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What do YOU do when you fall off of your routine and gained weight back?
What do YOU do when you fall off of your routine and gained weight back? You see the scale and are just in this deep dark place feeling so disappointed in yourself. That is where I am at right now and was hoping to get some support or things any of you have done to get your mind out of that horrible place of defeat. I lost…
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[b]PALEO LIFESTYLE.......WHAT DO YOU THINK??[/b]
Hey there! I've been doing a Paleo lifestyle and would like any friends who may have recipes to swap from time to time...and to support each other?!?! I'm a big "foodie" so always am cooking something fun up. I'm insulin resistant, lactose intolerant, and have PCOS.. so feel this would be the best lifestyle for me to be…
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PALEO Lifestyle...needing consistent friends!
Hey there! I've been doing a Paleo lifestyle and would like any friends who may have recipes to swap from time to time...and to support each other?!?! I'm a big "foodie" so always am cooking something fun up. I'm insulin resistant, lactose intolerant, and have PCOS.. so feel this would be the best lifestyle for me to be…
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Needing PALEO friends!
Hey there! I've been doing a Paleo lifestyle and would like any friends who may have recipes to swap from time to time...and to support each other?!?! I'm a big "foodie" so always am cooking something fun up. I'm insulin resistant, lactose intolerant, and have PCOS.. so feel this would be the best lifestyle for me to be…
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Low Glycemic Recipes!! Mmmmmm
Post your favorite Low Glycemic recipes, snacks, desserts! I will start.... Skinny Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli Changes I made: I subbed the pasta with spaghetti squash, almond milk for the regular milk...reg flour for wheat! It was seriously SO yummy!! The greek yogurt really made it creamy!…
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PCOS-recommendations from nutritionist :)
As promised, here is the list I received from the nutritionist. I think many of us know some of these already but if you take something from it, awesome! :) I think I will be doing protein 45%, carbs 25%, and fat 30 however. Medical Nutrition Therapy for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Overall Obiectives Achieve…
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Plateau on phentermine?
Have any of you hit a plateau ? If so, what is your take on it?
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PCOS-Low Glycemic Index Diet
So I've had a ton of success with eating low gylcemic with the PCOS(Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome). It was really the only thing that has ever worked in me losing weight and would highly recommend it if you have PCOS. I started last July and within a few month of being really good on it, lost about 35-40lbs with execerise.…
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99 Cal Cream of Chicken w/ Rice&Veggie Soup!
I made a huge pot of this and OMG so good!! It's so hearty for the fall weather and guilt free with being only 99 caloires for 1 cup! I used whole grain flour and fat free hald and half to make it creamy instead of heavy cream...so much healthier. 4 cups chicken broth 4 cups water 4 chicken cubes 1 can sweet peas 2 cups…
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PCOS-Low Glycemic Recipes needed!
Can you guys share some yummy low glycemic recipes? I have PCOS and really need some new ideas for cooking!:smile:
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40 Cal Low Glycemic Zucchini Nut Muffins-NO SUGAR
Made these and are serioulsy so yummy! No oils, butter, or sugar used! Only 40 calories per one too with fiber :) There isnt any sugar since I used the Stevia Extract...all natural :) Tried to copy and paste the recipe below...if you have questions let me know :) BAKED at 350 for 20 minutes. I used the mini muffin pan…
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Low Glycemic Sweet Recipes?
Does anyone have TRUE low glycemic sweet recipes that can crave your sweet tooth? This means whole wheat flours, no sugar or artificial sweetners(no malodextrin, dextrose), preferably whole grain and no processed. I think I can use unsweetened cocoa powder...not sure. Some suggestions would help!
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Hunger Vs. Cravings! The truth.
Saw this and thought it was good stuff! :smile: Hunger Cues vs. Cravings Everyone has experienced hunger at some point. Hunger is the body’s biological reaction to not having adequate nutrients at a particular time. When you don’t have enough nutrients that provide calories (carbohydrates, fat, and protein), your body goes…
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30 Day Shred Calories Burned Per lb
I saw a few topics asking how many calories people burn doing 30 Day Shred by Jillian Michaels and I found out the answer I think LOL So on most sites it says 503 cals burned per hour for a 154lb person. I know heart rate and such has an effect but I just took 503 and divided by 154 to see how many cals per lb.... You burn…
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PCOS and Peripheral Neuropathy
Has anyone experienced numbess in their feet due elevated glucose levels...is related to PCOS maybe? Seeing my endocrynologyst again but kinda hope she puts me on some sort of medication to regulate it. Do you think the numbess will go away if its a very mild stage and you get the glucose levels under control?
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PCOS and Diabetes
Anyone familiar with Diabetes and PCOS? I'm frustrated because I lost a bunch of weight and eat a low GI diet ...and went to the doc today for them to test my fasting glucose at 134 :( So now I have to go see an endocrinologst. Never had diabetes so I'm really freaked out. Not sure if this goes hand and hand with PCOS or…
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Before and After pics-29lbs :)
Every little bit counts!
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Homemade Manicotti-257 cals a serving! Made with Crepes :)
So I made this awesome low calorie Manicotti. I was watching Kitchen Boss on tv and his Aunt Anna showed how to make her old italian recipe. I used that recipe which is at http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/auntie-annas-manicotti-recipe.htm . I substituted a lot of things making it a lot healthier and it was SOOO good. Below…
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Being tricked with "whole wheat bread"......the TRUTH!
So I read in one of my books that when you buy multi grain or wheat bread....its NOT tuly whole grain...they trick you! This is suprising and teaches me to really read the label now. Below is a site that I saw that talks about it. Good info :) http://www.cspinet.org/nah/bread.htm Shopping for Grain How can you tell if…
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PCOS
I was just diagnosed with PCOS and just wanted to add some friends that are familiar with it :) After freaking out a ton about my blood work...I realized from talking to some other people with PCOS, that they had the same results lol So add me if you want ! :) Also, any tips on diet? I have only been eating fish, chicken,…
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LOW GI RECIPES
Hi guys, I'm looking for some low glycemic index recipes. I have PCOS and need to adhere to that kind of diet....but wish there was a site that had a bunch! Anyone know of any?
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Aerobic VS. Anaerobic ? What is the ideal Heart Rate?
So I've been working out for a while doing interval training on the treadmill. 2 min running...2-3 walking uphill. It's a program on the treadmill at the gym. I feel like I'm getting a great workout because I sweat a ton. BUT, the other day I was talking with someone who is really into working out...and he said some…
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Taking BEFORE and AFTER pics....
So today I took some pics of myself so I can see the difference.... I don't know if anyone felt the same way but it totally depressed me ! LOL I've been on MFP since Dec 15th and have lost 12lbs...and have just started to workout 5 days a week to increase the loss. Ok nothing in particular, maybe it was seeing that I need…
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Drinking water with fake sugars-what really counts?
Ok so I don't drink water with crystal light or anything but I was curious.....don't you think people shouldn't add the water you mixed with packets like crystal light, coffee, etc into your daily "8 cups" of water in your diary? I just feel like , yes, its water....but its diluted with stuff and not as good as pure water.…
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369 Calorie Eggplant Parmesan! VERY filling!
I've been playing around with Eggplant parm so that its low calorie. I learned that if you omit the Parmesan and oil, it can be very filling for very few cals. So here it is....369 Calorie Eggplant Parmesan (ok, there isnt any parmesan cheese...but you dont miss it! ) hehe 369 Calorie per serving Eggplant Parmesan…
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Help on doing 1500 cals or 1200 cals/day?????
So I have lost about 12-16lbs in a 3 month span.....I think its a healthy loss but I feel like I should be able to lost a little more. I do 1500 calories.....TRACK EVERYTHING...and give myself 1 cheat day a week. Now that I have my food consumption under control , I'm adding more cardio. My question is...do you think I…
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Chocolate Cool Whip...25 cals!
Just wanted to say I discovered Chocolate Cool Whip at my grocery store.....OMG SOOOO good! there are so many possiblities on pudding or jello too! 25 cals for 2 TBSP! Tastes like chocolate ice cream, seriously!
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32 Calorie Cauliflower Fritters Mmm!
OMG, made this tonight....SOOOOO good! I saw the original recipe at http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/02/cauliflower-fritters-25.html I tweaked it to make it lower calories. My substitutes are below: 1. No oil, I used PAM 2. Used 1/2 cup egg beaters instead of regular egg 3. Used 1 tbsp of romano cheese...not 1/2 cup 4. Used…
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I am proud that I turned away (blank)....today!
So I'm at work and this nice man on my team came over and brought me a Potbelly Oatmeal chocolate chip cookie......it looked SO good but I knew it was bad! I said "That was SO nice of you but I can't have it" Glad i turned it away because I looked it up and it was 450 calories! So today I am proud I made a healthy decision…
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Calories in Plantain Chips????
So I made homemade Plantain Chips today and need help with finding the calorie count for the plantains. The 2 big plantains sliced and baked in the oven made 2 cups of sliced chips...I just used Pam and seasoning so the only calories are the plantains themselves. I went to some sites and haven't found an accurate number…
