Woohoo!!
November 20, 2009 7:15pm
So far I'm down 24 pounds and 5" in 4 weeks!! Woohoo!!! :)
Goal Completed on Mar 21, 09
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About Me
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About Me
I work in Human Resources and truly love my job. My husband and I desparately want children and have been ttc since Sept 2007.
I work in Human Resources and truly love my job. My husband and I desparately want children and have been ttc since Sept 2007.
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Interests
scrapbooking has become my obsession :) i also love going to the beach, spending time with my hubby, as well as with family and friends, laying out at the pool, reading, and watching movies...
scrapbooking has become my obsession :) i also love going to the beach, spending time with my hubby,
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Going strong!
November 14, 2009 2:58pm
I'm down a total of 19.2 pounds and 4.5 inches in my waist in 3 weeks! This has been amazing! :)
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Race for the Cure
September 26, 2009 1:35pm
Dear Daily Strength Friends,As the world's leading breast cancer organization, Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is committed to ending breast …
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waiting for my turn...
September 2, 2009 10:55am
a friend of mine at work has been seeing an RE for about 8 months. they've done some procedures and found her right tube is blocked. a few weeks …
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Stay strong! You can do it. Good luck with your journey to being a parent. It may not be the path you expected..........but you will get there.
High Five
You've inspired me so much! I wanted to let you know that I ordered Dr. Oz's book and plan on starting my diet this week! I really want to not only loose weight, but feel comfortable in my own skin. Thanks for the inspiration and keep up the good work!
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Thank you so much I needed that I as you know things about our journey can be emotional but I believe everything will work out I just have to keep faith that the good lord will see us through and keep in mind of how far Ive gotten Hope you have a womderful weekend and enjoy your week off Im going to be catching up on some stuff myself
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Hi there... I stumbled on your profile by accident and then I thought I had seen you some place before... then I saw the dr. oz on top of your page and remembered I saw you on the show!!!! Good for you keep up the great work!!!! I am also trying really hard to loose this weight!!! It is so hard!!! Good luck and keep up the great work!!!
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WTG girl Im so proud of you!!!!! I have a favor to ask if you dont mind can you check out my lastest journal I could use some encouragement right now Thabks
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Support Groups
Close Infertility
Type: Ovarian IssuesI was diagnosed with PCOS in my late teens. I have not been treated for it in many years, but am finally seeking help. It wasn't a big issue to me until recently. Unfortunately, I do not seem to be ovulating so I am trying to stay positive and not lose hope.
Treatments
- Cassia Too Soon to Tell
- taking it to help with insulin levels, cholesterol, etc... hoping it helps with the pcos
- Adoption Considering
- Artificial Insemination Considering
- we were going to do IUI but my 2 14mm follies "disappeared"
- Basal Thermometer Not Working
- can't really get a good read from it.
- Cassia Too Soon to Tell
- taking it to help with insulin levels, cholesterol, etc... hoping it helps with the pcos
- Clomid Working / Worked
- started at 100mg, now up to 200mg. got 2 good follies last cycle but they disappeared...
- Folic Acid Somewhat Helpful
- I'm taking a prenatal vitamin to get the folic acid. hoping this will help.
- Metformin Working / Worked
- Started on 1/10/08. Has completely changed my insulin, glucose, and cholesteral levels to normal but is not causing me to have normal cycles.
- Ovulation Predictor Kit Somewhat Helpful
- the saliva test gave me false positives... never got a + on the pee sticks. looking for an economical digital kit.
- Progesterone Not Working
- took prometrium for 10 days. no AF
- Provera Working / Worked
- works to bring on AF
- Vitex Too Soon to Tell
- started the vitex along with 1 tsp cinnamon daily. we'll see what happens. :)
Close Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
I was diagnosed with PCOS at 16. I haven't really paid it much attention until recently. I know that I need to get it under control so that I can lose weight, be healthy and hopefully get pregnant!
Treatments
- Aldactone Working / Worked
- it worked when i was on it, but I can't take it as I am ttc.
- Metformin Working / Worked
- Started it again on 1/1/08 after being off of it for several years. It helped before in terms of losing weight/regulating cycle. I am hoping it will help in my attempts to conceive as well.
- Vitex Too Soon to Tell
- will be starting this cd 1. praying it leads to a BFP
- Clomid Working / Worked
- started at 100mg, now up to 200mg. got 2 good follies last cycle but they disappeared...
- Provera Working / Worked
- works to bring on AF
- Cassia Too Soon to Tell
- taking it to help with insulin levels, cholesterol, etc... hoping it helps with the pcos
- Cassia Too Soon to Tell
- taking it to help with insulin levels, cholesterol, etc... hoping it helps with the pcos
Open Healthy Eating
I have always been overweight and am working towards developing healthy eating habits along with regular exercise rather than "dieting"
Treatments
- Physical Exercise Somewhat Helpful
- I have found that the elliptical is much more fun for me than the treadmill
- Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful
Open Obesity
I am working toward a healthier lfe. I'm 2.5 weeks into my new journey as of 11/8 and can use all the support I can get. :)
Treatments
- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
- I've cut out all "white" stuff (carbs, sugar, etc) as well as all meat and by-products from 4-legged animals.
- Physical Exercise Working / Worked
- I either walk or do one of my work out videos for 30 minutes every day
Open Diets & Weight Maintenance
looking for support as I work toward a healthier life
Treatments
- Counting Calories Working / Worked
- i log all of my calories and try for a balance in my meals. so far it's going really well, and i'm sticking to my allotted calories
- Eating Healthier Foods Working / Worked
- no sugar, no "white" stuff (carbs, etc), and no meat or byproducts from 4-legged annimals
- Eat Less Working / Worked
