katw26

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  • Refined Sugar I stay under 40-45g a day. Natural Sugar I ignore.
    in grams of sugar Comment by katw26 November 2011
  • I was diagnosed with PCOS and insulin resistance about 8yrs ago. For me, it makes it hard to lose weight and very easy to gain it. I have to be very strict on carbs/sugars and it is a slow long process for me- no quick fixes here weight wise. As for kids, I can get pregnant easy enough but can't stay that way- my…
    in One for the ladies - PCOS Comment by katw26 October 2011
  • Not for me. It helps but the bulk of the work is done by hard work. I have recently just started back on metformin after a few years off (was diagnosed with PCOS and Insulin Resistance about 8yrs ago) The only thing metformin definitely does for me is to help me get pregnant! lol (two kids are the result of it) It has made…
    in Did metformin jump start your weight loss? Pcos? Comment by katw26 September 2011
  • I am in Australia also :D I started at 122kgs at the start of last year. I lost 18kgs last year, put 7 back on and have lost a further 21kgs this year- so a total of 32kgs so far :D My end goal is 85kgs, I am currently just under 91kgs :D My big thing was portion control- I ate way too much and drank way too much soft…
    in were you 220lbs (100kgs) ? Comment by katw26 August 2011
  • I am an emotional eater too :( Especially when stressed or unhappy- which is most of the time! I replace it with exercise- at first it wasn't easy but instead of heading for the cupboard or for take away- make the decision to go for a walk, mow the lawn (my favourite when I am really upset or stressed- it burns more than…
    in Emotional Eating Comment by katw26 May 2011
  • WTG Lee- you look awesome. You inspired me to join here :p
    in 100lbs GONE! Comment by katw26 April 2011
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