Water challenge day one!

So i relized that my post from last night actually didnt post till today... weird right? Anyway i am nearing the end of day one of week one for the gallon water challenge and let me tell you it has been difficult so far and honestly i dont think i can finsh the last little bit of water left in my jug. I think i messed up for one because i had a very hard time pulling myself out of bed today it was just o e of those days. I actually did not get out of bed till damn near 2pm. Hopefully tomarrow will be better for me.

So my observations from my first day on this challange are some first off i havent felt very hungry at all and when i did eat i felt like i ate significantly less than i would and i am ver please with this because its a big thing for me. Secondly i noticed the water calmed my symptoms of my metformin. I will be continuing this challenge and will post about my progress in a week. See you all then and as alwayse dont forger to fight like a girl!

Water challange!

So most of you may have heard of the 30 day water challengefor those who havent Basicallyyou drink a gallon of water a day for 30 day kind of self explanatory right. Well I have decided that i am going to take the challenge but insted of 30 day im going to do 8 weeks because of the fact that its summer and rather hot here and i really should be drinking water anyway! On top of the water challenge i will be starting a new metformin regement. The water challenge is said to have multiple benefits including, weightloss, skin rejuvenation, detoxification, curbing appetite, and thats just the ones i could Remember... do i really have to tell you how good water is for you?
So the things i hope to achieve with this challange are:
* Better skinn
* Energy
* Body detoxification
* Healthier hair
* Weightloss
Im sure theres more but those are all i could think of lol.

My Plan! So i have taken a gallon jug of spring water i got from walmart and decorated it with my bic permanent markers. I marked 8 lines possibly one more/less.(dont worry ill show you in my next post!) I filled it up and its chilling in my refrigerator ready for tomarrow. I will report back tomarrow night and let everyone know how i did then every week after i will check in. I urge everyone to try this challenge but please rember to not drink the hole gallon all at once it could be dangerous! Also it would be so nice to hear from some of you so please feel free to comment! And as alwayse never stop fighting like a girl!

PCOS Success Tips For Increased Weight Loss, Improved Fertility, A Healthier Life:

Found this and wanted to share it :)


PCOS Success Tips For Increased Weight Loss, Improved Fertility, A Healthier Life:

1. Eat smaller, frequent meals.

2. Include lots of fresh vegetables and fruits.

3. Replace simple carbohydrates with complex carbohydrates.

4. Buy and eat organic food whenever possible.

5. Have a low glycaemic load (GL) food plan.

6. Include a great deal of salad. Eating salad at the start of your meal will help you feel full, increase the amount of nutrients you eat, and they taste great too.

7. Eat meals comprising protein, carbohydrates and healthy fat as this helps reduce Insulin Resistance.

8. Have 20−50 grams of fibre each day to fight Insulin Resistance. Sources include unsweetened coconut, flaxseeds, chia seeds, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, gluten-free whole grains, apples and dark leafy greens.

9. Include protein − eggs, nuts, fish and, less frequently, lean organic poultry and meat.

10. Use extra virgin cold pressed olive oil for cooking; flax oil, coconut oil or extra virgin cold pressed olive oil for salads.

11. Add some apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar or lemon juice for extra taste.

12. Take the required supplements daily.

13. If eating grains, choose gluten-free whole grains.

14. Add herbs and spices like curcumin (turmeric) and cinnamon to your food plan.

15. Add non-starchy vegetables, either raw or steamed.

16.Develop the habit of reading labels on food products you purchase.

17. Include plant sterols (and not in the form of well marketed margarines!). For those with an imbalance in their cholesterol levels (dyslipidemia), plant sterols can help balance these levels.

18. Drink a minimum of two litres of pure water daily.

PCOS Science Video

I found this video that tells you all about PCOS. it has a view sensitive words in it so if you are under age please do not watch without a parent.

Let me know!!

Hell everyone I would like to know the topics you would like to know about so please drop me a comment a email anything so I can address the PCOS topic you want to know about!!

Provera

So the last month and a half I have been on provera (medroxyprogesterone) along with my 1,000 milligrams of metformin, my 400 mg folic acid and my gummy vitamins. For those of you who are unfamiliar with provera it is a progestin, A female hormone that helps regulate Ovulation and menstrual Cycles. Provera is important for woman with PCOS to have some sort of cycle. Your body needs to have a period it is vital to you health. Menstruation is necessary to rid the body of the uterine lining that has built up in preparation for pregnancy, it also eliminates excess iron witch can be a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Additionally, the menstrual cycle includes two weeks were women show significantly reduced blood pressure as a result Woman have fewer heart attacks and strokes. Monthly Menstruation flushes bacteria out of the reproductive system serving as a form of protection for STD's and infertility. I know that it can be a pain to have a cycle every month but your body needs to have a period it is vital to you health so suck it up buttercup and talk to your DR about Provera.. I did and I feel wonderful.

New Look

So I decided to give the blog a new look. I feel like it works better with what I'm trying to accomplish here. Tell me what  you think in a comment.

Royal Jelly, Bee Pollen & Bee Propolis for Fertility

Bees are amazing creatures. They produce a wide variety of substances, many of which have been found to have great health benefits for not only the bees, but humans as well. Bee keeping and Apitherapy has been done for thousands of years, dating back around 6000 years ago. Apitherapy is the use of bee products honey, propolis, bee pollen and royal jelly for healing.
Many people are curious as to these health benefits reported by thousands of people and most notably by bee keepers themselves. With the variety of bee products out there it can be confusing to know what the difference is between them, what their health benefits are and which product is best for certain health issues. Since this website is focused on fertility I am only going to list general information on the differences between Royal Jelly, Bee Pollen, and Bee Propolis and their health benefits in relationship to fertility and fertility issues.
Royal Jelly

Royal Jelly is a substance that is secreted by nurse worker bees glands. The secretion is known as royal jelly and it is the main food source for the first 3 days of the larva. One larva that is to be the Queen Bee is fed only royal jelly its entire life. This exclusive feeding triggers the full development of her ovaries which is needed to lay the millions of eggs she will lay in her lifetime. The Queen matures in 5 days and weighs double that of a worker bee. A worker bee only lives to be 30-45 days old, but the Queen bee lives to be 5 to 6 years old. The queen also lays in one season around 250,000 eggs and in peak season she may lay up to 2000 eggs a day. This may have something to do with the extremely high nutritional content of the Royal Jelly which is this Queen’s exclusive diet.
Royal Jelly is rich in amino acids (29 to be exact), lipids, sugars, some vitamins, fatty acids and most importantly, proteins. It contains ample levels of iron and calcium. Royal Jelly also contains acetylcholine, which is needed to transmit nerve messages from cell to cell. Regular consumption of high-quality Royal Jelly has been shown to help balance hormones. This makes it beneficial to those individuals that suffer from a hormonal imbalance, as it helps to provide support to the endocrine system. It may also help with problems that are related to hormonal imbalance. A study done in Japan and published in 2007 shows that Royal Jelly has the propensity to mimic human estrogen, which may help those that suffer from low estrogen levels. Estrogen is essential for healthy bone formation and healthy gene expression, and is vital for a healthy menstrual cycle. This study also showed potential for increased size of uterine cells in the rats studied. While there may need to be more studies done to show full potential of Royal Jelly consumption on uterine health this is exciting potential for women with weak uterine muscles or thin uterine lining due to long-term hormonal birth control use.
Royal Jelly may be beneficial for the following:
• To increase libido
• Support egg and sperm health
• Diminish and reduce the signs of aging
• To reduce inflammation caused by illness or injury
• To naturally boost the bodies immune system
Bee Pollen

As worker bees leave the hive for the day they go out and gather bee pollen and bring it back to the hive. They pack the pollen into granules with its own enzymes, some honey or nectar. Keep in mind that for each pack of bee pollen sold each one may be vastly different and this is because of the environment in which the bee was collecting the pollen. Different flowers contain different chemical constituents unique to that flower. Some bees are kept near farming areas that only contain one kind of flower rather than a diversity of them. So to obtain a wide variety of benefits from the bee pollen you will want to choose one that is from either a local organic source of wildflowers or an organic farm. Choose only high quality bee pollen. If you choose one that you are not sure of, call the company and ask them what kind of flowers the bees are visiting each day. Is the source organic or wild? If not, if they are near an industrial farm your pollen has the potential to contain harmful chemicals like pesticides, herbacides or fertilizers. All of these are known to contain endocrine disruptors which are linked to fertility problems.
Because bee pollen varies from source to source depending on time of year, location, ect. it is hard to pinpoint exact nutritional benefits as they may be different with each batch. Bee pollen does contain vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, proteins and amino acids. It is said that bee pollen contains antihistamine properties which may reduce allergies.
Bee pollen has been reported to have great results in boosting immunity, fertility for both men and women, reducing allergies and boosting overall nutrition, as well as having healing benefits for a variety of other health conditions. Bee Pollen is included in the Alive Bee Power blend.
Bee Propolis

Bee Propolis is a resinous mixture of tree sap, tree buds, tree leaves and other botanical sources that the bees make to seal small openings in their hives. Larger openings are sealed with beeswax. Once again the chemical constituents of bee propolis varies by region because different plants live in different climates.
Studies on “typical” northern temperate propolis showed it to contain 50% vegetable balsams, 30% waxes, 10% essential oils, and 5% pollen. This northern region propolis is mainly derived from conifers and poplars.
A study published in Fertility and Sterility (2003;80:S32) showed that 60% of women with endometriosis related infertility who took 500mg of bee propolis twice a day for 9 months became pregnant as opposed to 20% in the placebo group. Endometriosis pain, scar tissue and adhesion formation is thought to be triggered by inflammation response. Bee propolis has been shown to be extremely anti-inflammatory which may reduce endometriosis.
It appears more research on the benefits of bee propolis are in order. Because preliminary studies suggest its highly anti-inflammatory properties it may be greatly beneficial for fertility issues that may trigger inflammation response such as uterine fibroids, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, blocked fallopian tubes, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), and reproductive trauma or surgeries.
Bee propolis may also contain immunomodulating properties. This may be beneficial for autoimmune related fertility issues such as recurrent miscarriage due to immunological response (mothers body attacks and rejects the fetus), autoimmune related Premature Ovarian Failure and antisperm antibody. Antisperm antibodies can be present in woman as an allergic reaction to sperm, thus triggering immune response to attack the sperm. These antisperm antibodies can also be present in men as well, where their bodies attack their own sperm. This is commonly seen in up to 70% of men who get a vasectomy. Bee Propolis is included in the Alive Bee Power blend.
Making Informed Decisions When Choosing Bee Products

Be sure that you are choosing high quality products from a reputable source. This is very important not only to you, but to the health of the bees. As you may well know bees are rapidly declining and much of this is thought to be linked to environmental pollution. Choose to support organic, free-range, biodynamic farming and bee keeping practices when possible. Your choices make a difference!
Take the time to learn more about bees and how the sustain our food chain, without them we might perish. There are some great documentaries out there on Colony Collapse Disorder, the lives of bees and how they are on the brink of total collapse. Please keep in mind their vital role in our daily lives!
Our Natural Fertility Shop has you choice of Royal Royal Jelly which is pure Royal Jelly freeze dried to maintain quality. We also carry Alive Bee Power which contains a wonderful blend of these 3 bee products as well as some immune boosting herbs. This company has been certified organic since1995.
Important Caution

It is extremely important to note that if you are allergic to bees or honey you should avoid all bee products. Side affects and reactions can include minor to severe skin irritations, difficulty breathing or even anaphylactic shock. If you begin to develop a reaction to any of these products discontinue use immediately. Do not feed to infants under 1 year of age. Do not use bee products during pregnancy if either side of your family or the father’s family has a history of bee allergy as this may affect the baby.

References:
1. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1265395/?page=1
2. downloads.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2008/827582.pdf
3. downloads.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2008/938757.pdf
4. fao.org/docrep/w0076e/w0076e16.htm
5. The Infertility Cure: The Ancient Chinese Wellness Program for Getting Pregnant and Having Healthy Babies by Randine Lewis.
6.ezinearticles.com/?Royal-Jelly-and-Bee-Pollen—How-They-Benefit-Your-Health&id=936373
7. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_jelly#cite_note-12
8. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bee_pollen
9. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bee_propolis
10. sharedjourney.com/articles/asperm.html

ALL information in this post was found here and was posted on this blog fr my own use and the use of my readers. I do not take credit for any of this information I simply shared it on my blog.

My new charts

Back at the starting line

Do you ever feel like no matter what you do you keep getting pushed back to the starting line. Well if you do your not alone! Last Wednesday I went to the doctor for the first time in almost a year and when I stepped on the scale and I felt like crying the number in front of me was as I had always feared 305 I freaked out inside how could I let this happen?  How could I let myself get to this point? 305 pounds the highest weight of my life. My doctor and I talked about getting my weight down but all I can think about is how can I when every time I try I get pushed back? But then I think about it every time I have tryed to lose weight I lose about 30 pounds. If I can make a life change and really stick to it think of the possibilities 30 pounds can turn into 60 or 90 if I really try hard and change my life. So here I am at the starting line ready to take my first steps.

Shit happenes

Yup you read right shit happens. Things go rong people change and time passes us by and shit happens. Thats what happend to me shit happened.  Last year I was doing so good I joined weight watchers had a good job was on the right track eating healthy and taking my metformin hell I even joined a gym I was working out 4 days a week. Then the world did what it has a bad habit of doing... it Beat me down. I turned 21 in august and that ment I lost my medical and with it my weight watchers membership.  I couldn't aford to go to the doctors so I couldn't get my metformin.  I was still going to the gym but then in October my Daddy passed away of a major heart attack he was my best friend my daddy and my gym partner. After that I went into a depression I still cant pull myself out of. Some times shit happens and life beats you down but you cant let the bad stuff win I know its going to be hard but I got to stand tall and fight back if not for me then for my daddy because I know he wanted so much more for me. So here I am and here I stand taking the first step.

Eliminating the Excuses

Alot of us have have allot of excuses as to why we don't workout or eat like we should. let me brake them down for you.

1. I can't do it:  Cant is just a state of mind! YES YOU CAN!! You have to tell yourself every day I CAN do this and I WILL do this because I AM WORTH IT!!
2. I have bad genes: What does this even mean? even if you come from a big family YOU CAN brake the cycle if you try hard enough and maybe you can get your family involved for instance ask your mother of sister of even your father to go for a walk, go play tennis or basket ball or something do it for your family.
3. I'm to tired:  Hears the thing working out gives you energy. When you exercise it increase blood flow that helps deliver more oxygen throughout your body. You need that oxygen to create energy.  As more oxygen is being delivered throughout you body, more energy is created. Also exercise releases endorphins in your body. Endorphins released in your body will give you a “feel good” sensation.  In addition, working out gets you in better shape which in the long run means that you don’t get as tired as quickly, which is much like having extra energy.
4. I've Failed before: NEVER EVER GIVE UP because YOU DESERVE better!
5. I'm All Alone: There is a website called My fitness pal it is amazing! I have made so meany awesome friends that keep me motivated and there awesome to chat with try it and feel free to add me http://www.myfitnesspal.com/hisjellybean
6. I love food: Everyone Loves food, it taste good and its fun to cook but you can find so meany good foods and Reicipes that are fun to make try skinny taste OMG I love this website the Reicipes are delicious AND healthy.
7. I'm to busy: This is simple wake up 30 min early How hard is it? And before you say your to tired read the I'm to tired section again :)
8. Its to hard: Let me say one thing... Anything worth having is worth fighting for! You want to have a better body its worth fighting for, Ya its hard and its going to take some time but isn't it worth it? aren't YOU worth it? the answer is simple YES!!
9. I'm to old:  Exercise Make you feel good and wonderful inside. Even if you are old they make diet and exercise plans for older people pluses Exercising will make you live a longer healthier life 
10. I'll do it later: How meany times have you said I'll do it late and never did it or Said I'll do it tomorrow and when tomorrow comes you have the same excuse? Don't you ever ask yourself Didn't I say I'll do it tomorrow yesterday? How long are you going to put yourself and your life on the back burner? 
11. No will power: will power is your own self control as in YOU CONTROL YOU you have to get in the right state of mind if you want to succeed and you CAN succeed. so tell yourself that everyday say Self YOU CAN SUCCEED.
12. I hate working out: The best advice I can give is to find a workout that works for you that is fun some examples are: Zumba, Sports, Playing on the Wii, Dancing, Playing with kids, Swimming, ECT not all workouts are work they can be fun to.  

I hope you find this useful and motivating and as always leave me a comment, question or concern also Leave a comment with your excuse and I will add it it :)  

Little Victorys

I have realized if I set small goals then I can feel more accomplished threw my weight loss journey. For example my goal is to lose 15 pounds between June 15th and July 15th. Even if I only lose 10 pounds in that month that's a huge victory for me yesterday I was on my wii fit game and decided to weigh myself and I lost 1.5 pounds... I celebrated like it was 5 or 10 pounds and I am really proud. The thing is when you have PCOS you have to celebrate those small goals because Its so much harder to get there and in all reality we PCOS Systers have all the right in the world to brag about our weight loss success because we work so much harder than woman with out PCOS So remember to take your metformin everyday and pat yourself on the back at every small victory and if you happen to gain a little don't worry about it your doing the best you can.

30 day challenges

There are an abundance of 30 day challenges on the net these days. I have just spent the last hour trying to find as meany as I can to share with all of you! I actually will be doing as meany of them as I can threw the year. I am currently working on the 30 day Squat challenge here are some of the challenges hope you find them useful

:)

Love what I do!

Ok so I am at the point were I Love what I am doing SO much I don't want to stop! I don't have any followers and I don't get any comments and half the views on my page are from myself but I still keep on doing the research and blogging and even if I don't get a chance to help alot of people with my research at least I get to look back on it when I have those moment were I say "...Wait what was that vitamin I red about?" or "What were the rules of the low Amylose diet?" Not only that but popping online every day and doing this Blog it motivates me and keeps me on track in a way. I Fight like a girl and I love it!

Here is a list of topics I want to cover soon:

Egg whites vs hole Eggs

Drinks that are good for you 

At the farmers market

How to stick with it (workouts and diets)

Bad food in disguise (foods you think are good for you but are not)

Glucose

Cant wait to Blog about it happy blogging and feel free to leave a Comment, Question, or Concern. 

How to Avoid Genetically Modified Foods

GMO's sometimes called GM's are Genetically Modified foods.

In the US and Canada food manufacturers are not required to label if their food is genetically modified or not.I found some guidelines for steering clear of GM foods in your diet, if that is your choic

Become familiar with the most common applications of genetic modification. These are the products (and their derivatives) that are most likely to be genetically modified:

• Soybeans 
• Corn
• Rapeseed/Canola
• Sugar beets
• Dairy
• Sugar
• Papayas.
• Zucchini.
• Baked goods

Buy food labeled 100% organic.The US and Canadian governments do not allow manufacturers to label something 100% organic if that food has been genetically modified or been fed genetically modified feed. You may find that organic food is more expensive and different in appearance from conventional products.

• Also, just because something says "organic" on it does not mean that it does not contain GMs. In fact, it can still contain up to 30% GMs, so be sure the labels say 100% organic

Trusted Organic Certification institutions include QAI, Oregon Tilth, and CCOF. Look for their mark of approval on the label of the product.USDA Organic standards pale in comparison , do not consider a product 100% organic if it is only USDA Organic Certified

• This applies to eggs, as well. Eggs labeled "free-range", "natural", or "cage-free" are not necessarily GE-free; look for eggs to be 100% organic.

Recognize fruit and vegetable label numbers.

• If it is a 4-digit number, the food is conventionally produced.
• If it is a 5-digit number beginning with an 8, it is GM. However, do not trust that GE foods will have a PLU identifying it as such, because PLU labeling is optional. 
• If it is a 5-digit number beginning with a 9, it is organic.

Purchase beef that is 100% grass-fed. Most cattle in the U.S. are grass-fed, but spend the last portion of their lives in feedlots where they may be given GM corn, the purpose of which is to increase intramuscular fat and marbling. If you're looking to stay away from GM0s, make sure the cattle were 100% grass-fed or pasture-fed (sometimes referred to as grass-finished or pasture-finished).

• The same applies to meat from other herbivores such as sheep.
• There is also the slight possibility that the animals were fed GM alfalfa, although this is less likely if you buy meat locally.
• With non-ruminants like pigs and poultry that cannot be 100% grass-fed, it's better to look for meat that is 100% organic.

Seek products that are specifically labeled as non-GM or GMO-free. However, it is rare to find products labeled as such. You can also research websites that list companies and foods that do not use genetically modified foods, but be aware that information is often incomplete and conflicting interests may not be declared.

Shop locally. Although more than half of all GM foods are produced in the US,[7] most of it comes from large, industrial farms. By shopping at farmers' markets, signing up for a subscription from a local Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm, or patronizing a local co-op, you may be able to avoid GM products and possibly save money at the same time.

• More and more small farms are offering grains and meat directly to customers, in addition to the usual fare (vegetables, fruit, herbs).
• Shopping locally may also give you the opportunity to speak to the farmer and find out how he or she feels about GMOs and whether or not they use them in their own operation.

Buy whole foods. Favor foods that you can cook and prepare yourself, rather than foods that are processed or prepared (e.g. anything that comes in a box or a bag, including fast food). What you lose in convenience, you may recover in money saved and satisfaction gained, as well as increased peace of mind. Try cooking a meal from scratch once or twice a week--you may enjoy it and decide to do it more often

Grow your own food. This way you know exactly what was grown, and what went into growing it.

I hope this information will be very useful to you and your family. Feel Free to leave a Comment, Question or Concern. 

Low Amylose Diet

Ok So I stumbles across a diet for women with PCOS called the Low Amylose Diet. I am going to try to fallow it along with some other PCOS diet tips I have found.

Rules for the Low Amylose Diet:
1.Avoid all simple sugars such as candy, sodas, cakes, pies, ice cream, etc. These are almost pure forms of glucose.
2.Avoid vegetables that are grown underground, corn (the waxy kind is ok), bananas, and foods enriched with maltodextrins or corn syrup.
3.Avoid wheat, rice, rye, barley, and oats.
4.Eat a minimum of 3 servings each of above-ground vegetables and fruits daily.
5.Eat at least 6 ounces of protein every day.

 Foods very low in Amylose, and therefore better for a PCOS diet and weight loss, include artichoke, asparagus,avocado, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, cucumber, eggplant, green beans, lettuce, low-fat yogurt and peanuts.

Foods to avoid include pretzels, rice cakes, Rice Crispies, corn Chex, rice Chex, instant mashed potatoes, corn flakes, baked potato, instant rice and frozen tofu dessert

I am still doing some research into this but you can go HERE to find some Low Amylose food Ideas.
One thing that is important to remember that boiling foods can make them more unhealthy for you so Always bake food when you can.  I just happened to stumble upon THIS BLOG... I haven't read it yet but Definitely will be fallowing it.

The next ting I found was about Resveratrol witch I am also still researching but I was able to find a list of food that are good for you and have Resveratrol.

Japanese Knotweed: Also known as Polygonum cuspidate, Hu Zhang, and/or kojo-kon, Japanese knotweed is the most abundant source of resveratrol. Red wine grapes, another source of resveratrol, have their place in a healthy lifestyle because they are loaded with polyphenol antioxidants. However, Japanese knotweed has been utilized as a less expensive source of resveratrol for many of the supplements currently on the market.

Grapes: Red grapes are a potent source of resveratrol. Red wine contains resveratrol because of the fermentation process,during which the grape skins make contact with the developing wine. Since resveratrol is a natural defense mechanism against plant pathogens, commercially grown grapes will contain far less of the compound due to the use of pesticides.Factors that determine the concentration of resveratrol in grapes include geographical region of origin, exposure to fungi and other cultivation factors. Purple grape juice also contains resveratrol; however, it occurs in lower concentrations than in red wine.

Peanuts: Peanuts are a practical whole food source of resveratrol. However, they are a far less concentrated source of resveratrol than grapes and/or Japanese knot weed  The Linus Pauling Institute reports that one cup of raw peanuts contains at most 0.26 mg of reseveratrol. By comparison, one cup of red grapes contains 1.25 mg. Interestingly, one cup of boiled peanuts contains 1.28 mg, a comparable amount to grapes.

Berries: Deep blue, red and purple berries also contain resveratrol in smaller, varying amounts. Berries belonging to the Vaccinums pecies, including blueberries, bilberries and cranberries, contain the highest amounts of resveratrol. The optimal dosage and source of resveratrol for human consumption is unknown, as more research is needed.

I also saw a pin up on pintrest that says Red Foods are rich in Resverato but I have not found any further evidence on this.

I will soon be posting a topic on GMO's and how to avoid them. Hope you found this helpful and as alwayse feel free to leave a comment, Question or concern.

Learning all I can

So I am Doing everything I can to Learn what I can about PCOS and what it takes to have a baby with it. yesterday I found a list of several Medications That you can take for PCOS.

The first it Vitex. Vitex is 100% Organic and 100% Vegetarian witch Is a big thing for me.
Some of the Benefits of Vitex are:

• Vitex Stimulates the activity of the ovulation hormones. 
• Vitex increases the chances of the pregnancy to occur.
• Vitex Ensures the hormonal balance requires for normal ovulation.
• Vitex has no side effects so it can be safely used on a regular basis.
• Vitex Assists the body in regulating the activity and the production of hormones

It is highly recommended that no other fertility treatments be followed if using Vitex supplements and, of course, to always ask for a doctor’s opinion beforehand. You can find this information along with some other information and a free TTC kit HERE.

The Second is Clomid. I have herd of this drug before and thought of using it but My medical will not cove it. But If it comes down to it I will pay for it out of pocket.
What is Clomid and what does it do:

•  Clomid stimulates the release of hormones necessary for ovulation to occur. It is mainly used for treating female infertility.
• Clomid is used to stimulate ovulation (the release of an egg) when a woman's ovaries can produce a follicle but hormonal stimulation is deficient.
• Clomid may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

You can find more info on this drug HERE

The third is Metformin I don't really have allot to say about this drug its tipicly a diabetic drug but it works wonders for women with PCOS. For me it helped regulate my cycle and lose some wight, But it does so much more and you can read all about it HERE

The Forth is Provera. Provera helps women with PCOS be able to have there menstrual cycle regularly. you can learn more about it HERE

There is also one called fertilaid witch you can learn about HERE

I hope this was of some use to you and please  feel free to leave a comment, Question or concern.

Sometimes I BRAKE

The way I look a the word and things is so much different than anyone I know. I guess you could say I have an LA attitude things don't bother me like they do some people I don't do the Drama Rama thing... I don't freak out over things that bother some people... I'm chill and I like it. With this PCOS thing I am living threw It's a hole different story, All I can think about is how I might never have a family... How I will never get to experience my baby's first word or learning how to walk. I'll never know what its like to feel the kind of love you can get from a child or how proud you can be when you child brings home his first A. I guess what makes me so angry is that there are some people out there that have had 5 or 6 kids and they could care less like there child is nothing more than a few extra dollars at tax time Or people that don't even want children and then there's people like me that want it more than anything in the world, people that would care for there kids and  treat them like there the best thing in the world like they wouldn't rather have anything elts on this earth. Most of the time I can be strong and I can hold my head up high and smile threw the pain but sometimes I just Brake! Sometimes I cant handle the news that one of my friends is pregnant again, or that there kids have had yet another birthday. The thing is that Every female friend I have had has a child and most of them have 3 or more And 4 days ago when I got the news my best friend for as long as I can remember is now expecting I Lost it But you know the thing is I don't want to be upset that my Best Friend can and is going to have a baby when I cant because I love her and I want to be happy for her and that baby because No matter what they are going to be in my life and that baby will look to me as its aunt. I just want to be apart of her pregnancy and the baby's life. I have pushed every friend of mine that has ever had a child damn near out of my life so maybe in my subconsciousness I am taking the news of her having a baby as loosing my best friend. I feel so guilty for being so upset and I don't know what to do... Sometimes I just Brake

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Fight Like A Girl

Welcome to Fight Like A Girl!!
Fight like a girl is my blog about my fight with Poltcysytic Ovary Syndrome or PCOS. If you don't know what PCOS is then you can go HERE and read all about it. Basically it makes it very difficult to conceive a child. PCOS affects 5-10% of woman. I was diagnosed with PCOS about 4 years ago about a year after I miscarried my first child. Sometimes I think that my miscarriage was meant to be because I was only 16 and not ready to take on another life when I was still young myself. When I was 17 I met the man that is now my husband of almost 3 years. Since we got married all I could think about was having a child of our own but with PCOS it mad it almost impossible.  Now I'm 2 moths away from being 21 and I want to be a mother before I turn 22 so I will do everything I can or have to to make it happen.

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