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MFP just lists calories as they actually are. WW used to give fruit points, but what they found was that people were less likely to choose a banana (2+ points) over a chocolate treat etc. Its essentially a ploy to encourage people to eat more fruit. The same with the 0 point veggies. They do say to watch how much of those…

Guacamole hummus...I may be in heaven! Where can I get that recipe!!

Not every woman has all the symptoms. I had PCOS for years, but didn't start missing periods until my weight topped out at 265-270. But I had the extreme weight gain and acne. I didn't have the fluid filled cysts, but I did have the high testosterone levels etc. Also, I failed the insulin resistance test (not the same as…

You aren't supposed to be losing weight while you are resetting your metabolism. Also, your daily allowance by MFP is for weight loss mode. I am 201 lbs, and if I wanted to maintain my weight (right now that is) I'd still get 2060 calories. If I muliplied 201 x12= 2412. But she didn't say just up your calories and that is…

You are absolutely beautiful in both pictures! But way to go on your success! I know you feel better :)

This may not be completely relevant but I remember when I was a little girl, I used to hear my mom say "oh I'm so fat!" All the time. I have a distinct memory of seeing her look in a mirror and saying that. Then when she left the room I remember looking at my little pot belly (looking back on pictures it was just one of…

I recently found a pamphlet at my pediatricians office that I started implementing. It was on how to fight childhood obesity. It was called 5-2-1-0. 5 servings of Veggies/ fruit a day 2 hours only of screen time (video games, computer, or tv) 1 one hour of activity per day 0 sugar drinks. water and milk (3-5 servings of ff…

I personally could never lose while breastfeeding. And when I cut back on calories, my milk supply diminished. I always gained while BF. My first I gained 10 lbs, and with my second I gained about 20 lb. Not trying to discourage you though, because everyone is different. my friend lost 30 lbs while BF. Maybe increase…

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Saute in some olive oil 2 cups of slice fresh mushrooms, when half way done add some minced garlic and cook a couple more minutes. dump fresh spinach in pan with mushrooms and saute until tender. salt according to taste. yum!

oh, I use proactiv for the acne

I'm just on metformin for the insulin resistance and some other things for my clotting disorders (there's a link between PCOS and certain clotting disorders...) Really nothing else (that I can think of right now.)

If you aren't able to do "girl/knee" push ups, try push ups against a wall. Stand a couple of feet away from the wall and extend arms until they are touching the wall with palms flat. Then bend arms until you are doing push ups against the wall. Easier and a way to build up.

If you aren't able to do "girl/knee" push ups, try push ups against a wall. Stand a couple of feet away from the wall and extend arms until they are touching the wall with palms flat. Then bend arms until you are doing push ups against the wall. Easier and a way to build up.

I was wondering about this too!

I've made breakfast sausage using lean ground turkey (white meat ground turkey.) I can't find the recipe, but here's one from online http://www.food.com/recipe/turkey-breakfast-sausage-patties-100408

If you get some lean ground turkey, there are some recipes online that you can use to season it to taste like breakfast sausage (sage etc...) Did it years ago and it was pretty good!

Ha! I can't wait til i'm "overweight!" you go!

oh, and I didn't have it, but nausea and vomiting are also big time symptoms of gall bladder disease. Gall bladder pain can also radiate to your back and you feel it near your right shoulder blade.

Okay, this may NOT be it but rapid weight loss can cause the formation of gall stones and lead to gall bladder attacks. I started my new healthy lifestyle April23 and lost a quick 15 lbs (right before joining MFP) after about 4 weeks, I started having what they call upper right quadrant pain (right side upper side under…

Hi, have a condition called PCOS which essentially is caused by insulin resistance. When I was diagnosed in 2006 I was discouraged and not dieting at all. In fact, I wouldn't even weigh myself b/c it was so discouraging. I weighed 265. I started on it in Feb 2006 and in September 2006 (after being on it for six months) I…

You look Fabulous!!! Absolutely amazing! Congratulations!!

You look amazing btw!

My first thought is what are you eating for breakfast? Not all calories are created equal. I have the same problem. When I have oatmeal or fruit and yogurt etc, I'm hungry more quickly (though b/c of convenience, these are usually what I have) But when I have and egg and toast, I'm satisfied longer. And absolutely yes!…

So, it's healthier than rice or couscous? More like a brown rice type of thing? I might need to try this!

For snacks or with a meal :Awesome Fresh Black Bean Salsa recipe from Pampered Chef with Guiltless Gourmet blue corn chips: 2 med tomotoes (seeded and chopped) 1 can of Black beans rinsed 2 tbs of FRESH cilantro snipped (key ingredient) 1 garlic clove pressed 2 Tbls lime juice (i've used lemon and it was fine) 1/4 tsp salt…

Okay, girl! I'll drink the kool aid! haha. You have totally sold me. (You should get a commission on my purchase!) ;)

Sounds like you might be having some muscle spasms. I struggle with this and it all stems from week abdominal muscles. The abs support the lower back. So if you have a weak core, your back can suffer. I always know when I need to start working on my abs (which I hate) because I'll start having back pain again. Rest your…

tkeller, was the bodymedia fit armband less expensive than the body bugg??

I've done it both ways. The way I most prefer is the numeric goal without dates. The reason being that life happens and sometimes a) events happen that slow our progress b) sometimes we give ourselves unrealistic time frames. Regardless, I get discouraged when I consistently fail to hit timeline mini goals. And,…