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They hold them in places that are free and easily accessible. They also hold them in different places than WW. Many of the meetings I went to were considered "at work" meeting so it could be the reason it is at the nursing home is because their are people who work there that need the meetings. It could also be they have a…

I did WW about 7 years ago and made it to Lifetime. So the meetings do work. Life happens, things change, weight comes back, old habits creep up - and where I live now the meetings are a LOT more commercial and expensive. If you need meetings for the accountability factor you should look into TOPS. Here its about $30 for…

Unless you are like me and have PCOS which causes insulin resistance or are diabetic...the white stuff really f's up your body. I actually much prefer 100% whole grain products. More fiber, more filling and it actually tastes pretty good.

Added you both places!

Got everyone added up to this point.

Got my UP yesterday, today is my first day using it. Feel free to add me theokirishchik at gmail

I would go back to Sparkpeople for free.

She actually discussed those supplements in her new book and on her podcast. When she first started BL she had people wanting her to endorse every product. The management company she was with at the time thought it was a good idea. Knowing what she knew then about nutrition and herbal supplements, she thought it was good.…

I want my husband to build me a desk around my treadmill. I have heard that (although expensive) the treadmills desks are something people rave about.

I had a friend who worked a front desk job, she would do a few stretch yoga type exercises every time she went to the bathroom!

Yes! I have one of these (bought it at KMart of all places) and I LOVE it. I even put it on the table top and use it for my arms (an idea I got from Biggest Loser of all things)

I agree with this. No processed foods. They are full of gross crap and tend to make you retain water. I have PCOS so I lose weight extremely slow. The only thing that has worked for me in all the years I have battled this is clean whole eating. Low (bad) carbs like white pasta, rice and bread. (It does nothing for insulin…

This one I just recently found but have not really checked out. http://www.deskfitness.com/ I work from home and this one I have been using for years. http://www.breakpal.com/

I'm sure others will chime in. Here are a few groups to help you with your Keto journey http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/1143-keto http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/7705-low-carb-high-fat-lifestyle I follow a keto style diet. I suffer from PCOS. It makes me insulin resistant. This is the only way I have been…

You might friend the Medifast group here on MFP useful: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/706-medifast-losers

This. Even the Vanilla didn't work out. I will never ever add protein powder to my oatmeal. I will however add a few oats to my smoothie.

I was on SP long, long ago. It was free, then paid, then back to free. The account I have now is my 2nd and its quite a few years old. I have always enjoyed the site and like the forums as well as the groups. Not to mention, so many wonderful people who share their experiences through blogs. I find it very welcoming. I…

I agree. Some of us have medical conditions. And some of us just can't eat carbs like oatmeal. I will never understand why people have to be so damn rude around here. Then, there are folks who love alternative recipes for their fruits and vegetables because they have a hard time eating them.

I'm on week 4 of the C25k as well. I decided to try HIIT and did a beginners workout on the off day. Bad mistake. My arms and legs hurt so bad that night and the next day there was no way I was going to make it through 16min of running!

I agree that it's just another overpriced product. If you are interested in a non-flavored powder , just buy sugar free coffee syrups for flavor or use fresh fruit and add it to whey protein. http://amzn.to/12EmLKw

Whey comes from the production of cheese. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whey_protein Cheese is made with milk. Milk comes from a cow ( at least for the purpose of whey protein) Last time I checked, cows have mothers.

A lot of people on Keto who have problems with breakfast do Bulletproof Coffee and a tea recipe is floating around, too. Maybe that will help you break through breakfast!

I do not recommend an airsoft pistol or pepper spray. My husband is the captain of one of the largest airsoft teams in the state. I have seen firsthand the type of damage these pellets can do. For someone with no experience you could actually do some damage to a pet. Not only that, you face a lawsuit from the pet owners.…

Are you a doctor? Do you know her medical history? So how do you know LC is the worst thing for her? LC is NOT a diet, its a way of eating for MANY. Keto (low carb) is the only thing that has helped my PCOS/Insulin resistance. Instead of 3-5 migraines a month - I have had ONE in the last 4. I have had this problem since I…

You should definitely see a gyno to do an ultrasound, internal and external on your ovaries to make sure you do officially have PCOS. To battle it, you should see a endocrinologist. My primary care dr. , dietician, and the gyno were all great with advice. But, like a previous poster said, they all have different training…

Exactly. What people don't realize is that a lot of people want whole food that is not processed. Canned foods is processed, not to mention the cream based ones are loaded with sodium and sugar. I prefer to make my own cream based soups that are low carb, free from nitrates, free from sugars and msg. Everyone has their own…

Ditto! Keto is the only thing that has helped my PCOS/Insulin resistance. Instead of 3-5 migraines a month - I have had ONE in the last 4. I have had this problem since I was 9 and NO medication worked. Instead of being on medication for my osteoarthritis in my hips and degenerative disc disease in my lower back, I do NOT…

Thank you for that link!

Good luck to you! I used to run, many years ago. I just started C25k program to get back to running. My goal is to do the Detroit Marathon by the time I am 40, which gives me 2 years. Keep us updated on your progress!

I'm in ! I am starting week 2 monday.