I was diagnosed a few years ago with PCOS and was prescribed BC and Metformin. I didn’t really focus on the diet aspect until recently. But now I feel guilty every time I want a treat. Even the thought of one bite of a chocolate bar has me riddled with guilt that I’m causing my PCOS. How do you combat the balance?
My dietitian said to me that you should treat yourself sometimes. Onways on a very strict diet can be harmfull, for when you have reached te weight you want.
But it is hard to have a snack without thinking, i shouldn't be taking this because i dont need it. But i want it.
I don't allow myself the luxury of guilt because when I think of something I know I shouldn't eat, I equate it with "poison" in my mind, like lethal poison ☠️ It might sound extreme, but it's been effective at keeping my hands off bad foods for me. Try to find replacements for your no-no foods and drinks, i.e. herbal teas sweetened with honey instead of soda, or organic coconut cookies sweetened with agave syrup instead of chocolate chip cookies, etc. If you live in America, there's actually a wide range of alternative foods to sugar, gluten, and other toxins. Do your research, explore, and don't be afraid to try new things and completely dump old foods!
I allow myself some treats but I check first how many servings of sugar there is, and ask myself do I really need it, I’ll usually be like nope. When you’ve had a sweet tooth for so long it’s hard to imagine living without it takes time and a lot of self realization... ❤️ It’s not an easy task