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  • I have PCOS and am insulin resistant. This was finally diagnosed (after years of just saying I had overactive male hormones) - i found a description in a Dr. Oz book, took it to my Dr. and asked if this was me. She finally tested my insulin (you have to test insulin level,not sugar) and it was high and she said, "no wonder…
    in anyone else with PCOS? Comment by Allyonthebeach August 2011
  • Too much bread! And whole wheat is not whole grain. If I want to lose weight I stay away from those kinds of carbs - no potatoes, rice, pasta - even whole wheat pasta and brown rice. I get my carbs mostly from legumes and vegetables. If I'm making myself tacos or fajitas, I use lettuce leaves instead of tortillas. Makes a…
    in Your take on subway. Comment by Allyonthebeach August 2011
  • I buy fruit teas - Raspberry Thriller is my favourite - 2 tea bags in a jug of water. It's not sweet - I guess you could add Stevia, but it has a nice flavour and helps me get my water in and stay away from diet drinks with aspartame.
    in Pop/soda replacement needed!! Comment by Allyonthebeach August 2011
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