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I have switched to eating more "clean". So I buy a lot more fruits and vegetables as opposed to 100 cal packs and Low Carb airy foods. I do not buy anything that has high fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated oils, dyes, excessive preservatives...you get the point. Typically if it has more than 7 ingredients or I don't know…

AWESOMEEEEEEE so motivational :-)

I second that... I started about where you are! and I would LOVE to be 60 lbs lighter in July!

I HATE my Stomach but I LOVE my boobs! I HATE my sometimey Acne Prone Skin but I LOVE my Eyes

you look really great. Do you have any tips for plateaus, changing up workouts, etc?

You look awesome! I'm about where you started and if -55 looks like that! I'm all for it!

I feel your pain. My midsection is my trouble are, as I am top heavy and it seems to always be the LAST place the fat wants to leave when weight loss happens. I will lose in my face first, chest, legs, arms, THEN stomach lol If you figure out a magic trick let me know!

Hi Ladies I have PCOS too. I have had a hard time losing weight, let me tell you. I've lost a about 50 lbs but its taken like 2 years. I am really trying to lose another 60-75, and hopefully within this year. I have periods where I exercise ALOT and really watch what I eat but I never notice much of a difference from when…

This is such an awesome post. I will say my last straw was because I was (and still am) completely uncomfortable in my skin. I can remember wearing jackets all day even in summer because I didnt want people to look at me. i find myself trying to draw as little attention to myself as possible because I am always scared of…

LOL no one is discounting your credentials. I'm just repeating what was told to me by doctors I've seen. No need to argue about the specifics, its not a battle. Appreciate your input nonetheless

PCOS is classified as a metabolic disorder by some physicians, the endocrinologist i saw even said that, but thats neither here nor there. I think I will see a dietician who specializes in insulin resistance. Then they can tell me exactly what will make my insulin spike and what won't. You guys gave me some great advice. I…

Also she didnt say "carbs make you fat" but she said "you dont really need carbs" :-/

Bingo. I have PCOS which makes me Insulin Resistant

In response to ketosis I was on the HCG diet about a year ago which is extreme though I did lose a significant amount of weight and have only fluctuated 10 pounds give or take above what I lost. If any of you know what that is your body is def in ketosis because its in starvation mode. While it helped me shed weight fast,…

Hamburger is 250, cheeseburger is 300. Side salad is 20 plus whichever dressing you get and the parfait is 160. Thats about 430 cal before salad dressing. Not too bad for fast food at all. Here's the nutrition chart http://nutrition.mcdonalds.com/getnutrition/nutritionfacts.pdf

If you get a regular sized hamburger or cheeseburger, the cals are surprisingly low. Then get a side salad, and top it off with a fruit and yogurt parfait for dessert. You will feel satisfied and def not deprived

Thanks guys! You've given me some awesome options. I went to a low impact aerobics class this evening that whooped my behind but it wasn't sooooo bad. I'm gonna try not to get bored with it too soon. The instructor is awesome and the music was great. Although I hate exercise while I'm doing it I love the way it makes my…

You have an awesome body! What tips would you give people trying to lose 75-100 lbs?? What helped you most? What an inspiration!! And Girl I would KILL for that booty! I am flatty patty! LOL!

THIS TO A TEE DESCRIBES ME

I hope people are this concerned about their friends who smoke and drink because at 5'1 170 yeah she's heavy but she certainly isn't in danger of death just yet. I think its how she looks people are concerned about

To be completely honest, I really don't think its your place to tell she needs to lose weight. I don't even think its an issue of her not being ready. If she feels fine and likes what she sees in the mirror, God Bless her because most people, be them overweight or otherwise are not happy with they way they look, especially…

actually, I was having a nice time enjoying my day off and browsing this site until a few rude ppl stopped in...maybe THEY need the holy basil :-) I'll google it though

For all of the sarcasm in this thread, you really can NOT comment if you have no answer to the ACTUAL question I asked! That's really annoying. A.) I'm fully aware that you need to make permanent healthy life changes. I am NEW to MYFITNESSPAL NOT NEW TO WEIGHT LOSS. I lost 40 pounds on my own before coming here so please…

AMAZING journey and you were always gorgeous, u just glow more now. What Inspiration please help the rest of us get there!

I was following this and fell off HARD but i was steadily losing abt 2 lbs a week. i still look at ingredients on things for flour and hidden sugars, and it certainly makes a difference. I am thinking about getting back on it!