The Holistic PCOS Chick

Frustrated, anxious, exhausted, unbalanced, bloated... These were just a few of the things I was feeling after baby #2. Some of the things I was feeling were not under my control, my daughter didn't start sleeping well until around month #10 and my PCOS symptoms were in full gear again. However I was determined to focus on what I could change, like making healthy choices and being consistent daily with fitness, nutrition, reading my Bible and staying focused on the positive. With the aid of my accountability group I was able to restart my healthy routine I had obtained before Kloe came along. I would definitely not have gotten as far as I have today with out them!! Since baby #2, I have lost 25 lbs and A LOT of inches! My lower half has shrunk incredibly! I become strong enough to run a half marathon, something I thought I would never do. And I continue to help others make healthy changes daily too! If you have been feeling like I was after baby #2, message me. I understand and ...

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. ...

    Do you have a special pair of pants that you have been dying to fit back into? You know, the ones you have been keeping tucked away in your closet. For that eventual day when you would lose the rest of the weight and FINALLY fit back into them? Come on now, let’s be honest. We have all done it! Is the thought of the holiday season starting to freak you out because you know that they’re just around the corner? Which means, ANOTHER season gone by of not fitting into those pants! All those yummy rich foods, holiday parties, flaky pastries, hors d'œuvres, egg nog, cookies, alcohol, and STRESS!! What would you say if I could offer you some comfort and tell you that there is a way you can survive it all and truly enjoy a healthy holiday season this year and fit back into those pants? Would you be happy, less stressed and feel as if a weight has lifted off your shoulders? Well there is a simple solution to the problem and fitting back into those pants. If yo...