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I also started having issues with my 2nd Gen Up today. Both apps show they are linked but despite deleting them both, reinstalling them both, re-linking them and restarting my phone they are not sharing data. Extremely frustrating. :s

I tend to agree. I only eat a small amount of nuts if I need a quick, fatty snack to tide me over for a few hours.

Sounds like you're potentially retaining a little water around your menses, which is not uncommon. Outside of "water pills" and restricting sodium, there's not much you can do about it. I realized the other day it took me about ten months to lose 18 lbs. It was slow going but I think in the end it is worth it because the…

As others have mentioned, stretching. Additionally, start off a little lighter. Do 20 minutes instead of 40 and work your way up. Alternatively, assuming you don't have any contraindications, ibuprofen is great for muscle pain. Not for long term daily use but it might get you through the roughest first weeks. I remember…

Why would bananas contribute to belly fat any more than another fruit? That's silly.

Oh, and the guide comes with different plans, I'd just start with what you think will work for you and if it's too intense, drop down a level. I could be wrong but I don't think you can buy actual different videos?

It depends on the workout. For the weight lifting, not much, basically enough to do a push up. However, the plyocide and core routines require a bit more room. There are a lot of lunges, distance jumping, jumping "monster tires" and high kicks involved. And technically you'll need two pull up bars if there will be two of…

Lately I've been on a greek yogurt kick because of the protein. I tend to eat things I can enjoy on the go so I also like Boca sausages wrapped in a Mission low carb wrap with a little Sriracha or Chalula hot sauce.

I'm in medical school. I did gain about 10 lbs during the first year or two but managed to lose it over the last night. It's tough, especially when you travel a lot like I do right now, but it's definitely possible. I tend to make a lot of something when I cook so I have lunches for a few days. Keep healthy snacks around…

When I'm not traveling I don't eat dairy for ethical reasons but I have to slide a bit when I'm in small towns that don't have a lot of vegan options and I only have a microwave to cook with. Unless you have a true gluten sensitivity there's no health benefit to cutting gluten out of your diet. But hey, the placebo effect…

And woo for women's strength training!

I use p90x and p90x2 (which I don't like as much while I'm traveling because inflating and deflating my ball is a pain in the *kitten*). Not that I would ever advocate stealing... but they can be found online... Otherwise, just pick up a few Women's Muscle Fitness magazines. They usually have good routines.

When to take your levothyroxine: You can take it whenever you want. It's recommended to take it in the AM since it might boost your energy and keep you up but that's not a requirement. It is a requirement to take it on an empty stomach for absorption. Soy can affect absorption so they key is making sure you eat more or…

Hmm. I'm 29 and I tend to date guys 30-35, I guess I consider that in my age range. I was on OKCupid for awhile and I did notice a lot of 30 something guys looking for women between 18 and mid 20s. I generally avoided those guys, that's just kind of creepy. If you're not emotionally mature enough to date in your age range…

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So true, lapsed on my p90x for the last five weeks and "lost" about four pounds but I suspect it was a lot of muscle mass.

You look fantastic! Great job.

This is pretty spot on. Physical appearance isn't the first thing that attracts me to a person. If you've got a great personality and chemistry with me, that's the important part. If there's a hot body too, that's just a bonus but a bonus nonetheless.

I use Cetaphil for normal/ oily skin. I also use a Clarisonic face scrubber (probably similar to the Avon deal) a few times a week. Clearasil also makes an "adult formula" topical cream that's easier on the skin.

The anatomical correct term is umbilicus but I won't hold it against you. Just an FYI, pretentious doesn't look good on anyone.

How is that? I have yet to see any evidence about the diabetes jogging epidemic or hypertension weight lifting scare. Probably because most humans continue to eat calorie dense food and sit on the couch.

I have had mine in for 11 years so I'm not sure if the hole would close if I removed it... That said, I have taken out the following piercings and they healed just fine: nostril piercing, septum piercing, nipple piercings, bilateral industrial piercings. I also had my lobes stretched at one point and those too are normal…

Per the "if every day were like today" feature. 1200 calories has grown increasingly closer to what my BMR calories will be for weight maintenance, reflected by weight gain if every day were a cheat day of say 1600 cals. Sure you can, it's called peeing.

I "work out" 5-7 days a week with a video. But additionally, I walk and ride my bicycle for transportation (as weather permits). I like working out at home and do videos. I did p90x for three months and got great results. Then I did a smattering of Beach Body Insanity. I just started p90x2 but have decided I'm going to…

I do log them because I want to see how frequently I'm cheating. Sometimes I think I haven't had a "cheat day" in a few weeks and it turns out I had one a few days ago! Sometimes I will also try to compensate the next day by being under. But I agree, the guilt factor sucks. Also, I'm down to my last 3 lbs so going over by…

Most people don't like tofu because they don't know how to prepare it. What type of tofu you use depends on what you're making. Tofu scrambles are best with silken tofu. Other dishes are better with extra firm tofu. Most tofu needs to be pressed before it's used. But tofu can be cooked pretty much any way you want. Baked,…

Per p90x2, basically every workout! I had an appointment with a "rolfer" today and he was telling me that people often attribute pain to IT band tightness when it's more often hamstrings. Just a thought.

Nice job!!

I power through it but it's a fine line. You don't want to train until you're so sore you can't workout.

Whether or not one can run on a "bad knee" totally depends on what type of issue is occurring. I'm not sure, but it sounds like you have patellofemoral syndrome? Studies have suggested that patellofemoral syndrome can be rehabilititated but will often return if the previous level of activity is resumed - unless there's an…