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Pharmacists are actually better at this kind of thing. Doctors only know enough to know what to prescribe.
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I have major depressive disorder and I take antidepressants as a part of my treatment plan. I take my pills at the same time every day and I try to eat at the same times every day and I try to go to bed and get up at the same time every day. Routine helps you manage your expectations and will improve your mood. I also…
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How often do you weigh yourself? Your body weight can fluctuate daily based on water retention and other things. Try weighing yourself every morning after going to the bathroom and without clothes. If you record these you can see how your weight is trending over the course of a couple of weeks. If your weight is trending…
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They're just as healthy as any other processed food. It's not the best thing you could be eating but it's convenient and better than caving to that raspberry danish at Starbucks. Pick one that doesn't taste horrible and watch the sugar content. If you're eating more than one a day to hit your goal then take a look at where…
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Agreed. Vegan is totally doable. I don't do it because ... carnivore but it can be done. In addition to B-12 (which does have vegetarian formulations) you want to watch your iron and fat intake. In addition to the soy and bean products listed above I recommend olives, avocados, nuts, and plenty of leafy green vegetables.…
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Atkins publishes a book that explains what kinds of foods are allowed on each phase. If you're going to do one of these diets please go get a copy. The internet will gladly tell you a macronutrient combo that will look right but won't tell you about things like complex carbs and portion sizes.
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A lot of doctors have fat bias so they will recommend ridiculous things to their overweight patients. I had one that wouldn't take my asthma seriously and suggested that I get bariatric surgery every single visit. It took years to find one that takes me seriously. Just to compare, I started at 325 and my doctor asked me to…
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Folks above are absolutely right but there are a couple of things you can try. 1. Drink more water. Up to about 2 liters a day. 2. Eat more fiber. The insoluble kind. Take a supplement if you have to. These two things will help keep your digestive system running smoothly and are helpful for making the numbers on the scale…
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I know a lot of people like to recommend the smith but the smith can force you into an unnatural movement and it can also encourage you to lift too much. Besides, you can't do good mornings on a smith because the bar is meant to move with your back which means it will follow a curved path. I also don't like the bar pad…
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Pain and soreness are two very different things and it sounds like you're talking about soreness. It's natural to be sore after a workout. Cool downs, stretching, and rest are the best ways to deal with that. Assuming you're doing all three of those, then it's fine to use protein, potassium, and anti-inflammatories to…
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If you share your diary we can check but it's highly unlikely unless you're eating nothing but meat and protein shakes. Dizziness is a symptom of a lot of things so if it concerns you enough to post on a message board you should probably talk to your doctor. While you're there mention your diet concerns and at the very…
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The worst for me has always been doctors. All but the one I have now have gone on and on about me being morbidly obese and refusing to really help me with problems because well it'll stop if you lose weight. I had one recommend bariatriac surgery every time I saw him even though at the time I was working out 2-3 hours…
