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Working out is my clarity time. I love doing it alone!

I love all of these. Thanks everyone!

I've lost 52 lbs from size 18 pants to size 12 (snug but 14 too baggy). My dress sizes are usually a size smaller.

Coffee doesn't strip your body of iron, it only inhibits its absorption. It is recommended to not drink coffee with meals where you are consuming iron. If you are not getting enough iron in your diet, your doctor can prescribe a supplement. Most importantly: Space it out. If you are going to take an iron supplement or eat…

If you are only weighing once per week you may see that the scale doesn't show the number on your weigh in day. This can often be due to normal fluctuations in water weight for women who still menstruate. If you are working out, you may have replaced some of the weight you've lost with muscle. Muscle is heavier than fat,…

Speak with your doctor and weigh the risks and benefits of switching to another antidepressant less associated with weight gain. Mirtazipine has a unique mechanism of action and may be a drug you can ask your physician about that may be a better option for you. Do not discontinue your current medication without supervision…

Both parents got type II diabetes. 50% chance that I will develop it, and I have one sister. Do the math. ;) The truth is that type II is primarily caused by lifestyle, and I assume the data comes from the fact that children tend to maintain a lifestyle similar to their parents'. Be the change!

Nope. Sounds like tolerance. That comes from drinking too much alcohol too often. Have you consulted with a physician about this?

I say don't resist a little indulgence. Use MyFitnessPal to calculate the max amount of calories you can eat without gaining weight. On days where you are feeling hungrier than usual, feel free to eat up to that amount of calories. I do it off and on in periods of stress. It is all about still maintaining control. However,…

Absolutely I am heavier during that week. I work out the same during (if possible) because physical activity helps with cramps and other symptoms.

In terms of adrenal issue (Cushing's), it looks like your ACTH levels are within normal limits (about 80% of Cushing's patients have elevated ACTH). However, maybe your physician can perform a low-dose dexamethasone suppression test (DST) to establish if there are high cortisol levels. Other tests would be: To take your…

I buy canned black beans and rice and eat that on low-calorie wraps (that I sometimes put in the pot and make a quesadilla). I will add cheese to the mix and voila! Awesome food. In fact, canned food is your best friend. You can stock up at walmart on vegetables in a can. MAKE A SOUP. Get ground beef and a ton of canned…

Potato Chips: Eat baked chips! Baked chips are a lot lower in calories (and taste better, too). Also, there is a great product called "Fit Popcorn." It is DELICIOUS. Two cups of this popcorn is only 60-70 calories. I always eat it while drinking a lot of water (or diet soda => a problem I need to remedy lol), and this…

Following these catchy diets is not going to help. It sounds like an issue of boosting your metabolism. Your body needs to be fed a balanced diet so that you can get regular exercise. Exercise is the best way to boost your metabolism. For every 4 calories that fat burns throughout the day, muscle burns 9. Yes, starting to…

Watch your ratios on the MyFitnessPal app and keep < 50-60% carbs while still eating a balanced diet (vegetables, bread => all carbs). Eating way too much fruit all the time can affect your insulin regulation. If you are going to be consuming a lot of fruit that day, make sure you are eating some of that fruit with healthy…

I've lost 50 lbs since October! I've done it the completely healthy way by getting AT LEAST 1000-1200 calories daily and working out. I feel so great, and I never have felt deprived. In fact, the elliptical earned by the best chocolate cupcake ever last night.

I can't eat gluten, so the holidays are super easy since almost everything has wheat in it. I guess you could pretend to be gluten free for the day?

US Health and Fitness guidelines say that you should get 45 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise 3-4 times/week. This improves lifespan and cardiovascular outcomes later in life.

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It's all about easing into fitness! I binge when I stress out or have a big project to work on, so here is what I have done. 1. Set my goal to "maintain weight" on myfitnesspal everytime I lose 5 lbs and see what the max I can eat without gaining is. 2. Reset my goal to lose 2 lbs/wk. 3. Embrace the binge, but measure it…

Hi! I am not a diabetic, but I started losing weight because both of my parents were diagnosed. My mother is prediabetic like you, and with my counseling, my father has brought his a1c from 11% to 6.4% with just diet and exercise. My plan for them was the following: 1. Set your MyFitnessPal goal to lose 2lbs/wk. 2. Ratios…

I am grateful for a husband who supports me and loves my body unconditionally (even when I was 238 lbs). He has never struggled with weight and has natural muscular form. He could make me feel bad about myself, but he consistently promotes a positive body image. He'll make a great dad one day! And I'll portion out the…

We have the same goal weight! We can do this!