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mortimer745

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  • Got mine out an hour ago! Dr tried to convince me that hair loss/thinning was not a side effect. I told him, it's right on the manufacturer's website! Anyway, it's out, and now I will see if some of my problems will go with it. I have recorded my weight today, as well as photos of my thin hair. With that as a baseline,…
    in Did you lose weight after having the Mirena taken out? Comment by mortimer745 September 2014
  • YEP! I am at the exact 5 year mark. I loved the freedom from periods. I do not love all the stuff that has gone wrong since year 3 that I am only now chalking up to Mirena (thinning hair - a lot!, low energy, zero sex drive, mood swings, weight gain) So Thursday I am meant to go in for a coil change... I am just having it…
    in Did you lose weight after having the Mirena taken out? Comment by mortimer745 September 2014
  • Welcome here! I have 4 also, and those exact ages! I get tired of being told "well, you're not that heavy for someone who had 4 kids....". I just want to be thought of as "not heavy" full stop!
    in I have hit the Reset button... Comment by mortimer745 March 2012
  • Anything with a Bhangra beat works really well for running and/or fast-walking. I keep a lot of Bollywood stuff on my MP3 player.
    in what is your favorite running music? Comment by mortimer745 March 2012
  • With any luck, it means you have been drinking closer to your correct intake of water, and your body is getting used to processing that much liquid. Peeing more is a normal and good sign of hydration. I find that after a couple of weeks, the bladder settles down a bit and you won't be running to the loo every 15 minutes :D
    in weird topic: urinating more whilst dieting Comment by mortimer745 March 2012
  • I'm not vegetarian, but eat a lot more Quorn that red meat. The mince is amazing in vegetarian chili or cottage/shepherd pie as well as bolognese. The 'Chicken' prices are also very tasty in fajitas, stir-fries, and casseroles. The low fat/high fibre and protein are what make it a first choice for me!
    in Quorn or Normal Meat? Comment by mortimer745 March 2012
  • Oxford, Oxon! Lots to lose, feel like it is time
    in Anyone from the UK?? Comment by mortimer745 March 2012
  • I'm finishing my PhD in Archaeology. It sure is hard digging when you are fat! So that's one of my main motivators. Also, Lara Croft looks great...why shouldn't I!
    in Introduction Comment by mortimer745 February 2012
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