Living with PCOS - Awareness Month!

So you may or may not be aware that this month is PCOS awareness month. Your probably looking at your screen right now wondering what PCOS is - Poly Cystic Ovaries Syndrome or more commonly known as PCOS is a condition that affects 1 in 10 women around the world. Because symptoms can vary from woman to woman it can sometimes be hard to pick up and is most often missed. PCOS can cause women to be overweight, infertile, hirsutism, increased acne etc. It's not easy living with PCOS and there are many women who are still left undiagnosed. 

For those of you who would like to read more on PCOS or find out what its all about you can click below:  

To read more about PCOS - Click Here

I'm writing this post because PCOS is something that affects myself and my family (it can be carried through genetics). It hasn't been easy the tests, weight issues, bad skin, mood swings etc it all adds up over time.

I was placed on the pill to 'regulate' myself and found it still didn't work or wasn't making much of a difference, so I came off the pill and have been doing a lot better since (I have been pill free for a year now). I have got myself into a good routine of healthy eating and exercise and I can say that I believe the cleaner eating and fitter me finds it has been easier tackling the issues I once had with PCOS than it was previously. The weight started to drop off me once I came off my pill, began eating cleaner, exercised more and became more positive.

I stopped looking at PCOS like it was a chore and started making it work more for me, I definitely am not over the moon about having PCOS. But figured I have it, its not going anywhere so I need to start finding a way to fit it into my life without it becoming a burden. 

Below is my picture showing how I lost 30 kilos - I did it with PCOS, without a gym and over a time period as I realised if I tried to fast track it, it could end up causing my PCOS to play up rather than control it.

For any ladies dealing with PCOS who would like to talk - I'm here and so are a bunch of amazing women just like you! See below for a few Facebook Pages for PCOS, they are all lovely ladies, super helpful and all the information on the pages is great for new women being diagnosed with PCOS. We really need to pump the awareness for PCOS because what we do now is what will set the platform the next generation of young girls to come through and lets make sure they get the help and support that they need and that many of us were without. 

Please feel free to spread the awareness around!

Facebook Pages/Groups for PCOS:

PCOS Group

PCOS Group Help

The PCOS Foundation NZ

PCOS - Auckland (For any ladies living in Auckland, NZ)

I have found an amazing group of ladies in each of these groups who are kind, helpful, caring, have tons of information, there for a boost of confidence - you name it these ladies are all amazing and are all PCOS sufferers or supporters

I know this is not like my normal posts, however PCOS affected my inital weight gain and still affects me now as I am working towards muscles. I hope you enjoyed the read.

Lots of Love,

Milly x

Media Madness!!

My Facebook page is finally up and running! Click the picture above to be taken to Milly's Journey to Muscles Facebook page, don't forget to like so you can keep up to date with my journey, find new recipes, post tips or ask questions as well as keep an eye out for prizes.

You can also follow my Pinterest board specifically created for Milly's Journey to Muscles here: Click Me!

Don't forget to follow me on Pinterest so you can see recipes, workouts, motivational quotes etc

Also Tumblr guys (I'm everywhere haha) Click Here for Tumblr

I can't wait to get my Facebook page booming! So don't forget to like, share and comment on my page. I would love to answer any questions you may have or any tips you can provide me with would be amazing.

Get fit, healthy and happy! x

Lots of Love Milly xx

Im in love with this....

UFC Refresh Coconut Water is so good! I have tried other coconut waters previously and this is by far my fav so far.

I know many people drink this for the health benefits or the essential nutrients but can I just mention how amazing it tastes.! The added benefit of knowing its good for you too just makes it even better

Over the past few years coconut water has become a 'thing' just check out the graph below to have a look at sales of Coconut Water for the last 10 years.

I decided to do some more digging to see what I can find out about coconut water as I have heard of its benefits and then came across this article about Coconut Water being no better for you than water?

Click the article below to have a read

There's Bad News for People Who Swear by Coconut Water - Click Here

What are your opinions do you believe that Coconut Water is better for you and helps retain the essential nutrients you require or is it really just as good for you as water?

I love the taste of coconut water and the supposed benefits, if anyone has any opinions or thoughts let me know. I would just like to see where everyone sits on it and whether or not it is beneficial for me to continue drinking these.

Stay tuned for more

Lots of love Milly x

My 14 Day Tea Tox?!

My 14 day teatox :) Going to start this baby on Monday! Skinny Tea Time can't wait to start tomorrow! Come at me!!

I got this from www.skinnyteatime.com it's free shipping their awesome site makes sure you get all the info you need including meal plans and fitness regimes to follow while doing the detox. 

Stay tuned for an update.

Lots of love,

Milly xx

My Journey Begins..

I've decided to start this blog to keep track of my progress from getting from where I was to where I am now and I where I plan on moving forward to. I will keep you updated with the different fads I try, exercise regimes, eating plans, tea tox's etc. 

My plan is to get the fit body physique with muscles, yet not overly muscly because I'm sorry but this is not sexy >> 

Yet I am drawing inspiration from people such as Jen Selter, Kayla Itsines,  Dana McDonald and Erin Stern.

These are all ladies who in my opinion follow a healthy lifestyle while still obtaining and maintaining their bodies. This is where I'm headed. 

Jen Selter - there is no denying she is a babe and that ass! But her page is more than just about her having the most instagrammed ass. She also has fitness tips, healthy eating, and promotes living a healthy lifestyle.

 Dana McDonald & Erin Stern

Kayla Itsines (Fellow Australasian here)

So who is your motivation? Do you have pictures of where you want to get or who you aim to get like? Post them up here and share your journey with me.

This is my motivation, dont forget to follow along my journey as I post more about it. Get fit, healthy and happy! x

Lots of Love Milly xx

To check out my new website see www.missmillyxx.com

My Two Year Journey - Lost 30 Kilos!!!

14/07/2014

This time two years ago I was uploading my 21st birthday pictures, we had all gone as mythological gods’ and goddesses and of course I went as Aphrodite (Goddess of Love). I had such an amazing time with my family and friends but upon looking through my pictures I realised I was really unhappy with the weight I had gained and decided it was about time I started making better choices and losing some weight.

I had people tell me I needed to lose weight in order to be a better gf (as if my weight had anything to do with being a gf but okay!), to get a better job, to wear nicer clothes. I was told it all. I want to make sure that it is known that I did this for ME and for no one else or their benefits at all. For those who are making the same changes or is thinking of making changes make sure you do it for yourself and no-one else or their opinions.

I’m not saying it is for everyone but I really have noticed a positive difference in my life now than I did two years ago. Two years later, thirty kilo’s lighter, two dress sizes smaller and I feel healthier, happier and better for it. ♥