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Reading this it sounds like 10% carb (30g) 20% protein (60g) 70% fat (70g) is what he is recommending to start, but that you can add in some more carbs down the road if it you do it smartly. Do those sound like acceptable goals? http://www.ion.ac.uk/information/onarchives/lowcarbeating

I will definitely look into seeing an endocrinologist, and maybe bite the bullet and get a new regular physician, too... he's got a bit of a track record with me when it comes to being dismissive/minimizing issues I bring up, etc. I was ranting to my bf today about him, I completely agree about the dr.'s statement that…

So, I have a couple questions about metformin, too... I went to my dr. with a handful of concerns (constant fatigue/low energy, trouble losing weight, adult acne, hirsutism, severe periods). He ordered some bloodwork - a comprehensive metabolic panel, he tested testosterone and thyroid because I showed high T in the past…

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Doctor just told me I probably have PCOS but he wants to treat a thyroid issue before starting me on metformin because he's hoping that resolving the thyroid issues will fix the more severe PCOS-like symptoms I'm experiencing. I have most symptoms of PCOS, but totally regular (if severe!) cycles... go figure. Anyhow,…

Congrats, that is so awesome!

I'm soon to be 24 (May 6!) with about 30 lbs to lose. I'm vegetarian, and I love having other vegetarians/vegans as friends so I can spy tasty meal ideas in their diaries. ;) But anyone is more than welcome to add me!

23 (24 in May!) Feel free to add me. :)

Have you mentioned your back problems to your instructor? They are probably the best person to talk to about this for starts, since they know which poses you are doing and may know modifications that would be more beneficial for you (or at least not make your problems worse). I'd start with your instructor and go from…

When I first started, mine was private. Whether it makes sense or not, I was afraid of other members looking at my food diary and judging me. Now I'm still a little nervous about other judging me ("how can she even complain she's not losing fast enough, clearly if she were eating better she would be...") but that's not…

Jennilyn, awesome job!

I used to wear makeup to the gym because I was self-concious about my skin, but that stuff takes no time to make your face feel disgusting once you get sweating, haha. I don't wear anything anymore, though, gym or elsewhere. I'm still a bit self-concious, but I'm not going to wear gross makeup and make myself physically…

SW: 164.5 CW: 156.5 GW: (Goal weight for the month) 152 Weigh in Dates: 2/1 157.5 2/8 156.5 2/15 2/22 2/28 End of Month (or whatever weigh in days you use)

Cynforgiven, I run an indoor track, I don't think the gos works on it. When the weather is nicer it is good to know that's an option, though! :)

Height 5'3" SW 164 CW 156.5ish GW between 125-135... I'll know when I get there ;) I've never experienced being a 'normal' weight adult. My last memories of being fit and happy with my body are from when I was 13 or 14. My 24th birthday is May 6th and I'd like to have at least gotten below 140 by then, which would mean…

I quit wearing bras awhile ago (with the exception of when I'm working out, of course... gotta keep those suckas under wraps or things get cray) and I think it's better for you. At least, it doesn't hurt... I know when I was wearing bras they were constantly annoying, if not downright painful at times. Some people think…

Ditto

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Thanks for the link, Rae! I'm awful at resting. =/ I probably average 6.5 hours of sleep a night which is stupid.

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Also don't beat yourself up about it. An off day here and there probably isn't a huge deal in the long run... just make smart choices, don't beat yourself up (stuff happens!) and get off to a better start in the morning. :) One of my biggest obstacles is dealing with 'bad days' properly. It's really easy for me to get…

Damage control! :) 1) Work out to make up for it! Go for a run. If you can't go out, do cardio indoors if you can! Find some workout vids on YouTube and get moving for half an hour or so. 2) Try to make the rest of your meals fairly low-calorie the rest of the day... salads are always a good bet because veggies are like…

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Maggie Mae (kitty!) And I'm cool with that, I'm a total Browncoat B)

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Mine was the first day of Zombies, Run! 5k, and then 20 minutes on the elliptical.