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If it helps, I bought my husband the 410 version, and he loves it. I don't know what the 210 might have that the 410 doesn't, but it seemed like the best value to me for what he wanted in a watch. It was about $150 on Amazon. The HRM seems to be accurate, and he loves going back and retracing his runs on the computer to…

Even before I really started running I got in the habit of drinking water throughout the day with an additional glass of water or coffee/tea before eating to make sure I'm really hungry. As far as diet goes, I eat a relatively high protein/low carb diet because of hormonal issues (PCOS and insulin resistance) - by that I…

I agree that you should be careful about lowering your calories. Personally, I can't lose weight if i'm not eating ENOUGH calories, which is something I didn't realize I was doing wrong with other diets. Do you exercise? I'm insulin resistant, and I find that exercise (and eating back most of those calories) is another key…

It sounds like you are on the right track as far as clean eating and (in my opinion) getting a new doctor if you feel yours isn't taking your concerns seriously. I don't know if you saw a specialist, but endocrinologists seem to have a better understanding of PCOS and are more willing to try medications if you need them. I…

I try to eat low carb too, usually under 150 grams on days when I don't work out and under 200 grams on days that I do. I sometimes have powerful cravings for bread and sweets. It helps me to only eat vegetable and high protein snacks instead of only fruit or starchy, high carb snacks like most people eat (pretzels,…

I have the same problem! My clothes fit better after working out, but the scale is always higher the harder I work out. Usually the morning after my rest day everything balances out and the scale goes back to normal. That's when my weight loss usually shows up.

Very good point about not telling yourself it's a diet. My fiancee (who is also losing weight) and I keep telling ourselves "It's not a diet, it's a lifestyle change." After a year of MFP I'm still about 10 pounds away from my goal weight, but this is the smallest and most in shape I've ever been. Seeing my new body in…

I'm right there with you! I have a huge sugar problem, and I've found that the more I eat the more I want. I try to factor in some kind of small (150 calorie) sweet treat on most days, whether it's Greek yogurt with a fruit topping or dark chocolate. If you're craving juice or sugary drinks, try using Mio in your water.…

These are a lot of great ideas! And yeah, I have noticed the sodium content. I've adjusted by cutting out the hot sauce on my eggs on some mornings. It's worth it to get a little variety!

I've had PCOS since I was 13 and tried so many diets in the 10+ years since I was diagnosed. Eating lower carb definitely helps me (I eat 50-60% of what MFP gives me), the biggest thing is exercise. Even if I am right at my calorie goal every day for a week, I can't seem to lose anything unless I get some exercise. It can…

Thanks guys! I probably won't factor in BMR when inputting exercise because I think you burn those calories no matter what...it's my understanding that exercise calories are what you are burning on top of whatever your body would be doing at rest. I rarely eat back all my exercise calories anyway, so I'm not sure that it…