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How do antidepressants actually cause weight gain (or loss)?
I don't understand how antidepressants affect weight. I am taking Lexapro again, as of about 6 weeks ago. I don't know that it's affecting my weight yet. I understand it can cause weight gain or loss. I get that it can cause increased appetite for weight gain. I get that it an cause a person to feel better and move more…
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Sweets
My only problem I have is sweets & chips. But I finally managed to get my hands on some… 1.) Atkins Caramel Chocolate Nut Roll Bar- but the calories is high 🥴 180 per bar but 3g Net Carbs, 2.) Atkins Chocolate Caramel Mousse Bar- only 😉 100 calories 2g Net Carbs and my least favorite 3.) Atkins Protein Wafer Crisps Peanut…
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Reassessing Goals
As I get nearer to my goal weight - I still feel like I have too much excess fat and am considering 10 / 15lbs less. I'm 47 ( in a couple of weeks ) 5ft 7 , CW 165, GW 150 I don't want my face to look ancient so I am a bit apprehensive about going into the 130/ 140 range. Not that it's happening any time soon as I'm unable…
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Exercising on beta blockers
Hi all, haven't posted on any boards in several years! After spending the last 2 years suffering with increasing chest pain and in the last 6 months palpitations, no tests have yet determined the cause. My family doc has put me on a low dose of beta blockers to help with the symptoms while we await further tests and…
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Twice a day workout
What are the pros and cons of twice a day workout? I am trying to drop 20 pounds in a month. I am doing 30 minutes of cardio (rotate treadmill and elliptical) and 20 minutes of lifting ( rotate upper body and lower body)
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Strategies for counting calories when you don't really know
Say you're at a potluck dinner...or spend a weekend with some friends (my situation this weekend)...and you don't really know how things have been prepared in terms of caloric content. Plus there are a lot of nibbles (e.g., charcuterie plate, tapas). What are your strategies for estimating calories? Do you take the same…
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HI I'm back for the Last time
Hi I'm Lisa and this hopefully will be last time to restart my weight loss journey again I seriously want to make it happen again and so I can start to feel better about how I feel and etc. My goal is to workout 5 days a week and watch what I eat and my biggest goal i want to accomplish is drinking No Soda and I know it…
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Need help figuring out TDEE
Hey everyone! So after a long break from being in a calorie deficit I finally decided to get to it. I’ve been through a lot recently after my dad passed away in November and that really took a toll on me. The issue is I’ve recently started feeling tired and muscle aches and I can’t seem to recover from my workouts and this…
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fat storage
I am 5'5" 180 lbs . I eat high protein, healthy fats, and carbs from quinoa or whole wheat bread. i carry all my weight in my mid section. i just started eating small meals through out the day. around 1600 cal. a day. im still at 180. any pointers??
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Open diaries
I need to add some ppl with open diaries to get ideas about what to eat
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anyone have sciatica? How long did it last? What did you do for cure?
Hi all: I am a runner who would run 5 miles 4 x a week. In Dec/Jan I ran 3 half marathons and I think it was too much for my 64 year old body! I woke up on Dec 26 with bad lower back pain and pain going down my right leg. Waited two weeks and went to Dr. and they gave me muscle relaxants...did not help. Waited another…
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Help..... massive plateau!
I've been on this journey for just on 6 months, and started at 261lbs. Just before xmas at my 3 month mark, I had lost 15lbs. At the end of January I stepped up my exercise and have been exercising 5-6 days a week but my scale weight has stalled and since 20th December ( its now the 23rd March) I have only lost 6 lbs. 6…
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Varicose veins - help!
So far I (32f) have lost 15kg. What I thought might be varicose veins at my heaviest weight are more pronounced and making one of my inner thighs really bumpy. My skin is really pale/thin and you can always see my veins through it. These bumps aren't any darker than my regular veins and don't hurt, but I'm going into panic…
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Weight loss, MFP friends in recovery
Hi! I took kinda a hiatus from MFP while I got sober (alcohol) and my sugar intake sky rocketed, which is normal, but after I hit my one year of sobriety (March 1) I realized it was time to lose the extra weight and cut out the sugar/junk food and get back in shape. I've gained quite a bit of weight, I'm 5'8 and 177 lbs…
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Weight loss
hi everyone im try to loose weight and reduce my Cholesterol ,,,so been eating oates for breakfast without adding sugar ,, been getting dizzy spells at times ,,,im also other meds
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Is this an eating disorder?
Is this an eating disorder? My roomie is my exercise buddy, because we both have the exact same weight loss/fat loss goals. And recently, this is what I've noticed: One some days, she eats literally a 100 calories of something super healthy and goes to the gym about 3 times PER DAY, and then on other days she gets ravenous…
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Diet beverages...
Does anybody have any info on whether or not diet beverages, flavored Waters diet carbonated beverages any of those things count as your 8 cups of water? I know water is water. But is that 8oz of a fluid intake or adjust water intake in addition to other fluids?
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Summer bod 2022
I want to loose 10-15 lbs, for a event in summer so I found my old MFP account how exciting to be back into the community 😄 now I have a goal to smash! Lmk if you want to be a part of this journey don’t be shy add me.
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Added sugar ?
Hey all I’ve been trying to find a way to control my overeating/ snacking. I’ve read a few books that suggest that added sugar can trigger insulin resistance which can trigger an increased appetite. I know this is not totally settled science but it makes a bit of sense to me - it’s calories in/calories out that matter for…
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App runs very slow on Ipad
Anyone know how to correct app running extremely slow and sometimes freezing up on an Ipad? I did reinstall it as well?
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Back to the Gym! And other thoughts...
So, an update since last time I hopped on here... I had gone to a convention a few weeks back and upon returning home, started getting a massive headache. Nothing took care of it, and it'd just vary between making me want to cry, to just being a dull headache. Had first thought maybe I got COVID, but after getting tested…
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Working out, and eating well…gained 10 lbs
How is it we gain, even when we’re doing all the things? Need guidance
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How to lose belly fat
Hey, I'm new here and looking to lose some weight and get in better shape. I specifically want to lose belly fat; my goal is to have a flat stomach and visible abs. What bmi and body fat % should I aim for in order to achieve this goal? And are there any diet/exercise tips for getting there? If it helps, here's my current…
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Last 10-12 lbs
I’ve managed to lose enough weight over the last 10 months to take me from being obese to teetering at the top of a healthy weight. Over the holidays I decided to maintain but actually lost a couple of pounds. Since new year, I’ve stayed the same weight despite intending to lose another few pounds to get me to the middle…
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70lbs heavier!!
Came from the dr. and I weigh 319 , which is embarrassing because 7 years ago I had lost 70lbs. I also have been off from work because I have had a partial hysterectomy which slowed down my normal activity that get at work. I also have osteoarthritis and Fibromyalgia which is quite painful at times and I have to take pain…
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Hidrate Spark 2.0
Does anybody else use the Hidrate Spark 2.0 bottle? I love mine!!! I'm already drinking more water than usual!
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28/F/5'8 - CW:175 | GW: 150 - Calorie Intake Questions
Hi all, I wanted to get some feedback on calorie intake. I chose "lightly active" as my activity setting as I work a desk job, take my dog on multiple long walks daily, and workout at F45 3-5 times weekly. My calorie intake is set to 1200 and I opted out of adjusting my calorie goal. Between brisk walks/hikes and F45, I'm…
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Carbs Needed for lady 67. Dr says to watch the carbs
My Dr. told me to really watch the carbs because my bloodwork showed 2 points away from the prediabetes level. I need to lose 20 pounds and I am confused as to carbs needed.
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Help
Anyone know any tips on stop binge eating ... I keep on imma start now and now and now and now over and over I keep binge eating ...
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Remote Microsoft meetings
Hi everyone What about a weekly microsoft meeting to set goals encourage one another and discuss any obstacles and sharing ideas to overcome it?