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Weight Loss Programs That Actually Work (And Won’t Drive You Crazy)

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Most weight loss programs are like that overhyped movie your friend swears is life-changing   you start watching,  you’re confused, and before you know it… you’re eating popcorn, wondering why you bothered. I’ve seen it all.  From detox teas that promise you’ll wake up looking like a runway model, to bootcamp workouts that leave you wondering if the trainer secretly works for the military.  The truth is  Losing weight is not a punishment.  And it’s definitely not about suffering through a program that makes you feel like a rabbit in a lettuce farm.  let’s take a deep dive into weight loss programs , the real, the fake, and the “please-don’t-waste-your-money”  and find out which ones actually make sense. The Problem With Most Weight Loss Programs Most weight loss programs fail. Not because you’re lazy or not disciplined enough , but because they’re built like a short-term fling  exciting at first, but impossible to keep up with. You can’t l...

Why your period is missing for 2 months (PCOS, meaning, symptoms and prevention)

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In recent times on social media platforms like Twitter, there have been ongoing discussions about PCOS, PCOS management and what it is.  If you have heard about this term and wondered what it is and its effect on women, you should read this post Why am I gaining weight without eating? Why is my period always doing hide and seek? Why is my chin growing a full-blown beard? Why do I cry over ice cream and then yell over toothpaste? If you’ve ever asked these questions, congrats sis… Your hormones are probably misbehaving  and PCOS might be behind it. Let Me Tell You a True-Life Story Once upon a time, in the mighty city of Port Harcourt, there was a lady named Ada.  Ada was your typical 25-year-old, smart, beautiful, funny, and in love with shawarma. But one day, Ada noticed her body was acting somehow: Her period vanished for 3 months (and she wasn't pregnant). Her skin turned into a teenage war zone. Her jeans suddenly stopped fitting, even though she hadn’t changed her d...