Persian99 Member

Thanks all for the feedback. I'm adjusting. I'm thinking of getting the appliance to speed up the treatment so I'll be done in half the time.

Thank you for responding Tracy! I feel like I shoveled down a big breakfast today, but considering I won't be getting more calories until probably dinner, I guess that's the way it's going to have to be.

You look great!

I'm one of those people whose PCOS was "cured" by weight loss. My doctor told me that although there is such a thing as lean PCOS and that requires treatment, it's often possible to shake PCOS or at least most of its symptoms by losing weight if you're heavy. That seems to be the case with me.

If you're hungry, eat. Make sure you're getting enough protein in your meals, and then you can have nutritious low calories snacks between meals. Also, many people mistake thirst for hunger. Have a large glass of water, then wait ten minutes to see if you're still hungry. Go for fresh veggies, air popped popcorn, a piece…

I do use the "my meals" button for stuff that I eat frequently. I have a few things saved in there. But this came from a restaurant, and she changes up her salads depending on what's available at the farmer's market, so there's a good chance I won't eat it again.

If you're hungry, then eat.

I enjoy soccer, but I don't think I'll ever view things the same way after watching John Oliver's show. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlJEt2KU33I&feature=kp

You can't lose body fat from the outside. There's no science to support anything that crazy. Unless you plan on having fat surgically removed, there are no shortcuts for weight loss.

I really don't care about anyone seeing my panty line when I'm working out. Who cares? If there is any time in your life where you should be able to just let loose and not give two craps about your personal appearance, it should be when you're working out. That being said, either I wear bikini underwear or I go commando…

I used to be of the mentality that I had to save lots of calories for dinner so I could eat properly, but I figured out that the meal at the end of the day should not be the biggest. For me, it's better to get protein and calories in the morning and afternoon, and have the lightest meal at the end of the day. That way I'm…

Great job!

I don't deprive myself of anything I'm craving, but I try and stay under my calorie limit. If I am craving chocolate, I will have a piece of chocolate. Not an entire chocolate bar or a giant slice of cake, but just enough to take the edge off the craving. Most cravings can be satisfied once you get a taste of something.…

As far as foods go, its often cheaper to get stuff from scratch and make it than it is to buy prepared foods. Buy some grains, oatmeal, beans, etc. They don't spoil and you have lots of possibilities. When I was a mom with a baby, a crock pot meal was always easy because I didn't have to spend much time in the kitchen…

For me, I went on a relatively lower calorie diet for the first 6 or so months. I knew I couldn't eat as many calories, so I upped the quantity of food I could have (fresh vegetables, a bit of fruit, oatmeal, yogurt, popcorn) so I didn't feel deprived. I also made sure I was well hydrated because I think my brain had mixed…

That is awesome - way to go! You're not alone either. I am also no longer diagnosed with PCOS. Since the weight loss, my hormone levels are 100% in normal ranges, I have very regular cycles, and everything seems to be working perfectly. I was also able to get pregnant after losing some weight. My doctor told me that…

You're doing great! Your face is looking more slender already!

Hi all, I'm almost 40, down almost 70 pounds (more actually, but that's from when I started counting), and have another 35-40 to go. I was losing very steadily but I stalled out and even put on a few pounds this past month. I would love friends.

Follow up to my original post: Surprisingly, the 2nd opinion didn't recommend surgery. I didn't get in to see her for 4 weeks, and in that time I did not have any attacks. She told me she wasn't convinced that my gall bladder was the cause of the first attack (and really only attack other than one other minor episode that…

Thanks all. My 2nd opinion got postponed. Hopefully I'll be able to make a decision by end of week.

I'm so sorry about your experience. That sounds horrific. But thank you for sharing your story.

The reason I'm curious about others' outcomes is because his recommendation was not a firm one, it was more like, "I recommend you have this surgery because that attack could have been from the sludge, and you could have more. Though statistically the sludge isn't likely to result in anything..." etc. Also, my general doc…

Forgot to add that I also like their frozen Chili Lime Chicken Burgers.

I used to do a lot of shopping there, and I'm going to start again. Today for lunch I'm having one of their pre-packed salads: Lemon Chicken & Arugula w/ couscous & red quinoa. I get almond butter, peanut butter, and lots of snacks for my son there. They also have a decent variety of frozen foods.

If anyone else is willing, please add me. Thanks!

Thank you!

This is really inspiring. I just finished a 2nd round of Clomid, but I think I'm done with it for now. I'm going to discuss some next steps with my doctor next week. I think I'd like to put the fertility treatments on hold for a while, and focus on losing weight and getting healthy. I weighed in at 241 lbs this morning -…

Great job!

I've done this same thing. I'm trying to enjoy the feeling of being empty, versus the need to eat something. I visualize my stomach pulling the fat from other parts of my body to consume. I know that biologically it's crazytalk, but the mental image seems to help keep me going. Also, if it's not meal or snack time and I'm…

I would do something similar. I'd bring home dinner, and eat something on the way home in the car. Now that I'm tracking every calorie I consume, I'm horrified thinking about how many extra calories I was consuming, for no good reason. I wasn't even hungry. I would have felt just fine having a bottle of water instead. I…