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If birth control pills aren't helping with your pmdd, I would suggest trying an antidepressent. I am on Zoloft currently for post partum depression, but I started taking it before I was pregnant to control my pmdd. I would take a low dose for 2 weeks and then double the dose the week prior and the week during my period.…

I get bad chest pain and asthma symptoms when I run in the cold weather. I usually end up either running with my face covered with a scarf or I walk instead of run. I would look for a lighter-weight scarf. My mom made me a neck wrap out of a light yarn that I pull up to cover my nose and mouth. They sell something similar…

It can basically be used anywhere you use rice (burritos, put a stew or soup on top of it, etc). There are lots of recipes for quinoa salads online. A friend of mine gave me a great recipe for quinoa mac and cheese. It serves 8 and has the following stats: Calories 264 Carbs 26 Fat 10 Protien 20 Sodium 481 Sugar 1 If…

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Thanks Tappanga! I started taking supplements this summer similar to yours....liquid Calcium/Magnesium twice a day, a good multivitamin, and Evening Primrose twice a day. I also take a liquid Omega 3/6/9 on occasion. I found that they did help, but I was still having weepiness. I ended up on an anti-depressant. Mine is…

"You are so sweet, I don't want to corrupt you." LOL

I would suggest borrowing them from your local library first. Try them out and see if you like them before you go and spend money on them. That is what I did. I ended up liking all of the Jillian Michaels dvds and then bought them in a bundle on Amazon. But, I have borrowed other workout dvds from the library and didn't…

I would try a flavored coffee....then use whatever milk you want. Also, I have heard that coffeemate is coming out with more sugarfree flavors which are fewer calories than the regular ones.

Congrats!! I know that is a super awesome feeling!! Happy casual Friday. :happy:

I wouldnt be too hard on yourself. Weight gain is usual during and after menopause. MFP has all the steps taht you need to take...just stay within your calorie budget and exercise the amount you say are going to each day. If anything, the exercise will help you feel less depressed and better about your body. I always feel…

I do a lot of workout dvds and usually just log it as "Aerobics: General" unless it is something I know is low impact (like Richard Simmons) and then I log it as "Aerobics: Low Impact". As someone else already posted...I would rather low-ball the calorie burn than high-ball it.

Thanks for the info. I haven't started taking it yet. One of the things that is making me hesitant are the things that can happen once I decide to stop taking it. So, I question if it is worth it to start.

EmmaMay93---Nope, I like it...shows your personality. :)

Yes, being physically active can effect your period...especially if you just started working out or increased your workouts. Mine was about a week+ late when I first started working out. It is still a little late starting sometimes. I wouldn't worry about it, unless you go the whole month without a period.

I love Ezekial bread! I try to avoid the white stuff (white flour, sugar, anything that is "enriched). So, I eat it because it is flourless....you can see the actual grains. It is the least process bread I can find. Also, I am a vegetarian (most of the time) and it provides a lot of protein. It is also very filling. I eat…

I don't take a whole day off, but I do have one meal a week that I allow myself to eat what I want. It is usually on Saturday. I take a long walk/jog and burn a bunch of calories. I eat back those calories (during the week I don't eat back my exercise calories) and then some. I allow myself to go over. I have only lost…

Wow! That is awesome! I bet you felt like you were floating on air and so proud! WTG!!

Non Scale Victory

Wow! That is some NSV! Must feel so good! Today my NSV was that the pants I just bought a couple of weeks ago that I wore for the first time today are already big. Not that big of a NSV. The biggest one I have had lately was this past weekend when I was cleaning my house. I was climbing on the furniture to clear the…

Rhode Islander here!

Stats wise I usually get Spicy Tuna Rolls, California Rolls, or some kind of veggie roll (as long as it isn't tempura).

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I love sweets, so I have a "treat" every night usually after dinner...something low-calorie. I eat fat free or sugar free puddings, arctic zero, Nature Valley granola thins, or a piece of a ChocoPerfection bar. The only time I have a full calorie treat is on date night with my husband-to-be when I eat whatever I want.

Totally going to try this! I think I will try using fat free plain greek yogurt instead of the sour cream. :) Thanks!

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I agree with what Brian said about what you enjoy. If you enjoy it, then you will stick with it. I personally don't belong to a gym and never have simply because 1) I can't afford it and 2)I would have to drive 15 to 20 minutes to get to one. Number 2 might sound lame, but I know myself....I like to workout first thing in…

I weigh myself 2 to 3 times a week. I weigh myself Wednesday morning (midweek) just to make sure I am on target...that my weight isn't going up. That way I can make adjustments to my diet or up my workout. Then, I weigh myself Friday and Saturday mornings. Saturday is my official weigh-in day, but if the weight has dropped…

Biggest Loser Last Chance Workout Biggest Loser Cardio Max (there are two of these, both are good) Bob Harper Ultimate Cardio Body I would recommend getting workout dvds from the library. That way you can try it out before you buy it. I'm SO glad I started doing this! Otherwise, I would have been stuck with a huge…

I was dancing the "jumpy song" with the little girl I take care of and my pants started falling down. lol

My hubby-to-be has got me watching Next Generation and Deep Space Nine. Great shows! I always thought they were for "nerds"....I guess I am one of them now. lol You made a good point....all of the crew is thin. A few of them might be a little plump (at least the men are), but not too much. I have yet to see a woman who is…