What is Insulin Resistance?

Something you’ve probably heard in your research on PCOS is that many women with PCOS are also Insulin Resistant or IR. As someone who has been diagnosed with PCOS since I was 17, IR is not something new to me, in fact, I have struggled with severe weight fluctuations my whole life. When I was

When Is It OK To Quit?

TLDR: Quitting = Setting boundaries and a lot of times culture and Christianity tell us that we should value the thoughts and interpretations of the collective over our own thoughts and feelings. While this can sometimes be true, it often is not and we should interpret these things for ourselves before blindly following others. It

The Fear of Failure: Making Change Work for You

So the strangest thing happened this week. Well, for me it’s strange because I am so used to killing plants! To give a little back story, my husband is very gifted with caring for plants and loves his house plants. Last year during the pandemic, I decided to get in on the fun and start

How To Reset After a Long Weekend

My sister’s baby shower was this past weekend, which means lots of emotions and plenty of junk food. I rarely get to see her anymore since she is a marine currently stationed in Beaufort, SC. When she comes into town, we like to try to visit our old haunts if we have time, but at

Clear Soup with Mushroom Noodles

This recipe is perfect for sustaining nutrients while also trying to slim down. When I modeled, I would eat this for two days leading up to a runway show and drink lots of water. This is not intended for long-term use, but is great when needed a little gut reset and if you struggle with

Lowish Carb Lo Mein

A favorite dinner in the Holly House is Lo Mein, but it is not very diet friendly for the diet my hubby and I follow. This recipe is adapted from multiple different Lo Mein recipes and customized to how my husband and I like it, so feel free to change to your taste. Ingredients: Two

Low Carb Shrimp Scampi

One of my summer favorite’s for dinner is shrimp scampi! My first memory of angel hair pasta was when my mom made us shrimp scampi for the first time. As an adult, I have had to get creative with how to make recipes low carb because my metabolism is NOTHING like it used to be!

Spaghetti Squash Pizza Bake

One of my favorite recipes from the days when I used to model was this spaghetti squash pizza bake! It take a little prep time, but it’s a really easy, two-dish recipe that comes together deliciously and is fully customizable. Ingredients: 2 Medium to Large Spaghetti Squash Dash of Oregano Dash of Parsley Dash of

Why You NEED To Dig Into Your Epigenetics Tonight

Have you ever taken the time to think about how the trauma that your family has experienced over the generations might be related to the health concerns that you have? Did you know that generational trauma can be passed down to you through DNA? What is Epigenetics? Over the past month or so, I have

Coffee Alternatives for PCOS

Recently, I was browsing the aisles at my local health food store in search of something to treat what I think is a kidney infection. I came across one a worker, Gayle, who is also a supplement consultant for the store I was in. After looking up and down for something that was designated to