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I have a sweetener problem, and one of the best things I found on Amazon was EZ Sweetz. It's liquid sucralose, so good for those who like Splenda. The liquid form has zero carbs, and is stupid sweet. Two drops is the same as 1 packet of splenda, and the small bottles have 400 servings (800 drops total). I use it in fat…
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I started with The New Rules of Lifting for Women. But that's kind of a complicated routine, I highly recommend Strong Lifts 5x5 now to newcomers. 3 exercises, 2-3x a week, easy peasy. That's what I'm working on right now. And it's free. Here's a link to the beginner strength training routine:…
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The short version of my story is that I had been on an 18-month long plateau after losing 42lbs, and was slowly gaining weight despite calorie deficit and moderate exercise. I was FINALLY diagnosed with PCOS and severe IR in November. My primary care physician put me on 500mg of metformin and called it a day. I was still…
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Thank you for sharing! I'm going to download this one tonight :)
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I am athletic and stocky. In highschool, when I was also in ROTC, I was 150lbs and 36"/24"/36". I am 5'5". My LEAN mass is 140 lbs now, so at 20% body fat, that's like 168 lbs. I don't think I'll ever be less than 160 lbs again while lifting. My waist is 12-18" smaller than my booty (depending) and I have very broad…
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My first suggestion would be to find a good doctor who you trust. I have had PCOS since puberty, but was just diagnosed in November. Everyone was always convinced that my weight issues were either my thyroid (which is fine), or ME (which its not). I actually have my first appointment with a new doctor tomorrow because my…
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I'm in Colorado Springs. Not at all looking forward to it being so darn cold!
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I was just diagnosed last week after not losing any weight in 14 months. I initially lost 50-ish lbs with low-carb and exercise, but I hit a WALL. And a bad one. I tried 1200 calories for 6 months. I tried 2200 for 6 months. Now I eat between 1800-2000, and I exercise 6- hours a week (3 of it being heavy strength…
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I know, not smiling in the progress pic on the right, but you get the point :) I feel way less moon-faced now
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I have a Polar heart rate monitor that I found on Craig's List for $20. I wear that when I lift and then add the actual calories burned as strength training under cardio. I have a fitbit for steps during the day, but I like to see what I actually burn from the HRM.
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Curves at 188 lbs - What!? :)
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Did you take photos? My weight and measurements didn't change at all, but my body has. Here is my comparison between starting and the end of Stage 1. I can't wait to see my comparison at the end! I just started Stage 3. Keep at it, and make sure you are upping your weights. As long as you are seeing improvement in your…
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Here, I have pictures for you. This is the last 3 years. I lost 42 pounds between the first two images with no exercise. I've only lost 15 pounds between the second two and have added regular weight lifting. Here is a picture of my back. On the left after losing 42 pounds, on the right after losing 57 and working out.…
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Thanks guys! I'm REALLY enjoying this program. I'm looking forward to the new exercises in Stage 2!
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I ditched WW last week as well. I lost a lot of weight on it before, but I just got tired of paying for it and not seeing what my macro spread was. I've only been on it for about 5 months this time around, and have only lost like 8 pounds. I love the app fow MFP, and the site is much easier to use. the database is great,…
