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Well... first thing to remember is that PCOS is not a straight-across-the-board disorder. There are varying severities... sounds like yours is the 'hormonal' variety so Im going to say this with all sincerity: do not ever follow anyone's suggestion on over the counter related medications. the role hormones screw around…

That would be a personal choice. There are some people who do well with the sweet potato - while others call it a trigger food because of the sweetness (ergo the starchy carb count), and cant. Personally, Im in agreement with you Vim.... anyone who is not suffering from insulin resistance, would need to determine on their…

Freshly roasted cubes of eggplant... I have a spiral slicer - like the ones the Sushi chef uses for making daikon threads, and I make pasta noodles out of it... I like to make several 'lasagna' noodles out of it. I purge it over night with salt. Rinse, and then use them for making a homemade lasagna... REALLY good!

I would also recommend a BMP and Total Cholesterol... That would require a 12hr fasting..

Not all rice and/or potatoes are the same... they yield a high insulin response because of the carbohydrate content, often classified as the higher-end of medium glycemic index and majority of them are high glycemic index...

Free cooking lessons, tricks and tips can be found through the search engine of Youtube - TONS of free videos... Epicurious and Video-Jug are my favorites to recommend. Breads, pasta, rice, corn, flours: Anything involving "White", "Bleached", "Bromated", etc. Even whole milk has carbohydrates... One cup of Hood's…

This goes on a great chai-tea-spiced pork tenderloin! Sautee shredded red cabbage, savoy cabbage, thin strips of onion and julienne granny-smith apple with a splash of white vinegar, garlic, sea salt, black pepper and (wait for it...............)nutmeg and cinnamon.... just a light dusting. Cook until al-dente. You dont…

There are articles in existence that even Dr Robert Atkins himself, did not like the shakes or bars!!!!!!

Ummmmm, well... lets put it this way: How does that couch look to you? It might become your new home after your wife gets done with you, lol! In all seriousness though... you cant. Its no different than someone saying "how do I convince my friend she needs to lose weight?" "how do I convince my sister?" or whatever the…

From Dr. Atkins' method - net carbs... From a regular practicing clinician, it is always measured in total carbs The other option is always a personal choice as well 8-)

Sorry but with that way of thinking, you would need to come over to my place and help me clean up the vomitous mess I leave if I even dare eat anything solid first thing in the morning... I also work with physicians for a living.. over 300 of them... and the ones I have direct contact with would greatly differ.

One of the things we do here at work after our Monday morning AR-meeting is we have a 20 minute meditation!!!! I absolutely LOVE it! I feel so much more revitalized and ready to get the good fight going with insurance companies! LOL!!!! At home though, I enjoy the peace and quiet that comes from a really long hot shower.…

Within the first 20 minutes of waking, I grab two cups of water and a cup of coffee. I cant eat food otherwise Im just going to vomit it back up... my body does not like eating food after waking up. I usually will have a protein-shake after working out because I workout at 4:45am and dont finish until 6:00am. Within 2-3…

Really good techno music. I bought some revamped techno tracks of Lady Gaga that gets my heartbeat going BIG time! I work up a better sweat with a tempo to follow and the music so motivating.

ohhhhhhhh I would definitely be saying "what are the individual readings of that CHO?" Can they mail you a copy of your recent labs so you can see for yourself? No wonder you are concerned with just the total number reading!

There are quite a few ladies I work with who do this: Purchase a 1 C measure.. bring it to work. Every time they fill it to drink, they put a paperclip in the hole of the handle. It reminds them how many they have consumed! Once they count 8 paper clips, they have met the minimum requirement!

Honestly speaking, I dont worry about it. Its not important enough to me to worry when it only lasts a couple of days...

There is a true method to the mad thinking process when reading labs.... Doctors dont truly look at the Total Cholesterol reading... They look at the actual breakdown: HDL (Good cholesterol) LDL (BAD cholesterol - L for lousy) Triglycerides (this is the number that references risk of atherosclerosis, heart attack, stroke)…

If you are an avid water drinker, you may very well be expelling them via your urine-output, thus resulting in either a negative or a trace reading. I drink well over 200oz of water per day (all on its own) and have MAJOR bladder capacity!!! LOL! You may very well still be producing ketones but your body will rid them when…

****falls over on her *kitten* fainting

I hope he waxed! LOL!

While he ducked into the men's room, I would have called all of the rest of the guys over and get their cellphones at-the-ready with the cameras and video recorders going... Have him come out ... That evidence could easily be used against him - wearing your dress! LOL!!!!!!!!!

BTW... the comments were unnecessary from my mother when she asked me how often I go to the gym. I told her five days per week (Im coming back from a broken heel bone so Im up to four right now and building from there), I get up at 4am and Im out the door by 4:45am to get there and workout for a good 75 minutes. Yeah - it…

Yeah, Im going to second this... Keep them out of any knowledge of what you are doing.... Clearly they are nasty about this and its VERY UNCALLED FOR. You and I are the same. The only difference is that I do not live at home. Im a 38 yr old married woman with a 19yr old college student out of the house. I no longer attend…

ohhhhh Im thinking Portuguese style for this... Get my hands on some chorizo for this baby!

Ummmm you received viable medical advice from a medical doctor.... you should stick with the medical doctor... MFP is not a medical resource-related website. Sorry, but, I wouldnt ever rely on MFP when my doctors have advised me of things to follow/not follow... I would be flippin' THRILLED if my doctor said that to me if…

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have a spice blend right now that uses "Chocolate Cappucchino" from New England coffee. Im hoping to make my next batch with NE Coffee's Columbian Roast... I need to perk a pot first, and then consider the grounds for a powder.

If you want to include fruit - you will have to be extra diligent in the types of fruit and exactly how much is how much to have. I would suggest focusing on berries for starters. For portion controls, go to www.calorieking.com As far as whole grains..... this is something that requires alot more effort and research on…

Correct. Hydrogenated fats, artificial fats, chemicals used as preservatives in fats, processed flour, the majority of breads made with any type of BLEACHED flour, cakes, pies, pastries, etc... they all contribute to your triglyceride levels. When cholesterol is in its most natural form: eggs, animal proteins for meat,…

The colder the water the better rinsing it does. I also find rubbing fresh lemon on my hands first, and then working with the noodle under water, helps to counteract the brine-hell that the authentic shirataki tend to have. I love how once they are rinsed, you can plop it in a plate and then throw whatever you want on it…