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Improving my PCOS with Virta Health
By Alison B., a Virta patient
Two years ago, I began my journey back to health. At the time, both my husband and I were struggling with our weight. I had been diagnosed with PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) in my 20's and suffered from mood swings and hormone imbalances. I was also worried that I was heading towards diabetes as my A1c was inching up towards prediabetic levels.
My husband took the first step. He started a ketogenic diet on his own and lost over 100 pounds. Seeing my own weight approaching 270, I decided to follow his lead and make the lifestyle change too.
Though I learned through my own personal research that all calories were not created equal, I didn’t have the tools or support to sustain my desired ketogenic lifestyle. After trial and error in trying to find the right approach, I came across Virta at work and decided that this must be the missing piece to the puzzle. I joined Virta on August 17, 2017, and I’m now 270 days in.
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Since starting on Virta, I’ve lost 40 pounds, and I’ve been ecstatic to see my weight go below 200. I am overjoyed as I have not been in ONE-derland since my 20's. As my body fat has decreased, so has my waistline, requiring a full wardrobe makeover. My fasting blood glucose is now consistently below 90, sometimes below 80.
And beyond the weight loss, I no longer experience mood swings, my hormone imbalances have normalized, and my “female functions” are back on track. I have newfound energy and use it to exercise and participate in more family activities with my son and husband.
I recommend Virta to everyone at work. At my church, I’ve used my transformation to inspire others, and I now lead a group to share recipes and success stories. I’ve influenced many others to start this lifestyle including my 75-year-old mom (under her doctor’s care), and it’s transformed her health and her life.
Virta has allowed me to step over the barrier to maintaining a healthy, ketogenic lifestyle and enjoy this new way of life. I am now focusing on incorporating exercise into my regimen as I reshape the life I want to have.