christahollis

Agreed. The rate threads are just useless, and I avoid them.

I know what you're saying! I had to go through 3 different doctors before one would seriously look at my test results in conjunction with this other metabolic disorder I have. Having hypothyoridism, and the other one, have made my case more complicated...and the doctors I saw just didn't care to take the time and get to…

Others have posted about this, she apparently discusses supplimentation in her books...and one might easily assume that she's taken a hand in producing a suppliment that she feels is helpful. Or she's a big fat sell out. I think the jury's still out on that one.

They could test it in populations that will most definitely put themselves at risk anyway. I've seen studies where they were testing preventive methods in South-East Asia, because the prostitution trade there is booming...and so is the AIDS epidemic.

Great rule of thumb... Neck up...go ahead and run (or whatever). Neck down...absolutely not. Your doc is "dead" on, if you have any problems with the lungs with your infection...it's a very bad idea to run.

Actually not entirely true...vitamans that are not water soluble, of which there are several, are not flushed out of your body with urine. They will bio-accumulate--that is, be collected by body tissues, eventually reaching a potentially toxic level. Songbyrd is right, you CAN overdose on vitamins.

Fructose is the naturally occuring sugar found in fruits. All by itself, it's not bad for you...but packs a calorie punch similar to refined sugar. It causes an insulin spike that is greater than let's say, whole wheat stuff, but it's not bad for you by any stretch. But be aware, people have been eating fruit for all of…

It's not possible for you to gain 1.5 lbs in two days...unless you eat 4500+ EXTRA calories on top of your basic needs. It IS possible to retain an extra 1.5 lbs of water from high sodium intake, TOM, or other factors. So don't stress out about the scale. Keep with it, it will come....or perhaps I should say "it will go".

Myth. But, if you're uber-concerned about it, you can try almond milk, oat milk, hemp milk, rice milk... Lots of options.

Well...it could be Plantar Fasciitis...but the pain from that is usually centered in the heel, and sometimes radiates forward through the rest of the foot (Have it, it stinks). If your pain is up the back...then it's not that. You can try RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)...sometimes these things only get better…

Don't bet on it! Hypothyroidism really really stinks...and if you're not PROPERLY medicated...you won't get anywhere fast. You'll struggle, you'll fight, you'll stick to a killer diet and strenuous workout schedule...and progress will be slow or won't happen at all. But then if you quit...even for a short while, you'll put…

The other respondant is right...plus...the Nuvaring has a lower level of circulating hormone than any other hormonal contraceptive...meaning that less of it is circulating in your body, it stays mostly in the area where it's actually active.

For new mommies...I always bring something a little more indulgent like a B&BW basket or Godiva to the hospital. When there's a new baby in the mix, mommies can feel a little underapprecated after all that hard work!

Aren't they called 'french fries'?:wink:

This guy is awesome!

It's physically impossible to "turn fat into muscle". Fat is fat is fat...and it will never ever have the chemical ability to magically change into muscle tissue. They're two completely different types of cells. That said, if you still want to drop fat, and not drop weight the other responder is right on...start weight…

If you can't find the brand...make your own!

Yes, it is. HGH is human growth hormone...totally different stuff.

i never worry much about a pound up...it's always water...as long as the overall trend continues down.

Some things about diary: The human body produces lactase (the enzyme that digests lactose) in baby/childhood in great quantities--that would be in the digestive system. As we mature, the body produces less--because we're no longer babies who need to be able to digest milk). Humans are the ONLY species that drinks milk into…

I'm a DD and I can't find a single bra that's supportive enough for running. period. That's why I wear three. One underwire sports bra (or an underwire minimizer), and two compression bras. One that's small (and thus extra binding) to wear under one that is my normal size. And then I wear a top with the built in shelf…

I'm with you on that one. The crust has far fewer calories because of the obvious missing cheese, sausage, pepperoni...and so on. 250 calories lost tops... if you lined those 6 pizza crusts edges up, in the shape of a piece of bread...you're probably looking at the equivalent of 2 pieces of bread.

no.

Go buy The Veganomicon. It is, by far, the best vegan cookbook I have ever used. The recipes are amazing, easy, and obviously focus on using beans, grains, and other such because it's a vegan cookbook. Seriously, go buy it....like now...before you even finish reading this reply.

in our very own food database on MFP...lemon juice (canned or bottled) has 51 calories in 1 cup. As far as dried seasonings, the great majority of people never use enough to gain measurable calories from them--as a little goes a long way. But they still do have some.

It's all about osmoregulation...or more simply put...water balance. When we eat a lot of sodium, it changes the salinity (sodium content) of our body tissues. When the salinity of our body tissues is high, the body tissues absorb as much water as is needed through the digestive system to bring it back down to the level…

try alcohol soaking and a razor blade...and a little bit of patience. the majority of adhesives dissolve in alcohol or acetone (nail polish remover), and you can then scrape off the sticker and adhesive with the razor blade.

get yourself some applebottom or baby phat jeans and enjoy having the butt that we all hate you for having! i WISH i had your problem!

Just keep moving...and move more every day. Make it a goal to get upstairs several times a day. Make it a goal to pull yourself up as much as possible... the very movements that are causing you soreness can be the very same exercises that you use to strengthen your upper body. I've been out of commission with double leg…

Veggie delight, no cheese, all the way (and you pick your veggies...so no worries about those pesky olives!) Lower in calories than other sandwich choices, AND the italian bread is vegan, and for the vegan who's not picky about honey, so is the wheat). It's one of the $5 footlongs, so cheap too.