Gigi Erhardt Logo
  • Home
  • About Me
  • Services
    • The Root Cause Reset Plan
    • The PCOS Warrior Plan
  • Download eBook
  • Success Stories
  • Blog
  • Contact
Managing PCOS Does Not Have To Feel Impossible. Here Is Where To Start

Managing PCOS Does Not Have To Feel Impossible. Here Is Where To Start

by Georgina Erhardt | Feb 11, 2026 | Blog, Gut Health, Hormone health, Metabolism Health, PCOS

For so many women, managing PCOS feels like one long cycle of confusion. You clean up your diet, add more workouts, cut out dairy, drink more water, try every supplement TikTok recommends and still feel bloated, puffy, tired and stuck with symptoms that make no sense....

Recent Posts

  • The Hidden Connection Between Histamine, Oestrogen and Your Random Symptoms 
  • Managing PCOS Does Not Have To Feel Impossible. Here Is Where To Start
  • How Your Gut Health Is Impacting Your Hormones and Why It Might Be the Missing Piece 

Recent Comments

No comments to show.

Reduce cravings, avoid the 3pm slump and build healthy muscle with these delicious high protein recipes

Download my free high protein recipes
Discover delicious, easy-to-make recipes that fuel your body and support your wellness goals. Whether you’re aiming to balance your energy, support muscle recovery, or simply add more nutritious meals to your routine, this free High Protein Recipes ebook is packed with options to keep you satisfied and energised. Download now and take the first step toward a healthier, stronger you!
Get the recipes

Download your free copy

Please just supply your details below to receive your ebook directly to your email




    By submitting this form and signing up, you consent to receive marketing emails (e.g. promos, tips) from Gigi Erhardt. Consent is not a condition of purchase. Unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link (where available). Terms of Business

    gigierhardt_nutritionist

    Go from puffy and inflamed→less bloat & more energy
    🍓Root cause gut, PCOS & hormone nutrition
    🧬Data driven nutrition. Test don’t guess
    ⤵️Bloating quiz
    hehe health girlie AND ILL NEVER CHANGE Xoxo hehe health girlie AND ILL NEVER CHANGE Xoxo
    Plan A looked disciplined. Fasted cardio. Trackin Plan A looked disciplined. Fasted cardio. Tracking every calorie. Training 7 days a week. And I still felt puffy, inflamed, exhausted and completely confused about why my body wasn’t responding. Plan B was where everything changed. I stopped guessing and started testing. I looked at my hormones, my gut, my cortisol. I reduced the constant high intensity stress, improved food quality and variety, and dropped the obsessive calorie mindset. That is when my body finally felt safe enough to respond. If you are doing all the “right” things and still waking up bloated, holding weight around your middle, exhausted by 3pm and questioning what you are doing wrong, this is your sign that it might not be about more discipline. It might be about better data. Your symptoms are common. They are not normal. If this sounds like you, comment ROOT and I will send you the details on how we uncover what is actually driving your symptoms. #londonnutritionist #hormonebalance #rootcausenutrition #weightmanagement #strengthtraining
    You can spend hundreds on skincare and still wake You can spend hundreds on skincare and still wake up puffy, inflamed and breaking out every month. Or you can support what’s actually driving your skin. This plate is not random. Sardines = rich in omega 3 (EPA + DHA) which lower inflammatory signalling in the skin, improve cell membrane health and help rebalance the omega 3 to omega 6 ratio most women get wrong. Avocado = healthy fats that support bile flow and proper hormone clearance. If you’re not excreting oestrogen efficiently, it recirculates and that often shows up as hormonal acne, puffiness and PMS flares. Broccoli sprouts = high in sulphoraphane, a compound that activates NRF2 pathways and supports phase 2 liver detoxification. In simple terms, it helps your body process and clear excess oestrogen and inflammatory byproducts properly. The women I work with don’t guess. We test, we look at detox pathways, inflammation markers, hormones and gut health, and we build from there. If your skin is trying to tell you something, comment SKIN and I’ll send you the next step to understanding what’s actually driving it. #londonnutritionist #hormonebalance #skinfood #skincareroutine #eatforyourskin
    POV: I thought I just had a “sensitive stomach”… POV: I thought I just had a “sensitive stomach”… Turns out I had H. pylori, which meant my stomach acid was too low to properly break down food. So my meals weren’t being digested, they were sitting there fermenting, causing bloating, puffiness and inflammation. Add in thyroid issues and slow motility and it was the perfect storm. 🧬Once I tested, everything made sense. If you’re constantly bloated and feel like you’re doing everything right but nothing is improving, stop guessing. Message me “TEST” and let’s find your root cause. #bloatingtips #bloatingrelief #rootcausenutrition #nutritionist #hormonebalance
    I genuinely thought I just needed to try harder.Mo I genuinely thought I just needed to try harder.More cardio. Less food. Tighter control. Instead I was just stressing my body more and wondering why I looked inflamed. Once I understood what was actually going on hormonally, everything changed. If you’re training hard, eating well and still feel puffy and exhausted, it’s NOT a willpower issue. You don’t need to push harder!!!! You need to look deeper. If this resonates with you at all, dm me with PLAN & I’ll tell you what’s keeping you stuck xx #inflammationrelief #inflammationsupport #weightloss #rootcausemedicine
    Digestion begins with your eyes, your smell, even Digestion begins with your eyes, your smell, even the thought of food. That’s when your body switches on the parasympathetic nervous system, stimulates saliva, and sends signals to the pancreas to release digestive enzymes. If you’re rushing, eating at your desk, stressed or distracted, your vagus nerve stays switched off. Less saliva. Weaker pancreatic signalling. Slower breakdown of food. More fermentation. More bloating. This is why slowing down is not “woo”…it’s physiology. If you constantly feel 6 months pregnant after meals, start here. 4 simple ways to reduce bloating: 1. Take 5 slow, deep belly breaths before eating to activate your vagus nerve. 2. Chew properly until your food is almost liquid to support saliva and enzyme release. 3. Sit down without your phone or laptop so your body feels safe enough to digest. 4. Eat at regular times instead of grazing all day, which disrupts proper digestive signalling. Your body cannot digest well in fight or flight. If this resonates and you want to understand why your bloating is happening, not just manage it, comment BLOATED or send me a DM and let’s talk root cause. #bloating #bloatingrelief #bloatingremedy #bloatingtips
    Follow on Instagram
    Gigi Erhardt Logo

    Home

    About Me

    How it Works

    Services

    FAQ

    Success Stories

    Contact

    • Follow
    Escape the cycle of yo-yo dieting and embrace a personalised food and lifestyle plan tailored to YOUR needs. Take the first step towards lasting change.

    Book in with me for a free 20 minute discovery call.

    Book a call
    Gigi Erhardt is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a primary healthcare provider. Terms of Business

    SITE BY GREYS DESIGN

    Copyright © 2026 Gigi Erhardt