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Started Contrave 2/5/2018 and as of my morning weigh-in today, I am down 16.7lbs. I have been cataloguing notes for my Endocrinologist as she works with some of the most aggressive forms of PCOS in other patients like me. Found myself only having the initial symptoms in starting the medication of foggy-head and only…

Does the almond milk curdle in the hot coffee? Ive often thought about doing that but didnt want to ruin the coffee!?

Laura... just checking in. I dont know what to tell you but Im at a loss for words right now...

Very easy to do.. Make some infused olive oil - a variety of herbs and spices to choose from. Roast up a bunch of garlic in olive oil..... take some of the oil from that, add some roasted garlic for a pureed-oil.. Compound-butter - use any herbs/spices that you like. Your favorite homemade dressing Dont be afraid to take a…

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Laura - I was just about to come here and follow up... great minds do think alike!! Please... we hope to have two people take over for us....

I really enjoyed spending time here and helping out where I could alongside Laura_beau, however.... My health is not good right now and even was forced to stop tracking everything on MFP. Ive not been able to exercise because of what is going on right now... and I just dont have the time to be on here like I used to…

TELL me about it! Its gonna be her loss completely again... This year we are firing up the smoker!!!!!!!!!! I bought a fresh ham to work with. Sunday night, I will be preparing it up with one of my spice-rub concoctions, reserving some of the rub for making a homemade basting/BBQ sauce. I am doing roasted red potato w/a…

I understand your puzzlement, but if you are inviting people to YOUR home for Christmas dinner, then they should be thankful for the meal that was provided.... My husband and I stopped inviting HIS MOTHER AND SISTER about 10 years ago. They both had the balls to criticize my cooking as being too healthy and no "real…

No one said lingering... it is a level that the prescribing physician needs to have 'built up' for whatever they are trying to treat the patient with. Steroidal Injections - on average can still be detected in a patient's system as long as four months from the last dosage taken. Oral steroid treatments - on average can…

Steroid treatments require the patient's body to receive a 'level' - an adequate amount to saturate the body to help treat the affected area/malady. Once said patient has completed taking the entire prescription/treatment, the body will maintain that level and gradually taper off. It takes time for the body to get rid of…

Sorry but even a Nutritionist can have medical problems that contribute to weight issues... they are humans who have probably dealt with the same relative issues as others, etc. Personally speaking, I have a bonafide medical condition that is the main cause of my weight problems and Im thankful the practitioners who see me…

We are a 100% whole foods home - everything is cooked fresh from scratch. One of my sincere favorites is making homemade kimchi (I dont use flour)- filled with TONS of fresh vegetables, a variety of spices, mmmmmmmmmmmm It goes great with my morning eggs and I love spicing up a nice korean soup with it too! Filled with…

Busy? Tell me about it! Last month alone, we hired 41 new physicians/surgeons/specialists - about to open multiple practices as well. We are also partnered with Massachusetts General - so the specialty Peds (GI, Respiratory, Nephrology, etc) are definitely a growing realm of medicine for us! Honestly speaking, I would…

Then if you are a nurse - then you would know not to come to a non-medical website then. What works for one renal patient, may not be medically advisable to you, or the next patient. It could be a detriment that causes contraindications....

Where you have a medical condition, you really should be seeking the dietary help from a Registered Dietician who works in conjunction with both your PCP and your Nephrologist. They are the only people you should be relying on for help with this where you have a current medical condition..... this website is not a medical…

Normal blood sugar levels (1.American Diabetes Association (2011). Standards of medical care in diabetes - 2011. Diabetes Care, 34(Suppl 1): S11-S61) are as follows: Minimum 8hr fasting - Medical standard is less than 100mg/dL Postprandial readings - Medical standard is less than 140mg/dL. Depending on the patient's…

You gotta give this thread time - you posted around 2pm yesterday - most of us still work and for today: not everyone is up yet... Good luck with this though... if you would like some help, let me know. I previously worked as a chef for many years so if you want to ask for a few pointers, share some ideas, etc, Ill be more…

In less than 90 days, my total CHO went from 252, DOWN to 177. My A1c went from 11.2 DOWN to 5.2 - I had a dramatic increase of HDL, and equally in decrease of my LDL. My Triglycerides are down to 102. This was accomplished with elimination of: candy junk food potatoes rice corn pasta flour breads whole milk soda We eat…

I use them for making: ~homemade baked/seasoned pita chips ~personal pizza ~quesadillas ~gyros ~wraps ~baked "strips" to put in soup for crunch, or in a salad for a healthier crouton

First things first: I dont know what you are reading but - Ketogenic intakes should ****only be under the strict supervison of the diagnosing physician**** - ESPECIALLY for PCOS patients. Generally a Ketogenic intake is prescribed for patients with intractable epilepsy and other conditions - but not generally prescribed…

Last year a large majority of the New England, northeastern region and eastern seaboard did not have ample warning this time last year. What was communicated as a light snow storm became a disasterous noreaster that brought on significant power loss, downed power lines, record snowfall, downed trees, and utility companies…

Im in southern New Hampshire and I have to say, Im glad that the 'experts' finally got it right and stayed on top of this whole Hurricane/TS Sandy situation. They left us with no appropriate warnings last year and too many were greatly affected by the disaster that Irene brought us. Our own utilitiy carriers were HORRIBLE…

Im actually going to be wearing my Chef outfit to my full time job (I work in a large medical finance office)...they are gonna get a kick out of this! LOL!

Nope.. .it wasnt easy, in fact it was f'ing hell. Between my mother and her 'dealing' via alcohol never home, witnessing my sister incarcerated into a group home for girls, and wondering who the hell was going to come home on top of the withdrawals, it was bat-crap crazy. My grandparents opened their door to me when my…

When every moment of stress hits, and all you can think about it washing it away with alcohol. When every bad thing imaginable happens and you choose to drink alcohol every time. When you hit rock bottom and depression sets in and you choose to turn to alcohol... When your only method of coping and dealing is turn to a…

Just like Squishybooty suggested, if you are going to track everything on MFP.. then you would need to build your recipe(s) in the MFP recipe builder... You are going to have to count all ingredients of your intake no matter what so if you are really committed to weight loss, then you will become committed to recording the…

ShannonMpls - thank you.... To the OP - it would have been nice if you had said 'thank you' to everyone because clearly everyone offered great suggestions... clearly you have some issues at home with regard to you 'being the only one dieting' - as you have included that in not just your thread title, but also the body of…

Its definitely not a new way of eating... its a healthy lifestyle that targets the healthier foods out there while avoiding refined foods, highly starchy foods thus keeping things clean. Eating healthy food found within a Paleo or Primal intake is definitely a smart route to take...

This is not a diet -you definitely need to change your mindset about that. My husband is 100% fully supportive but I wont ever let him go without anything that he likes, despite the fact he doesnt want me to go the extra mile for him. He keeps forgetting how much I love to cook (Spent many years working as a chef and miss…