Sugar, sugar!

“For those PCOS-sufferers who are insulin-resistant (about 80% of them), Quitting Sugar is the number one thing that they need to do. I often refer my sugar-addicted patients to Sarah’s blog and resources.” – Lara Briden, Naturopathic Doctor.

(Via iquitsugar)

High sugar levels, insulin resistance is PCOS nightmare. Here's why:

1. Sugar causes our pancreas to release insulin to move the sugar into our cells to be used as energy
2. Access sugar causes insulin resistance (our cells loses the ability to respond to insulin)
3. Insulin resistance increase sugar levels and causes more insulin to be released into our blood stream.

What happens now?

1. High insulin levels causes our ovaries to produce male hormones
2. Male hormones will over power our female hormones

The outcome?

1. Weight gain
2. Infertility
3. Hair loss
4. Access hair growth
5. Acne

How do we manage this?

1. Through our diet. The best way is to cut out starchy carbs and sugar.
2. Through exercise. It is highly recommended to incorporate regular exercises daily.
3. With supplements. Polyphenols have been proven to improve insulin sensitivity and promote healthy sugar levels.

To consume polyphenols, i take Vivix (Shaklee) daily. Just 1 teaspoon a day. Not only it improve insulin sensitivity, but it also fixes your telomeres. Your body will produce healthier cells.

If you are trying to reduce your sugar levels, why not try Vivix? Cmon! Give it a shot!

Cut sugar and carbs, exercise regularly and take Vivix!

Lower sugar levels, improve insulin resistance, reduce male hormones and reverse your PCOS symptoms!

Xoxo,
E

But for how long?!

PCOS was like a shackle on my ankle, a burden on my shoulder.

I have never heard of it prior to my diagnosis. Since that moment, it changed my life forever. Trying to manage PCOS was like:

- Go on a diet! Workout everyday!
- Eat this! Avoid that!
- Take this pill! Take that pill!
- Don't do this! Do that!

Aarrgghh!! I went into frenzy and pondered to myself-

"But, for how long?!" 😳

The answer is- forever. Yes forever. There is no cure for PCOS.

I dived in. Without thinking. And it made me so miserable. So, i decided to be off any meds and took my time to learn about PCOS, its symptoms (and what i have), and how to properly manage it through healthy eating, regular exercise and nutrition. This is when i learn about Shaklee.

When I understand PCOS and its causes and effect the question has changed its direction.

PCOS was like a shackle on my ankle, a burden on my shoulder. But, for how long?! - I don't want it to be forever!!

So i will eat better, exercise regularly and take Shaklee as long as it's going to take. So i can be better and healthier and reverse all the PCOS symptoms that i have!

See how the situation is reversed?

What I learned:

1. There is no short cut in managing PCOS or in achieving any goals in life. It will take a long time and it will be tough. But it will be worth it
2. Medication can counter PCOS symptoms. But it also has side effects. (I took metformin for sugar levels and i was down with diarrhoea, headache, nausea and other pills affected my mood). Learn and understand the medication that you are advised to take
3. Go natural! Reverse your PCOS symptoms with healthy eating, regular workout and supplements. It will take a longer time but it is always better!
4. Don't be too hard on yourself. Take one day at a time. I was too hard on my self and because of that i give up and get discouraged easily.
5. Small progressive is still progress! Pat your back when you see small improvement. (With PCOS managing sugar levels, hormones and weight is tough as hell)
6. Even if your weight don't budge, your body composition will better! Other symptoms may improve. Look at the overall achievements! (The very reason why i got discouraged)

To my PCOS superstars ⭐️⭐️⭐️ don't be shackled by PCOS. Learn about PCOS and understand you body. When you understand, you will want to change and improve your self.

Happy Monday!

Xoxo,
E

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Something's Gotta Give

Since our first conversation in October, Miss Rania and i have been keeping in touch. She frequently asked me about my experience in managing PCOS, infertility and my pregnancy.

So i shared with her my experience and my journey before my pregnancy as a PCOSer. For 1 year:

1. I joined the gym and hired a trainer. I work out 5-7 times a week
2. I abstained from fast food, processed food, sugary food and drinks
3. I took supplements from Shaklee

She was surprised by the amount of effort i put in trying to get pregnant. What she saw was the final result- my pregnancy.

Well, something's gotta give. With PCOS, I have to put in the extra effort in almost everything, not just for fertility but for weight management and overall health.

But with it, i learn about PCOS, nutrition, and health management. I am in a better shape now than i was 10 years ago. And through PCOS, I was introduced to Shaklee.

Even after having my baby, i continue to workout, eat healthily and take my supplements. Not just to improve fertility and weight loss, but also to lower my risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and etc.

(Women with PCOS has a high risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes)

To all my PCOS superstars ⭐️⭐️⭐️take care of yourselves. Find what suits u best. It will require some changes but trust me, it is for the better.

Xoxo,
E

So, how do you know if it works?

 To be honest. I don't know and for years nothing seems to work. After 6 years, slowly i found the things that works for me.

After using so many hair products I finally managed to stop my hair loss. How?

Through exercise. When i work out regularly my hair fall stops. Somehow when i stop exercising my hair will fall again.

And when i pair exercising with healthy eating (for PCOS it is encouraged to avoid sugar and refined carbs) and the right supplements from Shaklee (for PCOS fish oil/omega guard and resveratrol) the quality of my hair is better and baby hair seems to grow again.

(Avoiding refined carbs and sugar and taking resveratrol and fish oil can reduce testosterone level. Access testosterone can convert to DHT that causes hair loss)

My workouts are a combo of cardio and weights. Although my weight hast budged, my body composition is better, stamina is better. I feel better physically, emotionally and mentally.

The start is always tough and when there is no results you get discouraged. I got discouraged a few months ago and i really regret it.

I still have a long way to go. But.. What i have learned:

1. Try. If you don't try, you won't know. I did not want to try Shaklee in the beginning but it has helped my family and i tremendously
2. Don't get discouraged. If you feel let down by failures. Stop and then try again. Don't stop all together. If I had not stop months back, my progress could have been better
3. Support system. This is important. My husband, family and friends are my support system. What would i do without them.
4. Change you self talk. I use PCOS as my excuse on everything. Don't ever let it rule your life.

So whatever your PCOS symptoms are. You can fight it and change it. Slow progress is still progress and a late start is better than never.

So to my PCOS superstars ⭐️⭐️⭐️

You can do it!

Xoxo,
E

Polycystic Ovaries Syndrome

It is not just your ovaries that has cyst. It is everything else in your body that goes out of whack. My looks, my life and my health completely changed from my diagnosis. There is no known cure. Hormones pills can counter some symptoms as a temporary solution. But it won't cure PCOS.

I used to hate my body. But after years and years I begin to love the new me. Sure, I have issues with my weight, fertility, hair.. but i am in a better shape than i ever was. I now lead a healthier lifestyle.

And it is legit i tell ya.. 😎

There is no short cut in managing PCOS. The symptoms are unique to everyone. That is why it is important to learn, listen to your body and give it what it needs.

I used to use PCOS as an excuse for everything. But not anymore. Don't let PCOS rule your life. The main lifestyle change is

1. Eat wholesome, nutritious, natural food. Avoid sugar, refined carbs, processed food

2. Regular exercise. Minimum 30 mins a day, 3-4 times a week.

3. Take dietary supplements to close nutrition gaps.

4. Pray ( or meditate).

Supplement is so important for PCOS. Fish oil, Vitamin D, Magnesium, Resveratrol are all beneficial in combating the symptoms.

I get my supplements from Shaklee and i love it!

To my pcos superstars ⭐️⭐️⭐️ i encourage you to try. Start now, you will see the difference.

(May Allah grant us ease and good health)

Xoxo,
E

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PCOS: Manage high Blood Pressure and Sugar Levels.

About a month ago, a lady by the name Rania texted me. She has found my testimony on using Vivix prior to my pregnancy.

She was diagnosed with PCOS. Her symptoms are similar to mine; hair loss, weight gain, absent period, anovulation. On top of that she is also struggling with high blood pressure and high sugar levels.

She has gone through several IUI but failed and is preparing herself for IVF. The Dr has advised her to reduce and improve her blood pressure and sugar levels to have a successful and healthy pregnancy.

She requested to know how Shaklee can help her. I recommended Vivix (resveratrol) , Ostematrix (Vitamin D, Magnesium, Calcium), Vita Lea (multi vitamin) and Omega Guard (Fish Oil/Omega 3).

On top of that i told her to

1. Have a healthy diet - reduce or eliminate sugar, refined carbs and increase protein and vegetables intake.
2. Regular exercise- brisk walk minimum 30 mins a day, 3-4 times a week

After a month, she has managed to improve both her BP and sugar levels 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

I am so happy for her. She has a long way to go in terms of improving or reducing her PCOS symptoms. But it is a start. This baby steps will will bring a lot of improvement to the overall health of a PCOSer.

To those who are struggling with PCOS symptoms proper nutrition, a healthy diet and regular workout is the key. Slowly but surely.

More updates on our progress soon.

Xoxo,
E

Hello Again!

I have not posted anything about PCOS and Shaklee for weeks. But that is not because i am no longer with or has stopped consuming Shaklee.

It is because I am currently focusing on my fertility treatment and at the same time, coaching a friend with her fertility treatment while supplementing with Shaklee.

(May Allah make it easy for all of us, and grant us wholesome and pious children)

But a few people have been in search for me to ask about Shaklee and PCOS. I am quite surprised, to be honest. I thought no body paid attention to my posts 😬

So to answer your questions:

1) Yes, I am still an active Shaklee member and distributor

2) Yes, I still consume Shaklee (especially now, to help with my fertility treatment)

3) Yes, I will still receive orders and COD/post it to you

4) Yes, I will still answer any queries on Shaklee or PCOS. Please don't hesitate to pm/email/text me

To those who asked/looked for me:

1) Thank you for reading my posts 😘

2) Thank you for placing your orders 😘😘

(May Allah grant all of us good health and gain benefits from consuming Shaklee products)

You guys are my superstars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️

I love you guys ❤️

Xoxo,
E