JoyBellz Member

Hi! My name is Joy. I, too have PCOS which makes TTC more difficult. I am trying to lose weight first of all to get healthy as I have a family history of many things that can be prevented if my weight is under control.....diabetes, heart problems, etc. I am also trying to lose weight b/c I have been told it will help with…

Welcome. I'll be your friend. Adding you now.

I was thinking about trying it but I wanted to see what other people thought of it before I bought it. I have the 30 Day Shred and you definitely get a good workout but I have gotten to where I despise it. LOL. Thought maybe I'd try something a little less intense for a while but something that would still keep me working…

Definitely call your eye doctor IMMEDIATELY! I work for an eye doctor and you want to make sure you do not have a detached retina. If your retina is detached, you risk losing your eyesight FOREVER. Its not something to mess around with. Have it checked out and it could just be a floater but better safe than sorry.

Oh believe me, we will NOT go to anyone in the same office or anyone affiliated w/ the same doctor. I have a couple of names I have found and plan to call them this week. We are on vacation starting Thursday for 10 days. I am hoping to get the ball rolling in that time. I am hoping that once we get another opinion and get…

I am not diabetic either but it does run in my family on both sides. In addition, I have an ovarian disease that can lead to diabetes, hence my reason for wanting to get healthy and fit. Recently I posted a story about an older lady who really inspired me with her story about diabetes. Her story came when I was feeling…

I have thought that myself. My husband has mentioned several times that he should have never had that done. I don't think he would go so far as to sue the doctor though. He thinks he's the greatest thing ever b/c he has been going to him since he was a little kid. I can't get him to understand he isn't helping him.…

Thank you so much. I am thinking the same thing about the food thing. He has always had bad eating habits (so do I) but never like this. I have been thinking all along that he is eating the way he does b/c of something to do w/ thyroid levels not being right. I am in the process of finding someone else for us to go see. If…

I have watermelon, canteloupe and honeydew in my fridge right now. YUMMY!

Thanks everyone! I'm probably going to drive everyone nuts with all these blogs but blogging is another thing that helps me stay motivated. Have a good Monday everyone! Night. :smile:

Its good to know that someone understands where I am coming from. Sometimes I wonder if I'm just crazy. When I was offered this job, I was sooooo excited b/c it was an "office" job and somewhat "office" hours, pay was good, etc. I thought I finally found my dream job. Boy, was I in for a surprise. Believe me, I am keeping…

Try using Cetaphil. You can get a pretty big bottle of it for about $10 and it lasts a long time. I break out a lot and have found that the Cetaphil helps me. From the education I received in Cosmetology school, you want to make sure you use an astringent AFTER cleansing. Cleansing opens your pores, the astringent will…

Thank you! I am looking forward to that moment. :wink:

I, too have PCOS, diagnosed at age 19. Its a struggle in more ways than one as I am sure you all know. Glad to know there are people out there who understand. I'll be your buddy too. Good luck!

Last year I became very depressed after I had been dieting for a bit. I was crying all the time for no reason. Went to my doctor. I had reduced my carbs a ton from what I had been eating. She says sometimes people go through that when they are dieting. Even if you feel better physically and it seems like its going good,…

GREAT IDEA!!! I never even thought about getting a to-go box BEFORE I eat the food. GREAT JOB! Congrats!

I too have PCOS, diagnosed at age 18. Without birth control, no period. I crave carbs like crazy. I have tried meformin twice and cannot tolerate it. I feel terrible when I am on it. Feel like I am poisoning myself. Recently, my energy level has been zapped. I don't know why, but I am exhausted almost to the point of…

I agree, preparing ahead of time helps a lot. If I don't have anything prepared, I am more likely to eat something unhealthy just b/c of convenience.

I too have done the 30 Day Shred but not consistently. Jillian definitely kicks your butt. I feel great afterward. I will start again today also. Let the fun begin!

Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome. :smile: