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Here is the link to the group is you are interested :smile: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/3070-p-c-o-sis

There is a group on here for women with PCOS - it's a really hard road. I've been struggling as well, but find (and a lot of PCOS women do as well) that when I eat low card I do MUCH better. You can do this - good luck!

I agree, logging it is a HUGE deal - way to go! I know it's so hard to take a deep breath and move on, but you can do this. This does not define you, you are amazing.

That seems backwards to me - you start losing because you are logging, right? I have a hard time logging when I'm not losing and struggling with food choices. I just make it part of my day - it's the only way to make progress.

Good points from everyone, I agree that you have to try and not focus on her offerings as sabotage. There are people that do things that aren't in your best interest, I used to work with someone that did something very similar - but instead of letting me turn things down she would bring me something (cake/cookie/some kind…

I just upgraded to the MFP 'Pro' so I could keep track of my carbs more easily. I was doing really well for about a month when I went on vacation and totally fell off the wagon. The first few weeks are the hardest, but once you get over the 'carb flu' it just gets easier. Good luck!

I have very sensitive skin and use cetaphil cream, it's in a pretty large jar that lasts a REALLY long time. It's fragrance free and a nice thick cream. I use this on my face all day long, but I also have a small fan at my desk that helps the redness in my face go away faster. Hope that helps - and welcome!!

I have PCOS - there is a group of us, you should join. I've learned a lot from the forum and found a diet that actually has me losing weight at a more normal rate and without killing myself at the gym 6 days a week (high fat, low carb, adequate protein). Feel free to add me, I'm on Metformin because I have a sugar…

Have you thought about a fitbit or something similar? That's how I got a baseline.

Hi LO1421 - there is a PCOS group in the communities area. It's been really helpful to get information and advice from others that deal with PCOS!

I can't do a 'cheat day' or 'cheat meal' for this reason - it's way to hard not to slip into old habits. Instead I allow myself to spurge every once in a while, log it and adjust the rest of my day/week accordingly. But the fact that you can see what is causing the issue is a good start to changing that behavior!

I'm with you and snowflake - I just do it. I work full time, commute an hour each way, in school full time and have a husband and 8 year old at home that need me to be present after work. It's hard - but it's worth it. I have to think to myself 'just finish today' - then do it. You are capable of what you think you can do!

I'm so sorry to hear you are dealing with such loss. Do you have a support group you can join to deal with the grief? I know many religions can help a great deal with this. Good luck with your food choices, take it one meal/one snack at a time and try not to beat yourself up for 'bad choices'.

I had a similar issue and went to the doctor. I was given a diagnosis and had to completely change my macros - I'm finally starting to lose weight! Good luck!

So glad I'm not the only one! I didn't track anything since last Tuesday (visiting family out of town) and was thrilled to see I only gained 2 pounds. Back at it today - just keep chugging along!

My thoughts exactly...

Just because Dr. Oz says they work, doesn't make it true....

I struggle with depression too - I'm on medication, so it's pretty stable. I still have days that I don't want to do anything! So I crochet - keep my hands moving and keep counting the stiches so I don't focus on how much everything sucks. Good luck - there is always some good that comes after the bad! Just keep breathing.

I'm hoping it will help with my current relationship - I'm so self conscious about myself and my husband hates it. I'm just glad I knew he loved me thin then fat and at some point thin again. I don't worry about being unfaithful to him, I doubt losing weight will suddenly change my mind about my marriage.

Hoping to be down 15 more pounds and reach my second weight goal!

I recently switched to a low carb (less than 70g), high fat and adequate protein diet. The first week was tough and all I wanted was carbs (because I LOVE carbs SOOOO much) - but now that I'm on week three I find I crave it MUCH less.

I love Doritos - but can only eat them with Speghettio's. I use the Dorito as a scoop for the Speghettio's. So yummy. I also sort my skittles into color and then eat the color with the least amount. But always leave either red or purple for last - no matter how many. I don't like to each toasted food - the only exception…

Opps - thought I opened it, but it must not have saved. Open now! And yes I mean high fat but not super high protein. I've never really handled meat, cheese or milk too well - it makes me feel blah. But I've found a few options - like string cheese and bacon that I like and can eat often. I'm such a creature of habit and…

Alliwan, thank you! It's so nice to know that I'm not the only one who struggles with this! I'll check out the link - I'm glad to be here!!

It's a really hard transition, but it can be done! Counseling helped me a lot, and a good support system. But ultimately you need to do this so you can be healthy and happy! I can't say I don't think about it sometimes, especially when I see a weight gain, but it gets easier to resist the urge to purge as time goes on.…

I got new friends...

While it's sad that your mother also was abused as a child, it doesn't give her the right to do the same to you. We don't get to pick our parents - and a mother is suppose to be loving, understanding and provide unconditional love. I'm sorry, but it doesn't sound like you have much of a mother. Like some others said,…

That's the truth - ignorance in this case is just ignorance...

They don't just think he has the 'magic' solution for weight loss - they think he has the 'magic' solution for EVERYTHING!

I vote Dr. Oz goes first - what a quack... >:)