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Yes get a new PCP and get a good endocrinologist. Any PCP that simply says you aren't working hard enough doesn't want to here your problems. Metformin is helpful for weight control and fertility though so that's a plus. Breakfast ideas: Vega One Smoothie mixes with water and frozen fruit makes a great smoothie and 2…
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I tried the chocolate mixed with coconut milk and ice. I didn't like the flavor at all and it didn't agree with me. After drinking 1/2 of the shake I got sick to my stomach and felt horrible the rest of the day. Luckily it was a sample because that stuff is expensive! For more energy I eat an apple or make a vega one…
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I had the copper IUD put in one year after my son was born. Soon after I started having major hip pains. I'm not one to complain about body pains but this was constant and annoying. It hurt to do anything. My doctor said it was because of having a baby but I was fine for the whole year after. I went to a chiropractor and…
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Quest bars! High in protein and fiber plus are gluten free and very filling. I love them. Cookie and cream is my favorite. Other ideas for on the go - hard boiled eggs, cheese stick, nuts, apple with almond butter, or trail mix. Greek yogurt with some hemp hearts or flax seed sprinkled on top is yummy too.
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WAY TO GO!!!!!! That's awesome.:happy:
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Great job running!!!! The only thing I can think of is your diet. It could have something to do with what you are eating. First try not eating back as many calories and second increase your protein and decrease your carbs (especially processed carbs). Higher protein diets work better with most PCOS people, myself included.…
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Quest protein bars are very high protein. The cookie dough and the cookies and cream bars are awesome.
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I've been diagnosed with PCOS since the age of 9 and I completely get what you are going thru. The BCP worked for years with me and then all of a sudden it stopped. I got bloated, emotional and brain fogged. BCP never helped me lose weight either. I've been on metformin since the age of 12, I'm now 32 and I find it's still…
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I really want to try the oreo - cookie dough filled flavor but can't find them anywhere.....which is probably for the best.
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Agreed, brown rice protein is nasty. I really don't like hemp either. The only non dairy protein powder I love is Vega One. It's awesome and all of them are at least 2 servings vegetables as well. My favorites are the protein smoothie line - tropical blend and the berry but the original Vega One berry is great too.…
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Starting metformin should always be a gradual thing, according to my doctor. For example: If you are taking 500 mg than cut it in half. Take half before bed for 5-7 days. Then go to the full dose. If you are taking 1000 mg than take only 250 or 500 at night. Then work your way up to 500 at night and 500 in the morning.…
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Quest Apple Pie or Zone Fudge Graham are my two favorites
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Eggs, frozen steam vegetables, cooked rotisserie chicken, chicken sausages, bagged salad, sandwich stuff, etc. are all quick and filling. The number one thing is: Learning to batch cook (make big meals and then freeze or put in storage containers like pre-packaged meals) will help. Take an hour one day a week and cook. For…
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First off congrats on your weight loss. I was told most of my life that I will not be able to have children because of PCOS. Well they were wrong, I now have two!!! What worked for me is being on metformin and monitoring my ovulation. Having PCOS I don't ovulate each month even though I get my period - it's was never…
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I loved the diet. I think it's a great kick start to anyone wanting to start eating healthy or if you hit a plateau. I lost 7 lbs in the 17 days but my best friend lost 12 lbs. Both of us have kept the weight off and lost more since. Sorry I don't have any pics to post.
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Tofu is yummy if cooked right. My son loves it. Have you ever looked into Vega One Products? www.myvega.com - it's 100% plant-based They have a large amount of vegan protein products to choose from. The protein used: Pea protein, flax seed protein, SaviSeed™ (sacha inchi) protein, sprouted whole grain brown rice protein,…
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Agreed. I love spironalactone. It's great for skin, hair loss, and mainly excess hair growth. BeYaz didn't agree with me = bloated big time but I know others it has worked well for. All the drugs you are on do sound very normal to me.
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The 17 day diet works!
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Your body is in starvation mode. If you are exercising and eating less than 1200 calories than you are not going to lose weight maybe lose muscle in anything. Follow the calorie guidelines you were giving on this site. It even saying don't eat less than 1200, it's unsafe. Eat and you will start to lose weight. Eat more…
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Order it!! Get veggies for a topping and share with friends.
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The medication Spironalactone helps keep my dark patches at bay. I get them on my collar bone, upper lip, elbows, knuckles and majorly under my arm pits. Also exfoliate often helps. When I'm pregnant they get really bad because of the hormones and no meds, before I even gain any baby weight. The patches aren't related to…
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You've done it once, you can do it again!!! Plus that 20 lb went on faster this time than last so it hopefully will come off faster. As for working out, get a stationary bike (no noise) if you want to do really morning exercise or involve your son in exercising. My 5 yr old loves when I do work out videos. You can do them…
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Wow, you look amazing!!! That's so awesome you got to surprise everyone. Good for you!!
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Low fat stuffed mushrooms 1 box low sodium stove top chicken stuffing Margarine 48 large mushrooms 8 oz fat free cream cheese 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 1/2 pound imitation crab meat, flaked style then dice it up Preheat over to 350* Cut out stems of mushrooms and mince them into small pieces. Make stuffing…
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Look up the 17 day diet. That will do it.
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Miscarriages are common with PCOS. Are you on metformin? My dr. had me on it while trying to get pregnant and then stayed on it until I was 13 weeks pregnant to avoid a miscarriage. I wish you the best of luck!
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Try switching up your diet for a few days to get away from your plateau. The 17 day diet is a great way to kick start a diet. I lost 15 lbs before going on myfitnesspal doing that diet. Even try stage 1 of the diet for a week or two and I think it will give you the kick your body needs. It's a hard diet for the first few…
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I have a ton of stretch marks from my first pregnancy (5 yrs ago) and they are still very visible. It looks like I have flames around my belly button. It sucks but it you feel comfortable with how your body looks in a bikini than I won't worry much about the them. If you are in a bikini men are checking out your figure not…
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Wash and then wrap in tin foil. Bake at 400 degrees for 1 hr or until soft enough to poke a fork through.
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WOW!!!! You look awesome. All that weight gone in less than 1 year is truly something amazing. You have a very beautiful face.
