Hi everyone! Have any of you fellow PCOS'ers heard of the book by Nancy Dunn and Bill Slater called "The Natural Diet Solution for PCOS and Infertility". I've had the book for a while and I have just now decided to start this diet. I've been talking with Renewedhope (Amy) about it and she is on board to try it too! I just wanted to open this up for all PCOS'ers to join in.

Renewedhope and I are starting the diet on Monday. If anyone is interested in joining us, you can go to Nancy Dunn's website and order a book. It is on back order right now, but there is a downloadable version you can use until the book arrives.

I haven't read the whole book yet, I plan on doing a lot of reading this weekend so I'll be ready to start on Monday. This book says it will help us learn natural ways to:

~Regulate your monthly cycles

~Achieve a healthy pregnancy

~Lose weight

~Relieve depression

~Reduce acne

~Lessen hair loss

~Diminish risk of miscarriage

~Control hirsutism (excess body or facial hair)

~Minimize risk of heart disease & diabetes

~Enjoy increased energy

~Reduce need for ovarian surgery

~Improve skin quality

Renewedhope and I will be posting regularly about this diet and the improvements of our PCOS symptoms. Anyone is welcome to join us and I hope you all check this book out. From what I have read, the authors seem to be very knowledgeable about PCOS and seem like they have done a lot of research. Good luck to all you fellow PCOS'ers!

Edited April 3, 200818 yr by georgia girl

I couldn't find jicama either. What is it???

Here's a description of jicama that I found on the internet

Jicama is a crispy, sweet, edible root that resembles a turnip in physical appearance, although the plants are not related. Jicama has been cultivated in South America for centuries, and the vegetable is quite popular in Mexican cuisine. Jicama has a unique flavor that lends itself well to salads, salsas, and vegetable platters. The roots can sometimes grow to be quite large, although when they exceed the size of two fists, they begin to convert the sugars that give jicama its sweet flavor into starches, making the root somewhat woody to the taste.

Jicama is actually a legume, and it grows on vines that may reach 20 feet (six meters) in length. The vines tend to hug the ground, terminating in tubers that may grow up to 50 pounds (22 kilograms) in size, although the majority of jicama roots sent to market are approximately three to four pounds (1.3-2 kilograms) in weight. Before eating, the coarse brown outer layer of the jicama should be peeled to reveal the white inside.

When choosing jicama at the store, look for medium sized, firm tubers with dry roots. Do not purchase jicama that has wet or soft spots, which may indicate rot, and don't be drawn to overlarge examples of the tuber, because they may not be as flavorful. Jicama will keep under refrigeration for up to two weeks.

Jicama is excellent raw and is sometimes eaten plain. It can also be used as a substitute for Water chestnut in Chinese dishes, in which case it should be thrown in right before serving. Jicama also appears in stews, juiced drinks, stuffings, and a variety of other recipes. In addition to having a unique flavor and texture, jicama takes flavor well, making it well suited to culinary experimentation. Jicama is a great source of Vitamin c and is fat free—making it a superb on-the-go snack.

Jicama grows best in warm, dry climates. It can be planted and grown year round, although tubers form better during the winter time. Jicama plants sprouted in the late spring tend to produce extremely robust tubers by the winter, while jicama planted in the summer produces the most flavorful tubers, although they are typically somewhat smaller. Jicama prefers full sun and moderate rainfall, and it is subject to frost damage, making it a poor choice for northern climates. In addition, jicama produces a natural insecticide in the above ground vine, meaning that the plant protects itself from harmful pests.

You are a wealth of information!! There is a strong hispanic population here. I am going to look at a couple different stores today and see if I can find it.

Here we go!! Off to a great week!!

Amy

Well, I went to the doctor this morning and they had the results from my culture. I have MRSA staph. So, they had to put me on a different anitbiotic because the one I am on will not do any good. It wasn't the news I was hoping for, but it is what it is.

Honestly, MRSA scares me to death. I just hope my DH and son don't get it too!

Bless your heart. Wash your hands really well, and be sure and take all of your antibiotics even if it looks better. You will be ok. hang in there.

Here's what i ate today.

B - boiled egg and baby spinach

L - 4 cherry tomatoes and 6 walnuts pieces

D - Basic chicken stirfry

S - tangerine and 6 almonds

Need to drink lots more Water.

Get lots of rest and feel better real soon!!!!

Thanks. I'm trying to stay positive and think the best.

Here's what I had today:

B'fast- nothing

Lunch- 1/2 chicken breast, 1 roma tomato

Snack- handful of cashews, 10 grapes

Dinner- 1/2 chicken breast, sauteed mushrooms, apple

I totally blew it on food today. I got up early to pay bills, because I knew we would be out all day. I planned to take nuts, fruit, etc with me, but ran out of time. I left the house at 9am with nothing in my tummy, and no food to eat during the day. Bad choice....

Here is what I had today

B - Nonfat peppermint white mocha, no whip cream

L - 2 pieces of fried chicken and 2 100 twix bars

D - marinated flank steak and steamed zuchinni and yellow squash

S - small lemon slush, edemame

My saving grace...... 3.2 miles on the treadmill and 30 minutes on the stationary bike.

How are you feeling today??????

I didn't do very well yesterday and I probably won't be doing very good today either. Today is my birthday and my DH wants to get an ice cream cake to Celebrate. So I'm definitely going to have a piece.

I'll be glad when I can start working out again, that way, the bad days won't be so bad.

Oh, I found out that DH is getting me a bodybugg for my birthday. I am really excited about that. I've been wanting one since I got banded and we just haven't had the money to get it. I'm going to have to wait until next month to get it, but it will be worth it.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope you enjoyed your day!! I have thought about bodybug too. You will have to let me know what you think!!

Thanks Renewed! I did have a good day.

I went to the doc for a follow up and he said everything looks good. I'll finish up my antibiotics and I should be good to go. What a relief!!!

I am sooo glad!! I know that was pretty scary!! Well, I have had a couple of not so good days. We are going to the Relay for Life tonight, so I know I will not eat great there either. I am going to be careful of what i eat over the weekend and then get back at it full force on Monday!! I seem to have lost a little of my drive. I am going to find it over the weekend. My 6 month bandiversary is next Thursday and I am 2 pounds from being down 60 pounds and making the challenge!! I am going to work really hard at it!! Have a great weekend!!

Can you tell me were you purchased this book? I just went to BAMM.com and they don't have it.

My mom gave it to me a couple of years ago, I'm not sure where she got it. If I had to guess, I'd say she ordered it from Amazon. Good luck in finding it!

I googled Nancy Dunne(one of the authors). Then I went to her website and ordered. I wish I knew where it was now. I have somehow lost my book. I have torn this place apart and I can't find it!!! ARGHHHH!!!

Thanks for the ideas! I will try Amazon and also try googling one of the authors.

I have to say, I can't tell you how excited I am about the threads on PCOS. And that you have had the LB surgery and you are losing weight!

I am waiting on approval with my insurance...And I keep getting these doubts thinking okay someone with PCOS is not like the "normal" person who gets this procedure done... What if it does not work either... I know that it is just a tool...and at this point I NEED this tool to help me... It is so encourging to have other women who share the same problems. It's nice to know I'm not alone in this battle with PCOS.

PCOS is such a difficult struggle, and the weight issues are only a piece of it. I can tell such a big difference in my symptoms since being banded. I look forward to seeing the symptoms improve more and more. The diet in this book is really good, but a little hard for me to follow to a tee. I have opted to not have a "diet plan" right now. I am just trying to focus on a healthier lifestyle. Having said that, this book is awesome!! I am about to go crazy since misplacing mine. It is full of very helpful info and explains why PCOS affects us the way it does. Well worth the investment. Hope you get approval soon.