Something Different!

I spent a little time today trying to think about what to write about, I thought about doing a review or tutorial type post but I decided to go with something a little different.

So instead I decided to go with a post that will begin a whole other series of posts, so as well as the usual reviews etc there will also be lifestyle posts like this one.

This is quite personal to me so I have been putting of blogging about it however as I have not yet been diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) this post may soon become irrelevant anyway.

This is my story.

Just before finding out I was pregnant with my son Zach I was told that I may have PCOS and would most likely need help to conceive if and when the time came, little did I know that while the doctor told me this I was already pregnant with Zachary. I wasn't totally aware that there were many symptoms associated with PCOS and thought the only real issue could conception. I was told that I wouldn't need any medication or further tests at that time.

The only reason I was tested at all was because of my weight and as I was struggling to lose it even while going to slimming world they wanted to test my thyroid and a few other things. This was April 2011. After having Zach in december 2011 some of the symptoms returned and some of them are now a lot worse than before having Zach. I have been putting off going to see the Dr for quite a few months and its only now that we are wanting to expand our family that I have really taken notice of what is going on with my body. 

So today I have an appointment to hopefully get to the bottom of it. Even if its not PCOS.

Now the main reason for me posting this is because I have been doing a lot of reading on different diets that could possibly help with PCOS. I have read that Vegetarian/Vegan diets can help and also a low carbohydrate diet can drastically reduce symptoms. So I guess I am wanting some advice. I don't really know where to start or if I even have the willpower to stick to not eating much pasta and potatoes, bread and chocolate. Also this is going to be a real journey for me in terms of a drastic diet change so wanted to bring you along with me. I am going to try to post regular updates on the food I am eating, whether or not my symptoms improve and my weight loss.

Please comment below if you have any tips/ reciepes/ advice or you are going through something similar. I would love to hear from you!

Shell xxx