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I would look into the inistol, it's available online ( I bought it from amazon). There is a good thread on here that breaks down the different types of inistol and how you can combine them to get the best effect for your body, since PCOS is not the same for every woman. Also, even if you don't have the money for the…

I'm really sorry! It's so incredibly frustrating to try so DAMN hard and then gain it back so easily. I've been there! I bike 10 miles a day, and doing just calorie restriction (1600 a day) for 6 months and I lost ~5lbs. Which I promptly gained back during a weekend binge. ARRRGHH! Might I suggest you look into a Keto…

Thank you, I actually didn't realize that the first morning urine was the best testing time. I've been testing at night!

Thanks for your reply. I feel like I must be in ketosis, given my diet, but it is very frustrating not to know. I've not seen the ~$2 price for the strips, so perhaps the blood meter is worth it. There are 3 people in my house doing Keto, which is why the ketonix seemed like the best choice for our situation, since…

Hi, you should look into the PCOS and Keto groups here. They are a great resource for tips and ideas. I also have PCOS and I've just started to get serious with Keto in the last month or so. Feel free to check out my diary.

This is my new favorite recipe ! http://www.ibreatheimhungry.com/2014/08/egg-fast-bulletproof-cheesecake-caramel-frosting-low-carb.html

I can't see your diary, so I'm not sure if you are eating too many carbs. When I come out of ketosis, typically after drinking, I will do an egg fast for 2 days and that brings me back into ketosis. This will net me under 20g carbs per day, which is what I need to get into ketosis quickly. The egg fast recipes are from…

Wow! your transformation is amazing!

I'm so surprised at myself, I didn't eat any candy at all! Despite trying to diet through the holidays in years past, I've never managed to avoid Halloween candy. I'm so thrilled with the way Keto cuts my cravings.

I have used the ketostix, but only a few times. I've heard tons of people say they don't trust them so I defer to this advice, since I'm so new to keto. I don't drink much alcohol, typically 1 drink a week, my friday night guilty pleasure! As for the artificial sweeteners, I use Swerve. All the 'treats' you see in my diary…

For me, keto has seemed to provide more stability in my weight than any other diet has. That is why I was surprised by the fluctuation. I don't really understand how long it takes to get to keto adaption. Weeks? months? I have been considering getting the breath analyzer. My husband looked into it and (as an engineer) was…

Yeah, I don't think it's the protein. I was vegetarian for ~15 years before starting Keto, so I actually have trouble with protein because I still shy away from meat.

There isn't a one size fits all 'test' for PCOS. For my diagnosis they've done a variety of things to determine that I had PCOS. These things included 1. Patient history- history of missed periods, cystic acne, excess hair growth, etc 2. Ultrasound on ovaries- done during the time of the month when they expect you to be…

Yes, this is quite true. Even though I really love veggies, I have to limit them to get into ketosis. The 20g net carbs per day is a hard and fast rule for my body, so it seems. I feel sad that I have to limit things like green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, etc. The truth is that I want to lose weight in order to get…

I have to agree with this in general. One time I tried to make a calzone with the crust made out of eggplant. It ended up as a disgusting blob of burned goop. We went out for dinner that night. The exception I've found to this is cauliflower. I love using cauliflower rice, particularly because I love Indian food (Saag…

You can definitely get by with splenda in her desserts, I've tried it with pretty good success. I don't know if you have access to a trader joes, but they have relatively inexpensive coconut flour. This is my personal favorite for a bread substitute, but it requires coconut flour and psyillium husk powder.…

It's very difficult to stay on a diet if you are feeling deprived. Have you looked into low carb desserts? There is a great blog I use that has tons of keto dessert recipes http://mariamindbodyhealth.com/ I've made her twix bars (which were amazing!) and I eat her keto fudge (fat bombs really) almost every day. I have a…

Thanks for your reply! My RE said I can go up to 1000mg/day if I'm tolerating the metformin, which I am. I'm prone to headaches, and I've had a few more since being on the Met, but I think they are subsiding. I don' t know if the met is doing anything, since I don't have any of the gastro issues that most people complain…

Hi, I'm so glad you joined this group. I'm interested in your story regarding metformin. I was just put on metformin 2 weeks ago for my PCOS because I'm trying to get pregnant. Right now I'm on 500mg/day, extended release. If you don't mind me asking.. How many mg/day were you on when you conceived? How much time(months)…

I've just started Metformin this week and I'm having a weird side effect. I'm very thirsty all the time, and my mouth feels quite metallic. Could this be from the Metformin? I was also wondering if other women take myoinistol and DCI while taking Metformin? I've been taking them for a few weeks but now I'm not sure if I…

When I was nursing I was always hungry! If you are nursing you are probably also (at least slightly!) sleep deprived. These two things can make you super hungry. Have you tried upping your fat and reducing your carbs? Fat gave me a full feeling when I was nursing, and helped eliminate cravings. You've already noticed you…

I'm not sure what stores/markets you have access to. For me, the farmers market is a lifesaver! I buy almost all my veggies there. If you have a Trader Joe's, they usually have bags of avocados that are cheaper than buying avocados at the regular supermarket. They also have the cheapest almond meal and coconut milk around,…

You can look at my diary, I try to stay under 60 carbs a day, and typically I think of things in 'net carbs' which are carbs minus fiber.

I've recently taken up a high fat-low carb diet (on the advice of my fertility doctor) and for the first time ever my weight is consistent. I weigh each morning. Prior to starting this diet I would fluctuate ~4lbs every day. Now I am within a lb of my current weight. My guess is that the insulin resistance that is the…

Hi Ladies, I was diagnosed with PCOS in my early 20s. I managed to get pregnant naturally at 28, but have been trying for a second child for 2+ years now. I recently started seeing a new RE and he has put me on a low carb high fat (LCHF) diet. It's really been amazing, I've only been on it for ~10 days but I've already…

I would give LCHF a shot. The first few days are ROUGH but dont give up! I'm constantly shocked by how much willpower I have when I eat like this. The fat really does fill you up and keep sugar cravings at bay. I took the first week off from exercise, to give my body time to adjust. I recommend doing it this way since I…

I've been on a LCHF diet for about a week and a half, and I can't believe how easy it is! I thought it would be hard, but my sugar cravings have gone away. The first few days were really tough, but now it's much better. I've lost ~3lbs so far, and I haven't even started exercising yet.

I'm not a strict vegan, but we eat mostly vegan meals in my house. One cookbook that I love is Isa Does it. It has fantastic meals for a family. I usually add protein (tofu, seitan, tempeh) since her food is a bit carb heavy and I'm trying to cut carbs too.

Thanks for the info! I will ask my doctor about Northisterone. I am really irritated about the spotting. Now it's going on two days, and quite heavy. It is very frustrating to realize that yet another month is wasted for trying to get pregnant!

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