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I was an F cup when I was thin and had a reduction to a large C. Then I gained (a lot of) weight and went back to an F cup. Right now I'm almost at my goal and am still at an F cup. I might need another reduction if they don't shrink in the next 20 pounds.

I was also diagnosed with PCOS almost 2 decades ago and have reversed it through diet and exercise. I was on Metformin for a very short time. Eating lower carbs to control insulin spikes and exercise both help with the hyperinsulinemia that is one of the 4 conditions of PCOS. For some, birth control is needed. Also may…

You can also use juice as your liquid of choice as a flavoring. One of my favorites is: 1/2 OJ and 1/2 water + vanilla protein = orange creamsicle

We have a spare room I claimed for myself. It's my dressing room and sacred space. I get ready in there in the mornings so I don't wake up the whole house. Bonus for being able to light incense any time I want, including at 6AM if I feel the need to.

Now this is a great idea. I want to try this myself. OP, it sounds like your family is trying to knock you down because your actions are bringing to the surface their inactions. You've gone and caused some good ripples and they aren't happy with you rocking their boats. Keep doing you, boo. They'll have no choice but to…

All meats in general, and dairy. I love dairy. I don't believe in restricting foods unless there is true medical issues. I've done more than enough of that.

My first mug of the day has to be calcium free because of medication, so I am alright with the 100 calories I get from my creamer. (I drink very large mugs, about 3 cups of coffee in that mug, and I call it breakfast, but that's another story.) After that, I will do half and half and sweetener only or add a splash to my…

I would gladly take the Trios off your hands. :smiley: But I agree with above. Make them fit and enjoy a couple.

Just because your levels are all normal doesn't mean something isn't going on. I spent 3 years having every symptom of hypothyroidism possible going and still showing normal levels before it finally tanked enough to warrant medication. My suggestions are to look at your diet (like more non starchy veg), your sleep, and…

I want to point out that you mentioned eating every couple of hours to keep your metabolism up. Your metabolism will not drop just because you go 5 hours between meals. If anything, it sounds like unnecessary eating and honestly not enough protein and fats. That's to add to the myriad of suggestions above. You don't need…

Thanks for the reminder. I totally need to make a grocery list for tonight.

I had perfect levels and still felt like dirt on levothyroxine (T4) until I was switched to Armor Thyroid. If I go the synthetic route, I need to have liothyronine (T3) as part of my therapy for the symptoms of hypothyroidism to go away. I'm not saying that this is part of the solution for sure, but it sure can be an…

My pain comes from muscle tightness usually, so stretching and decompression exercises is the first step. It also sounds like your knees are trying to hyper extend, at least that is my impression by where the pain is, so try not locking them when you straighten them in your day to day life. I also find an occasional muscle…

Welcome. I've had hypothyroidism since I was probably in my teens, but diagnosed officially in my early 20s. It is indeed possible to lose weight, and while it's harder, it's more rewarding, too. There are a lot of things to keep in check, like Vitamin D levels, which are commonly low, especially in those with…

I will admit that I've not counted a single calorie in six months because I've started working and it's been hard adjusting to it. What I have been doing is making sure that what I do eat for the most part is healthily made, nutritious, and makes my soul happy. That last one is important, because if you're not happy with…

Weigh your foods and log. After you have a bit of a log going, you can look into it and look into nutritional deficiencies that could also be causing cravings and hunger. I've gotten rid of over 125 pounds and have done it the slow way, through modification of my eating, through resolving nutritional deficiencies, and…

Lately people have been noticing even though nothing has happened on the scale for months. Sometimes it's clothes that make the difference, the confidence you exude can do a lot, or just for people to see you more than once. From my highest weight, it took a drop of closer to 40 pounds for people to see something. I've…

I only succeed when I make slow, permanent changes. The good news is that you have kids. They will keep you active if you make it a point of doing so. I rely heavily on eating simple, good foods and allowing myself a decent treat periodically. If you are hungry or your blood sugars aren't stable, that may explain the…

If I remember the ad correctly back in the 80s, it's because they don't cut corners. It's an implied quality thing. HAHA! It was awesome back then, well that and the "Where's the beef?" campaign. https://youtu.be/Ug75diEyiA0

What kind of help are you looking for? Is it a motivation issue? Overwhelming? Not sure where to start?

Welcome back fellow geek! Life is pesky like that getting in the way of our goals and stuff. :p I love my kitchen gadgets, too. What games are you into at the moment? I'm a tabletop gamer mostly, as time for video games are pretty rare lately. I really love the social aspect that goes along with gaming most times. :smile:

This thread is amazing. I couldn't resist clicking and I'm glad I did!

I gave up years ago on hubby and his diet. He eats what I make our he fends for himself. I ask him for things he feels like having before I grocery shop and try to make it happen. If mine wanted to go out to eat, he would be going out by himself. To be fair, I'm limited in where and what I can eat and last time we did go…

A doctor who puts my weight over my concerns is not a doctor I wish to have on my team. My doctors have never pointed out my weight on anything I've asked them about, especially as I've been healthier being obese than as a super thin and fit person. I'm well able to open dialogue about my medical issues without weight…

Not for me. I've lost in total 125+ pounds and it's not helped pain. I hurt when I was underweight and I hurt when I was obese. What helped it was finding the causes of them and having a treatment plan for each cause. There was surgery and brutal physical therapy sessions for over a year. Not to discourage but to tell you…

I definitely couldn't do it for myself. I think it's easier doing the $100/person per month in a bigger family. It's easier to buy in bulk and turn over that amount. My household is 2 people. Mom and I split certain groceries, buy during sales and in bulk at times, and because of having to eat gluten free, my groceries…

If you are dealing with a reactive form of hypoglycemia, in other words, you suffer an attack within an hour after having meals, any high protein and low carbohydrate diet will help in controlling the blood sugar swings. If this is general hypoglycemia, going without food for 3-5 hours will cause a dip in your blood sugar,…

3 to 4 hours is pretty normal for most people. When I was diagnosed with reactive hypoglycemia, I was reacting within 10 minutes and crashing for hours despite having quick release sugar. I'd suggest also seeing a doctor if this concerns you but I think you could resolve your issue with a mid morning snack. Most people I…

I always get chicken or steak fajitas with no sour cream or guac (don't like them) and black beans. I eat them as an entree as I also can't have flour tortillas, or get lettuce leaves. Or I get a burrito bowl. That's fun to eat, too.

You are 18, and in reality, most likely still growing and your body is still filling in. Might be worth focusing less on losing weight and more on exercising to feel good and to tone up.