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YES! Forgot to mention the oils... thanks!

Anti-inflammation lifestyles (I won't say "diet" since that seems to be a trigger word) are generally prescribed by Internal Medicine, Endocrine and Naturopathic Physicians to remove the things that are not considered clean food which, when consumed, have a direct affect on your auto-immune system. Because I have several…

You can DOOOO it!!! My advice is, even if you fall off the wagon, get yourself RIGHT back up and push through the next day. Welcome and congrats on taking care of yourself! :wink:

Try soaking in a HOT epsom salt bath for the next few nights - at least a 20 min soak! How are you liking the C25K? I'm beginning today :)

http://www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/62/97.cfm There are countless articles that talk about how the rise and fall of hormone levels will trigger water and weight gain in a woman's body. A google search will give you the additional validation you're looking for. IT'S REAL! ;)

well first things first, if your thyroid is impaired that will definitely cause added emotion distress (i found this out the hard way myself, though my thyroid has since improved). i agree that fish oil supplements are extremely helpful, as are folic acid supplements. it might be worth talking to your doctor about also -…

Don't be sorry! PCOS = Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. The good news is you don't have it, it only affects women. :wink:

AWEEEEESOOOOOOME!

Welcome!

welcome!

there is absolutely nothing to be discouraged about, girl. you're here, you're doing all of the right things and whether the scale agrees or not you are making progress - and i am so proud of you friend. :)

YAY for the big men, my preference entirely :drinker: ! But really, where are they?! I think they're all married...

=) welcome!

In my opinion, weight loss isn't about deprivation. It's about learning to eat the things your body needs - and the thing you really like in moderation. Where we go wrong is not letting ourselves have a treat for 3 months - then binging (we've all told ourselves - I've worked SOOO hard, I deserve this!). Have Thanksgiving…

me too girl, i'm here for ya'! =)

I also have PCOS and it can be an extremely lonely, long road. Please feel free to add me ladies, let's motivate each other! =)