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Thanks, I've been looking into this the last few days as well and have read almost that exact thing. My OB/GYN was saying that a lot of people with PCOS also tend to have fatty liver. I'm supposed to see him next month and was going to bring it up but wasn't sure if anyone's taken it and had it help with PCOS.

* 1/4 mile warm up jog * Pyramid exercises: 1 set of lunges across parking lot, 1 set of stairs... 2 set of lunges, 2 sets of stairs all the way up to 5 * Bicep curls, tricep extensions and push outs - 3 reps of 25 each with 12lb dumbells * 10 lap run (1 mile) * Stretch This was a 60 min bootcamp class.

Northern Virginia here. I am originally from Wisconsin though.

First off get rid of the word DIET. It's not a diet rather a lifestyle change. If I think I'm on a diet I'm not going to stick to anything and I'm going to way overeat. Lifestyle change is for now and future and it's almost like changing the way you think about foods. Lots of veggies and lean protein, no soda, no sugary…

I said pizza and beer... NOT SLICE of pizza and beer. Big difference between 1 slice and several slices with chicken wings or breadsticks.

I allow a cheat meal/free day once a week... Generally for me this means going out for dinner and having a burger/fries/alcohol (1 drink), or ordering take out pizza with a beer and t.v. It helps me so I don't overinduldge during the week. The cheat meal is something both my husband and I look forward too. It's not a free…

It depends on what the surgery was for. I had back surgery and was told NO yoga because I needed to protect the disc's. I couldn't do anything for a min of 6 months and then after that it was low impact workouts. It's been 2 years for me and my doc still doesn't want yoga.

I do bootcamp so similar to crossfit and generally log about 500 calories for a 60 min class. There's been some classes where we literally run stairs for 30 min of a 60 min class (interval training) and estimate those days around 700 based on what my trainer says.

I was the same way and questioned if I needed a trainer. I tried a gym membership that HAS training classes and I couldn't get myself to go. Having a trainer had held me accountable to actually show up to class, work out and have the trainer push me beyond my limits (in a safe way). I pay an astronomitical price ($180 a…

I've never heard of either of them. Where is the pain though and can light stretching help alievate the feelings? I have nerve damage in my feet from a back injury and certain stretches help.

Adding to what everyone else said what about running stairs in between exercises.

I would talk to your doctor before doing anything. I had 2 disc herniations at L4L5 S1S2 and for me anything with yoga or pilates was a no go. I ended up under the knife. Are you doing any rehab for the bulging disc?

nope not me. They taste like cardboard to me, can't stand those or the goldfish crackers.

It would be more beneficial to get a coach or a personal trainer for at least 1 hour so they can show you proper form to avoid injury.

I just made this for dinner last night and it turned out really well: Slow Cooker Honey sesame chicken Ingredients 2 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken 1 cup honey 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce 1/2 tsp sesame oil 2 tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic 2 tbsp minced onion (I used the dried kind) 1/4 cup barbecue sauce 1/4…

I'm actually going to caution you against some specific stretching. I also had back problems that finally reared it's ugly head a couple years back. I tried stretching (using what previous posters recommended) and for me that made the problem worse. Your best bet is to see an orthaepodic specialist who specializes in…

Chicken - always in freezer Pork Chops - always in freezer Fruit (apples usually)

As someone who struggles to see the number on the scale go down I have to disagree about losing pounds being the first thing to happen. Since I've been ACTIVELY trying to lose pounds and actively doing bootcamp workouts I'm seeing the scale go up. It's not the eating... it's the muscle gain. It's a proven fact that muscle…

If it's the lower part of the legs could also be shin splints.

Thanks, for tracking purposes I do 500, I figure if it's more that's great but I doubted it would be any less.

I didn't read all the responses but the amount of sodium you're consuming is really bad

I usually eat one after a bootcamp. The one's I tend to like the best are the Cliff Builders Bar in Cookies and Cream. It has 20 grams or protein which is a lot for a protein bar and the taste is actually pretty good.

Today was a fruit smoothie - 1 cup frozen fruit (no sugar added), 1 individual size greek yogurt (plain), 1/2 cup juice and 1 scoop whey protein blended with 2 ice cubs 2 hard boiled eggs

If you did in fact re-herniate your disc I would see the doctor first. I was in the same situation a few years ago and ended up having back surgery for a herniated disc and also a bulging disc. Trust me when I say recovery is NO fun. The damage on my back was a bit more severe since it affected L4L5S1S2. After the surgery…

I'd like to join if it's not to late.

>>>1) Muscle weighs more than fat so if you gain weight, it's just muscle (FALSE: a pound is a pound-- muscle just takes up less space) <<<< I actually am going to disagree with this statement... Muscle does weigh more than fat and it's not always the pounds on the scale that make the difference, it's also the body fat…

basically in a nutshell I'm insulin resistance and because of a medical condition struggle to lose weight (ob/gyn related). My doctor referred me to a nutritionist however my insurance doesn't cover it. Both doctor and my fitness trainer said low carb is along with my exercise program should get me seeing results.

There is also a medical reason which is part of it so my doctor wants me on low carb and has said it numberous times.