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  • Hi! It's tough at first to get under the carb goal. When I first went low carb, I felt like I had low energy, was grumpy and upset, etc. However, after about two weeks it gets much easier. As far as fruit goes, I treat it as a dessert. I limit my fruit to berries or stone fruit 1-2 servings a day.
  • In solidarity! POCS can be a major downer, that's why we have to lean on each other. YOU GOT THIS!
  • CrossFit tends to act without thinking everything through. That may have been ok when they were a small business but they are huge now and it just is not appropriate. If they just let her compete I doubt it would have been a big deal. The chances that she gets to regionals are slim not to mention the chances of even going…
  • -50 lbs, 315 lb deadlift, 235 back squat, 145 push press...about 80 lbs to go until goal weight...love my box, coaches, and great friends. Long live Crossfit :)
  • I am a big fan of NuvaRing if that's a possibility. No side effects yet (been using for 4 months). Continuing to lose 1-2 # a week. My GYN told me the BC shot (not sure what it is called) often causes weight gain, so keep that in mind. Good luck!
  • I also have lower back problems. Here are my workouts and stretches I do at the Box and with my PT: Knees to Bar (Chest in my case)- this helps strengthen the abdominals Stationary Lunges- this helps strengthen the hips/glutes Revolutions around the gym with #45 plate overhead keeping core engaged Plank holds, make sure…
  • Hi Ladies! I know you can do this! I, too, have been obese all of my life...I am down -50 lbs and it's taken me a year and a half. It's mostly sticking to it and always getting back on the wagon when you fall off. Okay, enough preaching! BEST WISHES, ya'll are gonna do great! <3
  • Greetings! Losing weight with PCOS is hard, but challenges exist so we can defeat them and prove our strength to ourselves. Right?? RIGHT! It's taken me just under a year to lose 40 lbs. This is what worked for me: Eliminate most if not all processed foods (chips, candy, baked goods bought at stores or off the shelf)…
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