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I agree with you. I think there may be a misunderstanding here. I never said the estrogen was higher than the testosterone, just that it was elevated and was a cause (not *the* cause) of certain pcos symptoms, and that estrogens or pseudo estrogens from diet could also cause symptoms.

They can become either testosterone or estrogen, both are steroid hormones. PCOS causes insulin resistance. Insulin resistance causes hyperglycemia. Hyperglycemia triggers (in PCOS) excess insulin production by the pancreas. This excess insulin causes the body to store extra fat. The extra fat produces estrogen. EDIT: This…

Androgens are also the precursors of estrogens.

Yikes people, forget the semantics. Calm down. It's just an internet forum. I don't have PCOS. I do know, however, that Metformin is known to cause major GI upset. From what I read, it's likely because it prevents the absorption of glucose from the intestines (as all biguanides do). When sugar sits in your intestines, the…

You mean the "eda-mocka-mole"? If it had tahini, yeah. It was delicious. But nothing like guac.

I'm 100% not being condescending here: You are still young. You'll keep growing. Your hormones will be changing throughout your life. Dance is great exercise (and art!). Your body's requirements for food- no, fuel are different from someone 10, 20, 30 years older because of your activity level and your age.

Thanks for posting! Definitely worth a try! :flowerforyou: This is true with allergies that develop in childhood. Allergies that develop in adulthood, however, tend to be there for the long-haul and tend to worsen with exposure. I'm not even entirely sure this is an allergy. The symptoms for avocado allergy and sensitivity…

I had hoped so, too. I tried it again a few weeks ago (almost a year out from cutting out of my diet) and it was a bust. Being a nursing student, I know what a stupid move that was. I had Benadryl and an epipen nearby just in case and luckily didn't need either. I've never had an anaphylactic reaction to it, but I know…

The avocados started it!

It makes me so, so sad!

I'm on a beet kick. Pearled couscous with roasted asparagus, beets and sesame oil.

I definitely prefer running outdoors instead of on the "dreadmill!" But, if the weather doesn't cooperate, set the treadmill to an incline when you run. The treadmill takes away the need for you to propel yourself like you do on concrete. Adding an incline will help balance that out.

The FDA has made the hcg products illegal: http://www.fda.gov/forconsumers/consumerupdates/ucm281333.htm

Thanks! I will!

Yum! Roasted -not boiled!- brussels sprouts?

That sounds good too- very similar to the "edamockamole" I tried (which was really edamame hummus without tahini). How's the texture? Broccoli is so fibrous, I have a hard time imagining that the texture smooths out, but I'd be willing to give this a shot. I also wondered about using a nut butter for the fat, but I see…

Ok, that sounds delicious. But I have to be honest, in the photo I totally thought those were bugs. Most likely because I was just talking with people last night about eating cicadas (nope, not doing it, never gonna happen!). But it made me laugh :)

Awesome! Thanks again! Yeah, I ate them for years, then all of a sudden I couldn't. There was no gradual about it. I thought I had norovirus.

I've gone back to edit the original post! It's an allergy/sensitivity thing- not texture! I loved avocados! They just don't love me back!

Yeah, unfortunately it's either a sensitivity or an allergy. I used to eat them all the time, then like a year ago I realized I wasn't getting frequent stomach viruses, but was having a reaction to avocado. It's a real bummer because it's such a great source of fiber and healthy fats! And flavor! But even just 2Tbsp of it…

This sounds like it has possibilities! Thanks for posting! I've tried pinterest and most everything that comes up still uses some avocado! Thank you!! :flowerforyou:

Bump! Can you post the nutritional info please? This sounds delicious!

You are doing great! And you are right, lifestyle and attitude are huge. Keep up the great work :happy:

By going to the doctor :wink:

38DD when I started out, wore the Champion Powerback Underwire Sports Bra (http://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/products/JBL298/?cc=BK) I didn't bounce at all when I ran or did zumba. I loved that bra, but it was a freakin contortionist side-show act just to get it on and off. Whoever came up with these racerback bras with…

So true. I grew up with canned asparagus and thought that was how they tasted - extremely mushy and wayyy too salty. Then my fiance broiled them with garlic and olive oil and WOAH. Canned vegetables in general are all going to be mushy and a turn-off for anyone. Canned vegetables serve one purpose - to stock up your storm…

I was at a research conference about childhood obesity and getting kids to try and eat new, healthier foods. Honestly, I found it applicable to anyone, not just children. I had the same issue with olives, tomatoes, and lima beans! But every time the opportunity to try them presented itself, I did. Eventually I got over the…

Great progress!!! You are looking awesome! I totally understand where you're coming from. I can see the progress in others, but unless I have a side-by-side progress picture, I can't see it in myself. I find that I have to rely on those and non-scale victories (NSV), like clothes not fitting, etc. Keep up the good work!…

Beet burger with Chobani yogurt and serrano chili pepper salsa, and 1/2 banana sliced with cinnamon.

I'm right there with you! I finish in December! We all started self diagnosing, especially around final exam time. And especially during PMHN. Haha! :drinker: Cheers!