RobbieKCPhT Member

I was dx with TN in Oct 2006. On every kind of med possible and no on Trileptal, which has been helping for the past several months. I've never had surgery, because my dr's said they didn't see a compression on my MRA. Anyway, feel free to friend me, and good luck! <3

Hey all! I'm a Certified Pharmacy Technician. I hate all the "fad diets" and "weight loss supplements". Espeically all the crap that Dr. Oz talks about. I have people coming into our pharmacy every day looking for Raspberry Ketones, Acai, Green Coffee Bean, etc. Gets so annoying! Please feel free to friend me!!!

I have thought about that. There is a gal who lives close to me and she is certified. I may contact her for instruction. Thanks!

I heard a lot of great info about Kettlebell workouts. I bought an 8lb bell http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005HOKCIE/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00 and then a video http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005FRWTSO/ref=oh_details_o02_s01_i00 and I did my first workout tonight! :bigsmile: I'm still alive, my legs are burning & I…

WELCOME TO MFP! I'm a Certified Pharm Tech and very busy, however, I ALWAYS log my food & exercise thru MFP...I love the app on my Droid. Anyway, welcome & best wishes on your lifestyle change! Friend me if you want! :bigsmile:

I'm not a TNA member, but I have been on their website & I belong to several Facebook groups, I have a lot of support from those TN friends. I know I'm not alone in the world, but at home, in my small town, I'm very alone. No one really understands it 100%. I haven't really figured out what the triggers are. My most…

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Not the only one from Iowa! :) Go Hawks!

AGREED!!!!!!! I work in a pharmacy and get so tired of everyone coming in looking for the miracle weight loss & fat burning pills. Good Grief!

Agree on all of these, but would love to add: Cinderella, Danger Danger, Skid Row, Alice Cooper, White Snake :) I grew up in the 80's hell yes!

I actually use Pandora. Its free on my Android. I searched for Pop Fitness Radio & it is awesome! However, many times I need more uplifting music and I also enjoy Casting Crowns radio and stuff like that. Just go to the search area and type in fitness, and it will give you a lot of options. Then if you are listening, and a…

Thank you all SO MUCH for all the encouragement! I truly appreciate it a lot! Please "Friend" me so we can keep in touch. I pulled a hip flexor muscle a couple weeks ago, and have been struggling with exercise the past 10 days. :( Seems like each time I exercise, I end up at the chiropractor the next day! (DAMNIT!) I so…

I appreicate your encouragement! Thank you! I won't give up, until I'm fit & fabulous again. :)

Do you use a Heart Rate monitor to tell cals burned? Or how do you REALLY know. I'm just getting started, barely can make it thru the instructional video.

Exercises like??? I don't know anything about working out...I need help! :)

I just saw this on the news and I was SHOCKED that someone would actually put themself thru this. Should NG tubes be used on people who have medical needs? Not on people who are too lazy to exercise & eat healthy? Seriously...ridiculous!

I would LOVE to be in the 100's!!!! :) Its been a LOOOONG time.... I love the support of others! Please feel free to add me as a friend too! <3

I've been considering getting a Fitbit....so do I get one or not? I basically use my elliptical which tells me how many calories I'm burning. Help!

This is at the VERY TOP of my list too! I think they stink and look disgusting. My husband eats them on crackers....the same night he does this, he also sleeps on the couch...The smell goes away in a few days. BLECH!

Nothing but the best....Asics Gel Phoenix or Kayano!!! I've had 10 pairs in the past 5 years, and I wouldn't get another brand. :)

My elliptical does the same thing....calculates approximately 400 calories for 3 miles in 30 minutes and on MFP its totally different. I always use my elliptical....because I choose different levels, so the harder you work in 30 minutes, the more calories you will burn. I can totally slack off for 30 minutes, and burn way…

I agree, you look MUCH slimmer! Way to go, keep working hard! I too have over 50 lbs to go yet....more like 75! Keep fighting for your NEW YOU!

I'm clearly not coordinated enough for Zumba. I try to do it at home too, however, its not so easy to Zumba on carpeted floors. :( Darn good workout tho! Glad I don't have mirrors in my rec room, cuz I'd probably laugh myself thin!

I have mostly been doing 30 minutes of elliptical in the late evenings, because its my only free time. Unless I've had a hectic day at work, then I will skip a day...here and there... However: I can do all things thru Christ who gives me strength! Phil 4:14 Praise the Lord!!!!

I usually log while I'm eating (oh my phone, THANKS ANDROID & MFP!)...unless we are at dinner with guests, then I wait until afterwards, but I always have an idea of how many calories I'm putting in my mouth! :)

I do Zumba at home and I always wondered how to figure calories burned as well. The Zumba fitness DVD set says "UP TO 1000 calories an hour", but I highly doubt I'm anywhere near that! Ha ha!! :)

I love beer & exercise! Bacardio!!! Welcome to MFP Patrick!

I have TN! I've had it for 6 years. At first I tried medications which only made me gain tons of weight. I have not had any surgeries! I go in spurts, some months/weeks are really bad, and others aren't so bad. I did 3 months of laser treatments 3 times a week, and have been mostly pain free for a year with only occasional…

Thank you for sharing your story! I hope in Jan 2013 I can join the 101 club....I have 83 lbs to go. UGH seems like forever away.