Freedom from PCOS Review: Overcome PCOS
Recently a new PCOS program appeared on my radar called “Freedom from PCOS” written by Katie Humphrey, which promises “three proven steps to naturally overcome Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Insulin Resistance”.
Obviously I was excited to discover it because (a) there isn’t a good digital online resource specifically aimed at PCOS sufferers that I can refer people to and (b) Katie’s approach promises natural methods (and you all know I prefer the natural health approach whenever possible).
But, before I started recommended it I wanted to check it out and give you a detailed review of the resource including what I like (and dislike) about it so you can decide for yourself if it is something you can use to overcome your own PCOS.
What I Liked about “Freedom from PCOS”
- A personal story I can identify with. Katie’s life with PCOS very much mirrors my own (although she discovered she had PCOS much earlier) and I was drawn into her story and the similarities between us
- This resource has not been written by someone just trying to cash in on the PCOS market. Katie has PCOS herself and has overcome it. She also works regularly with women who have PCOS, including as a support person for Insulite
- Katie offers an holistic approach to dealing with PCOS and explains why not everything can be solved with a pill and synthetic drugs
- She backs everything up with science, experience and the resources of a few well-known health professionals
- “Freedom from PCOS” offers a sensible method of dealing with PCOS through her Triple Threat approach. There is no magic wand, but she does explain why the right combination of these elements will work a lot better than just dieting or general diet and exercise alone.
- This isn’t about traditional dieting – HOORAH! In fact, Katie makes an excellent case against doing “diets” and explains why you should be eating well and often. This is about eating the right foods in combination with the other elements of the Triple Threat approach.
- It isn’t so regimented that you feel you can never have treats or miss a day of exercise. This is a sensible approach at gradually introducing a lifestyle change that will work for life.
What I Didn’t Like about “Freedom from PCOS”
- Actually the first thing is something pointed out to me by someone on Twitter, and that’s the “sales page” for “Freedom from PCOS”. These can be a turn-off for some people although, as someone who works in marketing, I tend to tune them out and just scan for the vital information. So, if you don’t like sales pages like this you may be turned off or skip to the end – don’t let it stop you buying if you think this may be something that can help you
- When you get to the Nutraceuticals section there is a huge emphasis on the Insulite system, which Katie recommends. Now I think Insulite is excellent but I was initially annoyed that I had paid for “Freedom from PCO”S only to be pushed towards buying a much more expensive program. BUT, she did redeem herself quite well by:
- still explaining the most important supplements every PCOS sufferer should be taking
- giving a full rundown of what is included in the supplements that come with the Insulite program
- explaining that, while they are not cheap, the Insulite system works out as a cheaper option for buying the best supplements for PCOS than actually having to buy all the supplements individually (and they provide them in the right dosages and combinations).
Who Will Benefit from “Freedom from PCOS”?
This program will work for you if you want good sensible advice on dealing with your PCOS and Insulin Resistance, and are prepared to gradually introduce the Triple Threat process into your life (again, Katie is sensible enough not to suggest you do everything all at once).
It’s perfect for anyone who has ever reached a plateau in their weightloss and wondered why they can’t get over it.
This is ideal for you if you want to rid your body of synthetic drugs and find a natural solution to overcoming your PCOS.
Who Shouldn’t Buy “Freedom from PCOS”?
This program will not work for you if you want a magic pill that will solve all your problems immediately. While we’d all like one of those, they don’t exist and Katie is thorough in explaining why traditional diets do not work, or appear to work but are not sustainable and eventually all the weight returns (and more).
This program is also not for you if you need your menus for the next 6 months mapped out for you and to be told exactly what to do and when. Katie offers all the information and sample meal planners etc. you need to get started but the rest is up to you.
(Note: Katie is in the process of setting up a “Freedom from PCOS” Inner Circle to provide support, exercise plans, menus, videos and teleclasses, and members’ forum, so if you are in need of that extra support and information that is probably the ideal opportunity for you and should be available in August 2010)
Am I Happy to Recommend Freedom from PCOS?
Absolutely! I found the whole resource well-written and engaging, and I really connected with Katie’s story and her sensible, natural approach to dealing with PCOS and Insulin Resistance. It will not be right for everyone (see reasons above) but it is the best online resource I have come across that is focused specifically on women with PCOS and offers exactly the kind of natural, alternative and balanced program I recommend here at PCOS Matters.
To pick up your own copy of “Freedom from PCOS” by Katie Humphrey click here, and make sure you come back and tell us about your own experiences with it.
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