swinnie239

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Jun 15, 2013

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Apr 19, 2017

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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 Re…
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Most recent by WillingtoLose1001984
Nov 7, 2017
Food and Nutrition
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, whi…
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Most recent by Kristinam921
Apr 30, 2017
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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 …
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Most recent by scorpio516
Mar 8, 2017
Fitness and Exercise
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 o…
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Most recent by doitforreal
Feb 19, 2015
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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 …
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Most recent by ShrinkinMel
Jul 8, 2014
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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 amoun…
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Most recent by cakeribs
Jun 21, 2014
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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 …
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Most recent by Holly_belle
Jun 12, 2014
Health and Weight Loss
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 prot…
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Most recent by Dragonwolf
Jun 6, 2014
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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…
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Most recent by Dragonwolf
Jun 5, 2014
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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 s…
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Most recent by seasonsanna
May 29, 2014
Food and Nutrition
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 yes…
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Most recent by redraidergirl2009
May 24, 2014
Food and Nutrition
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 al…
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Most recent by swinnie239
May 14, 2014
Fitness and Exercise
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 s…
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Most recent by kristenn9715
May 13, 2014
Food and Nutrition
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 th…
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Most recent by bhdon
Apr 28, 2014
Motivation and Support
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 …
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Most recent by TAsunder
Apr 22, 2014
Fitness and Exercise

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Vegan Protein Powder

Provera

Newbie Distance Runner Question

Backsliding and blaming others

Am I the only one not taking Metformin?

A Bit of Frustration with How I Carry the Weight

Food Scale Reccomendations

Recent PCOS Diagnosis and Carb Question

Is Low Carb for Life?

Apple Cider Vinegar

Vegetarian, Low Carb

Youtube Workout Reccomendations

Protein Reccomendations for New Vegetarian

Struggling with Feelings of Self-Loathing

Figuring Out a Workout Schedule

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