Hi everyone,

I've been diagnosed with PCOS for at least 5 years. I went through all the fertility treatments with no luck. Thank God for my nephews and the generosity of my brother and his wife. They are an active part of my life and have helped me cope with not having children of my own. I'm on Metformin, 1500mg but don't take it regularly. I guess I never educated myself on the benefits of this medication. I have / had excessive facial hair that I've been treating with laser and electrolosis. It's been quite a journey. Recently (Friday) I had lap band surgery to assist with weight loss. I struggle every day with making the right choices, but even more than that, I eat way to much, so I'm hoping the band helps with portion control, as it's supposed to.
I haven't posted here before (except for my bio which I posted today) but I'm looking forward to learning more about myself and my PCOS and providing support to others with this disease. Thanks

Because I was slack this morning, I failed to make my lunch and resulted in eating BAD stuff for lunch! I cannot believe I did this! I'm so bummed!!:(

Selena Welcome. Congratulations on losing 14.8 pounds. Great accomplishment to lose that much weight in one month. Let's hope and pray that losing weight helps us all to achieve our heart desires to have a baby.

Amanda My family shared in a very blessed Mother's Day. How are your family's day? Good for you for passing up McDonald's. Now I am thinking of those hot fries. LOL.

CJsPrincess816Welcome. Feels like I am always shaving some part of my body because of this PCOS. The hair growth has slowed down some since I have been exercising and losing weight but it is still a problem. In time maybe it will slow down a lot more so that I don't have to shave so much.
Lap band surgery has helped a couple of women with PCOS lose weight. And after they lossed 100 or more pounds they easily conceived without meds, after years of infertility. Dieting and exercise is a daily struggle and we are all here to support one another and help one another reach our goals. Are you following a doctor prescribe diet since your surgery?


I am so hungry today. Yesterday I had a couple pieces of chocolate but I didn't go over board, and it was really good. Worth every bite I had. I made up for it by doing 50 minutes of cardio and about 15 mintues of strength and toning exercise.

How's everyone diet and exercise going today?

Amanda Do not beat yourself up over what is done. Learn from your mistake so that you do not repeat it again. It helps me to prepare my lunch the night before.

Will you be able to get in some walking later to burn some calories?

I'm not sure about the walking, but I have housework when I get home. I have become somewhat obsessive compulsive about cleaning the house!!

How are things going with you ALWAYS? How has your day been?

I'm following a post op diet of clear liquids for the first week, full liquids the second and 'mushies' the third. I'm keeping the choices high in protein - since I need about 60g per day to keep my hair on my head from falling out, etc. I'm trying to make low carb choices now that I'm learning more about PCOS and how to better manage my diet. Thanks for the warm welcome!

Angela

CJsPrincess816 - I am so RUDE! Welcome!! I'm praying for a speedy recovery for you!! I hope you get to feeling better soon! Will you continually be TTC? I will keep you in my prayers.

Always- mothers day was a NO GO. DH was VERY sick with sometype of stomach thing yesterday morning when he got up. Mothers Day has been postponed until next Saturday!

Tonight it's Eye of Round slices and salad for dinner. This will be lunch tomorrow as well. I will also make sure to eat SOMETHING for breakfast in the morning so I am not RAVENOUS by lunch time! GYM TOMORROW NIGHT LADIES! TURBO KICK CLASS! I AM PUMPED!!:carrot:

I'm so glad your all here! You have no idea the shame in posting I was BAD at lunch today. BUT, I am glad that I was able to do that. It's all about accountability. RIGHT!?

ALWAYS - did you say you did 50 min of cardio? What kind of cardio? A class or ellipitcal or treadmill? YOU GO SISTER!!

Amanda Wishing your dh a quick recovery. Sorry to hear that your Mother's Day had to be postpone. Hope it will be just as much fun on Sunday.
Cleaning a house burns calories. I know when I clean, I work up a good sweat walking up and down the stairs with the vaccum cleaner. Clean extra hard tonight to burn extra calories.
I try to do a minimal of 50 minutes of cardio three times a week. Either power walking, pilates or I use my exercise tapes at home. I have a kickboxing tape that is really high impact. It will take me losing more weight before I will be able to do that entire tape.
Make sure you kick some serious calories butt in Turbo Kick tomorrow.
Are you counting calories? I am counting calories and even when I splurge I do not feel so bad if I stay within the calorie range.
How often do you go to the gym?

Angela When is your weigh in? You will probably start seeing those pounds start to drop fast in the next few days. Are you allowed to exercise?

I've lost 7 lbs so far. I know this will slow down and you know, that's okay. I'm amazed at how wonderful I feel. I am exercising a little - just a walk for about an hour in the evenings and of course, the housework. I feel even better today than yesterday. This is a good thing!!

Angela: Glad that you are feeling better each day. Hope that the weight keeps falling off and you reach your goal.

Amanda: Hope that your dh is feeling better and that today is successful for you!

Always: Wow, sounds like you have a great exercise routine going. I wish that I could stick to one. Good for you!

Aneles: Congrats on the weight loss! Keep going!


I have been having a sugar filled week and it is my own fault. I need to keep away from the candy. It is definately a trigger food and a stress comforter!
Today we are going to a ball game tonight so I most likely won't make it to the gym but we walk over 2.5 miles between trains and such.

Yesterday was a total bust and today has already started on a candy filled note. Blah! It can only get better from here.

Have a healthy day!

Angela Congratulations on losing 7 pounds. You are off to a great start.

Irisheyes I love candy too and it is hard to give up. Can you cut back a little at a time. Have one candy bar a day,than half a candy bar? When I have that candy craving I will have one of those miniture candy bars. I eat it super slow to savor every taste. Than I follow it up with something healthy and drink lots of water to fill me up. You have done great on your weight loss journey.


Amanda How's you day going so far?


I got in some walking and jogging for the day. One good thing about walking, you can be half a sleep and still get in some exercise. I had to push myself to get out of bed this morning and when I got up I did not feel like any high impact exercising. The walking and slow jog was the only thing I felt I had energy to do and after finishing I was glad I pushed myself.

Goal for today is to get in all my water because I have been slacking the last couple of days.

Always


If only it were as simple as candy bars LOL. I get trapped by the sugary stuff. You know, milk duds, twizzlers, and the like. I just need to keep away. I am allergic to an ingrediant in most of the candy type stuff anyways yet I still can't stop myself at times. Stress---it overrides my healthy impulses.

I hope you are on track with your water today!

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Yesterday exercise was just stuff to and from the ball park. We didn't walk the whole distance planned at the end but we definately made up for it in intensity since we had to walk really fast and even run to make our train. I didn't do horribly at the ball park as this time I did drink diet pop and water only. I had a hot dog and bought a nasty hot pretzel which I really didn't need. I learned my lesson though.

Today I hope the sun stays out so that I can get some yardwork in. After that I don't know what I will do. I doubt I will make it to the gym today.

Have a healthy day!

Irisheyes I know what you mean. I love candy and that is probably why Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. Having all that different kind of candy in the house and having a good excuse for having makes me happy. LOL. Stress is truly a diet killer. I had one of the most stressful days today. One of the first things I wanted to do to handle my stress was eat and eat and eat. But I controlled myself and ate what I had prepared for lunch the day before. Today has been a long and stressful day and I need to relax.
Hope the sun stays out for you so that you can get some yard work done.



I did really good with my water yesterday. And I am trying to get in as much water today as well. I toke a day off from exercising today but I am planning a good work out for tomorrow.


Amanda, Angela, Selena
Hope you girls are staying on track and having a nice day.

Hello Ladies!
Sorry I havent posted in a while. Things here have been crazy. Especially work, so by time I'm home and done with dinner and cleaning up, I AM DONE!!! I hope all of you are doing well.

CJ, I'm going to stop calling you CJ, sinced I noticed your name is ANGELA!!- how are you feeling?

Irish- I know what you mean about the candy. I am SO a CARB-O-HOLIC and any type of candy or bread is what I head for during stressful times, and at night. I am all about the sweets at night! But, I know that chocolate gives me heartburn really bad, so I try to stay away from it at night or MEDICATE my self (PREVACID)! Was the pretzel nasty? I've never had a nasty hot pretzel! WARM DOUGH! Who can beat it? But are you back on track? I'd say walking around 5 miles total is a bit of a work out! You go girl.

always like you, I love Halloween for the very same reason. I have never had a trick or treater but rest assured I had the candy ready for if I did!! And Christmas is BAD for me too. So many get togethers and parties. The drug reps that come to our office bring goodies all the time. EVERY Friday we have Krispy Kreme Doughnuts! EVERY FRIDAY! How's a big girl supposed to deal with that? But I agree, I am a total stress eater!

Where is Selena?

Hope all is good in your worlds! Talk with you soon!