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I finished chemo the end of August and am talking to a surgeon this afternoon to schedule bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction. I anticipate going in for surgery sometime within the next 4-6 weeks. I've been trying to walk and excercise since chemo ended but the fatigue and muscle aches are really difficult to deal…

For your friend who is offering food you can either accept the food and then not eat it, or explain to her that you are working on improving your diet and turn her down.....simple enough. If you live with your grandmother, and she's the one making dinner, then you can eat what she makes but manage your calories through out…

When it comes to weight loss there is no real scientific evidence that supports eating at a certain time or having a certain number of meals or for spacing the meals by a certain time. Some people will tell you to eat 6 small meals a day, others will tell you to never skip breakfast, still others will say not to eat…

I will never understand the public fascination with this show. I consider it to be a public health threat. How can people be inspired by watching people being treated like like sub-humans and humiliated for not acting super-human? Not to mention supportng the notion that the most important consideration in your health is…

I would suggest that you talk with a licensed dietician for advice. Between the high energy demands of dancing and your medical concerns, general info on the boards like this are unlikely to be medically sound or to meet your specific needs. It's also entirely possible that what you are seeing as "fat" around your stomach…

My body tempeture fluxuates all day long. I'll get a "hot flash" that lasts just a couple minutes about once every hour or so. I don't sweat but I feel hot. I'm also getting night sweats. My recent issue that is causing problems is hot flashes in the middle of a workout. I'll be doing cardio and I'm already hot and sweaty…

There's no rule that says strength training has to involve lifting weights. You can do exercises using your own body weight. Here's a good beginner session: http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2009/12/09/beginner-body-weight-workout-burn-fat-build-muscle/ By the way, I would also count this as cardio.

Cardio=Good Strength Training = Good Cardio + Strength Training = Better and/or Best Your going to get the best overall results by combining cardio with strength training. In reality weight loss is 80% diet. You can lose weight by just creating a caloric deficit. You won't get stronger or be toned. Cardio will burn…

I went to the article the OP suggested: Top 25 Positive Effects of Fasting PROs/CONs Tags: fasting, diet, health, not eating, top 10, pros, positive, effects, best, reasons, tips Fasting is the complete abstinence from all substances except pure water in an environment of total rest. There has been much contention in the…

Find activities that you love to do and would do, regardless of having a buddy. That helps a lot. Also, I joined a gym and took a lot of group classes. I made friends in the classes and they've turned out to be my exercise buddies. I've also found that a lot of my gym friends post their workouts and fitness routines on…

I've never heard anything about it being bad to drink water while eating. In fact, it aids in digestion.

I agree. Soups are healthy, nutritious and filling. The warning is that they are not all low calorie or low fat. I'd also recommend home-made as canned soups contain a lot of sodium and much of the nutrition has been lost due to overcooking the meats and veggies. The idea behind "soup diets" is generally based on broth…

It's not as difficult as you think. If you overeat by 100 calories a day, every day you will gain approximately 10 extra pounds a year. First of all think about how little 100 calories can be. Then you can imagine that 10 pounds in a year happens very easily without you ever really noticing. You started our at 130 pounds…

Hard to tell without knowing what kinds of things you're eating. I looked at your diary but there's not a lot of info. Couple of suggestions. If you've been eating junk food and you've started to eat healthier with higher fiber, it can cause digestive issues while our body is adjusting. In my experience it can take about…

It's certainly easier and you have more control at home but it's also possible to eat out and still lose weight. You just have to make good choices. Or make a bad choice and know how to recover and keep moving forward. I eat at home for most meals but I do socialize over a meal with my friends and I frequently have…

Start with these links. They'll explain just about everything you need to know: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/10665-newbies-please-read-me-2nd-edition http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/23912-links-in-mfp-you-want-to-read-again-and-again

I'm assuming you'll have your phone on you or could have your phone....use the mobile app.

Most restaurants, even fast food have some healthier choices. For fast food restaurants, *get the kids meal if you're just concerned about controlling calories but there are some other options. *You can get a grilled chicken sandwich and remove the bread. *packaged salad (avoid the cream based dressing and go with italian…

How much of it do you have to have? A few sips or bites won't hurt as long as you account for the calories in your overall food plan. Do you have to have some of everything? Why not have water as your beverage and then have some of the granola and/or canned fruit for a snack. Also, why don't you suggest some healthier…

:laugh: So True

It is possible that your calories are set too low and you could increase them. Before doing that though, what are you eating? If you are eating primarily fruits and vegetables you may need to add in a little more protien and essential fats. Both take longer to digest and help you feel full longer. On the other hand, if you…

I would probably be easiest to use an estimate based on fast food french fries. There's probably not much difference. Other wise Measure the oil you put in the pan Fry measure the oil left in the pan calculate calories based on the oil used and add it to the calories for whatever you fried.

In reality, weight loss is 80% diet and only 20% exercise. You can successfully lose weight without excercising at all. Obviously, the more you move, the more calories you burn. Walking is great exercise. It's free, it's easy, and easily accessible to just about everyone on the planet. You can do it before, during, after…

Exactly. I simply don't understand why you would watch what is, essentially, a program length commercial.

I agree. I think the show is insane. The weight loss is unhealthy and unrealistic. I don't find it motivational at all. Additionally, although I don't know if it's true, I am under the impression that after the show ends, a large majority of the contestants regain the weight they lost. I'm not a big fan of the notion that…

I have NEVER bought into the diet pill/weight loss supplement nonsense. I've wanted to a couple of times and researched them but found that they are just another form of snake oil sales. For example when the craze first came out for that one fat blocker pill (I can't remember the name). I read through the studies and it…

What's wrong with having a snack? I normally plan a mid-morning and a mid-afternoon snack. I try to choose snack items that are high protien so they keep me full for longer. Additionally, if I allow myself to get too hungry then I completely lose control at lunch or dinner. You'll get a lot of opinions on skipping…

For the most part, I agree. A gym can provide a lot of variety in a workout due to the different equipment and classes. However, you can still get cardio and strength training on your own. Get some hand weights, resistance bands, and exercise ball or some workout DVD's and you're good to go. Regardless of whether you…

Common sense question. Are an adult female's nutritional needs similar/same as that of an infant? Also: Have you tasted baby food? It's pretty unappetizing.

I've read a lot on this. There are some supplements that can have a very minor impact to improve weight loss. However, it's so small (like an extra 3 pounds a year) that it's not worth the cost. Do some research. Here's what the Mayo Clinic website says: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/metabolism/WT00006 No magic bullet…