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I have thought about that being an issue with the hormones - that's one thing that holds me up. I do take vitex (also known as chaste berry) - it's in the supplements I take from Insulite. I don't know what cramp bark is - I'll have to look that one up. I'm not trying for a baby - I had my tubes tied last year after losing…

I was thinking about it after meeting with Maria - she had ordered it and was going to try it. I haven't talked to her in a while so I don't know what the result was of it. She got it right after our last session in November. I can't help but entertain the thought today - I'm having a tough day and want to be outside, but…

I agree with you completely - I work my tail off to get to where I need to be. I have had nutritionists look at the things that I do and they don't understand why I can't lose weight because they don't understand the mechanics behind the issue. My trainer has been able to show me the NSVs that I have in my workouts, and…

I very much appreciate the concern, and I'm not completely sure that it's what I want to do. I do know, however, that I have done the work with no results. I lose a very small amount, not the 5% needed to start reversing the issues that cause this, and I have to find a way to get this rolling to continue on this path. I…

Thanks for the explanation! I did know that there were drops, but I didn't realize that it was a separate thing from the shots. I have PCOS and am working on getting my hormones squared away with a whole host of supplements and things, and I'm wary of trying this diet because of it. I have seen so many great success…

May I ask what you mean by a homeopathic version of the diet? Not negative, but I've read a lot about it and haven't heard of a homeopathic version. Just curious, and I do get the science behind the process in it. Thanks!

Good point - love the perspective! I think I'll borrow it... ;) Good luck!

That comment was supposed to be in reply to the peeing joke - the quote didn't copy. Don't know how this part works... :)

HAHA - well done.

Here was my understanding of this diet. hCG is the chemical found in urine that gives a positive pregnancy test. This hormone is designed to make sure that a growing fetus gets what it needs to survive. When pregnant women have morning sickness and they aren't getting much nutrition, their bodies burn off what they have…

My husband and I joke that every time I gain weight, I gain in my chest, but every time I lose, I lose everywhere but my chest. When I lose this weight, I can't afford to gain again, and neither can my back! I am currently overflowing a DD and am in denial over needing a bigger bra. Once I lose, I don't think that they'll…

I have two little ones myself...well, they are working on not being so little (6 and 5). I would exercise with the kids - not so much formal exercising, but more fun stuff to burn calories. For example, playing music and dancing around before lunch. They would get tired, fill up their tummies, and take a nap! I would also…

HAHAHA! My husband and I love them! I think that the new trainers are especially bad at it. The girl is always overreacting, whether it's the drama of the weigh-in when she needs to hide behind a contestant or put on her best counselor face when talking to the contestants. Another note - did anyone notice, when they were…

I tend to get them when I quit drinking caffeine. I also get them when I need to get my glasses prescription updated or when I am reading a lot and don't have my reading glasses. Hope that helps!

I'm starting this evening with the fitness test this evening.... :)

You could be in a good place - you have lost a lot of weight! :) Your body could also be used to what it's been doing, so you need to surprise it so it has to work more than it does when you do something you have done over and over. Good luck! :)

I agree - I have a ridiculous sweet tooth! :) As silly as it sounds, those Extra Dessert gums are actually pretty effective for me. Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream is a weakness of mine, and it actually does taste like it, including the chocolate part! I'm very picky, so that's a big deal. I also find that spearmint gum…

One thing I noticed with my wrists is that keeping up the exercise was what did the trick. I weigh in more than you, and mine used to kill me! I do lots of typing and stuff also, so mine were giving me trouble there, too, once I was working out so much. While I do think that taping can be helpful, be careful because it can…

Hi! I am almost 5'3", but I am very solid when I'm building muscle mass, so my weight tends to be pretty deceiving. I also have a tough body shape I have an hourglass figure, but I'm realy busty and have plenty of curves, even when at my smallest. I have learned not to go so much by weight (because muscle weighs more than…