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You may want to see your doctor to have your thyroid checked, because that can strongly affect how your body processes calories. Also, if you're on any medications, talk to your dr. about those, and if there are any alternatives that won't impede weightloss. I was on prednisone and other steroids for a long time, and it…
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Thanks, everyone! My friends have dropped out of sight here, so I need a new cheering squad. :)
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My doctor and every other medical professional I've spoken with have said that you can't get too much vitamin D. The body won't store more than it can use. Excess is flushed from the body through the kidneys daily. Other vitamins can be dangerous in high doses, this one won't harm anything but your wallet if you're taking…
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I haven't heard anything about the weight loss connection, but it makes sense since more vitamin D gives us more energy. I've been on mega-dose vitamin D treatment off and on for about a year because of a severe deficiency. I've learned that we need 35 IU per pound of body weight to remain within the normal range. So,…
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I didn't like it at first simply because of the consistency. The fruit flavors are delicious, though. I just had to program my brain to think of it as pudding instead of yogurt to get past the thickness.
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I had set my goal at 140, but after looking into my BMI at that weight, it looks like 130 will put me right in the middle of the healthy BMI range.
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You may have a stress fracture in your foot. You should have it looked at soon.
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There's no hard and fast rule on this. It comes down to what works for you. I tend to eat mostly protein during the day and my carbs at night. I work out in the morning and have found that this is what works best for me. If I don't have my carbs during the evening, I run out of steam partway through my workout and have to…
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That sounds really high. I have atrial tachycardia and was seeing similar HR during attacks, but I would get dizzy and faint in addition to being short of breath. I'd discuss it with your dr. and make sure this is right for you.
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I love all tea!!! I'm not a morning person, so I'll drink green tea in the morning (favorite is Stash Pomegranate Raspberry). During the day and in the evening, I stick more to herbals (current fave is Celestial Seasonings Bengal Spice). The only time I really drink just regular black tea is when I'm out to eat. Plain…
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Soy milk is a good source of poly and mono-unsaturated fats, so it can sometimes help the weight loss process. The problem is if you have any tendency toward hypothyroidism. The hormones in soy mimic thyroid hormone, causing the pituitary gland to trigger a reduction in hormone production. If your thyroid is borderline or…
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I'm guessing you're eating a lot of carbs. Your body burns carbs off pretty quickly. Try eating more protein and limit carbs. Without knowing your height/weight, etc., it's impossible to say whether your calorie count is right for you.
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Saturated fats are actually not bad for you. Too much saturated fat is. I had severe Vitamin D deficiencies because I didn't have any saturated fat in my diet. The important thing is to moderate and to avoid trans fats. I started losing weight after my nutritionist got me eating some saturated fat. 10-15 grams a day for a…
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I've been working with a nutritionist, and I've learned several really important things. First, carbs are the #1 enemy. I was a vegetarian for over 20 years and most of my diet was carbs. I gained most of my weight because of steroid meds I had to take, but I couldn't get rid of it because I was so carb happy. We've always…
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It doesn't have as much protein as milk or soy, but I like the flavor better. I've never liked milk and have an equal disdain for soy milk (which is unhealthy in large quantities), so this is something I actually like. You can buy it fortified with calcium and vitamins. Try the chocolate, and you'll be a convert.
