Thankfullness

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Day before thanksgiving and I have a lot to be thankful for:

I went to a doctor for the first time in years and got a life changing diagnoses. I saw it coming and have had to make some changes in my life style. But the thing that is amazing about it is that on my first visit with my doctor after listening to my concerns he suggested we test for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. It was something I had my suspecions that I had but most women who get diagnosed with it have to fight with their doctors to get tested and many go years without a formal diagnoses. So after some changes, a new medication, and a lot of reading I am on the road to understanding what PCOS will mean for me for the rest of my life.

I finished a half marathon in June. Which yes I am thankful I survived it. But who I did it with is what i am truely thankful for. I have been "adopted" by an amazing family and they invited me to join the family for the half. I love them so much.

I am thnakful for th journey I have had with weight watchers so far. I have never really been able to lose weight before. I honestly think the most I have ever lost was 5 lbs. Until now. Yes it is going way slower than I want and slower than others journey's but I am learning. I am learning lifestyle changes and lifestyle recipes. Not diet foods and deprivation techniques.

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  1. The Full CodeNovember 25, 2010 at 10:38 AM

    Sandy - thank you for sharing your journey with me. I don't think I would have had the courage to go to the first meeting without you. I am thankful for you and how much you have helped me succeed.

    Thank you!

    Jenn

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  2. AnonymousNovember 28, 2010 at 10:48 AM

    You are such an inspiration. The way you've tackled this whole PCOS diagnosis, arming yourself with knowledge and sharing that knowledge is amazing. Because of you I helped a friend get some answers on her PCOS diagnosis and enlightened a pharmacist friend about other uses for metformin. Keep up the great work!

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