My PCOS Burn Book 💋

These are my personal opinions on the advice and challenges that are common with PCOS!

From being told to “just lose weight” to the endless “dos and don’ts” we constantly hear 💬

Let’s break down the myths, share our struggles, and support each other with real talk and real solutions. 💪

Share your experiences below in the comments, and let’s support each other on our PCOS journey!

#PCOSBurnBook #PCOSAwareness #PCOS #SmooBabe #meangirls #burnbook #pcoslifestyle #pcosjourney #pcosproblems #pcoslife

2024/6/24 Edited to

... Read morePolycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) can feel isolating, especially when faced with unsupportive comments like 'just lose weight.' It’s crucial to recognize that PCOS is complicated, affecting individuals differently and requiring personalized approaches to management. The common medical advice often overlooks the unique circumstances of each woman, leading to frustration and feelings of being unheard. Instead of rigid 'dos and don'ts,' it’s vital to adopt sustainable lifestyle changes tailored to individual needs. Many women may feel a lack of understanding and support from their friends and families during challenging times. This can further compound the feelings of loneliness and isolation in dealing with PCOS. Fostering a community of women who can share their experiences and provide encouragement can significantly alleviate this burden. Joining supportive groups—whether online or in-person—allows women to connect, share tips, and discover holistic approaches to care. Let’s break the stigma surrounding PCOS and empower ourselves through collective experiences by advocating for more personalized medical care and broader awareness of the condition. Together, we can create a strong network that promotes understanding, acceptance, and support for those navigating the complexities of PCOS.

Related posts

An open book lies on a dark surface, with the text 'DARKEST AND SPICIEST BOOK CHAPTERS' overlaid. Small icons of a black heart, purple devil, and red flame are also visible. The bottom left corner shows 'lemon8 @clarareadsromance'.
A graphic titled 'SPICY CHAPTERS Never After Series' featuring four book covers by Emily McIntire: 'Hooked', 'Scarred', 'Wretched', and 'Twisted'. Below each cover is a list of chapter numbers.
A graphic titled 'SPICY CHAPTERS Lancaster Prep Series' featuring four book covers by Monica Murphy: 'Things I Wanted To Say', 'A Million Kisses In Your Lifetime', 'Promises We Meant To Keep', and 'I'll Always Be With You'. Below each cover is a list of chapter numbers.
Darkest and spiciest book chapters❤️‍🔥
🌶️These chapters? They don't simmer, they burn. ⚠️Late-night warning: Read at your own risk —preferably while gasping. #lemon8challenge #lemon8bookclub #spiciestbooks #spicyrecommendations #darkromancebooks
ClaraReadsRomance

ClaraReadsRomance

1993 likes

A stack of books on a white bedspread, with the text "TOUCH HER & YOU DIE" and "BOOK RECS" overlaid, introducing a list of book recommendations.
The book cover for "Powerless" by Lauren Roberts, featuring a skeletal figure and vines. Overlaid text praises its fantasy genre and banter, with a knife emoji and four and a half stars.
The book cover for "One Dark Window" by Rachel Gillig, depicting a gothic castle. Overlaid text describes it as amazing with a monster in her head, accompanied by a joker card emoji and three and a half stars.
“Touch her & you die” book recs
One of my favorite tropes is enemies to lovers and not only that, it is top tier when it has a “touch her & you die” microtrope in there. Here are just some of the books that I love that has this trope. POWERLESS: less of an enemies to lovers and more of unlikely pairing to high tension. It
Hannah Pilgrim

Hannah Pilgrim

13.4K likes

Burn book/mean girls
have you ever made a burn book
Maddy

Maddy

134 likes

✨Book Recs Based on Tropes✨
POV: you pick your next read based entirely on the trope 😌📚 If you’re anything like me, the plot is great… but the trope? That’s the real reason I’m obsessed. Here are 4 tropes that own my heart — with book recs to match 🫶💭 ✨ friends to lovers (the softest burn) ✨ enemies to lovers (the tension
em_ly01

em_ly01

1628 likes

An open book page with highlighted text, featuring the overlay text 'book men who would watch the world burn for their girls'.
The book cover for 'The Sweetest Oblivion' by Danielle Lori, with overlay text 'he burned down a gas station because someone groped her'.
The book cover for 'Twisted Love' by Ana Huang, with overlay text 'he followed and groveled for a year to get her back'.
book men who’d watch the world burn for their girl
y’all James from hooked is literally the definition of this post… like “you want to watch the world burn? I’ll hand you the match and stand at your back watching you become the queen of ashes” LET HIM COOK WITH THAT ONE 🗣️🗣️🗣️ #lemon8bookchallenge #lemon8bookclub #lemon8bookworm #book
Readers.archive

Readers.archive

2612 likes

How to Write a Book and Avoid Burnout
I suffered my first major burnout just under a year ago because of writing. I was under a lot of pressure from friends, family… my husband. So I’d set goals that were way too big:“write a chapter,” “write 2,000 words,” “write 10,000 words,” “make it GOOD.” I did this. Every day. For months. I hit
Ali Wilde

Ali Wilde

537 likes

❤️‍🔥“Touch her,and you die”book recs
Love a hero who'd burn the world to protect her? These books deliver possessive, protective, and dangerously devoted love interests! Which one had you blushing the most? Drop your favorite below! 👇​ #lemon8challenge #lemon8bookclub #TouchHerAndDie #DarkRomance #SpicyReads
ClaraReadsRomance

ClaraReadsRomance

1285 likes

You can't convince me to read an entire book
She's a really bad spy. He's her sexy mark. When her best friend is found 💀deleted💀 on the beaches, Isabel's marching orders are clear: woo an enemy general's sexy son & steal his kingdom-shattering weapon. But as she draws closer to her target, her own feelings may destroy
SarahMarie Page

SarahMarie Page

617 likes

Fat burn smoothie
#fatburning #summerbod #juicerecipe #lemon8bookclub
Fitness JYC

Fitness JYC

67 likes

Upgraded to BIGGER BURN BOOK BAG
#BurnBookBag #pinkfinds #meangirls #fashionfinds #pink
Kandyce-Rose

Kandyce-Rose

1334 likes

A blurred image of a person on a beach looking out at the ocean, with the text overlay "Why are you blushing? It's just a book" and "lemon8 @sarahpagestories" branding.
A screenshot displaying an excerpt from a book, featuring dialogue and narration about a character being questioned and physically intimate actions, with some text highlighted in pink and yellow.
The black cover of the book "ILLUSION OF STARS" by Sarah Marie Page, adorned with floral designs and daggers, lying on a white surface with colorful flower stickers around it. Text overlays include "she's stealing more than secrets..." and "more in caption".
It's just a book 😏🥵
She's a spy, he's her mark 🔥😏 Isabel's marching orders are clear: woo an enemy general's sexy son & steal his kingdom-shattering weapon. But as she draws closer to her target, her own feelings may destroy the mission. 🔥 Its basically Bridge Kingdom... but she's bad at
SarahMarie Page

SarahMarie Page

1043 likes

Books where the Villain Will BURN the World 4 her
📚Book Recs📚 Once Upon a Broken Heart- @stephanie_garber Gild- @ravenkennedybooks The Bargainer- @laurathalassa The Beautiful- @reneeahdieh Lightlark- @alexaster The Song of the Marked- @authorsmgaither What Lies Beyond the Veil- @harperlwoodsauthor King of Battle & Blood- Scarl
🌸Rae🌸

🌸Rae🌸

4155 likes

Burn Down Master’s House
I’m finally about to dive into Burn Down Master’s House by Clay Cane. I’ve been looking forward to this one! If you’ve read it, what did you think? #books #bookrecommendations #booksoflemon8 #readingrecommendations #booklover
Mrs. B. Reads

Mrs. B. Reads

33 likes

Slow Burn to add 🔥
#slowburnromance #romancebooks #romance #bookrecommendations #bookrecs
Yami 📚🪱

Yami 📚🪱

9 likes

A stack of five books with white and light-colored covers rests on a white, rumpled bedsheet. The image has text overlays that read "TOUCH HER & YOU DIE" and "BOOK RECS."
The book cover for 'Powerless' by Lauren Roberts, featuring a sword with a floral design, lies on a white bedsheet. Text overlays read 'Some of the best banter I have ever read' and 'Fantasy,' accompanied by five gold star ratings.
The book cover for 'One Dark Window' by Rachel Gillig, depicting a gothic castle and a figure, is displayed on a white bedsheet. Text overlays state 'This book is amazing!' and 'There is a monster in her head,' with four gold star ratings.
“Touch her & you die” book recs
One of my favorite tropes is enemies to lovers" and not only that, it is top tier when it has a "touch her & you die" microtrope in there. Here are just some of the books that I love that has this trope. POWERLESS: less of an enemies to lovers and more of unlikely pairing to high t
Prophetess Alisa Elias

Prophetess Alisa Elias

1174 likes

The book cover for 'Even Odds' by Miah Onsha, featuring a couple, dice, a baseball ticket, and a phone. Surrounding elements include 'Cade & Shay' text, a stadium drawing, and a pink sticky note with 'Just be Cade. That's all that matters.'
A pink sticky note with 'Even Odds Miah Onsha' is surrounded by highlighted romantic and steamy quotes from the book, with handwritten annotations like 'The yearning' and 'HOLY HOTTT'.
A collage featuring photos of characters Shay and Cade, a couple kissing, and baseballs at 'PILOT CITY STADIUM'. A list titled 'Cade & Shay's BUSINESS RULES' outlines 'NO TALKING ABOUT THE PAST' and 'NO FLIRTING'.
a criminally underrated book! 🎀🎲⚾️
Even Odds by Miah Onsha 🎲 🎀 ⚾️ There’s so many things I loved about this book, but I want to start by saying praises to Miah for her wonderful approach to such important topics that need focus! We get to explore topics like the toxic environment and discrimination that women face in male dominat
nela | booklover ☁️

nela | booklover ☁️

146 likes

One trope WON'T convince me to read a book
It's basically Bridge Kingdom... but she's bad at it. When her best friend is found 💀deleted💀 on the beaches, Isabel's marching orders are clear: woo an enemy general's sexy son & steal his kingdom-shattering weapon. But as she draws closer to her target, her own feelings ma
SarahMarie Page

SarahMarie Page

732 likes

An open book titled "Illusion of Stars" with a hand resting on it, next to a lit candle. The image has a text overlay that reads "why are you blushing it's just a book."
A close-up of a book page showing a steamy dialogue excerpt from "Illusion of Stars," with highlighted text and a green overlay that says "THE BOOK."
The black cover of the book "Illusion of Stars" by Sarah Marie Page, featuring floral and sword designs, placed next to a lit candle and a bouquet of white flowers.
it's just a romantasy book
🔥 Enemies-to-lovers 🔥 Dramione-coded characters 🔥 One horse 🔥 Slow burn 🔥 She's a spy, he's her mark 🔥 Romantasy 🔥 Cardigan by taylor swift vibes Isabel's marching orders are clear: woo an enemy general's sexy son & steal his kingdom-shattering weapon. But as she
SarahMarie Page

SarahMarie Page

111 likes

A pink box designed like the 'Burn Book' from Mean Girls, featuring the title 'Burn Book Cream?!' and 'MEANGIRLS'. It indicates '6 HAND CREAMS' with a total net volume of 6 FL. OZ. (180 ML).
The back of the pink 'Burn Book' themed box, detailing directions for safe use, caution, and ingredients for the hand cream set. It also states 'DESIGNED IN THE USA MADE IN VIETNAM'.
The open 'Burn Book' themed box revealing six small, colorful hand cream tubes inside. Each tube is branded with 'MEANGIRLS' and character names like Cady, Regina, Gretchen, and Karen.
Burn Book Handcream?!🔥
Guys look what I found! This is so adorable I would keep the packaging for my bookshelf lol 🔥💕 #meangirls #burnbook #weekendvibes #skincare #finds #Lemon8Diary #cute #pink #unaesthetic #lotion
Mimi

Mimi

1130 likes

A hand holds a book spine with a text overlay: "When she pulls a kn!fe on him but he actually kinda likes it... >>>>>". The background shows a green couch and framed art, with the Lemon8 logo and username.
A close-up of text from the book "ILLUSION OF STARS" by Sarah Marie Page, describing a scene where a character holds a knife to another's throat, who then leans into the blade.
A hand holds the cover of the book "ILLUSION OF STARS" by Sarah Marie Page, featuring floral and sword designs. Page flags are visible, and the background shows a green couch and framed art.
Romantasy TikTok book recommendation ✨
ILLUSION OF STARS is where romantasy meets revenge in this explosive first book 💥 Sparks fly when a spy hellbent on vengeance crosses paths with an enemy general's irresistible second-in-command 🗡️🔥 🤍 Enemies-to-lovers 🤍 "You drew stars around my scars" 🤍 One horse 🤍 Forced prox
SarahMarie Page

SarahMarie Page

281 likes

An image showing bookshelves filled with colorful books, with string lights and vinyl records on the wall. Text overlay reads 'BOOKS I think you should read BASED ON YOUR BIRTH MONTH'.
A hand holds 'Even If It Breaks Your Heart' by Erin Hahn, a western romance novel for December. The cover features a person on horseback. Text highlights it as a western romance with enemies-to-lovers trope.
Three dark-covered fantasy books by Stephanie Garber, including 'Once Upon a Broken Heart,' are shown for November. Text describes them as enemies-to-lovers, whimsical fantasy.
Your Birth Month > Your Book (PT. 1)
This is purely based on vibes… don’t ask for an explanation lol. 🐎EVEN IF IT BREAKS YOUR HEART: I picked up this book because the cover was stunning, and the plot ended up being even better. This western romance has DEPTH, on top of comedy and romance. Incredible. 🍎ONCE UPON A BROKEN HEART: A
Caitlyn Blunt

Caitlyn Blunt

977 likes

When the slow burn bursts🥵
You Light Me Up by Brooke Noel Free on Kindle Unlimited! Also available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble! She just lost her mom and is an emotional wreck. He’s her best friends older brother who just wants her to be happy. Her world is full of darkness but he’s a light that cuts through it all
Brooke Noel

Brooke Noel

613 likes

Character art depicting a dark-haired woman resting in bed, with a blonde-haired person behind her. Text overlay reads: "She's the girl who thinks she's a nobody..."
Character art showing a blonde-haired person embracing a dark-haired woman in bed. Text overlay reads: "and he's the boy who sees everything she can't".
The black cover of the book "Illusion of Stars" by Sarah Marie Page, featuring white and pink floral designs, green leaves, and two daggers. Text at top reads: "she's stealing more than secrets..."
Romantasy book rec
Isabel's marching orders are clear: woo an enemy general's sexy son & steal his kingdom-shattering weapon. But as she draws closer to her target, her own feelings may destroy the mission. ✨ Enemies-to-lovers ✨ 🗡️ to the throat.. and he leans in 😏 ✨ One horse ✨ Slow burn ✨ R
SarahMarie Page

SarahMarie Page

6772 likes

Top 10 UNHINGED book boyfriends 🥵
These men, whew baby these men. They would burn the world down for their women. Tall, brooding, and tattooed. I don’t see red flags, I see carnival rides. 🚩🔥 #bookboyfriendsdoitbetter #unhingedbookboyfriends #darkromance
Tessanicholee92

Tessanicholee92

617 likes

🤍🎀Beginner fantasy book recommendation 🤍
✨Read Illusion of Stars for free on Kindle Unlimited ✨ If you're looking for something to read... 🤍 Enemies-to-lovers 🤍 "You drew stars around my scars" 🤍 One horse 🤍 Forced proximity 🤍 She has a 🗡️ to his throat... and he leans in 🤍 Romantasy 🤍 Slow burn When her be
SarahMarie Page

SarahMarie Page

327 likes

No slow burn, just vibes and violence
If you’ve ever planned to just read one chapter before bed and suddenly it’s 3 a.m. and you trust no one? This post is for you 😂🫣 #thrillervibes #thrillerlovers #lemon8bookclub #booktok #bookrecommendations
Stephanie 🙂‍↕️

Stephanie 🙂‍↕️

84 likes

Burn out is real 😴
Tax season has nearly killed me this year. I think now is the perfect time to start this book #readingready #readreadread #lemon8bookclub #bookwormsoflemon8 #booksthatchangedmylife
JustJess_1323

JustJess_1323

115 likes

The slow burn with these two gahhhh
#bookrecommendations #scenarios #bookscene
Charlie Lennon Romance Books

Charlie Lennon Romance Books

110 likes

Possessive Book Boyfriend
📖 Ivory’s Ruin by Siberia Johnson. Releasing in paperback and ebook 08.08.24 🫶 𝑻𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒔 ✔️Dual POV ✔️Revenge ✔️Slow Burn ✔️Only One Motorcycle ✔️Morally Grey Murder Mystery 🌶️ Praise & punishment 🌶️ Hand necklaces 🌶️ Gün & kn!fe play 🌶️ Light BD$M 𝑩𝒍𝒖𝒓𝒃 Everything about the m
Siberia Johnson

Siberia Johnson

722 likes

A person in a motorcycle helmet and jacket sits on a motorcycle, overlaid with text about a "bad boy" trying to make his "shy neighbor girl jealous." A book quote describes a steamy interaction, emphasizing themes of jealousy and desire, promoting a biker romance novel.
Viral biker romance book
“Our girl is FEISTY and the push and pull between the group is addictive.” Neighbors to lovers Biker boys He falls first and harder Slow burn Dual POV HFN #forcedproximity #hefallsfirstbooks #romancebooks #booktok #bookrecommendations
books + bikers

books + bikers

213 likes

Supernatural meets Fern Gully fantasy book rec
Sh0t in the Dark by Mary Dublin and Anne Kendsley is out now! Book two coming April 24 and you can add to Goodreads now! 💓enemies to lovers 🖤fairies and monsters 💓slow burn 🖤 epic fights and suspense 💓 found family #supernatural #bookrecs #romantasy #enemiestolovers #bookre
Authors Dublin and Kendsley

Authors Dublin and Kendsley

303 likes

Romantasy TikTok book ✨
Illusion of Stars is available on Kindle Unlimited 🤍 When her best friend is found 💀deleted💀 on the beaches, Isabel's marching orders are clear: woo an enemy general's sexy son & steal his kingdom-shattering weapon. But as she draws closer to her target, her own feelings may destroy
SarahMarie Page

SarahMarie Page

111 likes

A light green book rests on a green and white checkered fabric. Overlaying the image is bold white text with a black outline that reads: "READ THIS IF YOU'RE TIRED OF FEELING BURNT OUT." The Lemon8 username is in the bottom left corner.
An open book, likely 'At Your Best,' is displayed on a green and white checkered fabric. Two quotes are overlaid: "Nobody will ever ask you to accomplish your top priorities. They will only ask you to accomplish theirs." and "When you do what you're best at when you're at your best in the best conditions you can create, your work comes alive. And so do you."
A collage showing the book 'At Your Best' by Carey Nieuwhof. It includes digital listings with ratings (4.19 and 4.7 stars) and purchase details, alongside a hand holding the physical light green book. The background is a green and white checkered fabric.
read this if you’re experiencing burn out
AT YOUR BEST BY CAREY NIEUWHOF if you’re feeling • overwhelmed • overworked • overcommitted then this book is just what you need at your best will give you strategies to get your time, energy, and priorities working in your favor so that you avoid burnout and can thrive in every aspect
megan | sahm

megan | sahm

226 likes

Book boyfriends who would burn the world
#books #booksoflemon8 #reading #darkromance #bookrecommendations
Heather Deneice 🖤 | Bookish

Heather Deneice 🖤 | Bookish

94 likes

“Touch her & you die” book recs
One of my favorite tropes is enemies to lovers and not only that, it is top tier when it has a “touch her & you die” microtrope in there. Here are just some of the books that I love that has this trope. POWERLESS: less of an enemies to lovers and more of unlikely pairing to high tension. It
Shelby Alzayer

Shelby Alzayer

495 likes

🖤 Read book I before book II releases 🖤
Looking for your next dark romance read? I got you! Finding Secrets by Ivy Darling -c.u.lt/religious trauma -slow burn -build to why choose/mmmf -book I in the Hidden Desires Trilogy (book II coming soon) -obsessed mmc -he gives her a cute nickname #darkromance #bookrecs📚
IvyDarlingAuthor

IvyDarlingAuthor

420 likes

Mean Girls Inspired Fitness Burn Book 🌸✨
💖 The Burn Book, but make it fitness💖 I I took inspiration from the iconic Burn Book and turned it into the ultimate 5-day strength training program designed to sculpt your body, grow your glutes, and build strength, all while keeping it fun (and cute 🥰) Each workout is themed after Mean Girl
Sky | CPT

Sky | CPT

77 likes

✨Current Book I am Reading✨
There are ten golden rules if you want to survive an encounter with a fae: 1 Don’t ask their name. 2 If they ask you what your name is, lie. 3 Avoid looking directly into their eyes. 4 Don’t invite them to your book club. 5 Don’t instigate a snowball fight. 6 Never let them burn their mouth o
em_beros

em_beros

751 likes

Dark Romance/Rom-Com book
Dark Romance/Rom-Com book rec! Butcher & Blackbird surprised me with how much I LOVED IT! It has dark romance, dark humor, and a sweet slow burn romance between two (validated) serial killers, what's not to love?! Think the show Dexter, but mixed with a hilarious rom-com. This b
mikalasreads

mikalasreads

114 likes

Grief Burn Book
To Whom It May Concern by Shelbi Henny Poetry/ Grief/ Burn Book This is a collection of poetry written as letters to grief, love, and loss. At the end of each chapter, there are blank spaces for you to write your letter with the option to keep or tear off and burn. This is a combination of a
shelbiconfessions

shelbiconfessions

10 likes

Take a look.... in my sticker book 🩷
got this sticker book off of Etsy from: Prettyrudethings. these are only some of the stickers I've accumulated over the last couple years. The rest of my stickers are sitting in storage back in FL🌴. #stickerbook #stickertime #burnbook
Cyndelerella

Cyndelerella

262 likes

Don’t read this book… 🫣
…unless you love cowboys, slow burn romance, rodeo and western life, healing from trauma, and short chapters! 📖: The Pieces We’ve Lost - OUT NOW on KU & Paperback A cowboy romance centered around rodeo. A girl who swore she’d never fall in love with a cowboy after the loss of her dad, and
H.K. Green

H.K. Green

668 likes

A black and white image shows a person with long dark hair, seen from behind, sitting on a bed. An overlay text box reads: "When they've been FIGHTING for the last 250 pages, but then she has a panic attack in front of him..." The Lemon8 logo and user handle are in the corner.
A screenshot of book text describes a character comforting another during a panic attack, saying, "You're safe with me. Just breathe." Key phrases are highlighted in yellow and blue, with overlaid emojis emphasizing the emotional impact of the quote.
The black cover of the book "ILLUSION OF STARS" by Sarah Marie Page is displayed, featuring white floral and sword illustrations. It is surrounded by light pink chrysanthemum flowers. An overlay text box says, "Now go look in the caption 😉".
Romantasy book rec: When they've been fighting...🤍
One of my favorite tropes is when the MMC is hard on everyone else, but soft for her 🥺 The book is called ILLUSION OF STARS and you should definitely check it out! ✨ It's basically Bridge Kingdom... but she's bad at it. When her best friend is found 💀deleted💀 on the beaches, Isabe
SarahMarie Page

SarahMarie Page

199 likes

Your sign to make a burn book journal
I’ve just started using this journal again and it’s so cute:) #scrapbookideas #journaling #scrapbookjournal #memories #craft
Eclipse

Eclipse

56 likes

See more