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  • Hypothyroidism can cause serious medical complications - it's not just a matter of being tired and gaining weight. Anyone who suspects they have it should make an appointment with their doctor and have their hormone levels measured. It is usually easily treated with medication - sometimes determining the dosage is…
  • Healthy people don't eat a breakfast of eggs, "toast, pancakes or waffles" a slice or two of bacon or sausage maybe both and lets not forget the condiments butter and syrup etc... . Yes, that is offered as breakfast often, but very few people could eat that every day. I struggle with not feeling starving on 1500 calories -…
  • One more thing - probably most important. Make sure you go to bed hydrated. Otherwise, you wake up feeling lethargic. I make sure I drink a large glass of water at some point when I wake up during hte night. Otherwise, running is miserable the next morning.
  • My #1 rule is to get to bed early - like 8:30 early, so I can get up at 4-4:30. I am asleep b4 my kids - I get them ready, read to them, tuck them into bed with their books and tell them to turn their lights off in 15 minutes. 90% of the time they do and I can get to sleep by 9. My #2 rule is never look at the clock when I…
  • That is so great that I'm copying it and sending it to my husband. Man, are my kids going to hate you! I just love it.
  • That's awesome. GIves them discipline and gives you what's probably a much needed break!! I love it.
  • I think adswillis27 was exactly right. I'm a long distance triathlete, so I do regular two-a-day workouts and I could never do it on 1200 calories/day. When I'm putting in a lot of miles, nuts are the primary way I add calories - good nutrients and you don't feel full. Everyone's different though - if you don't feel overly…
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