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Original starting weight - 200.4 April starting weight - 198.6 April goal - 193.6 Ultimate goal - 150 April 1 - 198.6 April 8 - April 15 - April 22 - April 29 - Total loss for April :-

Follow the money. The most important thing to note is who is paying for the study and what is their motivation for providing funding. What do they get out of it.

what are your HDL, LDL, and Triglycerides? Also, what is your HLD/LDL Ratio?

Well if you were drinking it for digestions than you are getting some benefit, as long as it's the raw stuff. Raw ACV has live active bacteria which improves the microbiome of the gut. You weren't doing anything wrong, you actually might be improving/stimulating your digestion and in turn hunger might be a natural…

If it's energy you are looking for juicing is great. You don't have to do a fast, but definitely, make those juices and incorporate that into your daily calories. They are highly nutritious and those nutrients will help your energy level, especially if you use a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. If you want to try a…

Very well said. Our bodies are not simple. There is so much people don't understand about how hormones control metabolism, cravings, hunger, fat storage, muscle development, etc. CICO works, but for some it is much harder to master, and not because they are lazy or not trying.

Are you vegan or vegetarian or just can't have dairy? I like potatovegan's suggestions. The bars are from Julian Bakery who also has an egg white version and a beef collegen version. I've tried them all. My favorites are the egg white variety, particularly, vanilla cookie, glazed donut, and chocolate brownie.

A plant based, so sugar, no refined food diets does not imply only eating plants. It means your diet should be whole foods, mostly plants, with some animal products. No added sugars, because yes, plants have sugars - those are OK. Utilize the dietitian that works with the cancer unit, they probably have lots of recipes to…

I’m in! See you all April 1st! Original starting weight - 200.4 April starting weight - April goal - Ultimate goal - 150 April 1 - April 8 - April 15 - April 22 - April 29 - Total loss for April :-

I like Julian's Bakery Paleo Protein bars. I can't have soy or whey protein so these are a great alternative. The RxBar is good too.

I do Pilates and barre class. I don't lose weight from it though. It is great for tone and strength. I can see the difference, but it is not reflected on the scale.

I weigh daily and record daily. I fluctuate a lot so I don't let it discourage me. I look at my weight graph for my overall weight trend.

Pasta and butter is not a nutrient-dense meal. Your body needs a variety of foods to ensure you are getting all the vitamins and minerals it needs to function properly. If you are not that hungry eat a variety nutrient dense foods like fruit, vegetables, legumes, meat, etc.

I'm so sorry. I have also left an endocrinologist office in tears. I have had an RD tell me they had no suggestions for me because I was eating correctly and my body just wants to stay at my weight. It can take many tried to find someone who listens to you and is committed to helping you.

Your instinct is exactly right. If surgery is the first suggestion - run. If a costly eating plan is the second - run faster. Since you've already been to the endocrinologist I'll assume you ruled out medical conditions. Not all RDs are created equal. Their education is in the FDA recommended food pyramid/my plate info…

Always organic for meat, eggs, and dairy. Organic if available for produce, but sometimes I won't buy it if it's not organic depending on the item. I've found over many years of sometimes buying organic and sometimes not that organic tastes much better and is more satisfying/filling. So I think it's worth the extra cost to…

I took saw palmetto for my high testosterone, berberine for insulin, and EGCG and DMI for estrogen. I went to a Naturopathic Physician after my doctor and endocrinologist where of no help. At one time I was on the pill and a diabetes medication. I couldn't take the side effects of either. The naturopath did a full hormone…

I wouldn't trust a chiropractor with giving nutrition advice. I would trust the naturopath. If chiropractors get a similar education to MDs they may only have one class/unit on nutrition. If you see a naturopath research their credentials. Make sure they went to a top school, there are a few really good ones, and a lot of…

Who recommended inositol and what is the goal related to PCOS? I have PCOS and had my hormone levels tested. My estrogen was high, insulin was high, and testosterone was very high. I was prescribed four supplements and balanced my hormone levels within six months. If you've only been using something for two weeks I…

As someone who once had hormone issues, I could not lose weight, only when those hormones were balanced did I lose weight. So I know from experience that if you are the one with hormone imbalance it's not a minimal role. It's the role. My body wasn't working optimally - and only when the body is working optimally does the…

No. Our current medical model doesn't support this. When we change the medical model we change the culture. In the U.S. doctors spend a few minutes with a patient. They don't address emerging issues and talk about lifestyle with their patients. They prescribe pills and if they can't there isn't a problem. When going for an…

It's all about how you feel. I don't eat carbs at breakfast. If I do I get very hungry within the hour. If you feel full after your meals and are able to make it to the next meal/snack without being ravenously hungry eat what you want. Overnight oats are a quality meal choice any time of day. If you're struggling with…

It's interesting that you say "...and no else should either." I wonder what makes you the judge and jury on how everyone else should live their lives. I found this particular cleanse very useful and wanted to share a positive experience for anyone who might be in a similar situation so that they can make up their own mind.…

I love juicing. I will make a juice for my family to have with breakfast or dinner. I use a mix of vegetables and fruit and always make something different. I've also done a few juice cleanses for a few days at a time. Juice cleansing is really for rest and repair of the digestive system. To the person who said there were…

Keto is pretty restrictive. If you are looking into paleo ease into it. A lot of people have success with it. If you are trying to get your sugars down it might be a useful template. People without sugar or hormone issues are more likely to do well with CICO, but some people need a little extra help. Minimize carbs and…

Actually no, as you can see I found it very useful and the value was worth it for me. You see you forgot to read my post indicating that it helped me tremendously. If you've tried it and it wasn't helpful, you are free to post your experience as well. If you have no experience please don't minimize my own by bashing my…

I think that one with the parasites and other pictures might be the "worlds best cleanse" and I've actually done it before. I absolutely loved it. I used it after I had severe gallbladder disease and screwed up my digestive system for over a year. After having my gallbladder out my system was sluggish and I was bloated and…

Add me. I have 50+ to lose.