It makes me so happy to look back on 2015 and think of all the women I’ve helped to heal their hormonal issues. I’m so proud of each and every one of them! All the women who have fixed their periods, got pregnant and became mothers, got their energy back, their happiness back, their sex drive back, transformed their relationship with their bodies, lost the weight, cleared their skin, embraced pleasure, gained self-confidence, and changed their lives for the better – they inspire me everyday to keep spreading the wisdom of living in your Flo.
Stephanie Morish is a Certified Holistic Health Coach and Nutrition Consultant. Her health issues of PCOS, acne, amenorrhea and more actually inspired her to study holistic health nutrition. However, despite leading a healthy lifestyle steeped in this education about the right ways to eat, exercise and live, Stephanie found herself unable to escape her hormonal health problems.
She had come off the birth control pill over two years previously and not experienced a period ever since! Stephanie knew she must be missing something in her studies, and that’s when she discovered Flo Living.
I want you to hear her story —
How did you discover the Flo Living program?
As a health coach and holistic nutritionist, I felt like I was doing everything “right” in terms of eating healthy, exercising regularly, prioritizing sleep, etc. but there was definitely some puzzle pieces missing for my hormonal health. Before signing up for the Flo Living Hormonal Sync System program last April, I had subscribed to Alisa’s newsletter and received her content-rich blog posts weekly. The more I read, the more I realized that I needed the knowledge, support, guidance and community that Flo Living offers.
What issues were you facing at that time and how long had you been dealing with them?
At the time, I was dealing with amenorrhea, PCOS, bloating, and acne (small bumps, not cystic). I got off birth control pills when I was 24 and didn’t have a period for 2.5 years until I found Flo Living.
As soon as I started the Flo Living program, so many lightbulbs went on in regards to how I was neglecting crucial steps in balancing my hormones – namely managing my blood sugar, incorporating self care/pleasure, stress management/nurturing adrenals, and most notably cycle syncing my life! I had never heard or read or studied anything about this principle of cycle syncing and I was absolutely blown away by how genius (and at the same time, how common sense) it was!
Within about 4 months of following the program’s protocol, I had a period. Then I had another one, and another…
Prior to enrolling in the Flo Living program you were already health-conscious – after enrolling in the Flo Living program what was the biggest change you made to your diet or lifestyle?
As a holistic health coach I am definitely very health conscious. Flo Living taught me the importance of blood sugar balance for balancing my hormones. I’ve had blood sugar issues since I was little (getting “hangry” and shaky and foggy-headed) so I am much more educated now about how to manage my blood sugar. I started eating within 90 minutes of waking up, which was key for me! I used to just have a lemon water, then go workout and then eat breakfast after (sometimes 2.5 hours after waking up!). Flo Living also taught me about how crucial stress management is to the hormone equation. I now incorporate more pleasure into my week. I also stopped working out as long or hard as I think I was burning out my adrenals from too much exercise.
Did you struggle with living in your Flo at first?
Initially, I really struggled with eating within 90 minutes of waking up. I was so conditioned not to eat before working out that I didn’t feel hungry when I first woke and didn’t enjoy forcing myself to eat something early in the morning. A cup of bone broth is the perfect morning drink/pre-workout snack!
You were, prior to undertaking the Flo Living program, on medications for acne and cycle issues – what has been your journey with this? Did you struggle with living in your Flo at first?
Initially, I really struggled with eating within 90 minutes of waking up. I was so conditioned not to eat before working out that I didn’t feel hungry when I first woke and didn’t enjoy forcing myself to eat something early in the morning. A cup of bone broth is the perfect morning drink/ pre-workout snack!
I was on long term antibiotics for acne when I was a teenager. When I went on birth control (around age 16), I stopped the antibiotics as the birth control helped with my skin. After coming off birth control, I had about a year when my skin was clear and then, all of a sudden, my skin broke out with lots of tiny little (skin-colored) bumps – all over my cheeks and chin area. I couldn’t get rid of them to save my life! Then I started the program, living in my Flo, and taking some liver repair herbs, and my skin cleared up! Now, I don’t have any problems.
Would you encourage other women you know to try a Flo Living program?
Flo Living is an amazing resource for women! Alisa, and the other Flo counselors, are incredibly knowledgeable and supportive to women who are dealing with any hormone issues, from PMS to PCOS to infertility. Alisa’s book, “WomanCode,” and all the content she shares in her programs and on her website is GOLD. She has created a revolutionary protocol for healing endocrine problems and living your best life.
Always remember, that once you have the right information about how your body really works, you can start making health choices that finally start to work for you! You can do this – the science of your body is on your side!
to your FLO,
Alisa
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Hello, my name is Natalie. I have been without periods for over 10 years, now I am 36 years old, married, no children. I do lead healthy life style. I relate to Stephanie very much. I read the Women Code book, have done 4 day detox programm, follow the idea of syncing food and exercising for several months. I have learnt many things about my cycle though I still do not have periods. The doctors tell to take bioidentical hormone. I tried and experienced strange anxiety on the 3d day. I stopped using them and used progesterone cream for a while. I do not know what I am missing. Thank you for your website.
Hi Natalie,
Hang in there! Dealing with amenorrhea can be very frustrating as it takes some time to heal – don’t give up!!! You want to focus on blood sugar balancing and adrenal health – these are critical to getting the hormone levels up to where they need to be for you to menstruate. You are young enough that you want to focus on the food and lifestyle to raise hormone levels, this way you teach your body how to function in a healthy way.
Let us know if we can support you further!
Alisa
Hello. How do we know our blood sugar is steady? Should we get a glucometer? What readings would we get? I also ordered your supplements. What role do those ingredients play in regulating blood sugar and adrenal health?
Hi, my name is Ash. I am 24 yrs old and I was diagnosed 28th PCOS when I was 18. I have went from not having a cycle for 6 months at a time to having it 5 months straight. I’ve been on 12 types of birth control, had a D&C, metformin, etc. But nothing really helped! I am overweight, weighing 175lbs at only 5’1. I don’t know what to do. My husband and I are ready for kids. How can I get on your program?
Hi Ash,
You can sign up via the website! On the first page you will see the Monthly Flo Program, or the Fertile Flo program – choose the one you will is right for you!
Hi, I’m Meesha. I’m 24 and I’ve most symptoms related to Pcos, including “multiple cysts arranged along periphery in both ovaries”, hirsutism, weight gain and increased testosterone. But my periods are fairly regular and my FSH and LH levels are also normal. Doctor says “she is not sure whether or not I’ve PCOS”. I’ve been on Spironolactone and Metformin for 2 years. I lost some weight and got laser therapy on my face which helped with the facial hair. But I’m really worried I might not get pregnant. What can I do to increase my chances? Is there a way to tell whether I’m even ovulating or just having regular but anovulatory cycles? I’m so confused!
Hi Alisa. My Name is Daniela And I’m turning 40 this June.. I had a stillbirth a month ago.As you imagine has been very difficult and getting back on track with my hormones and weight hasn’t been easy neither. I wanted to ask you if the book will help me with losing my pregnancy weight besides helping with getting pregnant again. It took us only 3 months to get pregnant with my lil angel but because of my age I want to make sure I can get pregnant again when Dr says I’m ready.
Thank you!
Hi Daniela,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss, my heart goes out to you and your family.
Yes, the book will absolutely help you get back on track with your hormones and with feeling better. Please reach out to our office if we can provide any other info or support.
XOXO