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Hi, I read something recently (sorry, not sure where it was - but definitely reputable source) that so long as it's within a hour or so, you're OK. It's also best to make sure it's got protein in it. I bike every morning and I don't eat before, either, but it's as much a time management thing (so I can ge to work!) as a…

That's WONDERFUL! Congratulations - and here come the skinny clothes!

I LOVE Chobani also and tolerate Oikos...

The hardest thing is forming new habits. You're right, though, you're not giving up and you can DO IT!

I know it's really hard! A few months ago, I had the feeling I was never going to be able to do anything to change my upward trajectory - weight upward that is. This website will give you great tools, so use them, reach out to all of us for support. You can do it! Look at some of the success stories - there are so many…

Hi and welcome! The easy part is burn more than you eat - of course - but I find that if I'm realy good about eating my protein throughout the day that I'm less hungry. It also helps with rebuilding muscle if you're also adding exercise into your life. ...and drink your water! I'm a Diet Mountain Dew addict, so that's…

MFP is my total binky anymore. If I forget my phone (with the app) I start to get the shakes - OK not really, but sort of! It's such a great tool!

Genius!:smile:

A life without cheese it not worth living...

Here in Chicago, we're having a doozy of a season because of all of the rain earlier in the year. Extra mold and other crap in the air. I didn't have any type of allergy until probably 6 years ago - apparently they often present as you get older. My favorite! I have the lovely pleasure of having my ear fill with fluid…

My friend, Cyndi, swears by belly dancing! Yes, belly dancing. It's both cardio and a toning regime for the mid-section.

Douching is NOT recommended by health professionals. It upsets the natural ph of the body.

Yes, I've had brown discharge mid-cycle before. Because you're on the pill, your cycle is "forced" to do it's thing during a set timeframe, and often times it's not finished shedding the uterine lining. You are correct, the brown is old blood and tissue that wasn't shed before. I don't know if it's now shedding due to…

Hi, found an article about diet and PCOS/IR. Hope this helps! http://healthimpactnews.com/2011/pcos-and-insulin-resistance-diet/

That just shows that you're motivated! Great job! All those "little" things will add up.:happy:

My doctor insists I use the brand name - not the generic. Apparently there's a HUGE difference in thryoid drugs out there. Make sure you are getting the brand and dosage your doctor prescribes. it's not very expensive, so even if you have to pay a couple of extra $'s I think keeping your hair (and your sanity) is worth it!

Hi, having lived through doctors telling me I was "normal" and then finding out I had both Hashimoto's Thyroiditis AND follicular thyroid cancer: 1) do not let a regular internist treat you! they are not up on the newest literature in endocrinology 2) IF AND ONLY IF you are completely free of any thyroid disease (see my…

Greek yogurt! Add fruit and/or granola. High in protein (good) and yummy!

FAITHFUL! 4 years and counting!

Inside all she really wants is a cupcake. Truly.

I actually do know what you mean. I was overweight - a lot - in grade, middle & high school. I was one of the few people I knew who lost weight when she went to college, and I did it rapidly. I think it's less fear of losing weight than it is being unprepared for the different ways that people perceive and treat you and…

You're not alone - you have the 1000s of us right here! I hear you on hypothyroidism - I had Hashimoto's and follicular cancer, undiagnosed for years and years, so I blew up like a balloon! I've been lower than I am now, but had 3 years of other "stuff" to deal with, but back in the saddle again. Taking charge and taking…

Hi, I put in about 1/2 to 2/3 cup of granola per serving. Totally worth the extra calories. I especially like the triple berry from Trader Joe's.

I'm afraid I totally disagree. I don't think running a marathon every day is a good idea :-), but MOVING every day IS! I've been working out every day for th past 2 1/2 weeks, riding my bike in the AM. I feel GREAT! However, don't beat yourself up if you can't do the whole "get super sweaty" workout every day. Just make…

Hi, Boy, can I relate! Several years ago, I put on 60 pounds in a year, went from sleeping about 6 hours a night to needing about 14, was so depressed it was ridiculous...blah blah blah. They found nodes and cysts on my thyroid, but said my tests were "normal" (at least under the old guidelines). HA! I showed them! Turns…

Dude - sorry to say, but you migh be doomed. It looks like Sexy Rexy (Grossman) may be your quaterback. I'm from Chicago so I know how that guy will crash and burn all your hopes...

Weight lifting rules! One of the great things when I was a LOT heavier was that even if cardio was hard for me, I was quite strong, so weights gave me a "win" so to speak.

Totally IN!!

Hi and welcome! I just joined last week and have lost 5 lbs! I have (and use) the app on my iPhone, iPad and of course computer. Don't cheat yourself - log the good and the bad, and the simple knowledge of what you're doing should help you reach your goals. This thing has changed my life!

According to the Mayo Clinic - Recommendation: Get 10 to 35 percent of your total daily calories from protein. Protein has 4 calories a gram. Based on a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet, this amounts to about 200 to 700 calories a day, or about 50 to 175 grams a day. Emphasize plant sources of protein, such as beans, lentils, soy…