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jessbb23 Member

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  • Thank You for posting what so many others have been thinking! I also have PCOS and have been able to lose weight slowly on 1200 calories (which by the way is what MFP set my target at). I am slightly under 5ft so that also could contribute to my low calorie allowance. There are some days I try to eat 1300-1400 just so my…
    in Ending 1200 Calorie Bashing: Respecting Your Peers Comment by jessbb23 January 2013
  • I'm in! I gained back 10 lbs in the last 2 months. Most likely from all the wine and snack foods during the summer. The only liquid calories I will be drinking is the few I get from Crystal Light. I weigh in on Saturdays so my dates will also be a little off. Sept 29th weight - 169
    in Sober October Comment by jessbb23 October 2012
  • I also had this happen 5 years ago when I was 32. At the same time I found out I have an allergy to peanuts, eggs and strawberries. All foods I had eaten for years with no problems. I had been suffering and didn't know why. I did eat an apple slice the other day and was ok. My doctor explained it to me this way. Think of…
    in Apples - I'm allergic now?? Comment by jessbb23 June 2012
  • I also have PCOS. I could not take the Metformin, it made me sick. I have started taking Cinnamon capsules (2 a day). There has been talk that they help even out your blood sugar naturally. I've only been taking them for about 2 weeks now and it varies from day to day how bad the carb cravings are. I also cut out all…
    in PCOS not my friend Comment by jessbb23 April 2012
  • I'm only 4'9" and I do eat 1200 calories a day.....At least I try to. I eat breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner and snack. I rarely ever feel hungry at the end of the day. I have been trying to exercise at work (20 min after lunch) 3 times a week burning about 200 calories each time. When I first started MFP I had it in my…
    in Devil's advocate: 1200 calories for petite/short women? Comment by jessbb23 April 2012
  • Right now I try to advoid certain foods that I don't trust myself to control the portion. Like pizza...it's my weakness. There is no way I could sit down and eat 1 piece so I don't eat it. I don't plan on cutting it out forever, just until I get a better handle on my cravings. I guess it all depends on how strong you are.…
    in Cravings: Indulge or avoid? Comment by jessbb23 March 2012
  • Thanks for your insight and encouragement! I guess maybe I do have some distorted views on food/weight loss. It helps to know I'm not the only one who struggles with this.
    in Anyone else feel guilty about eating all their daily calorie Comment by jessbb23 February 2012
  • I am 4'9 and my I'm only supposed to eat 1210 calories to lose 1lb a week. I think it may be a height thing. I also am sedentary because of my desk job.
    in Low BMR Comment by jessbb23 February 2012
  • I love LUNA bars! I don't know if they are designed to be meal replacement bars or snack bars but I use them as both. They use 70% organic ingredients, have lots of protein, are low glycemic, and most are under 200 calories.....oh, and they taste great!
    in Meal Bars Comment by jessbb23 February 2012
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