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Vegan Protein Powder
Does anyone know of a vegan protein powder that tastes good? I recently switched to vegan after being vegetarian. The one thing that I'm having issues with is protein powder. I have tried the Bob's Red Mill one which tasted ok (not good, funky texture and chalky, but ok) but was kind of high in carbs for everyday use for…
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Provera
Ok, so my OB gave me a prescription to induce since I haven't had a cycle in a few months (I stopped taking birth control and was regular then). Currently I am hating life. It isn't a heavy cycle, which is a bit odd since I haven't for awhile, but maybe it's just getting started (yesterday I started my cycle), I don't…
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Newbie Distance Runner Question
Hello all, I am pretty new to distance running and am still not going too far. I does shorter runs during the week and longer on Saturdays. I was just wondering if there was anything I could do about pace. I'm already not the fastest runner, I'm pretty short at 5'3" and also new to this, so I'm not expecting 9-10 min…
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Backsliding and blaming others
Okay, I know and ultimately it is my own choices and I cannot blame others for what I do to myself. I have to recognize what's going on and try to not give urges. I just keep on blaming other people of my ED and I hate them and myself for it. I blame my mother for starting me on this path. I hate my bf for making me feel…
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Am I the only one not taking Metformin?
Everyone on this board seems to be on Metformin. Am I the only one not on it? I take the sprino-something or other (I forget the rest of the name) for the extra testonsterone in my system and Provera every month for a few days.
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A Bit of Frustration with How I Carry the Weight
I know that this can be a bit more common with PCOSysters. 75% of the extra weight I carry seems to be in my lower abdomen. Some went to my arms, a little to my inner thigh, a surprisingly large amount to my ankles (they're a small body part, but geez I have fat ankles). Sadly, none went to my chest. I would have liked to…
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Food Scale Reccomendations
I've put it off a bit and up to this point, I've just been using measuring cups and spoons. Firgure that it's time to give in and get one. Does anyone have reccomendations for a certain type or brand of scale and specifics of things that I should look for?
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Recent PCOS Diagnosis and Carb Question
I just got my PCOS diagnosis this week. One of the main things stressed to me was that I had to cut my carbs down to the 60-80 a day, at least. And to start eating a lot of lean meat and fish for protein. I think that I currently average in the 160s. (Don't judge my trying to go low carb based on this week, I had already…
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Is Low Carb for Life?
I'm currently trying to average 50-60 grams of carbs a day. For the time being, I think I can keep up with it. I def will try to stay on it as long as possible, but I can't help but think that this is not something that I can maintain for the rest of my life. Because I am vegetarian, it does limit what I can eat pretty…
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Apple Cider Vinegar
Before anyone jumps down my thruat about this, I know that haven't been an abundance of studies about how much good will come of this. At the same time, I thought I'd try it. I know it won't hurt me so que sera sera. I got the Bragg's Unfiltered kind. To people who do do this, what is the best way to do this? Do I mix with…
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Vegetarian, Low Carb
I recently got a PCOS diagnosis (based on ultrasound and blood tests). Now, I also have hypertension (that one's largely genetic, I've had it since I was about 15 or 16). Anyhow, my doctor told me yesterday that I need to start a high protein, low carb diet. I've transitioned to being vegetarian over the last 4 months or…
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Youtube Workout Reccomendations
I have to workout from home tomorrow and know I won't be able to make it to the gym. Can anyone recommend some good youtube workouts? I know that I can just search around, but the last time I tried all the routines I came across were way too advanced for me and I got really discouraged. I'm newer to the whole strength…
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Protein Reccomendations for New Vegetarian
I recently became semi-vegetarian. I still eat fish sometimes, though I'm trying to cut back. And being vegetarian is still pretty new to me. I'm having a hard time trying to recoup the protein loss since i started this. My fiber intake has gone way up, which I guess is a good thing. I eat beans, whole grains, dairy, and…
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Struggling with Feelings of Self-Loathing
I have struggled since I was a teenager with binge eating disorder (medically diagnosed). Much of this had to do with my mother and her constant instistance that I should be thin and pretty the way that she was at my age. This led me to retreat to food and gain a great deal of weight. When I was in high school over the…
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Figuring Out a Workout Schedule
I just recently started working out a again and am trying to use the classes at my gym. I really enjoy both Zumba and Yoga and each has class twice a week for one hour each. I am also trying to start running again and using weights a little bit. I think that I am overextending myself though. I feel like I've been spending…
