gretchensdoll

you look so fantastic!

I do believe in the glucose factor or grains , fruits and veggies (high starch). Whenever i try to low carb I end up simply craving sugar! I did change the carb amount to less but not as low as lc diets ask you to. I do like some of the information in paleo (high fat) programs regarding the brains need for fats, but even…

Thanks so much-variety in my routine and getting to see my Friend- sounds like two great accomplishments :)

I'm super cold all the time so I use a trick I learned in Japan. In the fabric store you can find ribbing, get any color you want. I measure from under breasts to above hips then add 6-8 inches to tuck it up and down, then wear it around under my clothes, it makes a huge difference.

I have to drink lots of water cause Iive in desert climate. Sometimes if I sneeze I leak a bit. I do regular Keigals

So excited for your progress and a really healthy milestone!

My take on this is probiotics. If you give her juice or any drink add a bit of probio to it (there's a powdered kid one) it works miracles as far as the immune system and digestion issues of any kind. I was raised dairy free and I recommend that highly as well.

thanks for the clarification :) I just googled and zap- easy to read

that's what it's all about happy to friend :)

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We all have to start somewhere. Maybe just start out with this week as an accountability week. Just track food with no intention to reduce. Then look @ your food diary and decide what you'd be ok to let go of and what is non negotiable. Then type in your reduction amount, I picked 1 lb a week and when I weighed in I was…

swimming is a great option and you can even stationary bike with one leg or use a rowing machine (but keep the leg off to the side) best to you on your road to health

I'd say switch the sugar for stevia andSmart Balance for butter

This is such a positive place. You will find all varieties of people working to achieve their goals in so many ways. Glad you're taking steps to wok towards your health. I'm happy to see you're really approaching this gently- just looking at where you're at then making changes after :)

I"ve heard really bad things about it and avoid it. It's gmo, (micro-tears in arteries examined postmortem) and the way it takes all the minerals out of the soil but doesn't retain them or provide them back to you? there's alot to goggle about it :)

thanks for this great recipe

They are my fav bigtime

Love it!

I am SAHM except for teaching yoga and massage and doula (so mostly home) and 69 lbs. plz friend if you like :)

So sorry things seem so bleak but I think you have a leg up on most ppl. You have a desire to be healthy and are honest enough to face and talk about it. These provide both options and striving to learn what will work for YOU! Endocrinologists are a great resource to help balance hormones. Most of the time as ladies our…

I've heard apple shaped has to do with belly fat and can be related to adrenal overload and hormone production, so reducing sugar and sugar veggies like carrots can help- find hidden sugar :) get ur coat you will look fabulous

thanks everyone for offering such great info, personal experiences and motivation to keep on. I really like the efficiency of knowing my exercise to calorie input balance. Before when i was dieting ti was so in the dark, just thinking and hoping I was going to create weight loss. This is simple and I'm so surprised I'm not…

Wow Ladies thanks so much for your warm welcome and encouragement!

yup that's me :)

Yup PCOS is me that's for sure- tried it all but keep on chugging along

I"m gluten free too and it's not so bad most of the time