meals? Do you sit, stand, walk, or drive while eating? Are you engaged in other activities while eating – texting, social...
PCOS is a common but complex condition that impacts the body in many ways. Nutrition modifications are helpful for symptom management, however recommendations can often be conflicting and confusing. Taking an individualized approach that’s tailored to your unique...
By, Chelsea Fechtner, MScN, CN As a nutritionist, the majority of my workday is spent talking about food! Naturally, this makes meal planning one of my favorite wellness routines that supports me in eating healthy meals throughout the week. If you don’t have the same...
The holiday season is in full swing! Whether you’re traveling or staying local, holiday busyness can make it challenging to stick to your health and wellness routines. Incorporating nourishment and self-care throughout the season is key for continuing to manage PCOS...
By, Chelsea Fechtner, MScN, CN Confused about carbs? Wondering if fruit is ok for PCOS? Blood sugar balance is an important piece of this puzzle and below are strategies and information to help you understand why and how to create balanced meals! Blood Sugar...
By, Chelsea Fechtner, MScN, CN How are you feeling about the holidays the year? While this can be a joyful and indulgent time, it can also bring up other emotions around family, fertility, food and even body image. Below are a few strategies to try out this year that...
The short answer: it depends! Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in reproductive women, affecting nearly 10% in this age range. PCOS can cause symptoms like acne, unwanted body hair growth, scalp hair thinning, weight gain, insulin...
More information about SRM’s Wellness Program can be found here. Chelsea Fechtner, our Nutrition and Wellness Coach, is leading a free PCOS Wellness Support Group starting Tuesday, Nov. 9th, register soon!
I know I'm not the first to tell you that fertility is complex! Our bodies are like intricate machines and there are many different biological processes involved in fertility. Whether you're trying to conceive or just looking to optimize your fertility to improve your...
PCOS nutrition simplified. Which PCOS diets work and which foods to avoid, and how women with PCOS beat insulin resistance, lose weight and stay healthy.
Like many women, my PCOS symptoms started to show up in my mid-late teens. I spent many years in and out of doctor’s offices for symptoms and even in the hospital for ruptured cysts without ever getting a diagnosis, or even having someone mention PCOS as a possibility.
PCOS was introduced to me at the age of 25. I was gaining weight, shaving my neck, and lamenting over my thinning scalp. When I was diagnosed, I had just gotten engaged and the news was unsettling, but the reality didn’t sink in until we started trying to grow our family.
What is it about PCOS that makes it so easy to gain weight but so hard to lose it? Dr. Angela Thyer explains what can cause the weight gain and provides some tips for things those suffering from PCOS can do to fix it.