PCOS + Performance: What No One Tells Active Women

If you train hard but have PCOS, you’ve probably been given advice that feels completely at odds with your lifestyle — cut carbs, reduce stress, eat “clean,” and keep everything low and slow.But here’s the truth:Most PCOS advice is built on sedentary women… not women who lift, run, do Hyrox, or train like athletes.In this episode, Poppy breaks down why the traditional PCOS guidelines often make active women feel worse — heavy legs, brain fog, no cycle, glucose spikes, hair shedding, burnout — and how the real issue is very often under-fuelling, not PCOS “getting worse.”You’ll learn:Why active women need carbs (especially with PCOS)How RED-S shows up in women who think they’re “doing everything right”Why glucose spikes happen when you’re under-fuelledHow to use carb periodisation for performance and hormonal stabilityThe supplements that actually helpSigns your PCOS symptoms are really low energy availabilityIf you’ve ever felt confused, broken, or like your body is working against you — this episode will make everything click.✨ Want my PCOS Performance Cheat Sheet?DM me PCOS on Instagram @poppy.nfc or join the free female WhatsApp group for support, recipes, and performance-based education.