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I don't take yaz but I just would like to empathize with you. Endo is awful. I was in terrible pain for years. I finally had a hysterectomy. It was the hardest thing I've ever had to do but I feel better now. You look young. Sometimes the choices out there aren't perfect but they work well for endo patients. My dr.…

Definitely, diet and exercise are key. I have never, technically, been overweight. Just out of shape. You don't have to be overweight to have PCOS.

I typed more but it got cut off My advice in a nutshell -weigh your food -keep your carbs and sugars on the low side (this doesn't have to be extreme) -find an exercise routine you enjoy and will stick to

My endocrinologist told me not to eat more than seven sugars in any two hour period. This is hard at first but in a short time your body stops craving the sugar. If you get rid of the added/refined sugar this is much easier. Also, you need to exercise if you are not. I had a difficult time with getting a diagnosis and the…

Changing my diet and exercising got me off of metformin

So true! My friends are generally really supportive of me. They always say that they are glad they don't have to do it though.

I've seen a lot of people recommend eating back half of those calories. Many people overestimate what they are actually burning and if you eat only half then it is a built in safety.

I'm with you and I am no longer allowed to eat many of my favorite foods. It feels like all I talk about is my diet and exercise, but my life is pretty consumed by it right now. It's a major change! Weighing, trying new recipes, etc.. I decided to repaint rooms to give myself something new to talk about ;)

I am reading a book a book right now called The Miracle of Self Discipline by Brian Tracy. I am not into self-help but I need to improve this aspect of my life! I never fail through lack of knowledge I fail because I take the easy way. I am also reading How We Learn by Benedict Carey. While both of these books are good, I…

You might want to try some yoga or swimming, but I would definitely speak with a dr. before I started any exercise routine! I understand about the food. I am insulin resistant and have to do low carb. And I have chronic migraines. The one medicine we found that works well is highly contraindicated with a low carb high fat…

You have done such a fantastic job and this advice is spot on!

You should lose the weight and outshine the bride! :D Seriously though, forget her. She obviously has her own issues. Is she shallow or is she worried about your health? I have a friend who is pretty overweight and diabetic and she doesn't take care of herself properly. That concerns me because of her health. That being…

These freezer meals are nice. you may have to pick through them to find healthy and budget conscience meals but I really love them. Use the recipe feature in MFP and weigh your food if possible. If it is not possible, just measure portions. http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2013/08/50-easy-freezer-meals.html…

Unstuffed cabbage rolls are inexpensive and quick to make. http://chefronlock.com/recipes/unstuffed-cabbage-rolls/ there are a bunch of different recipes for it, some have rice some don't. I can't eat rice so this one doesn't have any. However, if you eat rice it would be an inexpensive way to stretch the recipe. We add…

I'm really glad I don't like fast food, cake, bacon, things like Oreos and those pies that come individually wrapped. Any of those cheap high sugar foods are not my thing, except ice cream. I love ice cream. However, as soon as I was told to limit my sugars and carbs all of the stuff I never even wanted to eat were really…

Yep, this :) Just depends on what you're trying to do and what you're trying to accomplish. Around 100 carbs a day works for me because of what carbs I eat and the fact that I run a lot.

I was not even a sweet eater and it damaged my body! Sugar is added to so many foods and I think that is one reason it seems to be demonized. Believe me, when you are only allowed so many grams of sugar in a given amount of time, you realize they are everywhere, in everything! Sodium is added to many foods as well and when…

Also, as my dietician explained to me, white bread, cookies, table sugar etc. digest fast. They are easy to access sugars your body gets to fast. Vegetables, whole grains etc. digest more slowly and are not just dumped into your system all at once. And it is about moderation, even with "good carbs" and "good sugars" for…

This is the same argument that goes on all the time! For me too much sugar is bad. My body is insulin resistant, so I had several fun possible futures if I didn't start controlling my sugars and carbs. Due to how my body handles carbohydrates, my triglycerides were terribly high. One way of controlling that without using…

I know it's a pain, but weigh/measure everything and log it. You may be surprised how quickly it adds up. I would also suggest finding some fruits and veggies you can tolerate. Fiber is good for you and weight loss :). Salt will make you retain water, and I am also often over on my salt a lot. I found adding exercise…

I seriously enjoy your posts! What a crack up :laugh: I have to do this for health reasons so I'm in for the long haul.

Exercise, do yoga, lift weights. It helps. Firms things up and gives some curves :)

I am insulin resistant and I try to keep my sugars below 30 a day. The sugars I get are from ( mostly) natural sources. The WHO recommends women's sugar to be below 20 a day. 30 is difficult! I am training for a half marathon and have recently seen a dietician who suggested that I add some whole grains back into my diet.…

Lord of the Rings Trilogy and Watership Down are 2 of my all time favorites! Love love love them. Right now I am reading two books. The Golem of Hollywood by jonathon and Jesse Kellerman and How We Learn: The Surprising Truth About When Where and Why it Happens by Benedict Carey. I try to read non-fiction but it's hard for…

I like the ideas you are getting so far! One thing I have found is that exercise really does make you feel better. Maybe not immediately, but over time you will find you have more energy. You just need to put in the time to build the healthy habits. Do you like to plan? Set up a calendar with goals. Do you have something…

Even the library here has workout videos. You could check a couple out from a local library to see if you like them. Go to a used book/movie store. Do you already belong to a gym? It's not like you need a lot of time to do them. Generally, i was procrastinating much longer than the actual workout. Now I just do it and the…

My son is older, he's nine. But I just finished day one of week 5 c25k today :). I live in the US My son was a terrible sleeper. I don't think he slept through the night on a regular basis until he was 6! That may be an exaggeration, maybe! It will get better. But you will miss the time when it was only the two of you. You…

So cool! You look incredible :)

Depression can cause fatigue. I know you are busy and stressed, but exercise can help with all of the problems you are having. My first advice though, is to get to a Dr. or campus counselor. Don't let the depression get out of hand.

Herbal supplements can help with energy but I wouldn't take one without checking with a dr. Lowering carbs and especially sugars has helped my energy levels a lot. So that may help you too. You say that you have to get used to bland American vegetables. Are you away from your family? Is this your first time away from home?…