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I use a Manduka - but I got mine off of amazon. I didn't get the black Pro series - but the Eco series and I think it was in the $40-50 range. Stephie's knee pad idea is also a good one. Good luck!

I have been doing DDP Yoga straight since the end of August (off and on for over a year). Following more of a paleo/primal eating plan and haven't been perfect. I've lost about 37# since August and while I haven't been great at keeping up with measurements I am down several clothes sizes. It has helped my back…

Hannah - Since you asked for some recommended reading - I will give you the names of a few that have helped me decide how I need to eat. Again - I have some specific health issues that I am trying to combat thru nutrition. I tend to follow a paleo/primal type diet - which is grain free, added sugar free (natural sugar in…

I'm a neighbor - upstate SC. Just a couple hours from Atlanta. Feel free to add me. :-)

I had work change my desk to standing from sitting about a month ago. I think it has helped me a lot. My back feels much better, I don't notice the afternoon slump (tiredness mid afternoon). Did take me a few days for my feet to get used to it.

Thank you!

Mine was really easy to set up. Not sure I would be much help. I am using a Polar F6 - older model that I've had for a few years.

You can also change your % of fat, carbs, protein where you go in and set your goals to fit the way of eating that works best for you. I have my fat and protein set fairly high and my carbs set fairly low because that is how I eat. I look at my total calories and make sure that I am getting close to the recommended value…

We probably spend around $1000/mo for a family of four. Our bill probably hasn't changed since I switch to this way of eating. We've tried to do organic produce for a long time - trying to get the kids healthier snacks. We buy grass fed beef from a local farm and eggs too. Haven't had much luck finding chicken yet. If we…

Thanks everyone! That is perfect - a crockpot and oven recipe to try! Really curious about using the wood chips in the crockpot. Never would have thought of that.

What about a splash of coconut milk in place of the dairy?

Also looking for new friends to help me along the way. 41 almost 42. Seems like I promise myself every year that this will be the last birthday that I will obese. So far my fairy godmother has not shown up to wave her wand and "Make it so", so I guess I have to do it myself! :smile:

I <3 this! I want one of my own when I get to goal! :smile: Congratulations on your transformation!

onceamonthmeals.com has a paleo cooking plan. Don't think you have to join to see the recipes. Some are slow cooker.

I really like mine. I go barefoot as much as possible. I've worn them to work on casual days - but can't most of the time. I have noticed that they have really helped my toes straighten out. My toes always kinda looked curled up until I started wearing them. After the first wear - I saw a huge difference in flattening out…

I am also not trying to conceive. I am a 41 y.o. mom of 2 boys. Trying to control PCOS naturally - diet and exercise. Feel free to add me. :-)

Short answer is yes. Long answer: I had been battling symptoms of PCOS since I was 14 but never heard the diagnosis until after I was 27 (around when we started trying for a baby). We moved several states away and I got my records from my doctor and read thru them. I had been seeing her for 3-4 years. She had notes all…

This was a fantastic idea. You all look great. This is so inspiring! I'd like to see arm transformations next - Do I have a chance of ever getting rid of my bat wings?!?!

Another Upstate South Carolina girl here!

Hello all - I am a mom of two boys, 15 and 11. I also have PCOS and have let it rule my life for far too long. I tend to put myself on the back burner and take care of everyone else and my health is suffering for it. I had a bout of kidney stones in June that really wiped me out for a couple months. I have been working…

Had a pretty good week last week. I logged my food every day and worked out 6 of 7 days. Including a good calorie burn playing racquetball with against my two sons. I have long been battling migraines and have had almost a constant headache this last week. Even did good when my husband and sons wanted to order a pizza…

Good morning. I am new to the group as well. I am just refocusing on weight loss. I am doing DDP Yoga and trying to follow a gluten-free/paleo diet. Look forward to getting to know everyone.