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PCOS weight loss success stories? Pics please!
Hey there :) So I am beginning my journey again for the umpteenth time. I am searching for any ladies out there who have had success with large amounts of weight loss who also suffer from PCOS. What methods worked for you/what didnt? I have insulin resistance so I am doing lower carb and will eventually step down to keto.…
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Any have success with Low Carb?
I am starting out doing low carb again. I did it 2 years ago and lost almost 50 lbs but eventually stopped and gained all of it plus some back. Is there anyone who has had real success with this diet? What are some should and should not do's? Before and after pics would be inspiring! Any problems maintaining?
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Low Carb diet for PCOS
Hello :) I hope I am posting this in the right place. First of all, I was recommended to cut down carbs because I am insulin resistant which basically means that my body has a hard time breaking down carbs and produces excess insulin. Both of which turn to fat. I am not on any medications but I am planning to take a…
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How to avoid eating so much in the evening and weekends
So, when I am at work, I do AMAZING on my calories. I eat what I am supposed to and when. When I get home, the struggle is real and sometimes my cravings are out of control. At first I thought maybe I was eating too little calories at work so I increased that but I still would come home and overeat. At this point it seems…
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How do you handle cravings?
So recently I have been CRAVING chinese food. Greasy lo mein noodles, sesame chicken, egg rolls. I have been avoiding it and eating other things but it just hasn't gone away. I am craving it even after I have eaten a whole meal and am full. What are some tips/tricks that you guys implement to satisfy the craving without…
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Motivational Phrases
I was searching the internet for motivating phrases but most of the ones that I have found aren't really inspiring. I was wondering what phrases and/or quotes you found inspiring either for food or exercise motivation. One that I did find that is currently on my fridge is "You don't have to win every single battle to win…
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Homemade Crunch Wrap Supreme (with pic)
So, keep in mind that you can modify this in any way to reduce a certain aspect of it. ie: red pepper flakes instead of taco seasoning to reduce the sodium, using yogurt instead of sour cream, omitting the cheese, etc... Makes 4 Servings (1 serving filled me to the brim) 4 Burrito size tortillas 1 lb ground turkey 93/7…
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Note to the future me when I am struggling.
I started writing letters to the future me who gets discouraged and unmotivated. Decided to share on the off chance that it motivates someone else. 3/7/14 I am currently browsing through success stories on Myfitnesspal and I am so envious, jealous, and motivated to become one of those girls. They have such amazing results.…
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Hi. My name is Bethany, and I am a food addict.
Starting weight: 320 Current weight: 299 Goal weight: 160 I got down to 289! I was so proud of myself. Then.... the holidays happened. I got sidetracked. I was doing so well and fell off after Christmas which is exactly what I promised myself I wouldn't do. Here it is, March, and 2 months have been wasted. Not only was I…
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New to the Group
Hey guys! :) My name is Bethany, I am a 27 year old female. I have been on this site since September and thought I would try out some new groups which is what led me here :) I am in Columbus and have been here all my life. I have been overweight for as long as I can remember. It has just always kinda been who I was. This…
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Holiday Eating
I have been watching what I eat and exercising regularly since September 2nd of this year. I have been really committed with the occasional slip up on a meal but soon got back on track. With Thanksgiving, I went WAY overboard for the better part of a week. I ate until I could almost burst and was then eating all the foods…
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No Scale Movement
So, for the past two weeks, I have not lost any weight, yet I have been eating the same amount of calories and exercising with the same amount of intensity. I even took it up a notch and still, no movement. Any advice/motivating thoughts?
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Strength Training
So, I am classified as "morbidly obese" and I heard that the best way to lose weight when you are that big is to gain muscle so that your every day actions burn off more weight as well as cardio. For those of you who have lost a lot of weight (50+ lbs), what strength training exercises did you find most helpful? Did you…
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Suggestions for alternative fun workouts
I am currently 296 lbs and was wondering if anyone knew of some fun activities I could do to get my body moving on days that I don't do my cardio and weight training at the gym. I have done a little bit of walking in the park on my days off but now that it is getting colder, I know those will be few and far between. Any…
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NSV The Doctor Called!
In September of this year, I went to my gynecologist for an annual check up. I have PCOS, so it is customary for them to draw my blood. My results were in and my fasting glucose levels were high. Borderline diabetic high. Since then, I have lost 24 lbs and have been eating a lot healthier. Today I received a call from my…
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Eating: Then and Now
So, just for fun, I took a normal day of what I used to eat. I pretty much ate out for every meal. I'd eat 2 mcmuffins, 2 hashbrowns and a sprite for breakfast (and still be hungry after). For lunch, we would go to either a Japanese steakhouse, a hamburger joint, or something of that nature. For dinner, it would be a…
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How to handle life after a binge
So, I am just starting out into these new habits and I find myself slipping up.... big. Two days ago, I consumed almost 3000 calories for no reason at all. Sometimes I feel if I stray from perfection even a little bit, it gives me a free pass to eat bad the rest of the day and that day turns in to two days. I have done…
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New to My Fitness Pal, Looking for Friends
Hey everyone! I started becoming an active user about 2 weeks ago and would really like to start making friends through the app to help me stick to my goals and just have someone to talk to when the going gets tough. I am a 27 year old female who needs to lose about 160 lbs. I have always yoyo'd and I am hoping that I can…
