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Getting so close to my goal now... will have to set some new fitness/muscle building goals soon! :) 168 lbs and 135 lbs :D

Amazing! Very inspirational. You look great! :) I don't have PCOS but i have other hormonal issues that make weight loss challenging. (hypothyroidism and uterine fibroids that cause chronic anemia) Going gluten-free has been helping me too. :) Your results make me want to try out Zumba. I currently go to Curves, and they…

Just to be clear, i am NOT A REP, and i don't sell the stuff... i only buy it for personal use. That said, i use Isagenix Isalean Pro natural chocolate flavour. I like the taste and the nutrition profile. 280 cals 36 g Undenatured, grass-fed, hormone free, antibiotic free whey/milk protein concentrate 9 g fat Low glycemic…

I usually gain about a pound of water weight from showering. Does this count? Should i shower longer or more often? Or would a bath be more effective? Honestly though, i probably should drink more water than i do.

I've had mild hypothyroidism for 10 years. I've been taking 50 mcg of Synthroid for that entire decade and they have never changed my dosage because my blood tests always come back in the okay range. I'm 5'8" and 33 years old. I eat anywhere from 1200-2000 cals per day, depending on my activity level, but average days are…

I like almond oil. :)

I like Zevia. It's sweetened with stevia, and considered a 'health supplement' because it has added vitamin C here in Canada. (American version does not have the vit C). Stevia can help lower blood pressure, doesn't harm blood sugar levels, it's anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial (good for preventing cavities and…

168 lbs and 138 lbs

I'm 5'8" and my goal is 130 lbs. I have a small frame (6 inch wrist) so this is actually a healthy weight goal for me. Frame size matters a lot. For 5'7" Large frame 143 lbs - 163 lbs Medium frame 133 lbs - 147 lbs Small frame 123 lbs - 136 lbs How many inches does your wrist measure? This calculator is useful:…

You eat bread every day. Have you been tested for gluten intolerance? Have you tried switching to gluten-free bread for a couple months to see if it makes a difference? There can sometimes be a connection between increased cortisol and gluten intolerance... because inflammation stresses the body. I sleep better and am more…

1/2 Danish 1/4 Swiss 1/8 Greek... and 1/8 mystery :)

If you really want to know why it matters so much, read these articles. Fructose, Heart Disease and Erectile Dysfunction http://www.peaktestosterone.com/Fructose_Erectile_Dysfunction.aspx Fructose and Weight Loss http://www.peaktestosterone.com/Fructose_Weight_Loss.aspx Inflammation and Health…

Brown sugar is white sugar, with molasses added back in (the stuff they originally stripped out). Brown sugar has more iron because of this. But the sugar content is the same.

Chronic inflammation leads to aging and cell damage. People who want to be healthy or stay healthy longer try to reduce inflammation if possible. Pain = inflammation. Inflammation from food means your food is hurting you. Which is why i said blueberries have boxing gloves. They are cushioned. They don't hurt AS much as…

Does the vitamin pill have active enzymes? If so, in theory, it might be similar. The fibre would slow down the digestion without a doubt. Diabetics are told to eat fibre and protein with their carbs to slow down the sugar digestion. Although slowed digestion can lead to other unpleasant side effects (bloating, gas, and…

And just for even more fun... 100g Dark Chocolate (70-85%) 599 cals Estimated glycemic load 15 Inflammation factor -223 (moderately inflammatory) Fullness factor 1.6 So the dark chocolate has more cals per gram than a snickers but is less inflammatory and has a lower glycemic load.

100 g blueberries 57 cals Estimated glycemic load 4 Inflammation factor -19 (mildly inflammatory) Fullness factor 3.1 source: http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/fruits-and-fruit-juices/1851/2 100g snickers bar 475 cals Estimated glycemic load 37 Inflammation factor -298 (strongly inflammatory) Fullness factor 1.5 source:…

Fruitarians live on fruit. That Freelee girl from 30 bananas a day eats crazy amounts of fruit and is nowhere near fat. That's a lot of sugar from all that fruit. But something tells me she would not get the same results if she switched from eating fruit, to eating refined sugar foods like hard candies and beverages like…

The difference is in the delivery. Like having your mail delivered express post or waiting months to get your parcel. You can have it delivered faster if you want, but you'll probably pay more for it. ;)

Sugar is sugar. Hitting a punching bag wearing a boxing glove hurts less than hitting it with a bare fist... the cushion softens the blow. It's like bluerries have boxing gloves, and refined sugar is a bare fist.

Just because someone is healthy now doesn't mean that they can't be proactive in trying to prevent disease. Especially if it's something that runs in their family. It's easier to prevent disease than to reverse it once you have it.

I like both blueberries and dark chocolate. I eat both together sometimes in my gluten free pancakes. Refined sugar is problematic for people with diabetes/PCOS/insulin sensitivity issues/candida overgrowth/yeast problems. If you don't have those problems, i wouldn't stress about it too much, or stress about why other…

White sugar doesn't have the fibre, antioxidants, and vitamins you would get from the blueberry. It will affect your blood sugar/insulin levels differently than a blueberry because of the rate at which the sugar is digested/metabolized. White sugar has been stripped of the vitamins and minerals that the sugar cane actually…

Hypothyroidism made me very 'apple' shaped. (pics in profile)

Chips and french onion dip are a binge trigger item for me too. Tastes so good, but feels so awful when you realize you turned into an eating machine and the whole large bag of chips and whole container of dip are empty. I'm okay with portion control if it's just the potato chips, but something about adding the dip makes…

Great job! You look 20 years younger. Very inspirational. :)

favourites: 1. most meats/fish/eggs 2. most fruits and veggies 3. rice and potatoes 4. beans (chocolate is a bean!) 5. dairy strongly dislike: 1. ham 2. sauerkraut 3. wheat bread 4. plain oatmeal (the texture!) 5. frank's red hot sauce

I'm a little taller (5'8") and i have a small frame. My before/progress pics are in my profile. Highest weight 168. Currently 138... i want to lose about 8 more lbs of fat, and put on 5-10 lbs of muscle.

I weigh myself and track my basal body temp every morning on fertilityfriend.com. That way i know when i'm ovulating, and when i'm PMSing, and yes, i retain water and my weight goes up/ plateaus during those phases, but seeing it all on a graph and knowing exactly when those times are make it so i don't panic/question my…

This topic is one of my favourites. Everyone looks so great! It's very inspirational. 168 lbs and 138 lbs :D