ChelleSC

I developed a wheat allergy as an adult. I cut out all gluten as a result. Didn't see any weight loss, but I was eating a lot of junk food still. Last fall I started here counting calories, but making sure I was getting more protein, fat and healthy carbs from fruits, veggies and whole grains. The weight started to move…

Finally told my husband tonight. Put the test in a box of chocolates and told him he could open it early. I also added his favorite candy in place of the chocolate. He didn't even see the test at first, just that it was actually the candy he likes. Then when he saw the test he was very excited. Like me he'd pretty much…

Good luck tomorrow!

Fingers crossed and prayers sent!

This, again. I'm just going to say that my nutritionist was well informed on the needs specific to PCOS. My OB, not so much. The woman who's blog and business is all about healthy lives for women with PCOS, is well informed about PCOS nutrition. She also doesn't advocate super low carbohydrate diets. If you try this…

I am feeling pretty shocked still. I really want to continue the healthy eating and tracking as well as working out. I know you can't diet during pregnancy. I am going to try to make sure I eat my full amount of calories each day. And I will hopefully be able to talk to the doctor about the amount I should be eating. It's…

I'm shaking. There are two, clear pink lines on the strip! So excited, and scared. And in shock. Please, pray that this pregnancy is healthy. It's the only conception without clomid and I'm terrified of the egg not being strong because of that.

http://www.whitelotusclinic.ca/blog/dr-fiona-nd/high_dhea_testosterone_pcos/ That is a link to a short article that talks about the complexities of the hormonal imbalances of PCOS. It's not one size fits all. My point is not that low carb is terrible or that it definitely won't work. Rather that if it doesn't work for you…

Gotta say, I don't appreciate your tone with your response. PCOS and nutrition very from person to person. Inferring from one bare bones example that the advice given by a professional, college educated nutritionist who specifically deals with insulin, glucose issues is bad and unhealthy is a little unfair. I never said…

You're making great progress!

I agree that you look beautiful the way you are! However, I understand wanting to look more tone. Not that I am anywhere close to that point! My suggestion would be to drink a ton of water each day. Eat veggies at every meal. For snacks pair fruits with healthy nuts. And make sure you are alternating your workouts.…

I've done it before and it didn't help. If you are looking for a healthy sweetener try one of the monk fruit or Stevia sweeteners.

Thanks. No matter what, just having a cycle is lucky at this point. I'm feeling pretty PMS-y right now. Cramps, cravings, etc. So, pretty sure I'll be starting my period by Monday. Now, I need to focus on not eating the entire pantry!

I've been gluten free for almost a year now. I developed a wheat allergy, so I really had no choice! I believe I am in the middle of the second half of my first natural cycle. I don't credit it to just gluten free because you can go gluten free and still be eating ridiculously unhealthy. But, I have been focusing on less…

When I finally remembered to weigh myself (after already drinking a bunch of water, coffee) I was up 2lbs. So it wasn't accurate. Add in that if I am having a cycle this month I am heading into the PMS section of my cycle with my period due this weekend. So, I'm probably retaining water. Maybe I'll just skip this week and…

Interesting. I have a membership to fertility friend.Com that lets you track basically whatever you want. But it's clearly fertility geared. You can get a free account there if you decide you don't want to pay when your trial is over!

Thanks for the support, ladies!

Great job!

Great news! I'm looking forward to that day, too!

I have done the low carbthing in the past. It's not for me. I ended up with horrible heartburn, and periods that sent me to the hospital they were so heavy. I saw a nutritionist who talked about glycemic index and nutrition. The recommended diet was to use the my plate judgments for each meal. Take your plate, divide it in…

My February goal is to get in two per week of cardio and strength training each. And to log calories every day, including Valentine's Day!

You are definitely not alone! One choice at a time you can make positive changes. There's neat video on Youtube about a woman who commits to going to the gym everyday for 100 days. In the beginning she's miserable. After a bit you see a change in her that goes deeper than weight loss. She goes even in miserable weather. By…

My non scale victory today is actually getting to the gym. Feels great to be moving again!

Well, corn tortillas are the recommended kind for LowGI anyway! Just pair it with plenty of veggies and meat and you're guilt free! I eat a gluten free diet due to wheat allergy. From what I understand going gluten free won't help with weight loss if you aren't gluten intolerant/celiac/allergic. Some people do it and say…

Last week's weight: 228.8 This week's weight 227.6 Loss of 1.2lbs. Hooray for weight loss.

Do you mean a pelvic exam? I'm not sure that will tell you about your cysts. An ultrasound will. Unless they are large enough that a doctor could feel. I had some uncomfortable, large cysts and it was uncomfortable during an internal exam when the doctor palpated the spot. Other than that, no big deal. If they do an…

The best PCOS website I have found is called SoulCysters.com. IT's a message board that includes links to so much information, medical journals, personal stories, etc. I don't really post on there, but it's been a great resource. I read a book called Freedom from PCOS. I have the kindle book and might be able to lend it if…

I will share my goal exercise plan. If everyone could stay healthy I might get to complete it! Daily or 4x per week Gilad's Total Body Sculpt. This is a 30 episode TV series that aired in the early 2000's. I bought it on Amazon instant video. My mom has been an exercise buff since shortly after I was born. She's been…

As the other ladies have said focus on being healthy. That means staying away from sugar and processed junky carbohydrates for me and a lot of people with PCOS. Are you thinking of starting a family soon? For me it was important to find the right doctor who was supportive, non-judgmental and knew about treating the PCOS.…

I've been weighing almost every day, but I will post here once a week. Wednesday sounds good. Highest weight 246 Starting weight 236 Current weight 229