Tag: weight loss
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Fertility-Enhancing Exercises for Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Blog Post Title: Fertility-Enhancing Exercises for Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that affects many women of reproductive age. It is characterized by an imbalance of hormones, leading to irregular periods, excessive hair growth, and cysts on the ovaries. One of the major challenges faced by women…
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Fertility and Intermittent Fasting: What You Need to Know
Fertility and Intermittent Fasting: What You Need to Know When it comes to fertility, there are many factors that can impact a person’s ability to conceive. From age and lifestyle choices to underlying health conditions, there are a multitude of variables that can affect fertility. One emerging trend that has gained popularity in recent years…
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The Role of Exercise in PCOS-Related Fertility Issues
Blog Post: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder that affects many women of reproductive age. It is characterized by irregular or absent menstrual cycles, excess androgen levels, and multiple cysts on the ovaries. While PCOS can have various symptoms and health implications, one of the most significant concerns for women with this…
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I’m Delaying Pregnancy Until I Shed the Baby Weight
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By Jessica Lane Updated: July 2, 2020 Originally Published: May 1, 2017 My daughter is about to celebrate her second birthday next month. When my son was nearing his second birthday, I was at my peak fitness level. I was working out consistently, sometimes even twice a day, purely because it…
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You Don’t Have the Right to Call Someone’s Choice ‘The Easy Way Out’ (Because You Don’t Know Their Journey)
Get Pregnant Fast Discussing weight and body image is a topic I find myself deeply engaged with. To be candid, I wish I could change my current situation, and I hold onto the hope that one day I will. However, for now, I embrace my reality as a confident woman living in a larger body.…
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This Is 300 Lbs.: We Are More Than Just a Number on the Scale
Get Pregnant Fast I often find myself surprised by the number of comments I receive from readers who commend me for my openness. It’s amusing, really, because I wouldn’t label myself as vulnerable at all. To me, vulnerability means allowing people to witness your emotional struggles — you know, like having those moments when you…
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6 Essential Truths About Pursuing Alcoholism Treatment
Get Pregnant Fast One year ago, I made a pivotal decision that transformed my life: I sought treatment for alcoholism. For nine intense weeks, I was separated from my loved ones and my job, fighting to overcome a disease that was progressively taking over my existence. Today, I embrace a life I once believed was…
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Take This Fat-Shaming Card and Shove It
Get Pregnant Fast As I wandered through the greeting card aisle at Target recently, searching for a wedding card, I stumbled upon something truly perplexing: a card labeled under “Weight Loss.” I was taken aback—how is weight loss a reason to celebrate with a card? Should I really be monitoring the weight changes of my…
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Marriage Is About More Than Just a Number on the Scale
Get Pregnant Fast My partner and I have faced significant challenges in our marriage over the past year and a half. After 18 years of marriage and 22 years together, we found ourselves navigating a relationship filled with resentment and frustration. Following a particularly heated argument, we made the conscious decision to work together to…
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Forget the Scale: Celebrate Your Non-Scale Victories
Get Pregnant Fast Stepping on the scale can be a daunting experience, and rightfully so—it often feels like a harsh judge. A scale never offers kind words like, “You might not see the number you wanted, but remember, you’re beautiful, healthy, and strong!” It doesn’t clarify that weight fluctuations can stem from water retention or…