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  • Hi Kristen, Thanks for your post it was good to read. I am 30, BMI 27, active walker and job, been TTC since Sept last year. My hub and I have been together 10 years and married for 5. I have had Crohn's for most of our married life and I wanted to get pregnant after our 1st year anniversary. We got successful in march and…
    in New here, but not new to PCOS or TTC! Comment by nursekj August 2013
  • Dear fellow Cyster, Hi I am 30 and newly diagnosed with PCOS also (last week) but have also being diagnosed with Crohns disease 4 yr ago...I suspect I have had both for much longer. I have been TTC since Sept 12 when I came off the pill which I took for 13 years to control acne and periods. I had monthly AF up until we got…
    in New, Recently Diagnosed with PCOS, Trying Paleo Comment by nursekj July 2013
  • No vegetables or fruit? Complex carbs are needed for brain function and I doubt theres enough in a shake, probably all those shakes will give you diarrhea...
    in Has anyone tried the protein shake diet? Comment by nursekj April 2012
  • LOL !! I love it that NZ is so small that MFP and Trade me worlds collide he he. I am on trade me too but given it up for MFP...fatter wallet - thinner bum!
    in Any other New Zealanders here? Comment by nursekj October 2011
  • Hi there from up north! Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Nutrition Facts For Foods
    in Any other New Zealanders here? Comment by nursekj October 2011
  • Hi there and Welcome Kahu, its great Ive been on here 200 days and lost lots of fat and gained muscle- net loss 8kg. I am from just up the SHY1 in Bream Bay, Northland ;-) All the best!
    in Hi From New Zealand (new) Comment by nursekj October 2011
  • Congratulations on the loss and the hard work! Yeah she is a real hard trainer but yes it does work...just have to find the motivation to put the DVD in sometimes ;-) Keep it up!
    in 30ds is annoying but it works Comment by nursekj October 2011
  • Hiya Im up north, add me if you like ;-)
    in Are there many Kiwis on MFP? Comment by nursekj October 2011
  • Congratulations! most of us work out at gym but don't realise our fitness till we go for a run. Iam no runner but managed 5mile on Monday. This was from weeks of run walk run excercise so just try that around the block and you might surprise yourself :-)
    in NSV - OMG - I RAN! Comment by nursekj October 2011
  • Darker in the morning then as you rehydrate it clears up....blood in urine can be from too much exercise but tt's something a doc needs to see.
    in Your piss- Which color is the good color Comment by nursekj October 2011
  • Try doing one deep breath in and three forced breaths out as I had same problem but its most likely due to adhesions. I read up on breathing as it helps the abdominal pressure and takes your mind off pain.
    in Lower Abdominal Cramps when running Comment by nursekj October 2011
  • Hi everyone! Winterless north girlie ;-)
    in Kome on KIWIS where are you???? Comment by nursekj September 2011
  • Hiya, I'm Karlee another mfp from across the ditch. Well I admire your will power to do well despite not having the gym- but I can assure you its not everything! Just a Tip- If you can down load Jillians Micheals fitness App for free you can download the 2 min workout guide videos that are on there and then they are there…
    in New here from South Australia Comment by nursekj August 2011
  • All the best and you will get there, just mix it up a bit in terms of workouts. Dont get too hung up on weight I lost a bit too much and dress was loose by wedding day ;-) Stress does it for you! But youll make a gorgeous bride - I was 5'7 and 150lb when i got married.
    in bride to be...may 2012 Comment by nursekj July 2011
  • Protein shakes I reckon- I have a wicked sore throat and Im going to just have a few of those with lemon honey drinks and soups.
    in Eating when ill Comment by nursekj July 2011
  • Awesome work Yallen, congrats! And thank you :-)
    in 100 days in... Comment by nursekj July 2011
  • Thats great to hear!...whats those Jeans they have in USA - Apple bottom Jeans?..that could be your treat for your next goal :glasses: thats if you can buy them online??
    in I now wear jeans! Comment by nursekj July 2011
  • Thats really heartening FFM- you've been doing great! must be good to get out and about and feel good doing it ! Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter
    in my lil nsv Comment by nursekj July 2011
  • Thats great...before you know it it will be 3 months! and you always wonder why I didnt I do it sooner?!!
    in 100 days in... Comment by nursekj July 2011
  • :smile: Thats fantastic! Congratulations on all your hard work.:drinker:
    in 150 lbs lost, 50 lbs to go (pics) Comment by nursekj July 2011
  • Hi Im Karlee, 28, with Crohns for two years, as like everyone trying to lose prednisone weight! All the best to everyone and add me as a friend if you like ;-) Cheers! Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter
    in Crohn's Disease Comment by nursekj July 2011
  • Thats good it worked, yep just drink lots of water to flush your system and add some soluble fibre to diet such as metamucil or benefibre. In NZ we have lots of kiwifruit and they are a great bowel stimulant for breakfast in morning with glass of hot water and lemon juice. Keep tabs on your bowel function, like if you have…
    in I haven't gone #2 in almost 2 weeks... (TMI warning) Comment by nursekj July 2011
  • You need to get a bowel prep from a pharmacy and go to a doctor as you can die of a bowel obstruction...worry about the money later, can you go to a hospital?
    in I haven't gone #2 in almost 2 weeks... (TMI warning) Comment by nursekj July 2011
  • thanks for the info being in a plateau for a month as only 1200 a day, sounds like a great idea!
    in Cycle your Calories, help your plateau. Comment by nursekj July 2011
  • Hi, Try doing HIIT for 20mins with 2 min warm up and cool down each side. You have to remember when you drop into your recovery the lower level increases as you go along as well. Its best to start on a good exercycle that has the hiit setting program and set for 20 min, so you get a good idea. Make sure your RPM is over…
    in dumb HIIT questions Comment by nursekj July 2011
  • Hi Lucy, I have the same problem as I zigzag between 74-75kg and havent lost anything for the last month, I have a 1200 cal goal but have been eating over it at 1400. This is with about 500 cal of excercise a day. So my gym trainer said to up the cardio intensity, gee great I already go pretty hard out. But maybe you could…
    in Waiting out a plateau Comment by nursekj July 2011
  • Howdy from New Zealand ;-)
    in Where is everyone from? Comment by nursekj July 2011
  • Hi There, I can help remind you to do resistance training as it's my focus this month, add me as a friend if you like, cheers From New Zealand :-) Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter
    in Would love some fitness buddies :-) Comment by nursekj July 2011
  • I just run barefoot in the soft sand for 5-6km and thats a good burn, theres too much glass and rubbish round to run bare foot on streets but I go bare foot on the farm in summer.
    in Barefoot Walking? (or running I guess) Comment by nursekj July 2011
  • I'm an Operating Theatre Registered nurse specialising in General and trauma.
    in What job do you do? Comment by nursekj June 2011
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