Comin' Back to the Beach

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Registered: 04-01-2008
Comin' Back to the Beach
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Tue, 01-13-2009 - 8:52pm

I am scared. I am nervous. But, strangely, confident.  I want to be able to be sure that I'm not going to quit on myself this time.


I tried South Beach once before and lost 5 pounds in the first week. It was a great success and I didn't find it TOO difficult to follow. I'm doing much better planning and I have the support of my fiance this time.  I'm not "hiding" my diet so people do see that I fail. People know so that hopefully I can in turn support me.


Anywho. Since technically I haven't been here in a while, I'll re-introduce myself!


My name is Meg, and I am 22 years old. I'm 5' 10" and weigh 330. I am engaged to my fiance of 6+ months, we have been together for a little over 2.5 years. I live in Virginia. I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and also am attempting to manage anxiety/depression. I hope that this will balance out with weight loss.


Also on my list, aside from health reasons, is to generally feel better about myself. And also to feel good in a wedding dress come the fall of 2010! =)


So I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone here. I'm looking forward to supporting you and being supported by you.


Faithfully,
Meg

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SW: 322.2 CW: 315.8 GW: 180 megsweightlossblog.blogspot.com
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Registered: 04-01-2004
Tue, 01-13-2009 - 9:03pm

Hi Meg,


Welcome back!


It's recommended that people with PCOS start in phase 2.

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Registered: 04-01-2008
Tue, 01-13-2009 - 9:10pm

I remember reading that before, that women with PCOS should start in Phase 2. However, I am not Insulin Resistant, and all of my other levels are good (my PCP just did my bloodwork for my physical), so I'm going to start with Phase 1 and see how it goes. If I am finding my health to be iffy/in question then I will certainly adjust to Phase 2. =)


But thank you for the link again! I'm reviewing it now again.



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SW: 322.2 CW: 315.8 GW: 180 megsweightlossblog.blogspot.com
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Registered: 04-01-2004
Tue, 01-13-2009 - 9:11pm
Sounds like a plan.
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Tue, 01-13-2009 - 9:25pm
Welcome back, and good luck!!
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Registered: 02-03-2008
Tue, 01-13-2009 - 10:11pm
Welcome back to SB...I too suffer from depression.
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 01-14-2009 - 6:59am
Hi Meg and welcome from another Virginian Good luck!!!
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Registered: 12-18-2005
Wed, 01-14-2009 - 8:04am

Good Luck with coming back to the beach. I too was diagnosed with PCOS this fall. I have the insulin resistance and take metformin which has been helpful. As you probably already know this is the place to get the best advice and support.

Samantha

Samantha

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Registered: 04-01-2008
Wed, 01-14-2009 - 11:55pm
Thanks for the warm welcome back everyone! =)

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SW: 322.2 CW: 315.8 GW: 180 megsweightlossblog.blogspot.com