The Holistic PCOS Chick

Keeping things simple is my rule of thumb. The less ingredients the better. I had better be able to understand every ingredient on the list and not have to decipher it or google it! The fresher the better!! In my opinion your diet is a way of life and not something that is restrictive. Finding healthy options should not be frowned upon. Now days there are so many different ways to make fresher food options into so many fun and amazing tasting meals! Even ice cream!! So I encourage you to reach beyond your limitations and try out something new today. :)

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrom, also known as PCOS , is a condition that affects women in their reproductive years. It is basically the result of undeveloped ovarian follicles which create cysts that in turn release androgen (male hormones) into the bloodstream, causing an incurable chemical cycle. Starting as early as 12 years of age up to about 45, PCOS has been linked to infertility, acne, irregular menstruation, weight gain, release of male hormones and the most serious, insulin resistant diabetes. PCOS cannot be cured but it can be managed. Exercise is an excellent way to keep this condition from exacerbating and taking over your life. I have personally found that fitness is one key to maintaining a healthy body with PCOS. However not all fitness routines work well for everyone. What I found to be most effective is a balance between strength training and cardio. I used to only do cardio, which was great for my heart and breathing but did little for my weight loss. Once I ad

5 Day Clean Eating Crock Pot Group, kicks of Jan 19th!   Full menu with shopping list.  Held in a private group on Facebook.  Feel free to share this with your friends!! Requirements: You must have a Crock Pot. You must participate. You must have a goal you are working towards. ***Friend me on Facebook and send me a message so I know to get you added to the group. Jan 15th is the deadline to join the group, to ensure everyone is prepared with a shopping list and has time to shop. We start cooking Jan 19th!***   #‎ crockpot‬ ‪#‎ cleaneating‬ ‪#‎ recipe‬ ‪#‎ private‬ ‪#‎ getfit‬ ‪#‎ doctorwho‬ ‪#‎ inspiration‬ ‪#‎ motivation‬ ‪#‎ cook‬ ‪#‎ slowcooker‬ ‪#‎ food‬ ‪#‎ healthyforlife‬ ‪#‎ healthyandlean‬ ‪#‎ fitmom‬ ‪#‎ cookathome‬