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I have lived on the Texas border my whole life. I am a nurse practitioner in the ER and I have seen both the good and the bad of border health. Yes, there are talented and reputable physicians and surgeons in Mexico. BUTTTTTTTT, and that's a big butt! Ive seen the worst cases of gross negligence from there and I've…

Even something as simple as not fasting prior to liver functions test can cause an increase.... but follow up just to rule out other causes

LOL WUT??? Read you might learn something .....

I'm on week three... and I'm seeing results cardiovascular wise and some inches lost and of course every girls dream of looking better in clothes. BUT the scale hasn't moved... anyone else having this issue or will it all pay off in the end... Im doing well with my diet and kcals... Im not stopping I'm just wondering

love the glasses!!!

my need for instant gratification .... yup that would be it

MMMMM DIET DR. PEPPER (In my best Homer Simpson Voice)..... It got me through FNP grad school I maintained a 4.0.... I think school damaged my brain more than the damn sodas!!!

^^^ This right here!!!! For the last two weeks i worked out everyday... I felt great but then this week I wasn't feeling it I was TIRED and my body told me so.... I work 12hr shifts so I used my workdays days as my rest days (in reality it was only 2 days of rest) watched my caloric intake and slept because that it what my…

Multivitamins never gave me any trouble until on day it just made me so nauseous... and i used the same brand... but now i use gummies an ill never go back!!!!! lol

just keep doing what you're doing sweetness!!!! You are doing great.... I had to hide the scale from myself because i was OBSESSED and i can be still but i had to look at pictures and measurements and how i felt in clothes that made me realize I'm doing something right!!!

you run the risk of a lot really. Look up rhabdomyolysis. I see a lot of new cadets from FD, PD, BP come in to the ED with this when they start their intense training. You can have kidney failure/cardiac failure/respiratory failure etc... CRAZY **** REALLY... In fact I've had marathon runner come in from cardiac…

Thanks GUYS!!!! And happy nurses day to you too sweetheart!!!!.... I feel your pain friend I guess if my calories are in check and the stress munchies are under control Ill be alright!!!

Thanks for the awesome suggestions!!! :) but unfortunately I can't leave the units i work in. There are days where I don't event have time to pee let a lone eat a meal. Granted I do take my lunch but you are right I'm not eating the way i do when I don't work. Usually small balanced meals but when I work its a go in the…

I like to add flavor to sparkling water…. Like Mio fruit punch…. OMG it was like flavored soda and great for when i was craving the carbonation… Right now Im drinking lemon water, Diet coke, and herbal Teas…

I was 250 exactly…. Ive lost over 51 lbs… its a challenge but you can do it… ADD ME!!!

I was literally just THINKING THIS!!!!! I just finished my second T25 workout and found myself very amused as to how UNCOORDINATED I look and feel, I mean, I basically laughing at myself… but I still burned 370 calories… I figure as long as I'm doing it, I still push play… BUT LET THE HILARITY ENSUE… But on a serious note…

I love this.... its so funny.... Ive lost a little weight.... only about 46... and I love wingstop, chick Fil a, and SUBWAY...I just make sure i dont go over my calories for the day... I also work out, 2 degree blackbelt/ bike ride and other awesome activities.... hahaha so keep it going this is hilarious.

I only drink coffee on the days I work, Gotta have motivation during those long 12-16 hour shifts....

I say "I Know Right!!" then put my hands on my waist and do a model spin and walk... lol... its super fun and we end up laughing lol

Fellow Nurse... ICU.... soon to be FNP... glad to see you here... I have been off and on this site for a while and I keep kicking myself in the butt for being like that but I have had success each and every time

I might be repeating what others have said, but was not going to read 6+ pages of posts, mental disorder with a PURE/STRICT vegan diet is possible, usually due to the lack of vitamin B12, which can lead to permanent brain damage if not treated. B12 is usually found in meat/fish/cheeses/ and eggs. But vegans can replace…

It sounds like a reactive airway condition than acid reflux, make an appointment with you Doc and have a talk with him about it. Do you notice it worse on windy days, is worse outside or indoors, do u usually suffer from seasonal allergies, its been bad this year I have a butt load of patient coming in with respiratory…

Good Job Girl!!! When did you start seeing results and are you following the diet plan:happy:

Hey ladies, how the workouts are going well. Im on week 2 day 3, and I do love it. Im down 1lb and 5 inches all around. BUT, just wanted to see if you all have ever had a day where you were just not into it, bleh... today i felt tired and annoyed, I mean i pushed through it, I think it has to do with my TOM, but Im not…

It does suck hun, having to get blood draws every 6 months sometimes more when fluctuating dosage. I know what it is like to not have insurance to get labs done, **** I didnt have money all through school, but I think its time to get redrawn just to see where you are at. Typically we want level SLIGHTLY hyper (fast) for…

With hypothyroidism, one already has a slow metabolism, the thyroid hormone has an effect on EVERY ORGAN and ORGAN FUNCTION in the BODY. Pretty much when you are in a HYPO state you are SLOW, the stimulation to eat is decreased and the stimulation to process is decreased and you hold on TO EVERYTHING. I know from…

I just started insanity, Im on day three!!!... and you know what I feel pretty good, sore (THE BOTTOMS OF MY FEET ARE SORE), but I feel different, its most likely the endorphins pumping through my body because im not sure if you can feel a change in just three days... lol... but either way Iam enjoying it, I cant do all…

all of you are so very very inspirational!!!!! 5'3" 28yrs old SW: 250 CW: 198.4 GW:180 ten pounds at time :) UW: 145

I see your point, you want to be comfortable when you are working out, who doesn't. BUUUTTTTT I dont think that the gyms are trying to cramp your style or deny your civil liberty to wear jeans. It's a safety thing having to do with range of motion and movement, but another reason would be that jean are not as breathable as…

I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE MY SPINNING BIKE.... I go an hour a day and today i burned 850cal and maintained 68% of my max heart rate pretty much throughout the session... felt good.. but you have to find what works for you running just wasnt my thing.... maybe when I get a little fitter and my endurance increases it will be…