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I'm also working through this book and would love some support. Are there any groups available?

Pattypan squash I slice up thinly and cook in a pan with a little olive oil and onions. You don't need much oil to cook because the squash will sweat--just turn the heat down low and cover. I love acorn and butternut squash! My favorite way to eat them is roasted (cut in half, bake in oven at 350 - 400 for about an hour…

Edit: Yes, I took it for other reasons.

Yes, I'm in the normal range for both and test yearly since being diagnosed with PCOS.

Sorry if this is ignorant, but I feel like this is a very helpful discussion. Does being diagnosed with PCOS automatically make me insulin resistant? I know it makes me more likely to be, but I thought that the fasting glucose test would be what tested for that.

This is good information to know, thank you. As I'm not diabetic (or prediabetic), and don't currently have high fasting glucose numbers, I'm okay with my current carb consumption, but I will discuss it with my doctor at my next physical. I was not suggesting that everyone should eat as many carbs as I do, only that my…

The ADA recommends 135-180 grams of carbs a day for type 2 diabetes (http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/treatment-and-care/ask-the-expert/ask-the-dietitian/archives/how-many-carbs-can-i-eat-per.html). I recognize that many people need to have fewer, but I've done fine eating this much. I haven't checked my…

I have PCOS and have lost about 30 pounds and am now at a healthy weight. Metformin made me sick, too, but it got better with time (and starting off on a low dose). I only stayed on the metformin long enough to get pregnant. To lose weight, I didn't go low carb, but I did try to keep my carbs around 160/day. I also tried…

After looking at your diary, I think my advice is the same. Eat some fruits and vegetables. Real fruits and vegetables. Blueberry bagels do not count. Also, rethink your calorie goals.

I can't see your diary, so I can't really help. But my guess is you could do both of these to feel more full: 1. Eat more vegetables. 2. Eat more calories.

Instead of dwelling on your morning, think of a plan for next time. Starbucks has their calorie counts online. Pick something out that will help you meet your goals the next time you go. I usually order the veggie breakfast sandwich and a skinny vanilla latte.

I'm about 120 lb Chest: 36" Waist: 26" Hips: 36"

I've been doing this workout: http://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/dumbbell-only-home-or-gym-fullbody-workout.html You might look into getting adjustable dumbbells. For around $40 on amazon you can get a cheap set that should go up to around 25 pounds each.

Greek yogurt, soy milk, whole grains, eggs, beans, seitan (I use the post-punk kitchen recipe to make mine), and tofu are all great sources. I've recently started using a protein shake mixed with almond milk. It's surprisingly tasty and helps me meet my protein goals, which I've recently upped because I enjoy lifting heavy…

I'm 5'4" and about 120 lb and I still don't feel like I'd look great in one. The biggest problem is finding a top that actually covers me up. I might order one this summer to try...

I also have PCOS. I was able to conceive after taking metformin and staying on it for my whole pregnancy. Good luck with losing weight! I feel much better now that I am at a healthier weight. I'm hoping that we have an easier time of getting pregnant in the future. Feel free to add me.

Almonds Pistachios (salt and pepper flavor) Half and half Veggie burgers Coffee Frozen fruit Dry fruit Seltzer Whole wheat tortillas

No, but I do plan on measuring out servings for the rest of my life. Seriously, I cannot "eyeball" one tablespoon for the life of me (and an extra teaspoon of peanut butter or salad dressing can add up!). I think that I'll probably stop counting after I've maintained for a few months and have a good sense of what I should…

Drinking it . . . regularly. And measuring and logging it.(And losing weight.) But, seriously, three glasses of wine for 300 calories? Not unless you're drinking out of a kids cup. When I drink wine, I pull out the measuring cup. 6 oz of wine is not a lot.

I'm about your same height and weight and I'm eating about 1500 calories a day during the week and more on weekends. My fitbit says I usually burn about 1850 cals/day (more on weekends) and I try to eat at a 250 cal deficit. I'm losing weight slowly, but that's okay with me because my fat % is going and I'm maintaining my…

I use mfp all the time on my sg3.

This makes made me happy just reading about it! Also, very glad you saved yourself from having to shop for new clothes.

Christmas Vacation! We watched it while putting up the tree this year.

Height: 5'4" Starting Weight: 148 Current Weight: 131 (before Thanksgiving...) Goal Weight: 125 (flexible on this one, I'm pretty happy with my size now, but would like to get stronger and just a bit leaner) Calories: 1400 a day Age: 27 My lowest weight ever (as an adult) was 117 and I looked awful. I am very curvy, and at…

I started walking pretty quickly, maybe a week or two. And then I started the 30 Day Shred at 6 weeks. I was still pretty sore though, so I didn't push myself too much.

Feel free to add me. I have a 10 month old, and I work full time.

Look into High Intensity Interval Training workout videos on Youtube, You can get a great workout in 20-30 minutes. I also do a dumbbell strength workout three days a week. It takes about 30 minute0, and I do it while watching TV with my husband after the baby is in bed.

I like it! I haven't eaten meat in a long time though, so I don't think of it as fake turkey... it's just tofurkey. Also, I double the basting liquid, otherwise it gets dried out.

How did you calculate your LBM loss? Just fat %? You probably loss some water weight too.

This!