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  • Wow....most of you were very lucky. I can't tolerate any of the treatments my doctor wants to use for PCOS. So counting calories and carbs plus taking insulin is my only course for now. But on a bright note, if I lose all the weight I can go off the insulin. And after another two years (I am likely older than most of you…
  • Finally someone who does not see this as a diet but a lifestyle. I am also using some the same techniques with food. I log what I would normally eat in a meal then figure out what can I swap out or maybe have to reorganize with another meal. I have food allergies and eating gluten free can have a lot of carbs but if you do…
  • I have several food allergies so I go with plant-based protein Orgain. I love the flavor Creamy Chocolate Fudge. I add unsweetened almond milk and a banana. It's great for a snack or for post work outs. You can get it at Costco for less than $30.00 and if you keep an eye out sometimes they have a coupon for $5 off.…
  • Hello, I am Shondra. I have about 65 lbs to lose and looking forward to getting it done by the end of the year. We as a community can do this. Just remember there is always someone on here in the same situation that you can chat with. Have a happy and healthy year! B)
  • Hello....I have PCOS along with other illnesses. I went to an Endocrinologist yesterday. It causes problems with my blood sugar, hormones and thyroid. So in my case I have to take diabetes and thyroid medication, lower calories (weight), reduce carbs (blood sugar control) and get some exercise even if it is only 10 - 15…
  • Hello everyone, I am a 44 year old single mother of a great 11 year old boy. I suffer from several illnesses which have left me disabled. I call them the silent illnesses because you can't see them. My goal is to not let them beat me and instead lose some weight, regain strength of mind and body. It would be nice to meet…
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