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  • I'm currently 5'2, 174, 36% BF (strarted at 194 42% BF). Diagnosed with PCOS/IR/metabolic syndrome in Sept. I consume 1330 calories - less than 25g of carbs, more fat than protein. Been on low carb diet for almost two months. Endo prescribed metformin, decided to try low carb to see if I was able to lose weight. I also…
  • Hey ladies! Back on after a few months. Need some help getting back on track! I'm 5'2" at 193, with 38% BF. I'd like to get back down to 155 with <30% BF. I getting married next April and would love loses one of this weight.
  • You should pick up a foam roller or a runners stick. Foam rollers will help break down the lactic acid in your muscles which is part of why you ache. :)
  • Yes! Thank you for the links!!
  • Thank you!
  • Wow! Love all of the responses! I've started the lifestyle (don't like the word diet) since the new year and haven't looked back since. I've completely given up on dairy and will occasionally have eggs and chicken. Prior to the lifestyle, I was HUGE meat eater. I would crave a juicy steak or a cheeseburger. But so far, the…
  • Late last year I was diagnosed with IBS. I've been told that my diet had a lot to do with it. Once I switched to a plant-based diet, a lot of my issues have seem to disappear (especially the constipation). Try adding a lot more veggies and cut back on dairy. I think dairy was a big problem for me. Good luck!
    in IBS Comment by smileylace January 2013
  • Salads, veggie burgers, avocados, soups, veggie burritos, kale, collard greens, beans like lentils. That's been the extent so far. I cut dairy since I'm lactose intolerant. I still occasionally have eggs and fish. I was a huge meat eater before, but my body seems like it couldn't handle it. I feel much better since I…
  • Hi! I also just joined and could use a few friends to go through this journey with.
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