PCOS Diva Sparkle Cleanse

Back in April, I was hospitalized.   It was scary.   I thought I had COVID-19.  I didn't.  Long story short, I became immune to my asthma meds and I had some serious lung inflammation happening.  I was on steroids via IV as well as pill form and then when discharged, I was on steroids for a time later.   Once done, the steroid weight would not come off.  It just wouldn't.  I was down over 20 pounds.  When the weight would not budge, I became so irritated.   Like what in the what is going on!?!

So a friend of mine recommended the PCOS Diva Sparkle Program. 

The program focuses on detoxing from all of the toxins.   I am one week in and I must say, I'm feeling really good.   I have dropped a few pounds and I just seem to have more energy.   I was weary of the cleanse because of the cost and every time I hear "cleanse" I automatically assumed you'd be pooping for days on end.   That's not the case with this.

You have one shake with meds in morning and one in the evening.   You can cut calories if you wish, but that's not the focus of the program.   I was pleased after purchasing to see there's a daily "class" or "workshop" online that you participate in.

I'm learning quite a bit and curious to see where things are next week.

PCOS Complete Program

The school year has finally come to a close and I'm finally feeling refreshed enough to get back into blogging.

In the previous post, I mentioned the PCOS Complete course.

Well... I was given a very unique opportunity to take the course and I jumped on it. 

I honestly didn't know what to expect at first because the first module was nothing new to me.   I feel like I have a pretty good handle on my PCOS knowledge.   Module 1 is PERFECTION for a newly diagnosed woman.

Module two focused on nutrition for PCOS and I think what I appreciated most about this module is how much Angela and Stephanie talked about balance as well as carbs.   Carbs are not evil, ladies.   Faceplanting into a big old barrel of M&M's and chasing it with a potato chip binge is bad.   So many women with PCOS think, "KETO KETO KETO" but they don't understand the long term damage that can happen when you eliminate a proper carbohydrate forever.

My favorite modules were modules 3-7.   In fact, on my "to do" list, I have "re-watch modules 3-7."

Module 3 focuses on mindfulness and mindful eating.    It sounds corny, but when was the last time you sat down to a nicely prepared meal, and savored every bite?   When was the last time that you paid attention to every aspect of the food?    

Module 4 Sleep and Exercise!    Duh!   No brainer!    I've become obsessed with tracking my sleep lately.   I upgraded my FitBit to a Versa 2 to get a good look at the data.

Module 5 was painful.   Not going to lie.  Learning about the connection between stress and PCOS was scary and it's something I've taken into deep consideration.  I have a high stress job.   I have a high stress life.    This module caused me to sit down and reflect on what stresses can be eliminated or decreased for me.    One thing, was my husband.  No, I didn't eliminate him, LOL, but I told him I need him to have more house responsibility.    I have a lot on my plate and need him to take on some more for my sanity.

Module 6 spoke of body image and I can't wait to re-listen to that video.    I'm in the middle of a cleanse right now and having some interesting thoughts and revelations.

And lastly, module 7 - mental health, eating disorders and PCOS.   All I'm going to say here is look out for yourselves ladies.   Truly.    

I've had some Cysters from my PCOS and Ovasitol group ask if the program is worth it.   This is actually a really hard question for me to answer.

In short, YES.   It is worth it if you are able to devote your time to it.   My regret with this program is that when I participated, COVID-19 just started here and schools were closing and I was learning how to be a special education teacher online while schooling my two children.   I wasn't able to devote as much time and energy to it as I wanted and the irony is later on in the course I learned what putting other things before myself was/is doing to my PCOS/body.  

If you have any questions, feel free to message me on Facebook.   :-)