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I know this isn't the answer you wanted, but this is a great article on the topic: https://gokaleo.com/2013/03/06/cellulite-its-time-we-all-just-get-the-hell-over-it/ It also features a photo of Scarlett-freaking-Johansson with - you guessed it - cellulite! Here's the first paragraph in case you don't want to read the…

I took it for about two months. My hair was starting to get SUPER greasy, and I was getting huge gnarly black bruises all over for no reason. When I looked up side effects, I saw it is now marked as "known to cause cancerous tumors." I am the only person in my family who hasn't had cancer, and even though my doctor didn't…

Oh, and find good things you like at your favorite places. When my husband wants pizza, I order wings. I never liked them before, but I love them now! you just have to change your attitude and focus, and things become much less of a struggle :)

I had to just change my approach to food, which admittedly takes a little while. Breakfast is always a protein shake. This week was 2-cups of spinach, 1-cup of unsweetened almond milk, 1/2 peach, protein powder and psyllium husk. That way I already have 2 servings of spinach, 1 serving of fruit, and a quarter of my protein…

I started taking spiro for my acne, but took myself off of it after 6-weeks. I started getting SUPER oily hair, and severe grapefruit sized black bruises for no reason. When I looked up the side effects I saw that it is known to cause tumors, specifically breast cancer. I am the only one in my family who hasn't had cancer…

One thing that really helps me with my desk job is a pedometer. I have a fitbit and I love it. I make sure to go out of my way to walk during the day, I usually hit 10,000 steps. Every time I have to use the restroom, I walk to the farthest one, and then make a loop of the building. Whenever I'm waiting for a meeting, I go…

Thank you, exactly :) I'm glad you joined in here, you are - as usual - a wealth of knowledge in this area! ^^ all of this. Fat is a fuel just like Carbs - fact. Carbs affect insulin (either in someone who has insulin resistance or diabetes) more than Fat - fact. Whether or not YOU have to reduce carbs as low does not mean…

I lift heavy weights 3x a week on low carb with no problems. In addition, I also did couch to 5k 2x a week for the last year. The whole point of low carb is that the fat IS the fuel source, instead of carbs. The good thing about Science is that it's true whether or not you buy it :) But seriously, I tried EVERYTHING else…

If you are insulin resistant, carbs DO matter more than calories. I was diagnosed with PCOS in January, and changed to a Keto diet per my doctor's recommendation. I've lost 31 pounds since then, where I gained 17 last year - with the EXACT same calories, workouts, and protein. It's the best thing I've ever done for myself,…

In order to get through carb flu, I recommend going all in. For me, it was much easier for a total overhaul. I have a protein shake every morning with almond milk, whey protein, macadamia oil, and 2c of spinach. For lunch I have left overs. Snacks are things like: nuts, string cheese, turkey pepperoni, deli chicken, hard…

I hate cardio, so I finally just got over it and started lifting. I played around a bit with body weight stuff and basic conditioning for about a year, and then I did New Rules of Lifting for Women. Now I change my routine every 6 weeks and do variations of strong lifts, super sets, german volume training, etc. This is a…

I refuse to live my life with constant diarrhea, so I decreased my dose until I don't have stomach disturbances. I'm doing 2x 500mg right now, one in the morning and one at night. To answer your question, I'm not sure if it's working. I have my repeat blood work next month, but my blood levels were decent because of my…

I second the Stronglifts program. I know more about weights, so I read the New Rules of Lifting for Women book and followed their routine when I got back into the gym after my baby. Now I create my own programs and change them every 6-weeks. When I was first starting out, I invested in a personal trainer for a short amount…

I recommend everyone with PCOS look into a Ketogenic or Low-Glycemic diet. I lost 59 pounds, and then it stalled out and started to creep back on. I gained 15 lbs back when I finally got my PCOS diagnosis. My specialist has me on a low carb/moderate protein/high fat diet, and I've lost 22 pounds since January. I am eating…

In my opinion, your higher carb days should coincide with how active you are. I work out 5x a week, with 3 of those days being heavy lifting. I also walk 5 miles or so a day at work. I eat around 150g of carbs once a week to refill my glycogen stores, which is a modified version of cyclical ketogenic diet. Every other day…

This is so awesome! That's very exciting scientific data. I need to look at my labs again. I don't think my IR has ever come up on a blood panel, because I'm hypoglycemic and they do it fasting. It took a high testosterone result to finally get someone to take me seriously. My big eye opener about the level of my IR came…

I am going to go out on a limb and say that one thing that most of us have learned through this journey is to never trust what one doctor tells you, especially if it goes against everything you know to be true about your own body. In the span of one month I had one doctor tell me that I should 'just be happy' about the 42…

My specialist has me at <50g of carbs a day, and around 109g of protein. He believes there is a fine line between 'enough' protein to keep your muscle mass, and 'too much' that then can be stored as fat after being turned into glucose (which is bad for PCOS). I eat the rest as fat. Most people who follow a traditional Keto…

It's completely possible to do a vegetarian low carb diet. It requires a little more planning, but if you are already doing meal prep, that's half the battle. There are tons of resources online, including Pinterest and Reddit. If you would prefer to stay vegetarian, there isn't any reason not to do so :) As for…

I've been living off of cream cheese fluff for snacks the last few weeks. You can do so much to make these the way you want. And the best part is, the longer they sit in the fridge, the more fluffy they become! http://screwedonstraight.net/keto-desserts-cheesecake-fluff-edition/

I haven't done the diet specifically from this book, but I have been doing a low carb diet since January. I am losing an average of 1lb a week, and hit my 21lb mark this morning. I was able to lose 59lbs before my insulin resistance protested, and then I gained 17 lbs back last year despite my best diet and exercising…

My energy was pretty terrible in the beginning. I had Keto flu bad for almost 3-weeks. My workouts suffered, I was tired and kind of fuzzy, and I had some difficulty with my memory. Once the fog lifted, I started feeling really good. I feel normal, but better. I don't get tired or sluggish in the afternoon, I have an…

I sent you a request :) I have had PCOS since puberty, but was just diagnosed in January. Anyone other cysters who would like to add me, please feel free. I do heavy lifting, keto diet, and run.

I lost 58 pounds, and then last year started steadily re-gaining weight. Nothing changed. I was more active, and ate even better - I ended up gaining like 16 of it back in about 10 months. I FINALLY got my PCOS diagnosis in December, and started with a specialist in January. I was eating 1775 calories and 150g of carbs,…

My biggest suggestion is to take photos! lots of them. Sometimes I don't feel like I feel any different, and then I do a comparison photo. That always makes me feel a lot better. I'm doing a lot of work on body acceptance, and that helps me more than anything. My favorite mantra is "what people think of me is none of my…

I only have a minute, but I highly recommend a low carb high fat moderate protein change to your diet. Last April I was 183.2. I didn't change a thing, and worked out even harder, and was 200lbs this January. I was eating 150g of carbs a day and 1775 calories and it just didn't work. I changed to <50g of carbs and stayed…

I'm also open for new Keto friends. Anyone who would like to add me is welcome to do so.

In the beginning I did OK with no meds. I was able to lose 42 lbs and then I just hit a wall. The diet and exercise just wasn't enough, and I knew something was going on. After 1.5 years of eating at a defecit, working out 6x a week, and GAINING weight, I finally got my PCOS diagnosis. I started with just metformin and a…

The best thing you can do for yourself is to find a doctor that you like who is on your side. I lost 42 lbs, and then hit a wall. I continued to eat at a defecit, restricted my carbs to 150 a day, and worked out 6x a week for over a year and a half - and gained weight. So to say that anyone anywhere can lose weight with a…

One thing I recommend to anyone with IR or PCOS is to find a doctor that you like who will work with you. That has been the single most important thing I have done for myself. My general doctor told me that I had unrealistic expectations and that I should just be happy that I am healthier, and my OBGYN suggested weight…