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Metformin
Hey all, I hve been prescribed metformin for pcos. I am now taking 1000mg per day. I heard that some people lost weight through metformin, if true how long will they take?
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Anyone from Singapore?
Hey I am looking for friends for support! Anyone is welcomed!
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Orange flavour effetvescent
Hi all, I just bought some vitamin c- orange flavour effervescent. It is supposed to be sugar free ,but the water tasted sweet after the tablet was dissolved in it. I read the ingredients list and did not see artificial sweetener. Any idea the calories in it? I will be taking a high does of vitamin C for these 3 days (…
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Repair damaged metabolism
Hey all, I just joined this awesome network today! Well, I actually need some great advice from people that have first hand experience on this issue- damaged metabolic rate. To be honest, I am at a healthy weight, weighing 49kg with a height Of 153cm. However, I would like to drop to 45 kg, just so I could look better in…
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Lifting weights
Hey all, I am a female who has started lifting weights. I will like to get lean and toned, not bulky. How should I go about doing it? Light weight more reps?
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Tabata training
Is 4 minutes of this really sufficient? I tried it once but I did not sweat, I dont feel them rolling down my body. I do feel very sticky though! Should I do 3 sets of tabata so that they add up to 12 minutes?
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Hormones Evaluation
Hey all! I know that this is not the website to post any hormonal-related blood test results, but I am really desperate! So basically, I have PCOS, and went to have a blood test done after having absent period for around 6 months. These are my results Progesterone 2500 pmol/L Estradiol 191.1 pmol/L LH 14.55 IU/L FSH 8.8…
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DIM Supplements
Hey all, I just can't seem to lose weight no matter what I do. PCOS really makes things tough for me! Iam still within the normal BMI range ( my BMI is 24 and used to be 18), but the weight gain has been coming hard on me! I have started taking vitex a few days ago and today I have decided to add in DIM as one of my…
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natural progesterone cream and vitex
Hey all, I have PCOS and despite my healthy diet and regular exercise, I was not able to drop a pound. I have started taking vitex today from GNC as I heard that it can help balance my hormones which can in turn help in the weight loss process. Anyone has luck with that? Also, I am contemplating on whether or not to try…
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PCOS diet
Hi all! I was wondering which diet best fit People with PCOS? South beach? Atkins? Paleo? And what are we supposed to do on this diet? Also, anyone on Yasmin? Weight gain or loss? Thanks for sharing!!
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Calling all Yasmin users
Hi all, here I am again with a pcos question.I have gained 20 pounds within a 5 months period for no reason, and this is when my gynea diagnosed me with PCOS. I was on metformin for the past one month or so with no result! I gained 4 pounds despite a healthy diet and regular exercise.Depressed, I went back to her who then…
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SO BLOATED
Hey all, just wondering how long does it take for bloating during period to subside? I became very bloated 3 days before my period and am already on the 4th day of my period, but still feel terrible! I did all I could, kept my sodium and sugar intake low, low carbs and drink lots of water, but nothing works. Any ideas?? PS…
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Metformin diet working out
Been on metformin for close to 3 weeks now for pcos and recently has jut upped my dosage to 1500mg per day. For the past 1 week, I have been working out( 20-25 mins) daily! My diet is definitely fine, but I saw no weight or inches lost! Why is this so? Isn't metformin supposed to help u lose weight too??
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Runkeeper
Anyone uses this app during running? Sometimes I feel that I am running fast, but when I do the conversion it seems that I am only running at 5.2mph. Is it accurate?
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Norethisterone
Hi all, i have irregular periods and today my doctor prescribed me Norethisterone that will help regulate it. I have researched about it, and it seems that it actually causes weight gain, Has anyone of you managed to keep your weight under control despite being on this pill? I am supposed to take 3 pills (5mg/pill) daily…
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Who is more attractive?
Well, this is kind of dumb but Ryan lochte or Michael Phelps? If you have a chance to marry one of them, who will you choose and why? I have to agree that all Olympian swimmers are hot but i just can't take my eyes off this 2!
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Low t3 syndrome
Hey all. My doctor says that I have low t3 syndrome. Is it considered as hypothyroidism and will it cause difficulty in losing weight? What food should I be eat/ not eat? All comments are welcomed! Thanks.
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Supper
Hey all! Just wondering, will supper make one fat? I just had a light one, with mostly protein( lean meat and fishcake) and vegetables. I think it should be no more than 250 calories, but i will be sleeping in an hour time.
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Feeling bloated
Hey! Recently, I have been experiencing bloatness around my tummy and this happens even when I am hungry. It kills my appetite and I could not enjoy food as much as I used too. I am eating sufficient calories along with water, and i can vouch that my bloatness wasnt the result of over consumption of water. I feel that…
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Best food to eat before/after work out
Hey! Any recommendations on which food to eat before and after work out?
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Water rentention
I have been facing problems of water retention lately. I have tried to cut down on my salt and sugar intake, as well as drinking more water, but nothing seems to work. Does anyone of you have any great tips to share with me? Thanks.
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Big Chicken drumstick
Hi does anyone of you know the amount of calories in a big grilled chicken drumstick, eaten skinless? (PS I am not referring to chicken thigh here)
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How to cook delicious oats?
Oats taste horrible to me! It tastes better when i cooked it with milk, but i am pretty bored of this idea. Anyone has any other good recipes? No sugar please!
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Low t3 syndrome
Hey! I have been diagnosed with low t3 syndrome. Does anyone of you know what food would best benefit or not benefit me? Also, if you guys have any extra pointers that I should look out for, please share t With me here. I am really desperate. Please help!
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Low t3 syndrome symptom
Hey people. My doctor say that I have low t3 syndrome. Will it actually led to slower metabolism? And what food should I eat or not eat?
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Hert rate and metabolism
Hey! I am wondering if there is direct relationship between heart beat rates and metabolism. I find that after eating and/ or working out, my heart rate shoots up and then goes back to normal after about an hour or so.
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Eat after working out?
Hey i heard that if you eat within 2 hours after you exercise, you will grow fat? But aren't we suppose to repair our muscles after working out? Confused!
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Metabolism
Just wondering... Can metabolism be damaged? Always thought it could but someone told me its a myth.
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Just started out! Need support
Hey all,I have just joined this awesome network. Please add me and we shall give each other support!
