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  • Hey Coco, I was perscribed Metformin to help with PCOS and Insulin resistence, because of this I have to watch my carbs as well. I keep a good balance (for me) and what carbs I do eat, I keep to the low glycemic seriously whole food/grains ...but I occassionally cheat. I am only on 500 mg at night and it has not helped me…
    in weight loss success on Metformin Comment by AuntShanna January 2014
  • Congrates on your tranformation. You look fabulous- love the scruff! You had a great smile before and you still do.
    in Before and After... -118lbs Comment by AuntShanna May 2013
  • MFP Alias= name: AuntShanna Total Lost: 11lbs ... after months of struggling! Total to lose: another 40 lbs to a healthy BMI... I'm a shorty at 5'1" Motivation: Remembering what it felt like to be proud of myself and body confident. ( A LONG TIME AGO) My personal struggle: After struggling for years and months, watching…
    in Roll Call! Comment by AuntShanna March 2013
  • Kathy, I read your reply, I have been "fighting the battle" for months with NO results, much like you. I Finally got a doctor, dietician, nutritionist team to listen... bloodwork showed i was insulin resistent, but only borderline. I was put on a minimum dose of Metformin until I can reach 30 lbs lost... and I am losing…
    in Roll Call! Comment by AuntShanna March 2013
  • Your results are fabulous! People who carry weight in the middle are frequetly insulin resistant, if not diatbetic. So you are absolutly right to restrict carbs and sugars... as long as you replace them with low fat , low glycemic index foods. I am insulin resistant and have only had success on low glycemic foods and…
    in 30 Day Shred Results (Pics) (Inverted Triangle) Comment by AuntShanna February 2013
  • Thank you, thank you, thank you, for posting this, despite the anxiety it caused you! I really needed a great transformation like yours today as a motivating factor for me to get on the treadmill. BTW, you look amazing!
    in Heavy Pics take 2! Comment by AuntShanna February 2013
  • I forgot to add... the difference in body frame sizes/skeletal structure is already a proven part of science. I'm pretty sure that the pygmy tribes are NOT going to be 6'4 pro wrestlers, no matter how much they pump iron and protien.
    in No really... I AM big boned..? Comment by AuntShanna February 2013
  • http://jn.nutrition.org/content/136/6/1453.full It is possible to lose bone mass and bone density while losing weight. Severe calorie restriction and malnutrition causing Oseoporosis being the worst example. However these changes make up an extremely minimual amount of weight especially when eating proper nutrition and…
    in No really... I AM big boned..? Comment by AuntShanna February 2013
  • OK, I have to say AMAZING transformation.. but also.. I am so jealous of those perfectly arched eyebrows. Seriously... Perfect... eyebrows!
    in I feel like a new person (pictures included) Comment by AuntShanna January 2013
  • absolutely gorgeous transformations. Well Done! You are definitly a success story. Thank you so much for sharing, I am new and search the posts everyday for motivating journies like yours.
    in I feel like a new person (pictures included) Comment by AuntShanna January 2013
  • It is very different for everyone. What works for some, may not for others. I am a shorty at 5'1"... so I need to keep it real low. I eat LOTs of veg/fruit/lean protien. I dont worry about going over a little. Loosen up a little on the weekends. and I eat my exercise calories, since 1200 is so low to begin with... I figure…
    in How do you people stay at 1200 a day?? Comment by AuntShanna January 2013
  • Girl, U Rock. Congrates on your weightloss... btw... You are georgeous... even before the weightloss... one of the prettiest faces I've seen in a long time. Your smile is getting bigger and bigger as you lose. :)
    in THIS GIRL IS ON FIRE...50LB LOST (PIC HEAVY) Comment by AuntShanna January 2013
  • THank you Thank you THank you!!!!! My scale hasn't moved in 3 weeks and I have been so frustrated. I am working SSSOOOO hard. I printed this out and put it on my fridge. Thank you.
    in Reasons to keep on going Comment by AuntShanna January 2013
  • I'm 5'1", started at 184.8, currently 179.4, goal is 130, ultimate goal 120 (will re-evaluate that once I hit 130)... I am 34 yrs. I think we need a group page :)
    in Any short ladies(under 5ft4in) under or goal is under 130lbs Comment by AuntShanna January 2013
  • YOU ARE MY HERO!
    in Reached my goal today! Comment by AuntShanna October 2012
  • I Love this post...I like your style.... First I was like this :)... hope you don't mind I'm gonna copy your format when it comes time for my success post. BTW- YOU LOOK AMAZING.
    in 600 days on MFP - pic heavy Comment by AuntShanna October 2012
  • Thank you so much for sharing this. I am 5'1" and starting my weightloss adventure over. I have hit a new high of 184.8 lbs.... I have tried and tried to lose weight with most "diet plans" and I never get very far... they want me to eat 1400-2000 calories on a 5'1" frame... it SO doesn't work. Your story is so…
    in I lost 60 lbs at age 51, Anyone Can, Any Workout Comment by AuntShanna October 2012
  • HI everyone, I'm new here too. Looking to lose 50-60 lbs on a 5'1 frame... need supportive and realistic people to encorage safe weightloss goals. This will be the hardest journey of my life... but I plan to conquer this time. :)
    in Add eachother for support? Comment by AuntShanna August 2012
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