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PCOS story and how I was lead to Intermittent Fasting
Long Post Warning ⚠ So I used to be a regular around here. I've been dealing with Pcos and it's lovely symptoms for decades now. I'm currently 41, but I started having symptoms as a teen. I discovered low carb in my 20s and started putting together the insulin connection. It was moderately effective for weight control, but…
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Metabolism Reset
So I’ve been kind of implementing EM2WL on my own for a few days now, but remember seeing a MFP group for this, and went looking specifically for it because I’m struggling a lot with eating more. I’ve a long history with calorie restriction. I was put on my first diet at the age of 9. I wasn’t a ‘fat’ kid but I had…
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Low Carb and Running
I've been doing some form of low carb or slow carb for 10 plus years. (So much for those people who say this isn't a maintainable lifestyle.) For the most part I've been successful, but a few years ago I got ill and lost most of my mobility. Now that I've my medical issues under control, I realize what a blessing and…
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Naturopathic PCOS Treatment ~ Insinase
This group is amazing and I know there are some really knowledgeable resources around here, so thanks before I start! I've been diagnosed with PCOS about15 years ago already. Until recently I've only attempted to control it with diet and exercise. Starting in September I started seeing a Naturopathic Doctor who put me on…
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Cycle tracking
I've had a long cycle (30+) days or irregular cycle (several months between periods) my whole life. Previously I just had an, meh if and when it happens, it happens. However I'm now working with a ND (Naturopathic Doctor) and she has me charting and tracking my cycle. Because of that I'm paying much more attention to signs…
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Squash Partner Calgary Canada
I love to play squash but everyone I used to play with is an "EX" LOL! Prefer a female partner who is crappy at it like me, but wants a good workout and still have fun. I'm willing to work with a person new to the sport, it's a great workout! :)
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Vitamin D connection?
Hey I've recently been to the Dr and had my blood work done. Most tests came back normal-ish but my Vitamin D was extremely low. I had been in such pain that I couldn't sleep for much more than a few hours, exercise was out of the question most days and when I did push myself it would take days to recover. After taking a…
