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Thanks so much for your kind words. I'm not sure ...

2008-12-03T05:15:00.000-08:00

Thanks so much for your kind words. I'm not sure I really deserve them to that extent but thanks for the warm, fuzzy feelings this morning. You are a great friend too (and I appreciate your support as well). I'm sure if we lived closer, we would get together regularly.

Since you know how to lose weight and can lose weight, I agree eating the way you know how is the way to go - without Metformin. Metformin is an assist (and perhaps temporary) for people like Jimmy who found it difficult to lose at one point no matter what he did. I tried it once (I have been unable to lose the last 8 pounds (going on several years - but lo and behold I now only have 5 to lose) - I can, I'm sure, with great, sustained deprivation, but I always resist that.), however, my body cannot tolerate Metformin at all - probably due to the thyroid problem. I had to quit soon after taking it, but I've heard it helps people, especially those who are resistant to weight loss, which, thankfully, you are not. I do admire your dedication to help others as well. I think it is the second of the two reasons we are here on this earth.

Please keep inspiring us. You help me too - honestly!

Here is a link for Glucophage:
http://www.ovarian-cysts-pcos.com/glucophage-metformin-pcos.html

Jennifer ~ You are a wonderful friend and supporte...

2008-12-02T18:55:00.000-08:00

Jennifer ~ You are a wonderful friend and supporter and I am glad we met. You and your dedication to others, the recipes you create and share with such talent and passion, shows your caring heart and willingness to help others. We are blessed. I am trying to be kinder to myself and while the old habits crept back, I am taking the necessary steps to lose it. As you said, it does come off easier if one addresses it sooner rather than later. Have not thought of Metformin and truly believe I should eat healthy and not add any outside medications .. but do appreciate the information and will research it for knowledge sake. Your candor and sharing your situation provides strength and, among supportive friends and caring hearts, I am reaching within to grow in spirit and determination and continue on this path to realize my dreams and experience success. Thanks for being such a great friend. Always .. Ranae

I'm so sorry you've been through so much lately. (...

2008-12-02T08:35:00.000-08:00

I'm so sorry you've been through so much lately. (((HUGS))) I think you're being a bit tough on yourself. I think it is easier for some people to gain weight, especially if one has had a much higher weight set point in the past. I agree though if the old habits creep back, it is easier to gain that weight back. Still, if it is very new added weight, if you are really good now, it will drop off just as quickly. Have you thought of adding Metformin to your weight loss regimen? It helped Jimmy Moore recently (see today's blog post on his blog). It is also useful to help with glucose metabolism and is used pre-emptively to ward off diabetes (there was an article about that in a Time Magazine). God bless you. You are a special person and have shown tremendous emotional strength in the past. It is very difficult to always maintain that though when difficult family relationships are thrown into the mix - been there and done that, so I know. I used to routinely gain weight as well....I understand.