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  • I can relate...i hide my depression from everyone but my spouse and even he doesnt know the full extent of it....i should win an oscar for my life performance. ...mine is triggered from my pcos, lack of energy, infertility, debt, lack of solid friends and hurtful past relationships/ trust, and not feeling like i am…
  • I respectively disagree with you regarding carbs (especially for long term diet goals)..ive never seen trusted studies proving me wrong...doctors are NOT trusted sources for nutrition, Dietitians ARE and they are my source on that front..but i do know there are good and bad fats and that fats are good for pcos hormone…
  • I only eat fish and occasional organic ckn or turkey. I have the same problem getting protein, but also to be honest....you need at least 135g or so of carbs for your metabolism, brain function, and to get enough fiber....high fat is disgusting...ive always eaten low fat...and high protein adds stress to your kidneys....so…
  • You might benefit from seeing a dietitian...good luck
  • Did you try the extended release it is softer on the stomach? Hope that helps. ..good luck!
  • Hey tuffgirl our bodies need 135g to 145g of carbs a day anything over that is helpful to get rid of, anything under that is actually harmong your metabolism Good luck and hope that helps...stick with fruits, veggies, and whole grains and youll be ok
  • Thanks SezLennox! A friend of mine was saying she had similar problems where there were days her body only let her eat carbs. ...i am focused on Excercise right now to burn the carbs off since i can't cut them out and pcos and carbs are bad together. ..i try to eat fish and nuts in place of meat. And moderation of course!
  • Me too im looking for other pcos friends to motivate one another B)
  • I also take 2000mg xr met a day and my thyroid meds...i drpped 25 lb and then gained back 5...i dont eat meat so it can be hard, and sometimes i gag when i eat certain foods like salad (which i used to love) since i started the meds....im just now trying to get back on the band wagon as ive been giving into the cravings…
  • I have pcos and hashimoto as well...I've never had weight problems until these diagnosis. Now im exhausted and trying to lose wight while craving sweets and carbs. ..yuck
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