Racheljeancox Member

So UPDATE: Since I began my health journey back in July, I began taking Optimal level supplements...I have been able to finally lose 20 lbs which I was struggling to lose. After doing research, if your body isn't getting the nutrients it needs, it will be harder to lose weight. Foods do not have the same nutrients they did…

Why do people always want us to check out threads that are SUPER old? lol

Would love to have others on the same healthy journey as me to add as friends. Go ahead and add me. :)

I wonder how accurate this BMR calculator is? http://www.fertilitychef.com/pcos-diet-calculator/

Yes, you are welcome to join in at any time. Your 28 days starts the first day you post your current status and goal.

It depends on the tea, if it has caffeine in it, I do not track that as water. If it's decaf, I don't see why you can't. I personally only track water as water. I sometimes like to spice up my water by making it "spa like quality" by adding some berries, cucumber, or lemon to it. :smile:

Also, it's VERY hard to over hydrate! If you are worried about over hydration, make sure you're getting enough sodium, but not more than the recommended daily amount of no more than 2,300 milligrams.

That chart is minimum water intake; I'd assume. Read this; especially the how much water do you need section. http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/water-for-weight-loss-diet#1

Good luck!! Check in with us on your progress!

Interesting! How many of you think that food is as nutritious as it use to be? There are several reports that the food we eat (the healthy stuff; that comes from the earth) is NOT as nutritious as it use to be. Foods that should be offering us the abundance of vitamins and minerals aren't because of the soils and…

Congrats Larry on your accomplishment so far!! Can we ask what you have been doing to lose the weight you have lost and what you're finding you currently struggle with now to get to your goal?

Good luck with your weight loss journey! Hopefully we can all be of support to each other!

Welcome everyone!!! Make sure to take your weight, measurements, and most of all pictures (front, side back) before you start. I am here to offer support to you all as well!! Let us know what you will be doing to challenge yourself during this weight loss journey! One tip I have to offer: Drink lots of water! You should be…

Welcome everyone!!! Make sure to take your weight, measurements, and most of all pictures (front, side back) before you start. I am here to offer support to you all as well!! Let us know what you will be doing to challenge yourself during this weight loss journey! One tip I have to offer: Drink lots of water! You should be…