Demetria

yeah, I always gain weight first in my thighs, hips & rear and that is where I lose it last! I always start losing inches in my waist and unfortunately my chest. I have always been a pear shape. It's genetics, I think. Some people tend to carry it all up top or down below, then there are the ones that store it all over or…

I think the only side effects of having too much caffeine is the energy highs and lows. You could switch to decaf. Drinking tea is very good for you even if it is decaf. Tea is full of flavenoids, and antioxidants but only the fresh brewed hot or iced not the bottled. White tea has the lowest amount of caffeine, then…

So there is not a big difference nutritionally between steel cut oats and rolled oats? Demetria

what sucks for us short/petite women is we have less surface area (skin). Tall people have more surface area and thus higher metabolisms. Can't remember where I learned that bit of info. If I am wrong on that please correct me and tell me how.:blushing: Demetria

wow, the total weights and different sizes is pretty fascinating. I am only 4ft 11in. I think I have a medium frame and I carry most of my fat in my rear and thighs the lowest I have weighed is 102lbs and wore a size 4 or 5 (34in hips), my most recent weight gain put me at 166lbs in a size16 loose, so far I have lost…

Wow, your doctor told you to be on a low fat diet, lower your cholesterol yet didn't give you any help as to how to accomplish them? That's a major disservice if you ask me. I would let your doc know how you feel. If your insurance will cover it, I would suggest seeing a nutritionist to give you specific guidelines. If…

I think you just happened to find the perfect formula that works for you, enough calories to keep your metabolism in good order, enough protein to support muscle growth, enough fat burning cardio so you are able to build more muscle and keep burning more fat to change your total body composition. That is awesome!!!! How…

the orgasms hurt? how do they know she is having real orgasm? that's interesting.. if they didn't hurt, i would definitely sign up for having that disorder, wouldn't have to worry about birth control! lol Demetria

yogurt has the good bacteria in it which I think is what the probiotics are and make sure to change out of sweaty underwear asap, tight clothing can contribute to yeast growth, make sure and use the restroom after sex. For a particularly bad bout of yeast infection try to "air" out as much as possible, kwim, lol. I think…

The only difference nutritionally, that I know of, is the amount of fat. So if you are already drinking skim just stick with it. Demetria

I buy a half gallon of 1% lactose free milk for me and one gallon of 2% for my hubby and 2 sons. Demetria

sparkpeople.com has alot of recipes and people comment and rate them so you can get a good idea if it is a good one. realage.com is another good one hth, Demetria

I alternate meats for dinner, beef, chicken, pork, no meat (bean soup), ground turkey. I cut off as much fat from the beef if it's sirloin and I get 97% lean ground beef. That way I don't get bored and my family doesn't either. I add brown rice, steamed zucchini, yellow squash, baby carrots, brocolli, whole wheat pastas…

How many pounds would that be? I would start with baby steps so that you can do them and not feel overwhelmed. Alot of people want a quick fix and try to change everything at once, then can't handle it and fail. I finally bought a size 16 shorts last june and almost cried. I have since steadily and slowly changed my…

I would look up research on Alli and make sure it is still okay to use or if there have been any recalls for it. The thing I know about Alli is that you need to follow a low fat diet because it works by keeping your body from digesting the fat from the food you eat. So you could have loose bowels and other side effects if…

I can get by with cheese & yogurt but if I go over 2 servings of dairy my stomach is not happy at all, so I drink the 1% Lactaid milk. It works and I like it.

So u r going to get the one without hormones? I think that is the new copper one. The mirena has a very low amount of progesterone. I had gotten it some years ago and after trying and trying to lose weight with no success, I had it removed. They state that that is a possible side effect (weight gain). So far I have lost…

So he specifically said it would help you lose weight? Did he talk to you about other side effects, what hormones, and how much of the hormones were in the medication? Check to see if Yaz has a website to help answer your questions. hth, Demetria

I was wondering what the heck they were thinking using her. She does look odd. lol Demetria

There is more than one blood test for the thyroid. Did the docs do all or just one of them? Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH): In most cases, this is the single most useful lab test in diagnosing thyroid disease. When there is an excess of thyroid hormone in the blood, as in hyperthyroidism, the TSH is low. When there is…

I started an excel sheet for each recipe. I put in each ingredient, if it has a label I use those numbers, if it is a veggie, then I look it up on mfp and calorieking.com. Then I put in formulas so at the end of each column it adds up each one, say calories for all of the ingredients, then in another cell I put a formula…

I think you go to the Tools tab, there is a bmi, bmr and one other thing hth, Demetria

You do look pretty good in your pic. How tall are you? That makes a difference as far as weight is concerned. If you are like 5' 8" then trying to get down 120lbs is totally unrealistic. Instead of overwhelming yourself with trying to change your eating and losing weight all at once, I would just focus on changing your…

freedieting.com has some good info on low carb diets and I would include alot more whole veggies & fruits(not juices), they are low in calories, have fiber and a host of other nutrients your body needs. Demetria

I always start with my diet, what and how much I eat, then when I have that going good, I add in exercise. I start really small, walk around the block 3x a week, then walk around the block everyday, then walk around the block twice and just keep adding more gradually until I feel like riding my bike, the first time I rode…

you should not go off of Zoloft cold turkey! call your doctor and let him know what is going on right away! Then follow the other posters' advice on how to deal with the hunger. Demetria

Natural peanut butter is 210 calories for 2 Tbsp! Avocadoes, almonds, walnuts are higher in calories and also have the good fat just be sure you don't go over your total fat intake for the day. Which on a normal diet is no more than 30% of your total daily allowance. Brown rice, potatoes have a good amount of calories,…

Are you eating enough for your activity level and size? That is great to accomplish a 50mi hike! I think for fat burning you need to bring your heart rate up to your target heart range for 20-30min each exercise session. So yes being active, riding your biike everywhere is good but if your calorie deficit is too large your…

might be anemia, yes go to the doctor, they can run blood tests and see what is up. Are you taking a multivitamin, getting enough protein, I think beef (dark red meat) has more iron in it than other meats. Do you usually bump into stuff alot or do you now seem to be more uncoordinated? The docs can check your reflexes,…

One major thing I have learned beyond what, how, when to eat & exercise is PLANNING. Planning puts you in charge of what you can do and control. I got the bull by the horns! LOL Demetria