Pilates Aesthetic

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Honestly, what is happening with Oner Active lately? That new SoftMotion long dress… this is supposed to be a fitness brand originally built around lifting and performance. Now it just feels like a “Range Rover mom aesthetic” brand trying to follow TikTok wellness/lifestyle trends without any real direction anymore. The creative direction has become genuinely bad. Between the extremely non inclusive campaigns, constantly showing the same body types, the Instagram comments full of people talking about the lack of diversity, and the products having less and less to do with actual training… it’s hard to even recognize the brand people originally fell in love with. And the worst part is that they’ve clearly abandoned women who actually lift. Back then, collections felt designed for real workouts. Now every launch looks like a “Pilates coffee walk” collection. Tight dresses, tiny lifestyle sets, impractical cuts… but almost nothing innovative for the gym anymore. Meanwhile, they should probably focus on: • improving quality because it keeps getting worse. • fixing the inconsistent sizing and fabrics. • learning how to communicate professionally. Because we also need to talk about the way some members of the Oner team reply to comments lately. I’m not naming anyone, but some of the responses come across as incredibly condescending and passive aggressive toward loyal customers who are simply giving feedback. Especially when the same criticisms have been repeated for months. And the craziest part? This dress will still sell out in 30 seconds because people will continue fighting to buy every single drop. So the brand will keep thinking everything is fine while they are actively losing a huge part of their most loyal customers and the lifting community that made them successful in the first place. submitted by /u/Prestigious_Storm_ to r/OnerActive [link] [comments]

I genuinely used to enjoy Jihoon Kim’s content because she marketed herself as this comforting “older sister / girl’s girl” type influencer. But lately her entire brand feels like: “maximize your looks” “use your pretty privilege” luxury shopping designer bags being skinny aesthetic femininity boyfriend content status and appearance And honestly, what bothers me isn’t even the luxury itself. It’s the way it’s presented almost like this lifestyle is achievable through mindset and femininity alone — when realistically it also requires a huge amount of money, beauty privilege, free time, connections and maintenance. Most normal girls: work regular jobs study full time commute are stressed and exhausted cannot afford constant beauty treatments, Pilates, luxury skincare, designer wardrobes, cosmetic work etc. don’t have the time to “maximize” their appearance every single day Yet her content increasingly pushes this idea that beauty and femininity are almost life strategies. “Use your pretty privilege.” “Maximize your looks.” “The only struggle I want in life is fitting my XXL shopping bag in the car.” At some point it stops feeling empowering and starts feeling deeply superficial and out of touch. And before anyone twists this into jealousy: I’m not criticizing her for being pretty, wealthy or successful. I’m criticizing the messaging. Because there’s a huge difference between: “I enjoy fashion and luxury” and “Your appearance is one of the most important things you should optimize in life.” Especially when so much of that appearance is also maintained through: expensive upkeep cosmetic procedures fillers/surgery luxury beauty standards and a lifestyle most followers simply cannot afford I actually respected her more when she admitted to her breast augmentation because at least that was honest. But it also made me realize how unrealistic a lot of influencer beauty messaging really is. You cannot tell girls to “just maximize their looks” while also benefiting from money, luxury access, beauty maintenance and cosmetic enhancements that most people do not have access to. And lately even her content feels increasingly empty? It’s almost entirely: shopping luxury looking pretty boyfriend content expensive restaurants/hotels “soft life” aesthetics Like… what is actually inspiring about this anymore? Even the recent boyfriend era feels strange to me. The entire online persona now revolves around her boyfriend Alvaro Gellings, luxury travel and aesthetic relationship content. And yes, I know influencers don’t owe us depth. But when your entire brand was originally built on being relatable, comforting and “for the girls,” it’s fair for followers to question why everything now feels centered around appearance, status and validation. I’m genuinely asking: What do people actually find meaningful or aspirational about this type of content now? submitted by /u/Fit-Management7821 to r/asianamercianytsnark [link] [comments]

a little bit of a rant post but i was getting some pictures of my mc the other day and i found myself really wishing that she had more visible muscle. i think there’s a lot that could be said about having more body diversity in general for the character customization, but if we’re focusing on a purely lore accurate mc … GIRL WHY ARENT YOU JACKED?? all the LI’s are crazy muscular, even when it makes little sense for their profession, ie zayne being a surgeon, rafayel as an artist ( and i do get that part of it is aesthetics and also they are all in shape canonically because they work out and also fight? idk ), but then we have mc who is canonically one of the most elite hunters in the game and she looks like a pilates princess at best. i think at the very least, she should have so visible arm muscle definition, as well as a more muscular core and legs. i’ll include the pictures i was taking of my mc in her lil bathing suit outfit for reference, i’m curious what other people think about this, and the body diversity in general. EDIT: i feel like i should say, i actually picked this outfit specifically so you can get a better look at her arms and her stomach. her lack of muscle is a lot less noticeable in outfits that cover her more, so you could suspend your belief a little bit in those. also, this outfit is one of the new ones from the lingering lust event! EDIT 2: thank yall for the mc glaze, i can post her presets and/or her QR code if people want that. no gatekeeping here :) submitted by /u/lemonpledge27 to r/LoveAndDeepspace [link] [comments]

My friend is opening a studio and she wants to ensure it doesn't feel like a boutique. She's also not going for the 'hot princess pilates' vibe. She wants a place that is welcoming, not intimidating but also doesn't look clinical. Any help/ suggestions? So not pilates princess, not elite fancy, not clinical.... maybe more club pilates but more aesthetic than CP. We both started at CP because it didn't feel intimidating. Looking to target moms, real life busy people... more lulu than Alo, more old navy/Gap/H&M shopper in terms of vibe. Thanks! submitted by /u/trust_divine_timing to r/pilates [link] [comments]

This is for all the women who want to be "toned" but not "bulky" or "wide". Firstly, toning is not real. It just means having muscles and a low body fat percentage. If you want to be "toned", you have to build muscle. Lets address the "build muscle" part first- as women, we don't have enough testosterone in our body to look as muscular as men do in the first place. Because of that, you can train for years together and still not have visible striations, unless you take anabolics. Your training must be functional, not just hitting glutes everyday for aesthetics. Train all muscle groups, else you will look unbalanced, or stay weak even with training. Building muscle will only happen when you eat protein and a surplus. Eating 1200 calories everyday with no protein will never give you the "toned" look you want no matter how hard you train. Do note that I mean weight lifting and not cardio or pilates when I talk about training. Pilates is for mobility and coordination, it will not help in progressive overload after a point. All the "pilates princess" bodies you see online are mostly genetically thin people. On the same lines, you can't "maintain breast fat" while losing weight. You will end up losing some weight from there as well. When it comes to losing fat, only a calorie deficit will work. All the fad diets will only make you rebound hard. You cannot target fat loss either, you will lose fat from wherever your body decides to lose fat from. Doing ab exercises for a flat stomach will not work, plus us, as indians, with a carb heavy indian diet, can never have a 100% flat stomach due to genetics no matter how much you starve, unless you become severely underweight. Refocus on building muscle instead. A "small waist" is also mostly genetics and also height. If you aren't tall enough to have enough gap between your ribcage and hip bones, likely that you'll never have a small waist without rib removal surgery. You should build lats and glutes instead to give the illusion of a smaller waist. "Toned" really is just a marketing term for pilates and other forms of training to discourage you from taking up weights. You are never going to become bulky, and even if you do, you can balance it with training or dial down. Don't chase aesthetics, chase health. If you want a flat stomach, small waist and a "toned" body, stop starving and start lifting. submitted by /u/OssifiedCrystal46496 to r/Fitness_India [link] [comments]

Hi everyone, I’m a 26 y/o female doctor currently living in NYC and considering relocating to Bakersfield for a job. It would be a pretty big lifestyle change for me, so I’d really appreciate hearing honest perspectives from people who live there (or have made a similar move). I’m trying to get a sense of what day to day life actually feels like in Bakersfield beyond just cost of living. What’s the overall vibe for someone in their mid-20s? Is there a social scene / how easy is it to meet people? Are there good options for things like tennis, pilates, yoga, or dance (I’d love to find belly dance classes)? Are there cute cafes / aesthetic spots or is it more limited? How do people spend their free time on weekends? Does it feel isolating coming from a bigger city? I do like the idea of being closer to nature and having more space, but I’m also worried about feeling bored or disconnected after being in NYC. Would you recommend the move? Anything you wish you knew before moving there? Thanks so much in advance. submitted by /u/Dry-Importance6538 to r/Bakersfield [link] [comments]

Maybe this is just me getting older, but does anyone else feel like Asian influencer content has become insanely repetitive and shallow? For context, I’m a millennial and I grew up watching the early Asian YouTubers like KevJumba, Ryan Higa (Nigahiga), Wong Fu Productions, etc. Back then it actually felt like people were trying to be creative or make something funny or interesting. Even if the videos were low budget, there was personality behind it. Now when I scroll through Asian influencer content it’s basically the same formula over and over. Day in my life, what I eat in a dig, pilates, coffee/boba runs, dinner at some trendy restaurant. And that’s basically the whole personality. I’m not even trying to hate, but it feels like there’s almost zero originality anymore. Everyone has the same beige aesthetic apartment, the same routines, the same outfits, the same content style. Even when they try to be “relatable” it still feels super curated and surface level. Maybe it’s just the algorithm rewarding this type of content, but compared to the era I grew up in, it just feels empty Anyone else feel this way? submitted by /u/savingrace0262 to r/asianamercianytsnark [link] [comments]

I’m all for selling tactics but atleast make the tags relevant to your listing! Idiots submitted by /u/No_Pie1022 to r/vinted [link] [comments]

male. 177cm. SW 107kg. CW 80kg. my original goal was to be at healthy bmi, which would be 78kg and below. i do 2 days of resistance training - not mad weights, 45 min sessions. 1 pilates session/week. 8k steps a day. 2000cal/day 150g prot/day. i track cal. currently 7.5mg MJ. Whilst initially it was to lose weight and get rid of my diabetes and sleep apnoea - i was surprised by the actual healthy feeling and aesthetics that i have managed with what i thought was modest activity. i am by no means "hugee" by gym bro standards, but am quite happy with the result. Happy enough to reconsider my original GW of submitted by

I'm bombarded with videos of the "Hard Wig, Soft Life" theory that black women have been observing on social media. I know it can be light hearted fun but I've seen this theory backfire in real time. I know that doing our hair as black women comes with so much & TBH we're damned if we do, damned if we don't, however intentionally leaving the house looking shabby or less than your best in the hopes of attracting a wealthier man will have you in the losers' seat EVERY time. Contrary to popular belief, men don't approach you more often because you look disheveled. I hear women say this to debunk looking beautiful or at the very least put together & it couldn't be further from the truth. Women conflate conversations they have with men with getting results. When I have gone out the house looking Mid, sure guys have talked to me BUT they were just feeding their male ego. Certain types of guys just need to talk to women (especially if you are young) to feed their egos & make them feel like "They still got it". Nothing usually comes from it, especially on your end, it's just banter 9 times out of 10 & doesn't translate into privileges. It just gasses your head up & encourages you to do it again. However, if you are on your Ps & Qs not only will you get approached but you can reap the actual benefits like picking up the tab, asking for your number or inviting you somewhere. Another thing that I've noticed with hard wig soft life, girl who wears box braids all the time, & the natural who doesn't know what to do with her hair, is that you are more likely than not the "Starter GF" or "Starter Wife" if things do progress. With wealtheir men, they are used to their female counterparts having botox, fillers, wanting facelifts when they get a certain age, hair color, extensions, nails, pilates memberships etc. If they are just starting out their careers or just plain ole stingy, the disheveled woman will be his first target. I had a friend who is a BW dating a wealthier man & he just dropped her for a woman who wears 24 inch extensions & fillers. The new girl has the sorority girl aesthetic, but she is like 35 (it suits her). He more than likely only liked my friend bc she was 23 when they 1st met, no kids, & low maintenance (she wore hard wigs, braids, or the occasional twistout but never did anything with her hair). She was with him for 7 years & he is marrying the new girl who is well put together even on her worst day. He takes her to work events & shows her off. He never took my friend anywhere, maybe abroad once a year but she was pretty much a live in gf. I'm not saying you have to wear a 30 inch bust down with baby hairs or straighten your hair, or go overboard with cosmetic facial treatments, but be aware that the life you want, the man you hope to be with, & how you show up in the world may not be compatible with "Hard Wig, Soft Life" theory. & don't form friendships with other black women with this thought even if they may be doing better than you. I personally hate bad wigs but that's true for any bad hairstyle. Don't make yourself ugly & always try to look your best! "Men approach me with gifts & pleasure when I am my most beautiful, aesthetic, & radiant self." This mantra works & forces you to ALWAYS look good as it will become 2nd nature. submitted by /u/Proper_Lion9245 to r/vindictapoc [link] [comments]

Tell me about Mel Gibson and where he's coming from in doing this. Well, Mel Gibson has made it easy for us in this speculation. He's a member of a wacko, schismatic sect that rejects the authority of the Pope, and specifically rejects the findings of the Second Vatican Council, one of the most important of which was the lifting, after centuries, of condemnation of the Jewish people for what was once called deicide, for the murder of Christ. His father is never happier than when talking about the absence of any evidence for the Holocaust, shall I put it. And Mel Gibson repeatedly says that his father has never told him a lie. And when asked who his sources for the film are, Mr. Gibson doesn't just mention the Gospels. He mentions a 19th century German nun, Anne Catherine Emreich, whose evidence against the Jewish people was that they used Christian blood, the blood of Christian babies, to be exact, to make matzos at Passover time. And the film is, incidentally, set at Passover time. I think most people will be proof against the nastiness and stupidity of this film. I don't think it will be anti-Semitic, in effect, because I think it's boring, and it's sadistic, and it's lurid in equal measure. But I think it is quite definitely fascistic in intention, and fascistic in its aesthetic. And I hope that no one watching this spends their own money to go and see the film. Because of what you just said, because it's fascistic, and because... No, it is intended as, and I think will fail as, an incitement. And it is intended as a piece of biblical literalism that actually is a parody, even of, the most contradictory and self-contradictory bits of the Gospels. St. John doesn't agree with St. Matthew. Absurd events are supposed to occur according to the Gospels, such as the opening of all the graves in Jerusalem, and dead people walking around. Not even Gibson puts that in. But he does put in a satanic succubus in the Garden of Gethsemane, for which there's no biblical authority. There's a repeat here, a sort of demonic, superstitious, sorcery-like figure. This is all part of Gibson's fevered imagination. And he does make it seem, throughout, as if Pontius Pilate is a humanitarian, who is a mere serf in a Jewish empire. And, actually, the Emperor Tiberius got rid of Pontius Pilate, among other things, for his brutality towards the Jews, which were considered excessive. So this is a simple-minded, claims to be literal-minded, is, in fact, a falsification, and a fascistic one, and an incitement, I think, also to sadomasochism, in the less attractive sense of that word. Okay, before I come to this table in New York... submitted by /u/recentlyquitsmoking2 to r/ChristopherHitchens [link] [comments]

Hi all, Probably a bit random for this subreddit, but I am visiting Bangkok soon and I want to check out some cute aesthetic gym wear brands. I’m coming from Kuala Lumpur and I would love to add some versatility to my Pilates wardrobe lol I like flare leggings, cute sports bras, fun colours, etc. If anyone know of any local sellers/brands, that would be great! Thanks 😁🫶🏻 submitted by /u/FlowerTott to r/Bangkok [link] [comments]

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As a millennial, I feel stuck in between two phases of social media: The Gen Z "it girl" - Pilates, Matcha, Workout Sets, Step Counters, Manifestation The Boomer - hanging it up and going offline all together I love watching the younger gen content, seeing new creative ways they captivate an audience, beautiful aesthetics but when it comes to putting myself out there I freeze because I believe I've missed the mark. Is there a late 30's - early 40's niche that I haven't tapped into yet? EDIT: Thank you to everyone who has commented, given advice and shared themselves on this thread. I am blown away and so grateful for all the encouragement and inspiration from you all! Reading this thread each morning has become the highlight of my day :) If anyone wants to connect further and support one another, I'm on YouTube & Instagram submitted by /u/itsallgravy888 to r/InstagramMarketing [link] [comments]

I’m having trouble finding what I’m looking for from a Google search/Instagram. I’m looking for an aesthetic high-end studio. Think Fuze House, Beach House, even Tremble etc… Any recs? submitted by /u/iamsabriel to r/RhodeIsland [link] [comments]

Hey y’all! I’m a local Dallas girl ( raised), but I’m realizing I don’t have many solid friendships here—and I’d love to change that. I’m in my new era of self-love, growth, and good vibes only, and I’d really love to meet some other women who want to hang out, try new things, and just enjoy life. I’m talking: Workout classes (pilates, yoga, hot girl walks, whatever sounds fun) Brunch and dinner dates (bonus points if there's mimosas or cute cocktails involved) Shopping trips, Target runs, aesthetic coffee stops Movie nights, girl talk, anything chill or spontaneous I’m not looking for anything weird or dramatic—just genuine friendships with girls who are down-to-earth, kind, and want to build a real connection. If you’re in Dallas or nearby and this sounds like your vibe, DM me or comment below! Let’s grab a smoothie or go try a class together 🤍 submitted by /u/Zandria1989 to r/Dallas [link] [comments]

I want to be clear about the fact that I’m not hate-watching. Whilst character and plot development are weaker than I’d like, I do enjoy the aesthetics and I’m grateful just to be seeing where three of my most beloved TV characters are in life - regardless of whether it feels true to the formula of the original show. With that being said, I have to be honest and admit that I would happily abandon every character and plot of AJLT immediately for a spin-off that was entirely focussed on the one and only: Samantha Jones. Her life in London. Her being the mastermind of a PR company that has expanded to include new, original, fully developed characters that benefit from having someone like Samantha as a role model. PR is incredibly relevant in today’s world (imagine Kris Jenner got on the phone to Samantha whenever she needed to call in the big guns for example). Beyond business, she’s a great role model for self-advocacy, sexual liberation, and not least; capitalising on having masculine traits as a female - instead of feeling the need to minimise them and allowing society to shame you for them (as Seema is currently being subjected to by another woman). I could write a thesis here so I’ll just say I think my main problem with AJLT is that it has this huge gaping hole in it, and that hole is distinctly shaped (thanks to Pilates) like Samantha. I know this isn’t a new sentiment but it’s only getting harder to ignore as the show goes on. TLDR: The show feels directionless and it’s probably because the most direct character hasn’t had more than a cameo (due to being devalued for everything she brought to the table - ironically in a show that famously preaches the value of upholding other women and female empowerment). submitted by /u/Pineappleskies1991 to r/Andjustlikethat [link] [comments]

Using “Pilates princess” in her balletcore active set campaign….you do realize pilates and ballet are two entirely separate things?? One is a type of exercise and the other is literally a dance art form. To her it’s just all about the aesthetic. I am not over how full of herself she is, take those pointe shoes off and stop embarrassing yourself😭 submitted by /u/Aggressive_Future377 to r/nycinfluencersnarking [link] [comments]

Hello all! One of my main New Year's Resolutions is to become extremely healthy and fit. I want recommendations for Pilates classes that will really transform your body but are also aesthetically pleasing (in terms of vibes, studio, etc). Please provide any and all recommendations! P.S I will also gladly take and LOVE yoga and other related exercises recommendations submitted by /u/Slow_Jicama_5392 to r/NYCbitcheswithtaste [link] [comments]

Things like if it’s helped you in sports/other exercise, if it’s improved your posture, if you move better in daily life, if you’re stronger, etc. I’ve only been doing Pilates for 6 months - I just hit 100 classes last week 🥳 - and I can honestly say that I do it because I genuinely enjoy it. So the reason I work hard in class (and sometimes outside of class) is to improve my practice for the sake of it - I don’t even pay attention to whether or not my body/movement is improving. (Again, I’m NOT talking about weight, body aesthetics, etc.) I’m curious as to how it has helped other people beyond weight management/muscle tone. submitted by /u/Specialist_Ad5889 to r/pilates [link] [comments]

Warning this will be a long post, it has everything I've learnt in the past couple of years from hair growth, to styling, to weightloss, to nervous system regulation and more. I'm in my early 30s, I have 3B hair, tall, two years ago I was obese, prediabetic, I had anxiety problems, now I'm just a tall [seemingly ;) ] effortlessly pretty black girl and I want all my beauties on here to have my beauty secrets. Topics discussed: Haircare Style Makeup Teeth Skincare Weight loss vs Fat loss Healthy Fat loss Body Recomposition Inflammation Gut Health How to lower androgen/testosterone levels Nervous System Regulation/Stress Management Tea Cycling Seed Cycling Hair I have PCOS so it affects my hair growth and causes hirsutism, basically male patterened facial hair and male patterned baldness. Hair Growth: Here is the true secret sauce to hair growth, stimulating your scalp. I do daily scalp massages with a bamboo brush (even the bristles are made of rounded bamboo) very gentle. This is the one I use: Golab Beauty I do short strokes which prevents any tangles. Morning and Night. I then go in with a scalp serum, I use The Oui scalp serum but it costs a pretty penny. In the first yearish I used (The 'Ordinary' Haircare Growth Set Multi-Peptide Serum For Hair Density) which worked wonders and was cost effective. At nights I seal with any scalp oil that has rosemary oil. Sadly Mielle's formula no longer works for me, but As I Am rosemary oil has been working, I also like the Camille Rose Rosemary Oil Strengthening Hair and Scalp Drops. For Washing my hair I suffer from sebaceous dermatitis which causes scaliness. Paradoxically my scalp is so oily which is what triggers the ezcema and develops the dry patches. Reversing my PCOS symptoms fixed this but what also helped was the Nizoral shampoo with 1% Ketoconazole. It's harsh so I do it once to twice a month at most and I always follow up with a moisturizing shampoo, and of course finish with a wash out conditioner & leave in conditioner. Hair Retention: This is the info we all know about preventing breakage but I'll include just in case. Hair growth happens in the scalp like said before but to retain that growth it's important to wear protective hairstyles (especially while asleep), a silk/satin bonnet or wrap, silk/satin pillowcase, do not let your hair air dry at night. There is debate about this but I've seen hair specialists and scientists say our hair is especially fragile when wet (especially curly/kinky hair). Therefore, we are much more prone to snags and breakage while our hair is wet. So going to bed make sure your hair is dried. If you're air drying your hair during the day try not to touch it too much - as little manipulation as possible. Personally choose to diffuse/blow dry my hair and this has prevented most of the breakage I was previously experiencing. Lastly, moisturize and oil your ends. I won't pretend like I know which order is best or even if it's important but I've found that using hair moisturizer/diluted leave in conditioner then hair oil works best for me. Hirsutism/Facial Hair: Spearmint essential oil. I add 1-2 drops of the oil to my moisturizer each time I put on my moisturizer and it helped A LOT with reducing my facial hair. I also drink a lot of spearmint tea. Spearmint specifically has been proven to lower androgen/testosterone levels which is why it helps. I also took supplements which I'll include at the end because they served multiple purposes. Be sure not to add the oil to the entire bottle because that will ruin your moisturizer's formula. Just add the drops in your palm/finger tips and mix in your face cream each time you moisturize your jawline, chin, underneck. Also, do this after moisturizing the upper part of your face without the oil because it's harsh and the scent can be irritating to your eye area. Body hair: Personally I sugar wax my arms and legs, the hair has grown back so thin now. I make it myself and follow tutorials from abetweene on youtube. Hair colour/Hairstyle: This will depend on your face shape and color season. I'm a dark winter colour season and I have a heart face shape. I used the Dressika app to discover my color season before I could afford to get myself professionally assessed and I got the same results. Just be sure to use natural lighting, like by a window. Once you have your colour season you can choose hair colours that work best for you (although natural almost always works best). For my hairstyle I try to choose styles that compliment my heart shaped face. I used the youtube channel Dear Peachie to help me with figuring this out. Style I think most of us know about Kibbe and colour seasons. This was how I upgraded my wardrobe. I'm a soft dramatic so I wear things that work for my tall height and accentuate my waist. This was the game changer with colour seasons. Most of us know about our true seasons, but it can get restrictive. Sister seasons and colour dissonance is also helpful to know. My colour season is dark winter, so my sister seasons would be dark autumn and true winter. Thid gives me more wiggle room to style myself. Dissonance are colours that are outside your true season and your sister seasons, you sprinke this in to add interest. Think of an outfit that is extremely matchy and cohesive but has that one accessory or item that stands out and adds interest. It's really fun in art and in fashion. For my shoes I've started wearing dancing heels which help my flat feet lol and look stylish. Heel insoles help too, as well as the product Shoe Gummi. I still can't last more than 2, 3 hours at most but it's definitely bearable compared to before. Matching pajamas and loungewear. You just feel so luxurious dressing up at home and they can (should) be comfy :) Accessories: I wear glasses that work with my heart shaped face. I have a neutral leaning warm undertone so I wear gold jewelry, if I wear pearls or other gem stones I mix in gold to provide more harmony with my skin. Perfume, wear what works with your body chemistry. Some smell delictable on people I know and icky on me, and vice versa. Wear what works for you. Nails, press ons. So convenient, so cheap. Hair accessories, bows, barretes, clips, scrunchies, a ribbon, you could be wearing jeans and a t shirt but a simple hair accessory upgrades the look automatically. Makeup I used the youtube channel Dear Peachie to help me with finding eye looks, brows, blush placement for my face shape I have a low visual weight face and I am a romantic ingenue, because of this I go for more subtle looks that emphasis two facial features maximum at a time (eyes, lips, cheeks). Don't get me wrong I love glam bold makeup but soft and subtle makes me glow, I turn heads when my makeup is done like this. Teeth Wax free floss (Cocofloss $10 expensive but I love it 😅, Burst black floss, Moon graphite floss, Twice floss, Dr. Jen’s silk floss) Oil pulling (coconut oil with clove & tea tree oil, or Guru Nanda oil pulling product) Brush teeth Tongue scraper (not everyday, couple of times a week and not too hard) Alcohol free mouthwash (TheraBreath) More so related to my lip area but I try to use wrinkle preventing straws or when I do use regular straws, I place it on the side of my mouth. The reason this works is because puckering the lips excessively causes smokers lines/wrinkles around the mouth. Skin Skincare. This was something that took me a while to work on because of my PCOS, age, weight and etc. Facial Care: The basics includes chemical exfoliation, retinol, moisturizer/recover. I cycle my nightly skincare routine with this in mind and always keep the same morning routine. Mornings look like this (Jojoba oil to help while I use my gua sha, Water based cleanser, eye cream, vitamin c/peptide serum, moisturizer with a drop or two of glycerin, spearmint oil mixed with face cream on the jawline & neck area, finish with sunscreen). My nights I alternate these routines in this order Night 1 - Chemical Exfoliation (Oil cleanser to help while I use my gua sha, Water based cleanser, eye cream, glycolic/lactic acid, moisturizer with a drop or two of glycerin, spearmint oil mixed with face cream on the jawline & neck area, castor oil on lashes and brows) Night 2 - Retinol (Oil cleanser to help while I use my gua sha, Water based cleanser, eye cream, retinol, moisturizer, spearmint oil mixed with face cream on the jawline & neck area, castor oil on lashes and brows) Night 3 - Moisturizer/Recovery (Oil cleanser to help while I use my gua sha, Water based cleanser, eye cream, retinol, moisturizer with a drop or two of glycerin, rosehip oil as sealant on entire face, spearmint oil mixed with face cream on the jawline & neck area, castor oil on lashes and brows) Repeat Night 1 - 3 (sometimes I need more days to recover if my skin is sensitive or acting up, do what works for you personally) Other things that I've done/used to help: red light therapy (helps with both hair growth, so I use it on my scalp, and with stretch marks so I use it on my face and body), Microcurrent device (helps with collagen production and stretchmarks) - I use the brand NuFace & NuBody, Volufiline (a skin serum I mix with eye cream that helps with hollowness under the eyes, Kigelia Africana Skin Cream (I use the brand Maelys B-Perky which contains this ingredient and helped to tighten my chest area and my loose skin on the area), face yoga and myo fascia face massage, these help with the tautness of my face (basically everything else helps with wrinkles, these exercises and the microcurrent helps and prevents, sagging especially jowls). I follow tutorials I search for from youtube. Body Care: Similar to facial care body care includes exfoliation, retinol, moisturizer/recover Night 1 - Physical Exfoliation (Dry brush/Body Scrub, Hydrating lotion with a few drops of glycerin, rosehip oil as sealant on entire body) Night 2 - Retinol (Jojoba oil to help while I use my gua sha, retinol body wash, retinol body lotion) Night 3 - Moisturizer/Recovery (Jojoba oil to help while I use my gua sha, Hydrating lotion with a few drops of glycerin, rosehip oil as sealant on entire body) Again, repeat Night 1 - 3 use more days for recovery if needed Stretch marks/loose skin: Whether due to weight gain, pregnancy, etc. we can't ever truly get rid of loose skin or stretch marks but moisturizing the skin and derma rolling can help with the appearance. Especially derma rolling. Do NOT derma roll while pregnant but you can do so after when you’ve recovered and talk to your doctor (if you've had a c section you have to wait before derma rolling). I used this video as motivation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChG8aSvEU6A For the body I never went beyond 1.5mm it worked for my deepest stretch marks. If this is too aggressive 1.0mm still works just as well. Make sure you use 70% alcohol as this is what experts say is better at disinfecting. It has more water, which helps it to dissolve more slowly, penetrate cells, and kill bacteria. The disinfecting power of rubbing alcohol drops at concentrations higher than 80%-85%. Make sure you disinfect the derma roller before and after use, and make sure you disinfect your area of contact before rolling as well. Do not do heavy workouts workout or sweat inducing activities for at least 3 days after and avoid harsh products. I started derma rolling while working on losing weight (at the beginning of my journey while still obese) and continued a year after losing 130lbs. Derma rolling works by causing micro tears, the skin heals the area and in the process of doing so develops more collagen - leading to thicker skin, lighter stretch marks and tighter skin. Since I did this before losing the weight it helped my skin adapt a lot. I won't pretend like I have 0 loose skin or stretch marks but it's barely visible. Someone has to be intimately close to notice. Obviously genetics, how slowly you lose the weight, diet, and moisturizing the skin helps but my PCOS contributed to low collagen (thin skin) and so the derma rolling really helped. Weight loss vs Fat loss Tons of info here but I promise if you read through it helps to know this stuff. Weightloss comes down to calories in versus calories out. I know that's rudely simpliflied and not that easy, but it truly is the answer to weightloss (which may be fat, water, or muscle). This is why people can eat barely nothing, lose weight but their shape stays the same (basically skinny fat). It's also why fasting or going low carb works so fast (water weight is the first to go). Fatloss on the other hand is more complicated. This involves our TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure). TDEE includes: Resting/Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), Metabolic Equivalent of Task or Exercise activity thermogenesis (EAT), Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT), Thermic Effect of Food (TEF), and Adaptive Thermogenesis (AT). BMR (~70% daily energy) the energy taken to exist, so tasks like breathing. Your sex, body composition (muscle to fat ratio), age, and genetics play a role in this EAT (~5% daily energy) the energy taken for exercise weight lifting, swimming, high intensity walks, etc. NEAT (~15% daily energy) the energy taken for non exercise movements like walking, fidgeting, showering, standing, etc TEF (~10% daily energy depending on the macronutrients of your meal) the energy taken to digest, protein has the highest TEF of all the macronutrients, Carbs have a TEF of around 5-10%, while Fats have the lowest TEF, around 0-3%. Adaptive Thermogenesis (AT) is the changes in energy expenditure (energy used) that occur in response to changes in energy balance. For example when you eat more food than you need, your body may increase energy expenditure to prevent weight gain eg. move more, eat less the next day, etc.. On the other hand, when you eat less food than you need, your body may decrease energy expenditure to conserve energy and prevent weight loss eg. less movement, eat more the next day. Other things that affect AT include diet composition (eg high/low protein, high/low carb, calorie dense foods, etc), physical activity (eg. weights vs. cardio), and environmental factors such as temperature and altitude. Things that influence AT can make weight management challenging, as it can lead to plateaus or rebounds in weight loss efforts. This is why lack of sleep, hormonal issues, aging, etc. makes weightloss harder. Here is a clearer example of this Things that affect calories in: 8-9 Hours of sleep (Maintains metabolic homeostasis, insulin sensitivity, hormonal processes). Compromised sleep lead to: Increased Gherlin (hunger hormone - feeling hungrier & therefor eating more) Decreased Leptin (sensation of satiety - needing to eat more to feel full) Insulin resistance: This is when the cells in your muscles, fat, and liver don't respond well to insulin and can't easily take up glucose from your blood. This results in excessive sugar in the blood & as a result the body produces more insulin in order to try to help the cells obtain the energy from glucose. This leads to weight gain as the insulin increases hunger. Also, since the body is insulin resistant, the excess glucose is converted to fat for long-term storage. Things that can cause insulin resistance: PCOS, Inactivity/sedentary lifestyle, family history of diabetes, gestational diabetes, hypertension, alcohol abuse, poor sleep habits, high cholesterol levels, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, high bodyweight, acromegaly Things that affect calories out: Body Composition (Fat to muscle ratio) Gut health Compromised sleep affects our energy levels which leads to Decreased NEAT (Non exercise activity thermogenesis) Hypothyroidism (lowered levels of T3 and T4) Thyroid hormones T3 and T4 affects every cell and all the organs in your body by regulating the rate at which your body uses calories/energy which is known as our bmr, meaning this affects your metabolic rate. Too few calories lowers daily NEAT By eating below your BMI (calories needed to perform basic biological processes), your body makes up for this through energy conservation by lowering your NEAT (non exercise activity thermogenesis). Basically you lack the energy to perform your normal daily activities. This also affects your body composition and cardio health as you become sedentary (stop moving as much). Healthy Fat loss So to lose fat in a healthy way you need to: Get enough sleep (8-9 hours per night) Manage your stress levels/nervous system regulation Look after your gut health Manage inflammation Increase your daily steps (8-10k per day) Weight lift Eat high protein (protein takes the most amount of energy to digest). Manage your insulin resistence Eat in a caloric deficit (make sure your calories in do not exceed calories out). Futher information about the bold items in the list is included below. Also, I know this all seems overwhelming but keep in mind you are creating a lifestyle change. This is not a quick fix. To manage your insulin resistance (info from the book Glucose Goddess by Jessie Inchauspé): Eat within an hour of waking up Protein with breakfast Tablespoon of apple cider vinegar before each meal (diluted in a glass of water) Eat foods in this order, veggies -> protein -> fat -> starches -> carbs -> sugar Never eat sweets/dessert/carbs on an empty stomach (dessert after dinner) Keep refined carbs and added sugar at a minimum. Minimize alcohol intake Try to minimize sodas, fruit juice and sweet drinks (this is because there is no fiber to help with the glucose spike or at least try to have these drinks after eating something fiberous) Only eat fruit whole, not transformed eg. eat the orange instead of having the orange juice, again fiber makes a world of a difference Put clothing on your carbs. Eg. have protein/fats/fiber with your carbs A short walk after carb heavy meals Fasting - this is controversial and I should add a disclaimer, if you in any way shape or form have or had an eating disorder, especially restrictive eating, I highly recommend against fasting. Intermittent fasting has a lot of studies out there that were done on men. The book Fast Like a Girl by Dr. Mindy Pelz includes a nuanced view of fasting that takes into account our hormones and our monthly cycle. She also has a free app 'Fast like a girl', you log your period and it tells you how long to fast. However, bioindividuality is key here, genetics, etc. Please if you are considering fasting make sure you get bloodwork done first. Manage your electrolyte levels, do not neglect iron and protein levels. Personally, I prefer using the other methods since fasting can also inadvertently worsens insulin resistence due to increased stress/cortisol which cause higher hunger cues. Some with insulin resistence found fasting to be helpful. So make sure you do what works for you and always consult your doctor. Supplements: Vitamin D paired with Vitamin K1 & K2 Magnesium Biglycinate (I take this before bed) Omega-3 Fatty Acids Turmeric Coenzyme 10 (Take with Clomid & Vitamin E) N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) Inositol Zinc (Important to Note: It works inversely with testosterone - raises testosterone if your levels are low and lowers it if your levels are high) To eat in a caloric deficit, calculate your TDEE and subtract 200-500 calories from that number. I like using this calculator. https://tdeecalculator.net Eg. If it's calculated to be 2000 calories, you subtract 200, so 1800 should be your daily calorie intake. For the activity levels make sure you do not oversell yourself. Here is a general guide: Sedentary: Office job sat all day or less than 3000 steps per day Lightly Active: Exercise 1-3 times per week or 3-10k steps daily (up to 3-4 miles daily) Moderately Active: Exercise 3-5 times per week or 10-15k steps daily (up to 4-7 miles daily) Highly Active: Hard exercise 6-7 training days per week or 15-20k steps daily (up to 7-10 miles daily) Extremely Active: Intense daily exercise/hard physical labour 7 days a week or 25k+ steps daily (up to 10 miles daily) As you lose weight your body adapts so after a while you may need to recalculate your TDEE and deficit. Once you are at your ideal weight, you no longer subtract the 200-500, you simply eat the TDEE amount to maintain but you do this gradually. After I lost the weight I came out of the deficit by adding 50 calories to my daily intake per week, till I was at maintenance/my TDEE. This prevented me from gaining fat or water weight. Lastly, muscle mass (increase in muscle raises your metabolic level, meaning you burn more calories at rest). This is ideal and is also how you'll see someone who is short, seemingly small but weigh more than you imagined. Muscle density weighs more than fat. Think of a 50 pound dumbbell versus 50 pounds of feathers, you would need a whole lot of feathers to match the weight. Same difference, you need a larger volume of fat to equal to the same amount of muscle. Therefore, lifting weights is ideal because you will become more toned, burn more calories at rest, be able to eat more even when you've lost the weight to maintain your phisique, you'll be more insulin sensitive, and you will have stronger and higher bone density (really important for women, we lose up to 5% of muscle mass per decade after the age of 30). Body Recompositon: Weightlifting for health (and aesthetics), lose fat & gain muscle It is possible to gain muscle and lose fat at the same time. I followed Huskular Goddess and and LexiiGettingFit for inspiration and they were really the ones that opened my eyes to the concept of body recomposition (gain musle while losing fat). The benefits of this is as you're getting smaller your TDEE is increasing. This means by the time you lose the weight you'll still be eating an adequate amount. The other benefits include insulin sensitivity versus insulin resistence, higher metabolism, and a improved body composition like I mentioned before in the dummbell versus feather example. The downside is the number on the scale won't have a dramatic shift while your clothes will be fitting looser. Again, weight density plays tricks on us and it's easy to get caught up in body dismorphia but I promise it works. In order to sustain and build muscle while losing fat, you need to be consuming enough protein while remaining in a caloric deficit. So 60-80g of protein per day minimum to lose 1-2lbs per week. Ideally it should be 0.8-1g of per pound of lean body mass. Eg, someone is 300lbs and they want to get down to 150lbs. They would eat 120-150g of protein per day. If this is too much, try to get at least 60-80g like I mentioned before. Remember even though 1-2lbs per week sounds small, the changes are significant because of the muscle gained. You will look and feel smaller. Weightlifting for a rounder booty (I reshaped my glutes by weightlifting. Hormones can actually affect the shape and my PCOS did a number on me. I developed a V shape over the years. Round, square, heart, A shapes are all based on your bone structure and fat placement. Some of us just have those stubborn fat deposits in certain areas that are genetic, even when we lose the weight, it's a smaller version but the same shape. V shape on the other hand is largely seen in older women post menopause and in younger women with hormonal disorders. This is becuase the hormonal imbalances also causes muscle imbalances. Regulating your hormones helps but it won't grow the muscles for you, so I used Fit With Emely's glute guide based on your glute shape (completely free, I watched all her videos to get this info and it took me two years to go from a V shape to a round shape. Here is the guideline for each shape: Glute Maximus - Everyone should be working on glute maximus. It builds the shelf and overall size. Step ups (all variations), hip thrusts (all variations), lunges, rdl, leg press, all squat variations Glute Minimus - (V and Square shapes), this muscle fills in the middle between the top and lower glute. Hip abduction, single leg bridge, Standing hip abduction/cable raises Gute Medius - (Heart, Round, and A-shaped) this muscles builds a longer hip for top portion of the glutes. Eg. Single leg squat, Single leg deadlift, Cable clamshells, Reverse lung, step ups Underbutt - Everyone should be working on underbutt but this is especially useful for V shaped folks. It works the hamstrings and lower portion of glutes. Good mornings, single leg rdl (also works minimus), single leg hip thrust (also works maximus), hip abductors (also works minimus) How to structure workout: Warm up/Dynamic Stretches (specific to the muscle group you're working eg. lower body warm up or upper body warm up, etc.) Compound exercises (2-3 exercises eg. single leg rdl, good mornings, leg press - for each exercise you do 3-4 sets, 8-12 reps, with 3-4 minute rest between sets). That probably sounds like a foreign language to some, so for instance: Start excercise 1 Set 1 (repeat exercise 1 - rdl 8 times) 3 minute rest Set 2 (repeat exercise 1 - rdl 8 times) 3 minute rest Set 3 (repeat exercise 1 - rdl 8 times) Move on to exercise 2 Set 1 (repeat exercise 2 - leg press 8 times) 3 minute rest Set 2 (repeat exercise 2 - leg press 8 times) 3 minute rest Set 3 (repeat exercise 2 - leg press 8 times) Move on to exercise 3 Set 1 (repeat exercise 3 - good mornings 8 times) 3 minute rest Set 2 (repeat exercise 3 - good mornings 8 times) 3 minute rest Set 3 (repeat exercise 3 - good mornings 8 times) Secondary Workouts (2-3 exercises eg. step ups, bulgarian split squats, lunges - for each exercise you do 3-4 sets, 8-12 reps, with 3-4 minute rest between sets) Isolated/Accessory Movements: these exercises work one part of the muscle more than others, for example an overbias on the underbutt/hamstring like I mentioned before to help with the V shape ( eg. hip abductors, kickbacks, glute bridge, lying leg raises, etc. (1-2 exercises high repetitions, low weight 2-3 sets, 15-20 reps, 1-2 minute rest between sets) Static stretch/cool down (specific to the muscle group you're working eg. lower body cool down or upper body cool down, etc.) Keep in mind that you only need to work on a muscle group 2-3 times a week. So I only do glutes Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Also keep in mind while I work the lower body I am also working my upper body (eg. while doing rdls I am lifting the weight with my upper body), which is why I don't have tailered upper body days, this is for aesthetic reasons, and because weightlifting more than 3 days per week is not feasible with my PCOS. My full routine is: Monday- lower body Tuesday - Pilates/core Wednesday - Rest (I still go for walks on these days) Thursday - lower body Friday - Pilates/core Saturday - lower body Sunday - Rest (I still go for walks on these days) I also used primarily resistance bands in the beginning because gym equipment intimidated me (not anymore :) ). I started with 25lb resistance and went up to 125lbs. I use the product BandBar which allowed me to use the resistance bands like a barbell at home. This isn’t the only option and you can definitely buy resistance bands and do it without the bar. BandBar For the ab separation from being obese, I did this workout 3 times a week (also helpful post pregnancy): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smiGsW-mQX0 For my chest to help with getting perkier boobs (the derma rolling was what made the biggest difference, but this exercise helped as well though it took 6+ months for the changes to be significant. Women tend to take longer to grow chest muscles): https://youtu.be/hg7_R29jGIE?feature=shared I also did workouts to help with my posture and mobility 3 times a week (any I could find online) The last thing I will say is be mindful that you may gain weight initially when you start lifting weights. This is due to slight inflammation/water gain from foreign tension, which will last about a month or two before you adapt BUT your body will adapt, I promise. Keep in mind if it's days before your period or if you are on your period. It's not if, but when, our weight fluctuates. As long as you are in a deficit and doing everything right, the number will go down. Do not get discouraged!!! Here is the edit to this post which includes my supplements, how I managed my inflammation, and how I improved my gut health. I also edited the information I shared prior to include a few more tips and lifestyle changes I made, and included a few more details. I also rearranged things so there is a separation between style/hair/skin and health information. The post is getting really long so I may create a separate post for personal development/mindset tips. Inflammation In my case my inflammation was caused by my PCOS, insulin resistence and my obesity, but it can be caused by chronic stress, other autoimmune disorders like IBS, Crohn's disease, etc, smoking/alcohol, age related diseases, environmental toxins, diets high in processed foods, sugars, trans fats & high omega-6 fatty acids. In my case the inflammation from the PCOS led to gut inflammation due to the high levels of coritsal (stress hormones) in reaction to the high testosterone and insulin resistence. I also experienced metabolic inflammation (non alcoholic fatty liver disease), skin inflammation (as I mentioned earlier the ezcema on my scalp, alopecia, and hirsutism), adipose tissue inflammation, chronic low grade inflammation (this led to edema or fuid retention -> insulin resistance and my high testosteron/androgen levels also exacerbated this). To fix this these were the thin I added to my life: Dry brushing 2-3 times a week Body Gua sha Face Gua Sha or Face Yoga or Myofascial Massage Jump Rope Trampoline/Rebounder Vibration Plate (very useful for after a workout or while sitting down) Acupressure mat Arvigo (Mayan Abdominal massage) & Lymphatic drainage massage Leg elevation, I sleep with a pillow under my knees. In the evenings I keep my legs up. Massages Sweat more (exercise/sauna/steam room) Portable Infrared Sauna (reduce cortisol by 25%) Microcurrent Compression socks Castor oil pack 3-4x per week Eliminate inflammatory triggers (mine were gluten & dairy) Switch to sourdough Eliminate seed oils Avoid alcohol & smoking Supplements Vitamin D paired with Vitamin K1 & K2 Magnesium Biglycinate (I take this before bed) Omega-3 Fatty Acids Turmeric Coenzyme 10 (Take with Clomid & Vitamin E) N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) Teas that helped Turmeric Red Rasberru Leaf Tea Fennel Chamomile Gut Health Your microbiota needs the right bacteria in the right amount to perform its hormone regulating functions properly. When the type or number of bacteria gets disturbed by events such as stress, or poor diet, or your gut can no longer accomplish its job meaning you'll have inflammation, increased risk of chronic disease, skin conditions, mental health issues, weakened immune system, nutrient absorprion problems, and weight management challenges. For weight loss issues, gut microbiomes influence hormones in producing and signaling leptin and ghrelin (these hormones regulate hunger and fullness signals). Inflammation and insulin resistence is also associated with gut health problems as mentioned before. Energy extraction from foods, certain gut bacteria are more efficient at extracting energy from food, particularly carbohydrates. When there is an imbalance, more calories can be absorbed from food leading to difficulties gaining or losing weight. Things I did to improve gut health/intestinal permeability: Ate foods rich in digestive enzymes (mangoes, pineapple, etc.) Pre and probiotics (incorporate bifidobacterium and lactobacillus) Favorite brand: Seed Heath Probiotics Pickles (without vinegar): Great source of prebiotics Apple Cider Vinegar/Kimchi/Kombucha/Sauerkraut Beware of certain types of vinegar contain chemicals which kill bacteria, “the good bacteria”, and leave the yeast Candida albicans alone. Raw apple cider vinegar contains: Natural probiotics (friendly bacteria), which may help with your immune system and gut health. Tablespoon of apple cider vinegar (diluted in a glass of water) before each meal Balsamic vinegar: Acetic acid is the active compound in balsamic vinegar. This acid contains strains of probiotics that aid digestion. The probiotics found in acetic acid can help promote good gut health and digestion while supporting overall immune function. Raw Carrots (has the type of fiber that binds and flushes out toxins in gut, good to have as daily hormone & digestion support) Limit Processed foods and Sugar No drinking or smoking Stress managment (which I'll expand on just below) Increase fiber intake Regularly exercise Supplements Ginger L-Glutamine Olive leaf extract (especially helpful if you have candida overgrowth) Turmereric Teas Ginger Lemon Balm Lower androgens/testosterone Teas Nettle Tea Spearmint tea Spearmint oil topically for hirsutism Supplements Schisandra (adaptogen - stress management & hormone balance) Saffron (Also helps reduce testosterone, lower blood pressure and prevents bad cholesterol) Inositol Holy Basil Magnesium Biglycinate (I take this before bed) Omega-3 Fatty Acids Coenzyme 10 (Take with Clomid & Vitamin E) Zinc (Important to Note: It works inversely with testosterone - raises testosterone if your levels are low and lowers it if your levels are high) Nervous System Regulation/ Stress Management Stress is one of the things that age us the most, and people with PCOS already have higher levels of cortisol so these are the things I do to manage my stress levels: Regulate circadian rhythm, direct sunlight upon waking up. I use a sunrise alarm clock lamp for this Same bedtime everynight (pre midnight) Invert screen colors at bedtime (red filter on screens) Pillow under knees No loud alarms Magnesium biglycinate supplement before bed Regulate circadian rhythm, view the sunset before bed. I use a sunrise alarm clock lamp for this Spend a few minutes breathing through left nostril only Epsom salt foot soak Journal Get back to using my coloring books (I even invested in alcohol based markers it's so fun). Regulates me and gets me in touch with my inner child Time with friends, my puppy, and my family Supplements Holy Basil (adaptogen - stress management & hormonal balance) L-Theanine Magnesium biglycinate Teas Red raspberry leaf (adaptogen - stress management, also good for menstrual cramps) Reishi Mushroom Lemon Balm Night time mocktail (have after dinner and not on an empty stomach due to the sugar levels in the tart cherry) Teaspoon of tart cherry (high levels of melatonin) Magnesium biglycinate powder Probiotic soda (good for gut health) Tea cycling On your period Nettle leaf: Increase iron levels Moringa: Increase iron levels Red Raspberry leaf: Helps with period cramps (best to drink throughout the month, especially at the end of the luteal phase Chamomile: Helps with wellness wind down routine when you're feeling extra tired Follicular phase Focus teas: Peppermint, Spearmint Adaptogens: Lion's mane, Adaptogen latte, and Chaga mushroom Detox: Dandelion Root Ovulation phase Detox: Dandelion root tea Bloating: turmeric tea latte/golden latte Estrogen dominance - symptoms (bad hormonal migraines, hot flashes, nausea): Schisandra berry, Lemon balm Luteal phase PMS symptoms: Raspberry leaf, Schisandra berry, Ginger root (powder or tea) The best teas for PCOS Spearmint For reducing androgens & lowering hirsutism (facial hair) Cinnamon tea (improves insulin sensitivity) Chamomile tea (Adaptogen) Nettle Tea (reduce androgens) Red raspberry leaf (adaptogen/stress relief, also good for menstrual cramps) Schisandra (adaptogen/stress relief & hormone balance) Saffron (Also helps reduce testosterone, lower blood pressure and prevents bad cholesterol) Ginger (ginger offers anti-inflammatory, fertility and hormone-balancing benefits, aides digestion ) Seed Cycling What is seed cycling? Seed cycling refers to the consumption of specific seeds at different times of the month in order to improve the production and levels of sex hormones, specifically estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. Seed cycling divides the female menstrual cycle into two parts: During the first half of the menstrual cycle, or days 1 through 14, seed cycling encourages daily consumption of flax and pumpkin seeds. During the second half of the menstrual cycle, or days 15 through 28, seed cycling encourages daily consumption of sunflower and sesame seeds Results from seed cycling will not happen overnight. Normally women observe improvements after approximately three months of seed cycling adherence. It took me about 4ish months. The Benefits of Seed Cycling: Support hormonal balance, alleviate PMS symptoms, decrease hormonal acne, alter irregularity of menstrual cycles, and fight stomach bloating and fatigue. submitted by /u/Plane-Ice-1828 to r/vindictapoc [link] [comments]

I keep trying different pregnancy-related apps and I hate all of them. They're too stressful or just don't feel like a workout, I like my exercise to be relaxing with a burn you can feel the next day. I like the aesthetic, motivation, attitude, amount of effort of Bailey Brown's Align but she doesn't have anything specific for pregnancy. Does anyone have any recommendations? submitted by /u/BlessedSurvivors to r/fitpregnancy [link] [comments]