j_talley8

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  • I too have just started back on my BC, Mircette, and have lost weight I have been eating well over my calories (my appetite has NOT been suppressed) but I have had a 2lb weight loss (which is significant for me) in 1 week. But I attribute my weightloss to PCOS (Poly cysctic ovaries) this dx can cause significant weight…
    in Weight loss on birth control Comment by j_talley8 April 2011
  • This is great! RN since July... New Grad... Unfortunately working in a nursing home trying to get into the hospital (my passion, especially anything with ICU)...just need that darn 1 year experience and its killing me!!! My husband is a State Trooper and we were moved 2 1/2hours from where I was guaranteed an ICU job…
    in Any other NURSES out there geeting fit! Comment by j_talley8 April 2011
  • Yes but Complex carbs take longer to break down and are like a time release glucose constantly feeding our brain rather than simple sugars that is more like a sugar injection and less sustainable overtime
    in Why are carbs so bad? Comment by j_talley8 April 2011
  • Im sorry what was your point here?
    in Why are carbs so bad? Comment by j_talley8 April 2011
  • Just FYI people carbs are essential food source for our brain. Since our brain does not have the ability to store fuel it relies 100% on glucose...the breakdown of carbs to feed it!! Ever did the atkins diet and start to feel "high, out of it, forgetful?" Its because your brain is starving!!!! Just go by your food pyramid…
    in Why are carbs so bad? Comment by j_talley8 April 2011
  • Thank you all for the great ideas! Can't wait to try some. I do and will continue to eat grits I was just looking for some other options, I just cant give my milk up, its my greatest source of calcium and I love love it. But I can maybe drink it every other day and try some of your new recipes in between. I do the egg…
    in Breakfast taking up too many calories! Comment by j_talley8 April 2011
  • The scale can be your worst enemy! Please don't depend too much on a number change but more on losing inches off your waste, clothes fitting better and your confidence going up! I don't even own a scale, I actually gain weight when I work out and weight train so I rely more on how much better my body looks and fits into my…
    in Results? Where are they?! Comment by j_talley8 March 2011
  • Wow yay! Already some great responses and support! Good to see another nurse working towards better health. I cannot control my stress unfortunately I haven't found the ability (and I pray I never do!) to not care in my job or in life. It's a blessing and a curse! Fortunately for me and my husband I'm sure I have a small…
    in New member, newlywed, new wt gain, new town, new nurse! Comment by j_talley8 March 2011
  • EVERYONE with heel pain aka plantar fascia...I am an RN with this and in my career just 8 hour shift of standing left me walking on my tip toes in the morning! I had to even make my schedule where my feet had a day of rest in between! i had tried most every other shoe out there for this! I did some research and mine was…
    in DOES ANYONE HAVE HEEL PAIN? WHAT EXCERSIDE DO U DO? Comment by j_talley8 March 2011
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