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  • I'm a new, mostly vegan. I'm allergic to dairy so no problem there. I do eat fish very, very rarely. Where I trip up is when I go visit my brother, not a lot of options in his town and I have to be non-dairy before non-meat so that is a real trial sometime. Feel free to add me. I love it so far.
    in Any active vegans or vegetarians on here?! :) Comment by msmgis January 2012
  • If you will do a search for PCOS on these threads, you will find several that are dedicated to PCOS. You can also pm me (msmgis) if you prefer, but you may find some helpful information there, in addition to support. Also feel free to friend me. Good luck!
    in PCOS!!!! Comment by msmgis September 2011
  • I've been on it about 5 years now. In the beginning I had horrible side effects but the went away. I find that if I eat a moderate amount of carbs with a meal, I'm ok, too little and there could be trouble. I take 1000 m 2x a day. I also worked up to that dose, starting at 500 2x a day. I'm definitely better taking it,…
    in METFORMIN n PCOS Comment by msmgis July 2011
  • Cantaloupe usually works for me. Or senna tea. Good luck.
    in *cough* slow movement on the bathroom front Comment by msmgis July 2011
  • Welcome! And good luck on your journey.
    in My First day and I ordered Chinese Takeout :( Comment by msmgis July 2011
  • I second checking with the hotel and see if they can put a mini fridge in your room. They may have microwaves available too.
    in How to plan for meals when you're away from home? Comment by msmgis July 2011
  • I have PCOS too. I'll send you a friend request.
    in Ladies with PCOS Comment by msmgis July 2011
  • Yes, when you look down and can see your boobs but not your belly. :)
    in You know you have lost weight when..... Comment by msmgis July 2011
  • Hello! I have a torn ACL (not repaired) from when I was in highschool (I'm 36 now) and arthritis due to almost no cartilage left in one knee and torn cartilage in my left knee that I am currently putting off surgery on. I swim at my gyms pool, I use the elliptical alot as well and I also take a Barre class that I modify…
    in Knee Injuries.... Comment by msmgis July 2011
  • Me too. I'll send you a request.
    in Newbie from N Texas Comment by msmgis July 2011
  • Hi, I was diagnosed with PCOS in 2002. I'm not TTC and I don't have children but would love a PCOS buddy for moral support. It can be tough to live with. Good luck and thank you for your service, Michelle
    in Looking for a PCOS weight loss buddy Comment by msmgis July 2011
  • Me too! I'm in!
    in July 10 lb challange who whats in? Comment by msmgis July 2011
  • I too have PCOS, was diagnosed in 2002. I need to lose over 100 lbs. I'm new to the site and am open to friend requests. It will be nice to have a group that understands our challenges.
    in PCOS Soul Cysters Unite Comment by msmgis July 2011
  • I'm in too. I need all the support I can get. My name is Michelle and I am 36 years old. I work full time and am also working on my PhD. Single, no kids. I just joined MFP but have been doing Weight Watchers for the 100th time. Just needed something different, having a hard time with the new system at WW. Feel free to send…
    in 100+ lbs to lose support group Comment by msmgis June 2011
  • Thanks for this thread! Dear PCOS, Thank you for the 130 pounds I packed on over the course of a year, regardless of diet and exercise. Thank you for the lovely medications with the super fun side effects that took FOREVER to get used to. Thanks for the fact I still have to work 3x as hard as someone else to lose weight.…
    in can I start a PCOS Vent your frustrations Thread? lol Comment by msmgis June 2011
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