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PCOS friendly Cravings

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    If you have PCOS, this is for you.  Or if you know me personally and you are curious about my sudden weight gain, this is the answer. I just want to spread awareness about PCOS   ( Polycystic ovary syndrome)  because base on my actual experience, people think that PCOS is something you can just get rid off by antibiotics, common diet and exercise. Little did they know, it also affect our mental health and daily living. I found out that I have a PCOS 1 year ago and it is somehow easy to accept at first, not until I can no longer manage the symptoms- sugar cravings (even though I don't have sweet tooth), foggy brain, uncontrollable weight gain, being emotional, and insomnia. Giving in to constant cravings for caffeine and sugar just make things worst, and depriving yourself from eating doesn't also make things right. So what I initially did is to identify what kind of PCOS do I have.  If you were able to experience 2/3 of the criteria from provided in the photo, you have a ch

The best part in her 20s

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  This photo was taken during my kinda solo trip in Baguio in my early 20s. Still resisting from the reality that I am not yet put-all-together, and that I need to do something about it. I should've known that is normal to walk empty till your mid 20s. To wear a brave face, with a fake confidence--- unknowingly, we are all barely surviving. But hey, I made it! Somehow I survived.  Thanks to Ed's music and road trips. For the long walks with Pen and shits we've shared. Korean noodles, coffee, and pizza while watching American Romcom movies. I think all the salts and caffeine helps me afloat during my miseries. Looking back on my trail of repetitive mistakes.   I promise myself to make better decisions and to surround myself with good people. Not better...but good. Because first mistake might be out of pure ignorance, and good heart. But to settle without striving to be at your best after your multiple mistake is suicidal. 20s is the season where we collect trophies from the