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I love to go mushroom hunting! I remember my mom taking me as a little girl and I am finally getting to go this year with my cousin. I can't wait!

Thanks! I have never tried to use oils for my pain. Maybe I will give it a try. I think I will lay off of the 30ds for a while and just hit the gym again. I have seen such good results on here that I just really wanted to be able to give it a try. Hopefully I will be able to give it a go later and have great success with…

These competitors dehydrate themselves before the competition to lose the water and show the definition of their muscles. When they are not in competition or doing a shoot they don't look like that. Much fuller than you see in these pictures. Look it up and look at the before and during pics of these people. They do not…

Most people don't realize that the bodybuilders don't look like that all the time. They only look like that for the competition to show definition of muscle. I would love to gain muscle and get rid of my cottage cheese. LOL I used to see pics like that and think eww I don't want to look like that, but I have seen…

I am a person who only ate 1 to 2 meals a day and ate very unhealthy. It was a very bad habit. Once I started dieting, I started to make better choices but my stomach is still adjusting to eating more often during the day. Consuming more health food fills you up more than the bad foods. Eating healthier lowers the amount…

Almonds, pecans, Fiber one bar, Anns House trail mix, yogart, or a protein shake

I want to sweat! I want to know that I am doing everything in my power to look great and feel healthy. I don't wear makeup to the gym because I know it will be running down my face 5 min. into me being there. I feel empowered with a great workout and don't not care if anyone notices me or not. If coming to the gym and…

Almonds are good for you in moderation as others have stated. Maybe try the 100 calorie almond packets or if you get a bigger bag just know that 14 almonds is 100 calories. I also love pecans but there are 100 calories in only 8 pecans. The fat contained in nut is a good fat but you still don't want to go crazy with them…

I have had both of my acl's replaced so I know exactly how knee pain can effect your whole life. The only knee brace that has ever felt comfortable for me to use while exercising is one called Bioskin, however I received it from my ortho after my second surgery and I think it is pretty expensive but well worth it. A brace…

Welcome to MFP! I am sorry to hear of your medical struggles. This is definitely the place to be to track your calories and even the amount of Iron you are consuming. I hope everything works out for you and congratulate you on your accomplishments thus far.

Thanks so much for the feedback! I think I will try it and make modifications where necessary.

I think anything that messes with your hormones will have a negative side effect. It was nice not having a period but it wasn't worth the weight or the pain that I was in all the time that is for sure.

Someone please answer. I'm on my way to walmart and was going to pick it up if my knees will be able to handle it. LOL

I gained weight and had lots of lower back pain with it in. My doctor said that I was wrong but I made him take it out. I finally was able to start losing weight and my back pain isn't nearly as bad. If you search Mirena and weight gain you will see that other people have that problem. I would diet and exercise and not…

I was at the gym the other day and saw this lady using the lower back machines. After she got done doing the exercise she stood up and bent over and started pushing it with her butt while holding on to the handles in front of her. It made me really uncomfortable because it seriously looked like a doggy style position. She…

LMAO!!!! Im crying Im laughing so hard! I used to think people were hating on me because every time I walked into a room people would turn and stare at me. Then i realized that they were distracted by the noise my thighs were making as I walked into the room. I just want to be healthy. I want to get down to about 145-150…

I spoke with 3 different trainers and 2 nutritionists and they all said that using the Harris-Benedict method you do not need to eat back your calories you exercise. The exercise is included in the formula. I figured that I would ask some pros to get a better answer. Still not sure if they are correct but it is working for…

I can't answer that question and feel comfortable that I am correct. Some people say yes and some people say no. When I was using MFP I did. Now that I am using the Harris-Benedict formula which factors in activity already I don't. Not sure if that is correct or not. Its working for me but it may not work for someone else.…

It depends on your weight, height, and activity level I can give you the formula to figure out the calories you need to function and then you have to factor in your activity level to get the right amount. There are many different formulas but the one that seems to be working for me is the Harris-Benedict formula :…

I didn't see any weightloss for about 4 weeks. I felt better and could tell difference in my clothes but the scale wouldn't budge. After my fourth week I started losing pretty good. Now Im at a stand still again. But hey it took a little while in the beginning so Im gonna keep at it and hopefully the same thing will…

I have heard of The Spike Diet as well but I wonder if the concepts from both books are the same?

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You have to remember that everyone is here for a reason. Most of the time its for support or connecting with people who have the same goals in mind. When someone tells you whats wrong with you eating habits, its not to judge you but to help you find a healthier way of living. Its constructive criticism. Also remember that…

Work it- Missy Elliott

I feel like if I do that then I will have a hard time eating all the calories that I need.

Im not sure either. I just type it in and it gives me the calories and nutrition for the item I select. Am I doing that wrong?

Thanks to all! Wiping the sweat off my forehead!!! LOL Im getting to the point that Im stressing so much about this stuff all the time. I want to get it right. Would love to of any books that might be able to help me out..

Thanks! Why did my caloric intake go down when I changed my weight on MFP if it shouldn't have? I just confused all over! I think Im so hung up on all this that I get overwhelmed and confused and frustrated. Im by no means giving up at all. I've come too far. But I am just wanting to do this the right way and a way that is…

Yes I do calculate my exercise. I eat my calories back but it doen't seem to be working.

I am 31. I am 5'5 176lbs. I started at 206 then dropped to 196 which was my starting weight in Dec. when I starting wroking out and using MFP. Since then I have lost 20lbs. and have been at 176 for about 4 weeks.