Freedom from PCOS
I was at the end of my rope when I found your program, having gone through several failed medications, and other measures to treat PCOS. About a month ago, I made the tough but best choice to discontinue an oral contraceptive and not take metformin or spironolactone and when I got weighed at the doctor s today, I was shocked but ecstatic! I just wanted to let you know that thanks to your support and wonderful resource through the Inner Circle and Freedom from PCOS, I have lost 8 pounds, having just started implementing the basics of your recommended nutrition and exercise and spiritual work, a mere three weeks ago. This kind of weight loss is often deemed impossible in PCOS and I am now convinced that God led me to you and your program to help me reclaim my health in the best way possible. Thank you so much for the difference you are making in my life! It means so much to me! --Shannon SinclairI was diagnosed with PCOS in May of 2008 after having my son. In the last two years, it was painful to deal with all the various symptoms of PCOS, like an irregular menstrual cycle, excess hair growth and weight gain. Being such an active person this was very difficult for me. I began my journey by working with doctors, but I would become frustrated because their only suggestion for me was to be on medication and work with a nutritionist. I knew there was more that I could do than just take prescriptions the rest of my life. I knew I wasn t doing anything wrong I felt I was eating the right things and exercising regularly, but the challenge continued to exist. The turning point for me came after reading Katie s book, Freedom from PCOS. I knew that PCOS could be overcome, and I was going to do it! Once I started taking action, I began to feel that I really could do this, even after many failed attempts. Since learning more about PCOS and what I can do holistically with supplements, I ve lost weight and have regular occurring periods and decreased hair growth. I finally feel so great and ALIVE! This last summer I was able to do the Seattle to Portland bike ride a total of 204 miles in two days, and I am looking forward to it again next year! Yes, we can overcome PCOS! --Annie MerrittPolycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a difficult condition to deal with, much less write about. Katie s message in Freedom from PCOS is sensitive and also thorough. She tells her story while encouraging the reader to take action. The book is written with honesty and grit and will tremendously help any woman who reads it, regardless of whether she has PCOS or not. --Dr. Marilyn Blackston, M.D.