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For those of us living with PCOS. Lets join together and help one another live a cyst-astic life! Share your stories and support one another!
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Want to know who else has PCOS
Victoria Beckham…. and not only that, but she also has 4 adorable children
Look at that little man!
Criticized several times for being too thin, “Posh Spice” may not struggle from all symptoms related to PCOS, but she does seem to have her health together in order to have beautiful children.
If she can do it, so can we!
Because of the giant hit that the Jillian Michaels post became… we have decided to create a category all for PCOS Inspiration and motivation!
We will be posting famous people with PCOS, stories of accomplishment and most importantly we want YOU to send in things that inspire you to keep fighting PCOS!
So submit, let us know what helps you through your ruff times… you never know, it may just help out someone else!
Lets share in each other’s strength.
Lets inspire one another.
Lets fight PCOS.
Craving a healthy snack that packs plenty of nutrients, staying power to help you feel full and good flavor? Try hummus. Hummus is a spread or dip that’s made with a base of chickpeas and some olive oil. There are many different ways to prepare it — you can add a dash of lemon juice; one or several cloves of garlic; tahini paste; and salt and pepper. No matter how you whip up this treat, rest assured that it’s a snack that treats your body well.
High Fiber
Chickpeas are legumes that are also called garbanzo beans. Beans such as chickpeas are an excellent source of fiber, which can help you keep cholesterol levels low and promote better heart health. Fiber-rich chickpeas also help diabetics regulate blood sugar levels, making hummus a particularly diabetes-friendly snack as well. The high fiber in chickpeas also helps promote a healthier digestive tract and fend off constipation.
Chickpeas also boast a variety of other nutrients, vitamins and minerals that your body needs to stay healthy. They’re a good source of folic acid, which is particularly important for women of childbearing age to help prevent the risk of birth defects in babies. Chickpeas also contain manganese, zinc, magnesium, copper and iron and are rich in protein, says Everynutrient.com.
Healthy Fats
When you drizzle olive oil into your food processor with the garbanzo beans to make hummus, you’re adding healthy fats. Olive oil is a rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids, which are thought to be heart-healthy. These healthy fats help to lower cholesterol levels, promote healthier blood clotting and help manage blood sugar in diabetics.
Filling and Low-Calorie
Thank the fiber in chickpeas for making hummus a snack that fills you up and stays with you. Fiber helps you feel full and stay full, so that you won’t be reaching for another snack shortly after you finish eating. Hummus is also very low in calories and fat. A 2 tbsp.-serving has only about 50 calories and 3 g of fat — so snack away.
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/446490-what-are-the-health-benefits-of-hummus/#ixzz1wVFpai78
People have no fucking clue how hard it is to live with PCOS.
I went from 00 jeans to size 22 in a year.
It crippled all of the little self esteem I had left.
Everyone only sees you for your size.
The first thing people insult you about it your weight.
“Go Run” “Put down the fork” “try…
Get to know us! Each of our collabers will be telling you everything you have ever wondered about them!!! (well maybe not everything) But you should check out the videos to see just what we talk about. Life, love, hobbies, work, school, likes, dislikes, pets….the possibilities are endless!
I’m so depressed lately. I hate having PCOS. I feel like i’ll never change. I don’t know why i can’t keep a diet. I crave bad food and healthy food gives me headaches and makes me feel sick. I know it’s just my body adjusting. I don’t know why i can’t do this. I don’t know why i think i can’t do this. Something is wrong with me. I hate everything about myself.
