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Yes, you do burn more calories for a given level of exercise when you weigh more. It just takes more energy (calories are energy) to move the higher weight around. As you lose weight, you will slowly burn less, so you will have to increase the intensity or duration of your exercise. Don't worry about that, though, the fact…
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Hi Jennifer, As you can see, hypothyroidism is a common problem. I'm a physician, and although this is not "official" medical advice (since we have never met), here are some thoughts: 1. It takes a couple of months for your thyroid levels to become stable on your dose of synthroid. It's normal in that time for you to feel…
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Beansprouts, I think that the people who design and market the "Energy" and "Sports" drinks are very smart. They know that if they give the person an extra "kick" with caffeine, it will help sales... I personally would avoid it, or at least limit it dramatically, as I said before. -NS
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Here is the advice on caffeine that I have given to patients for many years. It's based on both the available facts and research, and also on my own experiences treating many patients. Caffeine can last in your system anywhere from 4-12 hours or more. It depends on your age, your liver and kidney function, and other things…
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Christy, Sometimes weight loss can plateau as our bodies adjust. The good news is that it will pick up again! However, looking at the last month of your log, I notice these things: 1. You are a little heavy on the carbs. That can lead to blood sugar variation and increased hunger. That leads to snacking, and most of the…
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See this link: http://jennisfoodjournal.wordpress.com/2011/09/02/medieval-times-dinner-tournamet/ -NS
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Best of luck. I've been using this website since January and found it very helpful. I hope you do too.
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I think they are fine to eat, and it helps that the calories and other nutritional info are easy to find and log. Just continue to stick to your goals for calories and exercise! Good luck.
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I like the Special K protein meal bars. I use them as a meal substitute sometimes.
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Although your physician asked you to lose two pant sizes, the work you are doing is still very beneficial. When you next go back, ask him/her to see if your cholesterol levels have improved. We get as tired of saying "lose weight" as patients get of hearing it. It doesn't really matter whether your pant size changes, the…
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Consider tuna fish. Very high in protein, low in calories. Of course, get the kind in water, not oil.
