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I suggest putting a picture of you at your heaviest (the most unflattering picture you can find) in the junk food cabinet. That way when you go there and see that image you will step away. That has worked for me. Once I see that picture I remember why I don't want to be that way. Remember NOTHING taste as good as HEALTHY…

I have been LCHF since mid Sept. I lost 20 pounds quickly, but gained 6 back over Thanksgiving week. Please add me.

I am on day 3 of keto. I am staying around 20-30 net carbs a day per doctors orders. I have lost 4 pounds in 3 days. How do you know you are in Ketosis? I am new and learning, so any advice would be helpful. I need to lose 70 pounds. Also, please add me if you are doing the same diet. We can be support friends.

Crocpot Chicken Taco Chili - 1 can of red beans, 1 can black beans, 1 can of sweet corn, 1 diced onion, 1 can of diced tomatos, 1 can of tomato paste, 2 cans of water, 2 packets of taco seasoning and 4 chicken breast. Throw it all in a crockpot (chicken can be frozen) cook for 8 hours on low. Dip out the chicken breast and…

I was diagnosed with PCOS 3 years ago. I have not had any luck with weight loss. I did lose 20 lbs last summer, but it came back. My endo. told me the only way I could lose weight is to drastically cut calories, like below 1000 per day. Well, I did that for 2 1/2 months and got down 20-25 lbs. I stayed hungry all the time…

I visited my doctor Monday 6/24 to ask about my diet and some other things. I suffer from insulin resistance so carbs and sugar are my worst enemies. My doctor told me to concentrate on high protien and low calories. So far it's working great.

I get to work at 8 am. I drink a cup of coffee first thing. Then around 9:30 I eat 3 boiled eggs. I have some sort of fruit around 11:30. Then I take lunch at 1 pm. I stay full till lunch and sometimes just have a small snack for lunch (string cheese and an apple). I average 1100-1200 calories a day. My eggs and coffee are…

You look amazing! You are an inspiration to all moms who have a heavy load. It's overwheling sometimes to be a full time mom and a full time career woman. I can't imagine your schedule taking care of 5 children. Keep up the good work and please continue to post your story.

That's horrible! I love fried okra. I hate she ruined it for you.

I try to get as much protein as possible. I have always heard that you stay full longer with protein. I am always over on my protein. I do try to stay within 100 calories of my goal each day. I always have 3 boiled eggs for breakfast and that has a ton of protein, plus a good meat source for dinner. If you are losing…

How did you lose so much that fast? I have lost 12 pounds in 18 days, but it's slowing down.

I am very sensitive to hormones as well. I gained weight gradually for 10 years while on different types of bcpills finally reaching 90 pounds gained. I finally went to an endocrinologist who tested my hormones and found that I am low estrogen, high progestrin. All the pills I had been prescribed were low estrogen, high…

How much weight have you lost? My whole office is on Zija and I am the last one not to get on board. The drink mix looks like swamp water. I am a visual eater/drinker so I am wondering if it would be worth trying. What would you recommend as the best product? I don't want to invest a lot of money right off until I try…

I take a prescription diuretic daily. I have used the otc pills before. They work pretty good. I have never had any side effects from them. If you are looking for a short term slim down they are great. I tend to swell in my hands, face and belly. The water pills help tremendously for that.

Have you considered going to Gatlinburg, TN? I'm not sure how far that is from Savannah, but it is cheap and fun. You can rent a chalet of any size depending on how many you are taking. Also, since your kids haven't seen snow they have a ski lodge there with man made snow all season long. They give skiing lessons for all…

I think all women are different. I recently found out that after all my years (almost 15 yrs) of being on different BC I was taking the wrong stuff. My estrogen and progestrin levels were screwed up. The BC I was taking was low in Estrogen which made me gain weight because I am naturally low in estrogen. My OBGYN…

You are beautiful! I would love to look like your beginning picture. Congratulations on your success. Isn't being a mom wonderful? I had my first one on my 35th bday. He will be 2 in Sept.

I have found that Diet Soda's cause me to retain water really bad. The sodium is terrible in those things. I am guilty of having one ever so often, but I try to stay away. I would rather see weight loss than have a soda.

I have PCOS and I have taken Lo Lestrin. I gained weight on it because there was not enough estrogen in them to balance the androgens the PCOS caused. I am currently taking Enpresse. I have been on that since march. So far I have not had a lot of side effects from that, but I am going Monday to get a Mirena. I was…

I am in the same boat as you. I am trying to lose at least 90 pounds. I have all of the same issues as you. The baby belly is killing me. I have a round apple shape. I have been counting calories for a few days now. I lost a lot of weight years ago by counting calories. I have tried all of the fad diets (Atkins, South…

I have a 21 month old boy. His father hasn't seen him since he was 10 months old. It's very hard to exercise or have any personal time when you are the only one raising a child. His father doesn't support him either so all of the responsibility falls on my shoulders. Sometimes I get very depressed with all of the stress…

You are an inspiration! I just started my weight loss journey to lose at least 90 lbs. My goal is 170 and then we'll see. Congrats!