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I have 2 children, my doctor prescribed Glucophage metformin for 1st pregnancy. It happened within months of taking it. For second pregnancy i used the book "Taking control of your fertility". I read it and started tracking my cycle. Got pregnant within 2 months. There was 4 year between kids. I wasn't using any birth…

I was diagnosed with PCOS 20 years ago. Did this doctor do blood work to diagnose you? I've never heard of vitamins as a way to treat PCOS but I don't know everything. lol Please see a gynecologist who knows PCOS to get a proper diagnosis. PCOS effects your metabolism, causes facial hair growth, acne and hormonal…

Way to go.

I would like to join. I need some accountability.

I like Butterball Smoked Sausage.

Way to go. You look great. Thanks for the inspiration.

I know exactly how you feel about seeing skinny people eat. I do that often when I'm out with friends and family. In my head I'm thinking why can they eat all the chips and salsa or bread and I can't. But when I really think about it some of them work out regularly, they run or they watch what they eat other times but it…

I'm here.

As working mom myself I would love to get a gift card for mani/pedi, facial or message. They all sound great. If whatever place you choose has aroma therapy treatments those are good for de-stressing.

I've been upping my water the last few weeks. I use an app on my phone called Plant Nanny. It's cute and keeps me motivated to watch my plant grow. I love the notification, it says "You and your plant can use some water" Too cute.

Congratulations. What an accomplishment. Thanks for the inspiration.

Great job on your hard work.

I'm here for you. I'm on a similar journey but I started with a higher weight then you. Before the holidays I was down 80lbs. I'm up 25lbs. I'm not happy that I went back to my old ways but starting today I'm back on track. Friend me and we can help motivate and support each other.

I really want to do this challenge. I need the motivation.

That is awesome. That is the way I started getting more active. Just walking around the store. I started at 394lbs. In the last 16 months I've lost between 70-80lbs. Sometimes I fall off the wagon and gain 5 - 10 lbs than lose it again. Would like to be friends. We can help support each other.

I just joined a Diabetes Prevention Program through my local YMCA. But they have similar programs around. you can also look online. http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/prevention/pdf/handout_session2.pdf or http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/prevention/ So far my class has met 3 times. We are learning to count fat grams. Things low in…

Thanks so much. I will try this. My son's favorite food is hamburgers. I already blend half turkey half beef. The kids like it.

We don't keep soda in the house and limit soda to once in a while when we eat out. I guess what I'm really asking is how do I make the transition to healthy foods not so overwhelming. I don't want to take everything away and it makes them feel like their world is over. I worry that they will binge behind my back, hide…

Hi Hope, I understand how you feel. I have a bad back which limits me to what I can do. I also have a bad knee that adds to my problems. I've been in my weight loss journey for about 14 months now. I stared at 395 and currently at 324, it's been slow. The first year I lost 60 just by changing my diet. I started exercising…

Baked Lay's sour cream and onion, PopChip sour cream & onion or BBQ are my favorites.

Awesome. Great job. :smiley:

Have you watched Extreme Weight Loss on ABC? It is a way better show. Each week it's a different person. They work on their journey for a year. You see them go to doctors, get nutrition advise and consultation with skin removal doctor. Very informative. You get to know them and their struggles. You get to see how they…

OMG I'm addicted to the sour cream & onion flavor. I need to check out the Special K ones too.

I have a charge HR. just got it yesterday in plum. :smiley:

Maybe you should see a physical therapist. They can customize exercises to your medical needs. They have professional training. I have a lot of back issues and that is what I did. In the past if I did an exercise I didn't know I shouldn't do I would end up having to go get a spine injection. I don't want that to happen…

I either pop my own light popcorn at home and sneak it in with a bottle of water. Sometimes I buy me a kid pack and buy the rest the family the large popcorn and soda. I use the calories for AMC theater.

Awesome!!! Girl Power. Keep up the good work.

After I started this post I joined the local YMCA. As a family we swim 3 times a week. I take a water Zumba class and water aerobics. When I can't swim I walk the treadmill or exercise bike. Thanks everyone for your help.

I totally agree. The ranch flavor is good too. I also like to use it in my egg salad instead of mayo. Turns it green but tastes yummy. I really would like to try those brownies.