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PCOS Challenge Newsletter
PCOSChallenge.com
| November 2010
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Dear Sasha,
Did you know that "at least two thirds of acute coronary events and strokes are occurring in insulin resistant patients 1," and "women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) constitute the largest group of women at risk for developing cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and type 2 diabetes 2?" Sigh. It can be overwhelming to think about all the conditions that we are at higher risk for developing as women with PCOS. However, it may be easier to think of PCOS as the warning sign that jolts us into action to proactively prevent or delay diseases such as diabetes and CVD. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and we should all be aware about the risks and learn about how to take steps to live healthier lives. Read through this newsletter to find information on PCOS, diabetes and your cardiovascular health, and to see how you can help to spread PCOS Awareness!
In exciting PCOS Challenge news, the first episode of the PCOS Challenge television show premieres on PCOSChallenge.com on December 13, 2010. Mark your calendars!
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Sasha Ottey,
President & CEO
PCOS Challenge, Inc.
A 501 (c)(3) Nonprofit
PCOS Support Organization
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This Month on the PCOS Challenge Radio Show
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The 15 Minute Holiday Workout Plan - by Josef Brandenburg (PCOS Challenge TV Fitness Coach)
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The last 6 weeks of the year are TOUGH. Cookies and pie are everywhere, and the demands on your time seem to be limitless. For many this end of year time crunch becomes an excuse to abandon their exercise habits. Don't let this happen to you. Yes, the reality IS that you are short on time, BUT the solution is not to abandon your body and let things go to pot (which they absolutely CAN in 6 weeks), the solution is to workout SMARTER in the time that you actually have available.
So here is a workout plan that any healthy person can do in just 15 minutes at home with nothing more than: - A set of adjustable dumbbells ($40 brand new)
- An inflated exercise ball ($15 for a decent brand)
- A timer (a kitchen timer will work just fine... all you need is something that will count down seconds for you and beep when the time is up)
This will save you A LOT of time because a) your workout is short (but it will be HARD), and b) you don't have to commute to the gym - for many, the commute to the gym is just as long or longer than the workout itself.
Just so we are clear, the goal here is maintenance, not fat-loss or aggressive fat-loss; and NO exercise plan in the world can make up for eating poorly. With that said, if you eat very well, you may actually drop a few pounds over the next 4-6wks on this plan. However, for many, the smartest holiday goal is maintenance. Continue reading... |
Last Month on the PCOS Challenge Radio Show
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Listen to replays of last month's
PCOS Challenge Radio Show episodes:
| Topic | Guest | Date/Time | | How to Get Fit with PCOS | Josef Brandenburg,
Fitness Coach,
PCOS Challenge TV Show
Listen to the Replay and complimentary resources from Josef.
| Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at 6pm, EST
| Meet the Cast of PCOS Challenge TV - Part II
| Audrey and Maxine | Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at 6pm, EST
| Learn About D-chiro-inositol (DCI)
| Travis Johnson,
Vice President,
Chiral Balance, LLC
| Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at 6pm, EST
| | How Our Emotional Health Affects Nutrition | Rebecca Mohning MS RD (Nutrition Coach) &
Dr. Ruth Wittersgreen, (Emotional Wellness Coach) of the PCOS Challenge TV Show | Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at 6pm, EST |
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Diabetes and PCOS
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Diabetes is becoming an epidemic around the world. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 1 in 10 Americans have diabetes, and expects that number to double or triple over the next four decades 1. Simply put, diabetes is a condition where the body is not able to properly use glucose. Instead, glucose is built up in the body and disturbs and/or disables some of the body's functions, and can shorten the quality and quantity of life. Insulin is the hormone that guides the glucose into the cells so that the body can have fuel and function. However, in diabetes, insulin is either absent, insufficient or not working properly, and this disables glucose from supplying the body's cells with energy. There are three major types of diabetes, Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes 2. Type 1 diabetes is the most common type seen in children, but it is also seen in adults. In Type 1 diabetes, the body stops making insulin, and prevents glucose from entering the cells to be used for energy. Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes overall. In Type 2 diabetes, the insulin does not work properly or there is not enough insulin to allow glucose into the body's cells. Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy, and is a temporary condition, but puts mother and baby at increased risk of developing diabetes. 2Continue reading... |
What You Can Do To Spread PCOS Awareness
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| Easy Ways That You Can
Help Spread PCOS Awareness |
- Don't give up on your health! Be proactive. Seek out knowledgeable professionals such as medical doctors, psychologists, naturopathic physicians, nutritionists, fitness trainers, and others who can help you learn about what works for you. Do not get discouraged. Your success story can help to encourage others to stay in the fight against PCOS--and win.
- Encourage anyone you know with PCOS to join the PCOSChallenge.com Online Support Network.
 Sponsor or Donate to the nonprofit organization, PCOS Challenge, Inc. through PCOSChallenge.org. PCOS Challenge is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and
your donation is tax deductible.
- Tell your friends, co-workers or family about PCOS and the PCOS Challenge radio and television shows.
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About PCOS Challenge
PCOS Challenge, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides support for women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) through the PCOS Challenge Support and Social Networking Site (PCOSChallenge.com); PCOS Challenge Corporate Site (PCOSChallenge.org); PCOS Challenge Radio Show; local offline support groups; and 13-week fitness, nutrition, and mental wellness challenges.
If you know other women with PCOS, encourage them to join the PCOSChallenge.com site to gain the information and support they need.
Help spread the word and take the PCOS Challenge!
Sincerely,
Sasha Ottey
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