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I used to get ocular migraines a lot when I was in college. I have not had one for years now. I don't think that exercise causes them - so if you feel fine it should be OK to go to your class. Make sure you stay hydrated and if you start feeling funny, just stop. Otherwise, if you decide not go, don't be so tough on…

I went through something real similar. Not sure if I felt nauseated but I definitely had stomache pains AFTER I ate for quite some time. I don't recall if I was taking vitamins at the time and unfortunately I don't recall how it went away. I know that it can be a sign of ulcers for sure. But when I went to the doc, I did…

I'm not sure about you guys... but I always go over my number on protein according to what MFP says I need. I meet with a wellness manager weekly and she tells me to get between 60 and 80 grams of protein a day, but MFP usually only says I need maybe 50. The rule of thumb is to try to keep your nutrition at 40% carbs, 30%…

Wow, I had a bad day today too! I was doing so good, I was down 3 pounds the end of last week and now this week I have all that back and thensome. I don't get it. It's frustrating but you can NOT let it stop you! You need to push your body to make your body change! It's quite easy to fluctuate 5 pounds in a matter of days,…

I am kind of in the same boat as you right now... my daily calorie allowance is going down and some days I feel hungry - which is how I came to discover what foods work to make me feel full and what doesn't work... so after I posted my first reply to you I did some searching and found this article I wanted to share:…

All I know is that protein and high fiber help you feel full. Try hard-boiled eggs, whole wheat toast, lowfat string cheese, lowfat cottage cheese, things like that to eat for snacks throughout the day. Eat a lot of small meals. Make sure you drink a lot of water throughout the day. I notice if I eat high carb meals (NOT…

Bump. :wink: I'm definitely in about Stage 3. And I'm a lot like Melathon - I have to "coach" myself with encouraging phrases.. that this is a PROCESS, it's BABY STEPS but at least they are FORWARD steps. A lot of weight loss is about ATTITUDE. I have to choose my attitude. And so I just have to keep trucking along and I…

Toning. Take up a toning class or buy some toning type DVD's. Keep up the walking for sure! And I've heard that the South Beach Diet is supposed to take care of those areas - something about the type of fat we store there due to the type of carbs you eat. I haven't tried it yet, though.

I have to completely agree with what everyone else has already told you. This is not the time to be counting calories except to be making sure you eat ENOUGH calories! I just stopped breastfeeding my little girl, she is 10 months old now. I work full time and so now I can use my breaks for exercise instead of pumping. Due…

I'm still fairly new here as well and motivation has always been my greatest defeat! I don't have the self will power. But this time is different for some reason. I feel so proud of myself when I say no to a cookie and I feel so good after a work out. Give yourself credit for the things you DO accomplish, focus less on…

I had this happen to me a lot, sometimes on the treadmill even. But then I discovered it was only when I wore a particular pair of tennis shoes! I no longer where those shoes and now I never have that numbness and tingling any more either. Maybe try a different pair of shoes?

Don't let that get you down!! Maybe you lost fat and gained muscle so the scale just looks even? Well, don't get too discouraged, just keep working toward your goal. The mind always moves in the direction of its focus. Stay focused and positive! :happy:

My weigh-in was today. I lost .6 pounds of fat and gained about .6 muscle - YEAH! Baby steps. I have to increase my activity level big time, I didn't work out much last week.

Something else to keep in mind for those of us who weigh in weekly. I am fortunate enough to have a fitness center on site where I work and a Wellness Manager. I see her weekly and weigh in on a Tanita scale - that gives me my full body composition. Every week I know my exact weight of fat mass, lean body mass and water.…

I know EXACTLY what you're talking about! Trying to juggle career, housework, time with kids, and then if there's anything left over for YOURSELF you're lucky. Right? I joined about 2 weeks ago and so far I have had some good progress. I check in weekly and my 2nd weigh-in is tomorrow. I'd love to keep in touch and bounce…

I just joined this week and found it cool to see that people seem to really "connect" with others! So I guess I'd like to say "welcome back" to banks! And, I know exactly where you're coming from as far as your little break - I'm in the IT profession as well! Gotta love it. Well, I'm looking for all the help and support I…