Blog 7 in Series: PCOS If you don’t know what PCOS is, then please take the time to read the first post in this series, which can be found here. Walk in to any drug store, Sephora, Ulta, etc. and you will be bombarded with thousands of products to “cure acne.” If you are beginning, it can be such a difficult task to choose the right face wash or creams and treatments to use. I want to help walk you step by step to choosing the best products to help with your acne. (This is short of going to the Dermatologist, which I ALWAYS recommend. Reminder, I am not a doctor. I am just…
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Blog 6 in Series: PCOS If you don’t know what PCOS is, then please take the time to read the first post in this series, which can be found here. The Nitty Gritty: The dictionary (Google) tells me that… “Acne is a skin condition that causes pimples or “zits.” This includes whiteheads, blackheads, and red, inflammed patches of skin.” Well, duh, Google! Many women with PCOS have cystic or hormonal acne. It’s mainly caused by a hormonal imbalance, much like women who have regular periods experience during PMS. They can be extremely irritating and painful, but luckily, in many cases, it can be controlled by good hygiene, which isn’t the case with many other…
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Last weekend, Brett and I made a 4 hour trip to attend his sister’s wedding reception. It was a beautiful day and she had it in a big barn-like structure. It was pot-luck style and decorated with beautiful fresh flowers. After we left the reception, we headed to the car for 5 hours this time to make it to my little brother’s 21st birthday bonfire. I definitely needed my outfit to be cute, but mostly comfy for this long, all-day road trip. The pants are stretchy at the top, so they were comfy! When we were in the car, I would un-tuck my shirt, so it was more comfortable as…
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My friend Nina got married a few weeks ago now and confidently rocked an amazing dress! She looked whimsical and girly! She also used the same photographer I am using. I’ve always felt that people shouldn’t get engaged, then try to lose 50 pounds before the wedding. It doesn’t seem natural to me. If you crash diet, you are very likely to gain the weight back, so the pictures of your “Extreme Weight Loss Wedding” would almost look like strangers- not only to others, but to yourselves. But you know what? It’s your decision! My decision was to remain “plus size,” or you know– FAT, for my wedding. Of course, if I…
