Hey everyone,
My name is Louise and I am from Australia. I'm a little unsure about how this all works, so bear with me if I make a mistake lol.
I have PCOS and Insulin Resistance, as well as a host of other medical problems, and about the only diet I feel good on that seems to work is a lo-carb one. Unfortunately, most are too strict so the willpower wanes. SB seems to be the best as far as being able to stick to it. I hope to get back on track, get healthy, and shed some weight (I am close to 100 kilos... I don't know how many pounds that is). If nothing else, I will feel better about myself. DH and I have been trying to have a baby for just on three years, and sometimes things get me down, as strong as I try to be. I figure if I look better, I'll feel better. Like I said, at least I'll be healthier.
Hope to learn some things and meet people in the same boat.
Hugs,
Louise.

Hey! Welcome! I know what you mean by restrictive. I was trying to do the Atkins thing but nosedived real fast. I'm just trying to cut down on my sugar and eat healthier. *sigh* Seems like I got a million pounds or kilos or whatever to go. I wish you the best of luck.

Welcome to the forum, Louise and Kayecee!

I too did low carb, but I switched to SB about a year and a half ago, and I think it is much better for me. I too am insulin resistant, and I take medication for that, and for hypothyroidism. Weight loss is frustratingly slow, but at least I feel good on SB!

I hope you both will join the crew on the weekly support thread. That is where everyone posts regularly. Instead of hitting new thread, just do a reply. There are a lot of people who post regularly, and everyone is really nice and more than willing to answer questions or help in any way possible. I know there are several PCOS sufferers on there, and a number with insulin resistance, as well as a bunch of us who have switched from Atkins to SB. I look forward to see you both on there! Deb, the moderator, starts a new thread for each week on Monday morning. Come join us!

Hi LOUISE and welcome

Please join us on the WEEKLY SUPPORT BOARD. To get your message on the board just use the QUICK REPLY BOX at the bottom of the page, or hit POST REPLY at the bottom of the page, you just don't want to hit NEW THREAD

This is a wonderful WOE to follow and I'm sure you'll have great success with it!

We start a new board each Monday Morning so we hope to see you today on the old board, or on the new board this week.

Debbie