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First, it's awesome that you are being open now. We all have to start somewhere (sometimes we have to start a few times). I know fresh fruit doesn't last well, but frozen veggies can be super cheap and great to use. My biggest suggestion is planning your meals in advance. Some tips for you that may help you or at least…

Again, if you have insurance, search through your insurance provider website for a registered dietitian. It could be covered and beneficial to your journey.

If you have insurance, check into if it will cover a registered dietitian. Mine does for a limited number of visits a year.

You already took the first step by recommitting. Now just keep going! Step by step!

Wow, people are harsh here today. Will green tea make you lose weight? Probably not. Lots of debatable studies both pro and con. However, I drink numerous cups a day because it helps me to get my water intake in. My office is extremely cold and days that are office confined for me, I can't get myself to drink cold water…

Also PCOS and insulin resistant here. Hi ladies (and starnold)! I stay on the lower carb recommendations, but I don't do "low carb". I aim for 45% for carb macros. Lower carb didn't work out for me and my dietitian convinced me to stop because I felt terrible and wasn't getting any results. But what I can say, even if you…

I love this idea. How unbelievably sweet and supportive of you! I like the ideas of a nice water bottle, maybe a list of some of your favorite workout songs, cards for your favorite recipes, bath salts or bath bombs. A pack that can be heated or frozen for when muscles/joints need a little relief in either direction, hair…

At the end of the day, you have to work with a trainer that is beneficial to you. I've been really turned off to certain trainers with a one-size-fits-all attitude. So, don't be afraid to talk to him, and if he doesn't seem to be working with you instead of against you, then consider another! Also, some women experience…

I think it's amazing that you are committing to hard work and healthy habits to try to reverse the diabetes! I don't have any experience with diabetes but I am insulin resistant thanks to PCOS and learning how my body processes different foods was really important for me in my journey. Rather than sticking to a diet, I…

If you are accurately logging and being honest with yourself I would consider speaking to a registered dietitian. Also, consider having your hormones checked. I battled for about two years trying to lose weight and no matter what I did, I was slowly gaining. It took me going to a registered dietitian who urged me to talk…

I agree with the other poster. Start working on the exercises that will be required. Even if you can only do 1 pushup, or just a plank. Start setting your goals towards what you will have to accomplish. I did the same thing for police academy. And by the time I got there, I was better prepared than some others. Start…

I went away at the end of the month and came back just in time for Halloween. That seriously threw me off my routine for about a week and a half. Today I went nice and early to the gym and have felt so much better today than I had for the last few days. I also made much better food choices. For me, fitness and nutrition go…

The first time I mentioned feeling overweight to my boyfriend (probably about 3 years ago at this point) he said "you look the same to me". And then picked me up so that he could argue that because he could still pick me up I wasn't heavy at all.

I agree with what others are saying. Go when is best for you. Some will argue benefits to either time. But really, whatever works for you is best. Sometimes going in the morning is good for me, because I'm more mindful of what I do all day having started the day well, but at the same time, a little more sleep is often more…

I just absolutely love your profile photo. It cracks me up whenever I see it in a thread.

Hey, out of curiosity, what is actually discouraging you? I'm not sure this has been addressed? Is there something discouraging you from moving forward with mindful/more healthy habits and a plan? Or are you just talking about your disappointment with current status?

I don't have any advice as I don't have any experience with this, but it seems like you are doing a great job preparing. Keep up the good work! You are clearly motivated and dedicated. Don't lose sight!

Welcome! Do you have a plan in place to help you do it "in a healthy way"?

Agreed, my boyfriend and I are often working on our separate goals together. We often go to the gym together, or at least help each other make room in our schedules so we can go when we want.

What if every time you had that strong craving, you did some sort of workout or drank a bunch of tea or water? If you went for a short walk and drank a bunch of water every night when tempted to order take out, would it divert your attention and take some energy away from wanting to go get food? Or what if you created a…

I'm with the others. Just do it! Even if it's not as fast as you'd like or you have to take a walk break, it's a great way to gauge your level and you may be better off than you thought.

I've heard some TERRIBLE advice from trainers that have completely gone against what both my own doctors and registered dietitian advised. It depends on why the trainer is suggesting that (Is your friend lactose intolerant? Did she seem to want to cut these items out?). But in my experience, what works for one person…

I totally understand your thinking. I see a dietitian and work really hard on proper nutrition but there are certain things that I avoid for one reason or another and I rely on supplements to help with any deficiencies. A multi-vitamin is a great start but often you end up taking in vitamins that you don't necessarily…

Unfortunately for me, this is not the case. It always goes up the week leading up to and then drops a bit following it. I think at this point I would assume the scale was broken if it didn't go up the week leading up to. But that is great news for you! I hope it continues for you!

When you click on their pic and that initial message pops up, click on their username again. It should bring you to their profile at that point where you should have the option to "add as friend".

I keep printouts of desk workouts at my desk and when I can, I fit them in. Also, I get up to stretch. I get up to fill my water bottle. I get up to heat up a cup of tea. I get up to go to the bathroom after all of that water and tea. I find every excuse I can to get up and walk and I will take the long way, or add an…

I've been enjoying roasting chick peas in the oven for good snacks lately. I use a little bit of extra virgin olive oil and season them with whatever I want and they are great for a crunchy and tasty snack. I've never been someone to really reach for chips, but I can see this as a great snack for someone who does. Also, a…

Setting a high bar for exercising isn't a bad thing. I tend to do the same thing. If I'm going to work out, I want it to be worth it. If I put my sports bra on, it's game on and I'm full throttle. However, I think you may benefit from learning more about nutrition. For me, if I know how one food will serve my overall…

I've heard that from others, but despite all the hard work with eating right and working out before, I wasn't able to do it, and now I finally feel like my efforts are showing. So far all I can chalk it up to is a combination of the metformin and the tweaks I made nutritionally after learning about the diagnosis. I really…