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Happy munching kicking off November to a good start, the main barrier will be keeping up with it. Goals for November are to eat a more natural diet with no dairy, gluten, & more importantly minimally processed foods! Some other goals are to incorporate stretching & working out into my daily routine and continuing with my natural remedies and hacks. Let’s kick ass this month
Lunch: grilled chicken (w/ lemon pepper, Himalayan salt, oregano, and garlic), diy garden salad with lemon and pepper as a dressing, and a homemade corn salsa with avacado, tomatoes, and onions.
Eating clean is easier done than said
#pcosdiet #pcos #pcosgirl #pcoslife #pcosucks #pcosfighter #pcosmeals #pcosweightloss #pcosawareness #healthyfood #healthyeats #healthydiet #healthyeating #dairyfree #glutenfree #recipe #healthylifestyle
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It’s been a week of visitors & halloweekend so there’s no surprise that I fell off track From kit kats to chili cheese dogs, I completely indulged. Focusing on detoxing my body, as my body can’t handle fast food and overly processed food as much. Kicking off my Monday with my favorite mermaid water.
Recipe: - 1/8 - ¼ tsp spirulina powder - 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar - half a lemon - ½ tsp honey - Mix in a glass of water
I absolutely love this drink as it has a lot of detoxifying properties & hydrates you at the same time. If you haven’t heard of spirulina, I highly suggest it as a staple pantry ingredient! Spirulina is high in antioxidants, supports your heart, liver, and kidneys, naturally detoxifies the body, good source of iron and much more! What’s your favorite staple?
#pcos #pcosdiet #pcosgirl #pcosfighter #pcoshacks #pcosweightloss #pcoslife #pcosawareness #pcosucks #spirulina #detox #healthyfood #healthyeating #cleaneating #vegan #greenjuice
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Happy Sunday I’ve been cooking up a storm this weekend and have been focusing on dishes that are #whole30 friendly, not every single dish I’ve made is for the whole 30 diet but I know I want to get a step closer to taking the challenge, because there is nothing better for your body than good natural food. This week I’m challenging myself to dedicate 5 days to no processed foods ❤️ tonight’s dinner kick started the week with Greek style chicken & sautéed veggies What are your goals this week?
#pcosgirl #pcosdiet #pcossupport #pcosfighter #pcos #pcosweightloss #pcosawareness #pcosweightlossjourney #paleo #glutenfree #dairyfree #healthyeats #healthyfood #healthydiet #healthyeating #weightlossjourney
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Happy Sunday so one thing I want to focus more on incorporating in my diet is healthy fats which are rich in omega 3s which are super good for inflammation, high cholesterol, depression, anxiety, IBD, and symptoms of pcos salmon is one of the best foods to get your omega 3 from and is absolutely delicious. Today’s dish I made a mango avacado habanero salsa, which I had with sautéed kale, smoked salmon, and a poached egg happy brunching!
#healthybreakfast #brunch #sundaybrunch #pcos #pcosdiet #pcossupport #pcosfighter #pcosdiaries #pcosweightloss #pcosawareness #pcosgirl #weightloss #healthyeats #healthyfood #healthydiet #omega3 #glutenfree
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So if you’re like me, you have the HARDEST time staying hydrated. One of the easiest hacks that has been keeping me hydrated is Detox waters detox waters aren’t just super tasty but have a lot of AMAZING benefits. This detox water has - * Strawberries which help in regulating blood sugar, assisting in digestion, and promotes good skin * Cucumbers which help in reducing cholesterol, balancing alkaline levels, and detoxifying the body, and are also a great source to regulate your pH * Lemon which helps regulate blood pressure, gives you potassium, cleanses the liver, and acts as an anti inflammatory (plus a good immune booster) * Ginger which helps with IBS, inflammation, and helps in clearing skin * Basil which has tons of antioxidants, helps with inflammation, Alkalizing the body and improving digestion, and supporting liver function, plus it keeps you happy In the past it was so hard for me to drink water, but these waters are so good and staying hydrate is one of the best easy hacks for conquering your journey…what’s your water trick? #pcos #pcosdiet #pcosfighter #pcossupport #pcosawareness #pcosucks #pcosgirl #pcosjourney #weightloss #healthylifestyle #hydrate #detoxwater #healthhacks
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Many people have asked for my favorite teas, as I’m a huge tea lover (I aim to drink 3 cups a day), here’s a handful of teas I HIGHLY recommend & drink at least once a week. I aim to add at least 1 cup of green tea each day & 1 type of detox tea! Happy tea Tuesday #tea #teatime #teatuesday #detoxtea #pcos #pcosdiet #pcossupport #pcosfighter #pcosfighter #pcosdiaries #pcosweightloss #pcosawareness #pcosgirl #weightlossjourney
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Happy October October has always been my favorite month, and I believe the universe is on my side this month. Since Halloween is right around the corner I’m promising myself a more strict regime and sticking with it this time I’ve made a habit tracker to motivate me and remind me of my progress this month I’m focusing on all aspects of my health and taking control of my mind, body, and soul☺️ happy October, what are some of your goals this month? #bulletjournal #octobergoals #pcos #pcosdiet #pcossupport #pcosfighter #pcosdiaries #pcosawareness #habittracker
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with womens rights in regards to reproductive health now in the spotlight, its more than fitting to talk about the fuckery in regards to MY reproductive health.
today i was finally, after years of suspecting it, diagnosed with PCOS. i knew something was amiss since 2016 when my periods became abnormal and heavy, to the point i was soaking up super plus tampons in an hour. the cramps were so bad it went to my groin. i did research on what it could possibly be, and when my symptoms matched with pcos, it made sense, especially since i was predisposed.
over the corse of the next couple of years i went to two gynecologists in the same practice complaining of my issues. the first one didnt ask me questions and just said here take birth control. the second gynecologist WHO I AM ATONISHED knowing i was predisposed told me the only way to solve this was to put a baby in me. which still trying to figure out MY CAREER and find a relationship is impossible to do at this point in my life. he then said well the next step is birth control.
while nexaplanon did relieve my symptoms, making painless and light periods, saturday i started bleeding and cramping EVEN WORSE than before nexaplanon. i had to leave work early due to the pain, the bleeding and the migrane thanks to my anemia made it hard to focus. finally after going to the right gyno i got properly diagnoised with PCOS.
while i am relieved that i will finally get the right treatment i needed all along, i am also furious. i am furious i went through over five years of unnecessary suffering because the gyno refused to listen to me because “my biogical purpose is having babies”
my story highlights an issue BEYOND abortions. in general women’s health issues continue to be ignored when it should not be. we need to do better! we need to listen to women when something is amiss. my pcos should have been dealt with a long time ago and im pretty sure my story is the same as others. we need to do better.
#womensrights #womenshealth #womensrightsarehumanrights #reproductivehealth #pcosawareness #pcos
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There is a lot of doctors who still believe that if they can’t see if immediately that you’re healthy or that you’re mistaken by what you feel.
Before I was diagnosed with Endometriosis, OBGYNs and other doctors thought I was crazy and making it up because ultrasounds, CATs, or blood work didn’t show anything. It is depressing when you feel like no one believes your pain or discomfort.
But there is people out there, all you have to do is stick up for yourself and never let doctors tell you that you don’t know your body! You keep looking for answers.
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From everyone that called me out on my weight, my mom was the most painful. The diet pills and the constant remainder that dresses looked bad on me.
I was 14 when I noticed my periods stopped a lot, the doctor blamed my weight, I was 140 lbs… I felt like a heifer, especially when my mom told the neighbor and her daughter if they would like to go shopping with her, that she never took me because the clothes from there wouldn’t look nice on me.
It hurt…
Patty McFatty always stuck in my mind…
I started to drink nothing but teas and those coffees that promise weight loss, nothing but a small meal at night.
I started to count EVERYTHING I ate… I learned all the calorie content of every food by looking at their labels.
I started to see how long I would last without food…
I started to pop more pills, and not just diet anything I could find to make myself purge and make my stomach hurt so I would not want food.
I started to workout more and more, maybe one meal, and if I dared eat more I would punish myself.
I got laxatives to try and increase purging, since I began to binge eat.. I would eat and eat, until I vomit, until I drowned those laxatives.
The doctor noticed my losing 10lbs in less than a week and was upset, but did not pay attention to it much…
My friends noticed…. they told the counselor at the school… who told the nurse.. then I was caught purging at school…
My parents also caught me once at home…
I met with other girls like me, except they were skinnier, and I was FAT compared to them. I noticed that I never went lower than 120 lbs though.. no matter how much I did not eat. I felt bad and guilty but I did work through it, talking it out, and the fact that I got diagnosed with PCOS helped a lot, because now I knew it wasn’t my fault… and I do tell myself everyday. It took years to learn to love myself more, and honestly I still pick up a bad habit or two, but I noticed and I catch myself before I fall.
I am not perfect and I am not “cured” of it, although a lot of times it feels like, I go months and even years without falling back again, and the few times I slip I don’t fall. It is about working hard..
It is not easy.
I am sharing my story because I want to tell a teen like the one I was that you are beautiful <3 I want to tell my fellow PCOS sisters that if you have gone through any type of eating disorder you’re not alone… <3 <3 <3
I hope you know that there is hope!
I received an overwhelming response both from women struggling with PCOS and simply concerned folk. I’m glad this infographic is now out there, drifting in the web, raising more questions, as it should. That was its purpose.
First, let me express how grateful I am for the appreciation and many thanks I received from you, beautiful ladies, my cysters. I wish you all to be strong, to be healthy (as much as it’s possible), and to be happy. Being happy is the best therapy out there.
Now, to answer a few passive-aggressive comments about PCOS being not only a woman’s problem. There are many levels to understanding this. As I said before, anyone who was assigned female at birth, even if they do not identify themselves as women presently is at risk of having PCOS. Anyone who did not have their ovaries, uterus, and cervix removed have to be vigilant and continue seeing a gynecologist until they no longer have the above mentioned organs. They may also have increased risks for ovarian cancer - it is highly important to keep seeing a specialist - ovarian cancer is too often caught too late. You may not feel and identify as a woman, but unless you undergo those changes, your body is still the body of a woman. And that is what I talk about in my infographic, a woman’s body. So please, don’t feel offended or excluded.
Finally, thank you to everyone who shared my infographic. I have an article about PCOS waiting to be published, and your effort adds up significantly to the value of my article.
I have been diagnosed eight years ago, and there were many dark days when I wished PCOS had just been a bad dream, something that could be fixed and forgotten about. But it’s not, and speaking up is my way of dealing with it.
Thank you all and take care!
I made this infographic to support an upcoming article about PCOS. Please help us raise awareness
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September is PCOS Awareness Month, and at Glow we take that seriously. More than a couple of Glow team members have PCOS, and since it affects over 5 million women in the US alone, you probably know more than just a few women with PCOS, too.
But what is PCOS?
PCOS stands for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, it’s a condition that can affect a woman’s periods, weight, hormones, fertility, appearance and heart. There is no cure, and no known cause, so dealing with PCOS can seem like a constant uphill battle.
To get some insight into this puzzling condition, we asked the Glow Community about their experiences.
In a poll with 1,515 participants, Glow Community members told us when in their lives they were diagnosed with PCOS.
The majority of those who participated in the survey (39%) said they were diagnosed with PCOS in their twenties. Another 25% of participants said that they haven’t been officially diagnosed yet, but suspect they may be showing symptoms.
One of the most troubling things about PCOS is the fact that it often goes undiagnosed, sometimes for multiple years. One Glow Community member wrote, “I went undiagnosed for 15 years! just found out a couple weeks ago. I knew it! But for years the doctors just brushed it off like nothing.”
One of our very own Glow Fertility Coaches went through a similar situation; “My periods disappeared when I was 18, they just stopped happening. When they did periodically reappear, I was left crumpled on the floor in agony. My gynecologist at the time brushed it off, saying that cramps were normal and to let it work itself out. At 28, my husband and I were ready to start our family, but were having no success. I went to another gynecologist and she diagnosed me with PCOS. It took me 10 years to be officially diagnosed.”
You may now be wondering, ‘Do I have PCOS? Maybe my periods aren’t as normal as I thought? Is that going to cause extra roadblocks to getting pregnant? How do so many women handle this condition?’
If you think you might be experiencing some PCOS symptoms, ask yourself these questions, then talk to your doctor!
I’m back! Let’s just say seeing some of my old post still being relevant now makes me want to post more PCOS related things!
Thank you to the new people who joined and for those who stuck around after being on a long hiatus!
I hope everyone is doing well or have something to help make your day brighter!
You never really know whose listening to you until someone from the outside shows you that they are aware of whats going on with you and decide to become your supporter.
When I decided to be open about my PCOS on facebook, it was like no one really cared despite me explaining what it was because I got remarks that ranged from “all you have to do is just work out” to “fat people always make an excuse as to why their big.”
Because of that and like many others, we turn to support groups and other sites such as tumblr.
But then I slowly got discourage. I became bitter and annoyed with how people saw this as a made up thing, that people who suffer with PCOS just want attention. That doctors who claim their existence is to help people was instead covered with remarks such as “irregular periods are normal for someone your size, just lose weight.” Or “What is PCOS?” Or “theres no such thing as PCOS.”
I thought, “If doctors won’t even recognize this, what makes me so sure anyone i know would?”
Then today a friend shared a post on my timeline created by Daisy Ridley about what she went through. With the caption:
“I thought of you when I read this. Here’s to hoping that there will be more awareness which leads to more solutions as time goes on.”
My voice was heard. It may have not touched a large crowd, but it touched one person.
It made me realize, thats how awareness starts; lighting one candle at a time no matter what source of fire you may have.
