Re: Need PCOS Buddies!!!
From: Lori (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 21 Jun 2003 10:34:12 -0400
Lisa,
Hi!!! My name is Lori. I am in SC also. What part are you in?? I am
near Charleston. I know what you mean about weight loss. My dr. put me on
a diet pill---I took one and that is the last one I will take. I felt like
I was dying all day!! I really found success with low carb/whole foods.
Lori in SC
>----- Original Message -----
From: "Lisa" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
To: "Multiple recipients of list PCOS-DIET" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
Sent: Friday, June 20, 2003 10:54 PM
Subject: Re: Need PCOS Buddies!!!
> At Tue, 10 Jun 2003, Anonymous wrote:
> >
> >Howdy!!! ;) [*|:o)
>
> I would be interested in being involved in a buddy system. It is funny
> that our stats are almost the same...I am a shorty, 5'3, and weigh 209.
> This PCOS drives me crazy. This past 2 weeks I have lost 5
> pounds...yippee!!! What a milestone 5 lbs can be when you have PCOS. I
> started 2 weeks ago trying to eat at least 5 small meals a day (which I
> think is the real key) along with lowering my carb intake. I also
> started riding my bike and believe it or not I have actually enjoyed it.
> Yesterday I rode 5.5 miles. I think we all need enouragement and advice
> from other PCOS sufferers. Let me know if you get this up and going.
> Have a wonderful day!!
> Lisa
> SC
>
> Hi there,
> >
> >I recently found out (last week) that I have PCOS. Well, at least this
> >let's me know that I'm not going crazy, well in most cases. However, I
> >have become very depressed and really feel like I have nobody to talk to
> >regarding this issue. I am 5'4" and around 215. I need to lose weight
> >and be more active and eat alot heathlier. I do not like sweets, so
> >that helps alot, it's just what I do have, I can't lose. I'm very large
> >around my mid-section (my tummy) and the rest, is just added weight.
> >
> >I'm not sure how much longer I really can hang out here on this limb
> >alone, so I thought I'd call out and see if anyone else is interested in
> >started a daily e-mail list or chat group. I'm willing to set up a
> >spreadsheet where if we want to track our weight loss, goals, and
> >whatever else, just let me know.
> >
> >I'm located in Indianapolis, Indiana but would be more than willing to
> >help or be a buddy to someone in other areas. Please let me know if
> >anyone is interested. You can e-mail me @ teakupgirl@hotmail.com
> >
> >Hope to talk to someone soon!!
> >
> >:o)
>
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