Blog 2 in Series: PCOS If you don’t know what PCOS is, then please take the time to read my last post in this series, which can be found here. The Nitty-Gritty: Many, many women find that the most devastating symptom of PCOS is infertility. Since I have not tried to conceive yet, I do not have the most insight into the TTC or “trying to conceive” process. I just know it can be a long, draining process. Many women end up using medicine and being fine, some have to go through more intensive/invasive treatments and some are not lucky enough to conceive at all. Another devastating thing about PCOS is that…
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Blog 1 in Series: PCOS What is PCOS? (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) Polycystic ovary syndrome (say “pah-lee-SIS-tik OH-vuh-ree SIN-drohm”) is a problem in which a woman’s hormones are out of balance. It can cause problems with your periods and make it difficult to get pregnant. PCOS may also cause unwanted changes in the way you look. If it is not treated, over time it can lead to serious health problems, such as diabetes and heart disease. Polycystic ovary syndrome (or PCOS) is common, affecting as many as 1 out of 15 women. Often the symptoms begin in the teen years. Treatment can help control the symptoms and prevent long-term problems. (Definition from WebMD) What are symptoms of PCOS?…
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It’s cold again in Indiana. I walked outside this morning to 4 degree weather. My snot was freezing inside my nose! Just..not cool. I bundled up and wore my favorite boots meant for keeping the wet out…tried my best at staying warm! Plus Size OOTD / Outfit of the Day: Shirt- Old Navy thermal Leggings- Forever 21 Vest- Old Navy Boots- Hunter Brixen These boots are my absolute FAVE. I got them on HauteLook on a whim after seeing a pair in the Nordstrom Rack (which also has a shop through HL) that I LOVED but were too small, obsessing over them, and then FINALLY getting them. I recommend. Unfortunately,…
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I can tell you what it’s not! It’s not a size 8! And you know what? I would KILL to be a size 12, so I don’t think that’s it either. If you define plus size by sizes in shopping, most clothing lines for plus sizes start at a 14/16. I would say that there are women in a size 12 that could be considered plus size as well, depending on their body shape and type. So WHY, if society already pre-determines plus sizes for us, does the fashion industry decide that anything smaller than a size 12/14 is plus size!? It’s not, and there are 2 major problems I…
