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I get most of my exercise from working with ponies in the summertime, which is a lot of start, stop, start. A person can use a heart rate monitor to get daily calorie counts. I like to track steps/miles for a day, so I use a wrist GPS. It stops recording automatically when I stop moving. And I do turn it off whenever I get…
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You can find some great advice from folks with similar issues on Facebook thyroid support pages. The one called "Graves Disease Research News" has good sound advice about adjusting hormone replacement therapy so that your metabolism comes back to normal. Each person has their own NORMAL. And doctors are often not too much…
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Yeah I have to comment here. I understand where you're coming from and what you're saying. I think a lot of people believe themselves to be experts because they can drop a pound when they work at it. I used to think I was an expert. In my 20's, I lost over 160 lbs, gained from having babies and being completely busy being…
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I just wanted to add my 2 cents, having tried this for a while. Juicing was so time consuming, I spent all morning prepping veggies and pushing them through the juicer. So, if you're going to do juicing, get a good, fast juicer that does not separate out all the pulp. I also found myself gagging and unable to drink the…
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Just curious why 2 flags on this post? There's nothing wrong with what she said, just asking who else is doing 21 day fix. I have to wonder if some people think the "flag" on here is the same as a "like" button?
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Hi Pattie, I can relate to everything you are saying. My problem is thyroid malfunction, which also makes losing weight very difficult. An achy back from scoliosis, one leg shorter than the other sets my hips at an angle, causing my back to curve to one side, and foot troubles make it hard to be as active as I would like…
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It's more fun to get outdoors, but crazy winters here make me choose indoor workouts instead. I've been burning up treadmills for years, in the winter. Walking and reading or watching movies works for me.
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I am the same, would LOVE to get down to 160 again but it seems like a dream. Just 30 lbs but my scale will not budge.
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I am a recovering Graves sufferer, also. What you have said is SPOT ON. Doctors do not know what they are doing when it comes to thyroid issues. There is a Facebook support group called 'Graves Disease - Research News' where good sound medication related advice can be found. My own story is that I was on ATD's for a year…
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Friend request sent! I'd love to join the happy network! :)
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At this stage in my life, I mostly leave my husband out of my weight struggles. It is an ongoing thing, so I need others to support me in this "sector" of my journey. My husband wants to SOLVE the problem and really has no reference for relating to my weight loss issues since he has always been very slender. He eats…
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For the past 25 years (anniversary in July) I have helped my husband operate our farm and ranch. Before that, I grew up on a small "hobby farm". Any other ranch wives, please feel free to friend me! :)
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Yes, I am at a plateau, Branston - I have added in things to see what I can make work. Running stairs and pushups in rotation to the usual treadmill time, is my latest addition. I tried jumping jacks and jump rope but my feet won't take the jumping. One thing is for sure. I need to face up to the fact this is a long term…
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I don't know who you are, but I feel the same as you do. I have been working hard for the past 3 months, doing things "right" and am so frustrated with lack of progress. Our bodies get very, very well adapted to holding on to extra pounds. I cannot lose weight. I can get fit. I can cut calories! But my body will not lose…
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I read a study that has been done lately, on depression patients. Those who did not take anti-depressant drugs were able to recover from their episode of depression just as quickly as those on medication, in the study. I will try to add a link to the study, if I can find it. Meanwhile, here is an list of ten tools for…
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Honey, my first suggestion to you is that you NEED goals. Not just weight loss goals that are long term and will take time... but set some short term goals for yourself right now. I speak from experience, having dealt with depression in my life. It is nothing to take lightly, but you can choose to move forward towards…
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Yeah. I tried hCG, when you could buy it OTC. (Authentic tinctures of hormone compound mixture.) And yes, it works. It helps you drop weight very noticeably more quickly than a simple fast. I did several "rounds" of the diet, over a year's time and lost 30 lbs. I got so burned out on binging then fasting, though, I simply…
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That's me. Friend request sent.
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I'm tracking this thread to listen in on advice. 5'8", 190# Having a tough time increasing my metabolism to the point where I even feel hungry, find it hard to eat 1200 calories/day. Not losing weight.
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I like to knit while watching a movie with my family. I just like to use the time doing something with my hands, that I enjoy, and otherwise do not find much time for.
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You may be having thyroid related problems. Please schedule a checkup just to be on the safe side, before you start to push yourself to get in better shape, exercise more, etc.
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Ouch! I also have back issues, including chipped disks, many spurs, and scoliosis. I've had chronic back pain most of my life. I am finally getting treatment. I think distance walking puts the least stress on my back, but I'm interested in what other people suggest for you!
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I love the reviewer of the Plexus diet products who comments how some of the main promoters are overweight themselves. I watched some of the promo videos, there are some downright heavy people on there. Surely by the time they make it to "diamond" status selling a diet product, they themselves should be slim and trim! That…
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Here is a great review, followed by very helpful comments, about the "Accelerator" pill that is being sold with Plexus Slim shake mix. Summary: Um... especially with the updated "formula"... it doesn't work. One comment actually points out that many folks in the main marketing group for the product are not very "slim"…
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Great advice. The link to a review of this product is extremely helpful. I'm glad I didn't spend any money on the stuff yet. Huge dead end!
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Several friends are trying Plexus - two close acquaintances are actually selling it. I want advice.
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You can add me, Karen, I'm in the same boat you are and looking for all the support I can get. :)
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What a great way for your husband to show support for your hard work, in a tangible way! Something similar happened over the holidays, a charity I support did a weight-loss based fundraiser. We attempted to lose weight, and collect sponsors to cheer us on through pledges to the charity based on pounds lost. Well, I lost 5…
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Yesterday I put in 2.5 miles plus barn chores (1/4 mile walk up and down the hill in snow + other exercise). Today, the same: 2.5 miles on the treader. Also did barn chores today. Plus a 20 minute video workout routine.
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I'm in the same boat! Friend me, friend me!!!! :) I will send you a request.
