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    in Lose 5 Pounds in May 2014 Open Group Comment by sharjo83 May 2014
  • SW: 198 lbs (May 1) CW: 195.5 GW: 190 (May 31) (original starting weight in January = 230lbs, ultimate goal is 170lbs) Weigh in Dates: Start of Month (5/01 Thur): 198 lbs 5/03 Sat: 196 lbs 5/10 Sat: 5/17 Sat: 5/24 Sat: End of Month (5/31 Sat): Total weight lost: Good luck to everyone - work hard and log hard! :)
    in Lose 5 Pounds in May 2014 Open Group Comment by sharjo83 May 2014
  • I was on birth control from age 19 to 25, when I stopped taking it to start TTC. As a teenager my periods were scattered always, but I didn't think much of it. But after we started trying, I think I only got my period once in the following year that we were TTC. By the end of that first year my doctor did bloodwork and an…
    in New to the PCOS Group Comment by sharjo83 March 2014
  • I have been diagnosed with PCOS for over 5 years and steadily gained about 5lbs/yr, but if I'm being honest it wast mostly because of poor diet and lack of exercise. I am 5'9" and my weight peaked at 231 lbs. On Jan.12, 2014 I started diligently recording my food intake and followed the 17 Day Diet (really just a low-carb,…
    in New here and suffering from PCOS :( Comment by sharjo83 March 2014
  • I agree - I hate fancy recipes. It's taking enough time and dedication to eat right, let alone become a cooking master! I am really happy with some of the recipes I've found in the 17 Day Diet plan. It's low carb, high protein. Some examples of my favourites are a simple stirfry (ground turkey breast, sauteed broccoli,…
    in low calorie SIMPLE recipes? Comment by sharjo83 January 2014
  • I am adding you as well. I'm just starting out and want to lose 60lbs. I have started a blog on here to follow my efforts. I have PCOS, am 30yrs old and want to get pregnant! I am using a low carb plan called 17 Day Diet that is balanced and changes every 17 days to add variety. So I hope to be a success story in the…
    in Wanted: PCOS/Low GI Diet support Comment by sharjo83 January 2014
  • HI ladies! I'm in the same boat as well. I have been diagnosed with PCOS for 5 years and have been trying to conceive for 6 years. I have done 5 rounds of clomid of varying doses and am currently on a rest period (self-imposed). I decided it was time for me to quit being disappointed in the lack of success with the…
    in Losing weight with PCOS and insulin resistance. Comment by sharjo83 January 2014
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