rachelboddy Member

i would work on getting more protein in every day and be consistent. I would recommend starting at 50g at least per day and continue working out as usual. It will take some time, like a month or so but you'll see results. Hair loss is usually due to lack of proteins. Try eating eggs, greek yogurt, and protein shakes if you…

People at work noticed by 40lbs. I'm 5'4" and have a total of about 90lbs to lose. So height and total weight you need to lose probably makes a difference too. My family and significant other sees me every day and therefore they don't notice the change like me. People who see me only about once a week notice and make…

Just out of curiosity, those of you who are getting in your 60 plus ounces of water a day, how many calories and grams of protein are you able to consume as well? I'm finding there are not enough hours in the day to get in everything they want me to... working on it though.

I am a very picky eater and I do not notice a funny fridge taste in the chicken. Turkey also does great. Beef not so much. Let me know how it goes!

Hey there... what I've found to work pretty well is to cook my meats on the weekends, package them up and freeze some. This way it's already cooked for the week. My favorite is chicken. You can make a chicken salad sandwich, or a burrito, or just chicken and veggies. It's very versatile, it doesn't get greasy or dry like…

Thank you! and Thank you about the dress! I got it off of Maurices.com. Love that website.

Glad you're ok! Yeah they're not as informative as they could be about us with PCOS. Had they been more direct in saying it could happen immediately no matter how long you've been infertile, perhaps we wouldn't be in this situation. But we're excited and happy nonetheless and will be making the best out of the situation!

Thank you so much for the support and information! I don't think it's TMI lol. I also appreciate you taking to heart what this post was about instead of judging my situation.

I haven't been on birth control for years folks... like I said I've been infertile for YEARS. Getting pregnant in the first month of surgery was not something we considered a risk. I have PCOS. We assumed after I had lost weight and after the first month, we could consider condoms, etc. I wish you didn't treat me like a…

I understand what was told and I also understand many healthy babies have been born. Life happens sometimes. Now I just have to talk to doctors and get their medical advice.

Thanks Laura. I've set up a prenatal appt as well as called and am trying to set up an appt with my surgeon to discuss this. I'll look up the pregnancy board on that website as well.

This does help, thank you!! I'll stay away from the crystal light caffeine packets then!

Found what I needed! Bump

Do you know how much sugar is in a serving?

Haha!! Why yes, yes of course.

It's a very good question and I had asked the same question as well. I believe it has to do with the "full" feeling, and the hormones that take effect once your body feels "full". So, without the surgery, your body is not going to hit the full feeling, and therefore the wrong hormones will be released to hold on to stored…

I am one of those girls who would love to see fertility! Congrats to your success however by conceiving!

That's a good suggestion, but yes, I have tried that as well.

I'm on 2000mg of metformin a day. I typically take 2 in the morning and 2 before dinner. I've tried taking 1500mg to see if that does anything, and it does not. I haven't tried any other meds, since no one has prescribed anything. The docs just get mad each time I come to them and I've gained another ten lbs. They think…

Yeah docs have done many test with me so now I'm working with a different clinic, but they do work with surgical weight loss. However, they are going to monitor me for three months on their recommended diet to see what happens. I've debated surgery for a year now, because I've fought this my whole life without any answers.…

It's always humorous to me when people who don't have family members or themselves go through PCOS think that our bodies work the same way as theirs and that it should be "easy." If it were easy, when I was 16, eating little, and running 3 plus miles every single day, I should have been a healthy weight range. I have yet…

I was told by a trainer who also has PCOS that you have to do specific exercises when doing cardio (sort of like HITT cardio exercises) and then weight training. I personally have had zero success with losing weight having PCOS, so I don't know the magic formula to success at this time. I am considering surgical weightloss…

I'm 27 and considering weight loss surgery - either the Sleeve or the lap band. I would like to know any advice you all have regarding this?

Everyone, she had her thyroid checked and came back normal (her initial post says this). My doc told me this too. I do have PCOS however, which makes things more difficult. Running DIFFERENT tests may help, but I know the frustrations of getting nowhere with docs. Just less money in the bank.

The same thing was happening to me and the doc also said everything looked fine. Somethings to think about (since your diary isn't public) is: 1) how much water are you drinking? My physical trainer said a minimum of 96 ounces a day for everyone 2) how much protein are you eating? I've cut down on some protein and started…

I've been told by my physical trainer to get in 94 ounces of water a day. Sounds like a lot at first, but it's so good for you.

Eat when you're hungry. Just eat veggies or lean protein. Once you start figuring out better food choices for the rest of your calories, you'll start to find which foods can stretch far and keep you satisfied at 1200 calories. Just takes patience and flexibility, and willingness to listen to us who are here to support you.

It's incredible how much younger you look now. It almost looked like we were looking at young photos of the person in the top photos. I think you shaved off ten years of age in your face. Keep going.

I bet there are some inexpensive nutrition classes you could sign up for, and may even be available at the gym you go to. Just make sure who you talk to is certified to give you the advice and use common sense. Don't let them talk you into "diet" drinks or "fat free" foods. All natural foods, in their natural state (which…

I haven't eaten 1600 calories, that's the issue. I have just been told that I should be eating my BMR, which is 1600 calories, to lose weight? That's what it sounds like people are saying on this post. I however eat anywhere from 1200-1400 calories per day. I have done this for a long time. In a year I have gained 40 lbs…