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Being interested in neutraceuticals, I did see an article a few weeks back about a new natural PCOS treatment...apparently a drink which is called Glucorein. You can see it here: www.nvnutritionals.com/pcos Good luck. I know a number of female friends that have been challenged by this.

Yes, it really feels good when others take notice...oftentimes, those you see during the holidays that you may not have seen for an entire year!

Best way to get on another winning streak is to do the first day. Then you're much more motivated to do the second day. And third and so on. BUT you've got to do that first day before the others can happen.

I know the feeling. I've had weeks like that, but you just have to hang in there and know that the weight will "eventually" melt away. And it does...but just never as fast as we want it to. So don't give up...99% commitment will kill you. It's gotta be 100% or nothing.

Gotta say that for the low price of 100 calories, a cold, crisp Braeburn apple sure keeps the munchies at bay.

Congratulations! Someone on here wrote that the taste of food doesn't outweigh the delight of seeing yourself skinny. As you've experienced!

I started at 60 and have already lost 18 pounds with about another 25 to go. But this thing works at any age. Pants that didn't fit before are now loose and pretty soon I'll have to abandon them for new, smaller waistlines. It's fun to look in a mirror naked!

Welcome aboard. I too live in Seattle, so as you know, you can't predicate your commitment to this program on consistently good weather. To that end, I've placed a stationary bike underneath the cover of a protected outdoor deck. So even if I can't get out on my bike, I still have no excuse when it rains, blows or snows.…

I have an stationary bike on my covered deck. When I go over (or want to eat something more), I'll go out there and pedal until I hit my calorie count. So it's never irreversible. And I watch streaming NetFlix while working out (so I'm learning much via all their documentaries).

Both provide healthy doses of chlorogenic acid. Also, great study issued out of Harvard yesterday indicates men who drink six or more cups of coffee a day experienced a significant reduction in prostate cancer as well as a reduction in all types of cancer.

Alright. Stubbed your toe today. Tomorrow is a new day. If you have time to burn 600 calories tonight, do it. If not, just put this one behind you.

As I'm fond of saying, the program works IF you work the program. Take advantage of all on this site and you will see results. It's quite empowering.

MFP is pretty simple: This program works IF you work the program. And it's fun.

I second the smoking hot! Great job.

I use the Isolate Advantage creamy vanilla whey protein...two scoops, a little blue agave sweetener, then strawberries, orange, banana, some milk and about two cups of ice cubes. Tastes just like a fruit milkshake. Delicious!

I just cover with a light coating of mayonnaise and sliced almonds....a squirt of lemon juice...and then bake at 400 degrees for about 15 mins. A filet like this then is great to put atop a caesar salad.

You know, at some point I think I'll go do my favorite cheeseburger as well. But as I'm learning with other foods, it doesn't take as much to make me feel full as it used to. That's a blessing.

Congratulations on making the commitment and sticking to it!!! I hear many folks on here talk about ignoring the scales and measuring the inches. Some lose no weight initially but lose inches, which is dear to all our hearts! Nothing better than putting on a pair of old pants which you're were about ready to donate to the…

Fantastic. It is so empowering knowing that we actually can take control of our own health. Great progress!

Bring healthy treats to work that you can substitute for the temptations they put into your path. Remember, you are always at choice. I don't suspect they're putting the food into your mouth. The major thing I've learned using MFP is that we always held accountable for our actions. We can choose to eat healthy or not. But…

Welcome aboard...and yes, this is a great deal of fun. Not only have I lost 10 pounds painlessly, but my blood pressure has already gone from 125/75 to 106/66. And I've become so much more aware of what I eat and how it affects my caloric intake, cholesterol, saturated fat, etc.

It's always an inspiration to see the before and after pics...thanks for sharing!

It sounds like you're being 100% accountable which is a tremendous first step. Recognizing that you're choosing fat over fitness is an awareness that many lack. So based on that, it is up to you to ask, "Why am I choosing fat?" The answer to that could be quite self-revealing...and the key to moving you towards choosing…

I use a squirt of blue agave and fresh strawberries...tastes great!

Know it's a cliche, but time takes time. If you walk 14 miles into the woods, you have to walk 14 miles to get back out. So, accept the small victories and over time they add up. A pound here and a pound there and pretty soon you've lost 20. So keep at it.

MFP works...but you have the work the program and be committed 100%. If you're only 99% committed, then that one percent holdback will take you down. I find it good to look in the mirror and not like what I'm seeing. It fortifies my commitment. But I only weigh once a week because I know there will be daily variations that…

If I want the popcorn, I too figure out how much exercise I need to do IN ADVANCE to have that treat. And then I do it...or else I don't allow myself the popcorn. And that works ONLY because I know this program works. If I don't do the work upfront, then I'll bring some almonds or an apple.

I think so...but then you really miss out on all the camaraderie and festivities during stop at mid-way point. Two days is just quite pleasant.

I just keep envisioning that as I'm climbing up one of the many hills that I get to toss four 10-pound bags of sugar off my bike!!! Great image. Last year was actually relatively easy (of course, I put in a lot of training miles...200-300 miles a week). So if I'm down to my weight should be a literal breeze.