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I'm starting slow again. He cautioned me back in the beginning to work my way up. I'm basically starting fresh today, having not been on it in awhile. Eventually, it's 850mg 3x a day, but for now, I'm taking one per day in the morning, and as that starts to feel better, 2 then 3.

Wow, thanks so much for the information! I haven't had blood work done in awhile, but I think I'd like to after I've been on the Metformin for a little while. He gave it to me, but when I hit my depression, I got tired of dealing with the stomach stuff that usually comes along with it, and just quit altogether. I started…

Wow, okay! I've got homework to do. :D

Wow, okay. :) I've got homework to do. :)

How do you know what calorie range you should be at?

How do you know what to set your macros *for* though? I'm a pretty overweight gal (need to lose 100+) and I do Body Pump (weights class) at my gym 3x a week.

Girl, if that profile pic is yours? I see no loose skin on you! :D GIMME THE MAGIC YOU GOT TO HIDE MINE! ;)

Yeah, I'm with you guys. I'm all about the health benefits vs. looking amazing in a bikini - I just know a gal that's quite a bit older and she's lost quite a bit of weight, but didn't really exercise at all, and she's in her 60's. She's got a TON of extra skin. I'm down with some - I expect it even - I just didn't know if…

I have to admit, I'm kind of excited for that to happen. I'm currently experiencing the no sugar headache on day 2. I'm just pounding water, telling myself it'll pass. I know I'm "de-toxing," and it'll get worse before it gets better, but I just keep staring at these crazy yummy recipes on foodee.com and *cannot wait* to…

Oh girls. One more thing. Red wine. Please tell me I don't have to give this up entirely. =P

I definitely get it. I think what I'm excited about is actually listening to my body. I think before, I would say "Okay, I have 1500 calories to blow today!" and eat whatever, low-cal food, low-fat food, down a couple diet sodas - hey no calories, right? I think tracking would definitely be helpful, if anything just as a…

Do the cravings eventually go away?

Yay, thanks guys! I'm super excited to give this a go :)

Congrats! You look fantastic :)

SO so proud of you! You look amazing. :D I hope you're enjoying your newfound life. :D

That is truly fantastic! I'm so so proud of you! You're truly an inspiration! :D Keep it up! You've come so far! :D

This is IPL? Not sure how that differs from laser. This machine doesn't have the thing that pulses the air afterward, like some do. She basically just puts some cold gel on first, presses the thing into my skin and ZAP! Seriously though the medium setting was holy **** for me, not gonna lie. I asked her how many more…

Yeah. I've read some people take in an ice pack and numb the crap out of themselves with it before they go to town. I was surprised at how much medium hurt, honestly. It wasn't to the point I was going to just... cry or anything, but I had to bite my lip, heh. I'm not a giant wuss, either. I just have really coarse hair…

Super sexy. Mreeowr! :D

.... when you decide to create an account at myfitnesspal.com ;)

I go to a gym where they do Zumba nearly daily! I've yet to work up the courage to do it, but everyone I talk to says it's so much fun and quite the workout. I just need to get over my fear and bust in there like I own the joint. ;)

I dunno. I kind of don't want my tatas to go anywhere. I'm pretty happy with my girls and the men folk don't mind either. ;)

That's truly amazing. :D You look phenominal!

Holy crap, girl! That's FABULOUS! You look amazing :)

LOL that , and I'm afraid my boobs will knock me out. :P

Thanks guys! I've just read a lot of positive feedback about her in other feeds, and wanted to get your opinion too! I don't think she's gonna replace my regular gym stuff, but it'll be good for days when it's raining or blah outside and I don't want to hit the gym. Or weekends. :)

For sure! I like the gym too - I want to start doing the Zumba classes and kickboxing. I just thought this might be a fun switch up if I'm not feeling like hitting the gym. :) PS: you're doing amazing! :D

Yeah. That's just a really dumbass thing to say, period. Like one of those derp guy moments. I once had a serious boyfriend ask me if I was going to 'shave under my chin before we went to his parents' place." Now I know he meant nothing by it - he was like the most awesome guy in the world who thought I was the sexiest…

You look FABULOUS, girl! Congratulations! :D

It's my understanding that before the treatment, you have to shave first. But having friends that have done the brazillian, they say they barely have to landscape at all now. Few stray hairs here and there, but it's nothing. I think if this works out for me, I'm *totally* moving to other areas of my body. Bic razors can…