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PCOS is so hard….

I just want a family, I’m stuck between not being able to do it on my own & not having enough money to pay for the things we need to make it possible! God I need a miracle 😔🙏🏼 #fightingpcos #pcosstruggles #pcoslife #pcosjourney #donation

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❌ Foods to Avoid When You Have PCOS

Managing PCOS through diet can make a huge difference in how you feel! Here are some foods you might want to limit to keep those hormones balanced and energy up! 💡 ❌ Refined Carbs – White bread, pastries, and sugary snacks can spike insulin levels, which isn’t PCOS-friendly. ❌ Sugary Drinks – S

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A full day of eating for pcos ✨

I know how hard it is to find meal ideas with PCOS, and I love seeing these kinds of posts, so I made one of my own 🖤 This is what I ate in a day as a plus-size girl with PCOS (working with a nutritionist + still healing after surgery): ☕ Pre-gym snack – Cold brew Koia protein shake 🍌 Breakf

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Tips on how I lost 80 pounds with PCOS👀

It was hard but worth it!! #pcosweightloss #pcosproblems #pcos #bodytransformation #unfiltered #mindset #growthmindset #lemon8challenge #youcandoit #pcoslifestyle

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✨ATTENTION PCOS GIRLIES✨ This one’s for us!

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pcos + sweet tooth friendly 💛🍌

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2 PCOS HEALTH TIPS: at home edition

PCOS symptoms are SO hard to deal with so here are 2 tips that have been helping me :) overall, I would say that it’s just really important to be monitoring what you’re putting in your body and also the toxins around you because that can ultimately lead to more intense PCOS symptoms There are

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Where are my curvy, big bust, PCOS girlies at? Let’s add petite to that too. I’m 5’2” to be exact 🤣. If you’re on your pcos journey like I am, I’m here for you! What’s been your biggest struggle? Mine is the weight and food noise. It’s so hard not thinking about what your next meal is and h

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Exercises For PCOS & IBS Symptoms & Pain Relief ✨✨

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I hope this helps if you have any questions leave a comment or message me privately!! Remember you are worthy and you are loved!!!! 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻 #pcosfitness #pcosjourney #pcoslife #pcosweightloss #endometriosis #endo #tipsandtrick #lemon8challenge #glowup #pcosfoods

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Test after test every month hoping that you will see a double line. no one talks about the emotional side of PCOS and how hard it can be on a woman’s body. So let’s talk about it. #pcospregnancy #pcosproblems #pcos #pcossymptoms #Lemon8Diary #pcosjourney #pcoscommunity #plussize

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PCOS girlies, this one’s for you

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If you asked me how I am handling PCOS…

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ooooh still going strong #75hard #75hardchallenge #75hardjourney #weightlosstransformation #weightlosstransformation #pcoslifestyle #pcos #pcosweightloss

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Eating for PCOS does not have to be “hard”

breakfast is genuinely one of my fave meals & this is coming from someone who chronically skipped it for years. It’s no wonder my body retaliated 😅 But, now - I choose to fuel my body first so it can reciprocate with great energy, balanced hormones and a fast metabolism. Pcos doesn’t have to be “ha

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PCOS nutrition isn’t just about cutting sugar — it’s about eating in a way that supports hormones, blood sugar & inflammation. I made all 3 of these mistakes before I learned better. Which one surprised you the most? 👇 Save this or tag someone who needs it. #PCOSdiet #runica #Runica

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fall guide to managing PCOS 🍂

fall can be hard w PCOS bc of managing insulin resistance + still enjoying our fav treats, meals, parties & traditions etc. you don’t have to give these things up tho!! There are simple, realistic things you can do to balance your blood sugar, keep inflammation down, & still enjoy fall 🫶

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PCOS WOMEN, Are you working out wrong?

Have you felt like you’ve been working out so hard but yet nothing is changing or maybe you’re gaining weight? 📉 Low impact workouts are ideal for women with PCOS because it doesn’t raise your cortisol (your stress hormone)… 💡 just go off ? Having a constantly high stress level can create your

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PCOS Cheat Sheet 🍋

Hi friends! Just sharing a few things I’ve learned on this journey — PCOS can be complicated, but understanding your body is a powerful first step. 💛 Here’s a simple guide I wish I had earlier: 🔎 Key Symptoms – Irregular periods – Weight gain or hard to lose weight – Acne or oily skin – Ha

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Caffeine Alternatives for my PCOS girls ☕️

If you have PCOS you have probably heard... LAY OFF ON THE COFFEE. As a girl who has been addicted to caffeine for almost half her life, it has been SO HARD. So, here are some healthier alternatives that support hormone balance, insulin regulation, and a more calming effect. 1. Mushroom Coffee

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PCOS Friendly Meals

It was hard losing weight with PCOS but I made it happen. My diet is protein packed to combat insulin resistance. Let me know if yall want to see more like these😘 #pcosweightloss #pcosdiet #pcoswellness #pcossupport #pcoshealth

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PCOS & BodyRecomp: Menstrual Syncing and Training✨

PCOS can make our hormones a bit unpredictable, but syncing your workouts, meals, and rest with your cycle can help you feel more balanced. Here’s an easy breakdown: Menstrual Phase (Days 1-5) • Training: Rest, light yoga, or walking. • Eating: Iron-rich foods + healthy fats.

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SMOOTHIE BOWL RECIPES for PCOS ✨

Smoothies are so healing because food is the medicine we eat 3 times a day (or more!!). I have listed a couple of smoothie bowl recipes that are very beneficial for everybody, but especially those struggling with PCOS symptoms. + The Strawberry & Orange Smoothie Bowl, also known as the

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Fatigue with pcos😪

Anyone who struggles with pcos tell me how does it affect your sleep?? I definitely struggle with the fatigue 😩 * * #pcos #fatigue #Lemon8 #tiktok #pcoslifestyle

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75 hard day 17 ✨

#75hardprogram #75hardroutine #pcos #pcoslifestyle #pcosjourney

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Things I wish I knew before starting at cos school

I love going to cosmetology school 🧴 I just wish I knew more before going!🎀 Comment if ur in cosmetology school or thinking about going and what state ur from💇‍♀️

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PCOS Grocery List / Diet

Growing up with PCOS sucked as I got older I realized that all the foods that I ate made all the PCOS symptoms even worse if it was not right item after I change the food that I ate a lot of the PCOS side effects/symptoms starting to go away . #pcos #pcoslifestyle #pcosjourney #pcosrecipes

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Secret to STICKING to a Cal Deficit w/ PCOS!!pt.1

Hey y’all! Today i wanted to talk a little more in depth about caloric deficits!! 💫WHAT IS IT?? For our new girlies, calories are in just about everything we consume on a daily basis. Our body burns a certain amount of calories naturally to keep our bodily functions working, so we need them to

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PCOS Skincare Products

PCOS is hard. One of the hardest things for me has been my skin. I use to have beautiful skin. I needed to find my way back to that. One of the things was a healthier lifestyle/diet and the other has been a skincare routine. Here’s some of the products I have used consistently: @Estée Lauder night

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DOWN 49LBS WITH PCOS 🥳

I am officially 5lbs to my goal weight!! 🎉 I chose 145 as my goal because it was my pre-pandemic weight. I gained some weight during the stay at home order but I also went on the depo shot for 2 rounds (6 total months) that led to 40lbs of weight gain 🙃 not a hater on that form of bc but it jus

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Vitamins I take for Multiple Sclerosis and PCOS🤍✨

These are the vitamins I take for multiple sclerosis and PCOS. Sometimes they increase and decrease depending on how I feel. I Suffer from multiple lesions on my brain and spine with make it hard to do daily things. Taking some of these have helped tremendously. I currently am going through ano

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the real truth about fixing pcos

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For the PCOS girlies ready to heal 🤍

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HOW I lost 35 Pounds in 4 months…w/ PCOS!!

Hey lovelies! Today I just wanted to share a brief rundown of my basics for getting on track in your weight loss journey, as I am still in the middle of mine. As you can see my loss in the past 4 months is 35 pounds, nothing crazy like 50-60. This is the sustainable slow burn and grind! I’ll go int

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When you are overwhelmed, remember that God's peace surpasses understanding. He will quiet your mind and fill your heart with the calm you seek. No matter how hard your journey may get always remember to give it god .Trusting in God’s peace, even in overwhelming times, can bring a deep sense of

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PCOS Weight Loss Journey ✨

Weight loss with PCOS can be HARD. Once I had blood work done that showed I was insulin resistant, I was finally able to manage my PCOS the correct way for my body. I tried calorie deficit and over exercising, but my weight wouldn’t budge. If anything it kept going up which was causing lots of s

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