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06-05-2009, 11:50 AM
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The Pook
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Central Tennessee
Posts: 12
S/C/G: 205.5/??/150
Height: 5 feet 4 inches
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New Chick
Hello All
I'm Pook, I'm new to South Beach and I'd like to say hi! I'm 35, married to a man who makes me laugh, I work in administration, have no kids, 1 cat and 1 dog.
I have PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), insulin resistance and am pre-diabetic. How about that?! Was diagnosed last year and didn't take the news very well, it's taken me a year to get my butt in gear and start dealing with it.
I'll probably be asking lots of questions and will get round to posting a bio in the near future in the bio thread, in the meantime it's nice to meet you all!
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06-05-2009, 12:28 PM
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PCOS will not control me!
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Kearny,NJ
Posts: 266
S/C/G: 283/241/175
Height: 5'8"
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Hi Pook..Welcome! I too have PCOS. I was diagnosed about 3 years ago and was recently diagnosed with pre-diabetes. I'm not insulin resistant, but the doctor said I have slightly impaired glucose tolerance. I know exactly how depressing and frustrating it can be. There's a great section here in the Dieting with Obstacles section designated for women with PCOS. I found that pretty helpful when first diagnosed. I also found that the South Beach Diet is the best way to go for me personally because of my health issues. If you ever need to talk, feel free to PM me. When I was first diagnosed I kind of became obsessed with researching the condition...so I'm pretty knowledgeable about it so if you ever have questions maybe I can help.
Last edited by JerseyGirrl; 06-05-2009 at 12:29 PM.
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06-05-2009, 04:03 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 2,228
S/C/G: Size 16 to 18/Size 6/I'm there
Height: 5"3" Age: 55
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Pook....ask those questions and we'll answer as best we can.
We always ask..."have you read the book yet?". The book really explains why and how this WOE works...and it DOES work!!!
Welcome, Welcome!
Last edited by femmecreole; 06-05-2009 at 04:05 PM.
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06-05-2009, 04:12 PM
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GlenwoodHotSprings
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Colorado
Posts: 7,865
S/C/G: 275/179/179
Height: 5'5"
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Hi Pook to the Beach!
I'm still pretty new here but am making great progress reading the book, eating right and getting lots of support from everyone I meet.
Best Wishes!
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06-05-2009, 04:56 PM
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The Pook
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Central Tennessee
Posts: 12
S/C/G: 205.5/??/150
Height: 5 feet 4 inches
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Thanks for the welcomes .
I've had a bit of a look around the forums, is there a "food check" thread of sorts? A thread where folks can post what they've eaten lately? I've read the book and will be constantly referring to it throughout I imagine as there's lots to take in.
Jerseygirrl - nice to meet a fellow PCOS'er! I'm sure you'll be hearing from me at some point or another .
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06-05-2009, 06:09 PM
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Midwesterner
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Iowa
Posts: 13,284
S/C/G: 152/116/120
Height: 5' 3"
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Pook, just post your foods eaten in the Phase I thread and we can give you feedback on it. I get a lot more from this website than I did from the book!
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06-05-2009, 06:29 PM
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Come on Spring!
Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: Delta, Ontario, CANADA
Posts: 26,840
S/C/G: 232/170/150
Height: 5'0" on a tall day
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Let me add my . I wish I had smartened up when I was your age but they hadn't heard of PCOS and IR way back then. This Lifestyle will certainly helps with our physical problems.
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06-05-2009, 09:32 PM
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Eating less, moving more
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Northern California
Posts: 43
S/C/G: 245/238/165
Height: 5'5"
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Hi Pook Welcome! I'm new here as well, and this is a great bunch of people, always helpful and encouraging. I think you'll like it here, I do
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06-07-2009, 09:08 PM
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Macros!!
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Floresville, Texas
Posts: 75
S/C/G: 156/133/130
Height: 5'0"
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Welcome!!!!
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06-08-2009, 08:19 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Philly suburbs
Posts: 9,890
S/C/G: 186/147/135
Height: 5'1"
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to The Beach, Pook!
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06-08-2009, 10:26 AM
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I can do this!
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 7,139
Height: 5'11"
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Pook! This is a great place for support and information. You may also want to post in the 3FC PCOS thread for help directly with that issue, though we certainly have several PCOS sufferers here in SBD.
Glad to have you with us!
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06-08-2009, 04:21 PM
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Member
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Over the rainbowe :-)
Posts: 38
Height: 168
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Hi Pook! i am also PCOS and that is one of the mail reasons I whant to get ridd of this weight. Also 35 but not merried. Today was my first day on SB. Please hump in on the wagon :-)
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06-11-2009, 11:24 PM
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KittyKatLady
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 57
S/C/G: 160/159/120
Height: 5'3"
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Newbie too
Hi Pook! I'm new too...a little scared of the high fat of the diet, but I'm trying. I know it's not necessarily bad fat but society has made us scared of the F-word.
I'm a carb freak. I didn't think I could ever live without bread and cereal, but ever since I started, my cravings have subsided.
It's been a few days and I feel a little blah. I think I ate too many nuts though. Will eating too many nuts actually cause you to gain in Phase 1?
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06-16-2009, 04:58 PM
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Ready for baby #2
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Centreville, VA
Posts: 171
S/C/G: 245/238.8/140
Height: 5/3
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Hi Pook! I as well suffer from PCOS. I was diagnosed last september and have been in serious denial since then. I finally decided to get my butt in gear and get the weight off. I am on day 2 of SBD and so far so good...hope to see you around!!
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06-17-2009, 12:45 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: BC,Canada
Posts: 13
S/C/G: HW 270/CW 218/ MiniGW 200/
Height: 5'8"
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Welcome!
Last edited by glitznvixen; 06-17-2009 at 12:57 AM.
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