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It could be a bursa, a build-up of liquid in the area. It can start to be painful if it pushes on any tendons or ligaments. I would keep an eye on it and make sure you are getting a rest day or so after long work-outs to recoup.

Yeah...I would have caved, too... but I think that would have been a meal and an occasion worth doing so...in my opinion... I haven't had good Italian food forever and it has nothing to do with trying to lose weight, it's just that the city I'm in specializes in other types of cuisine, so I think I personally could easily…

They do. Or they will since it is a part of the new healthcare bill that was passed. Some states already do.

I get Whacoal brand bras (Macys, Dillards, etc). They have specific bras with a built-in panel that supports you additionally on the side. It's a bit of extra fabric/support on the side that runs from bottom to top. You wouldn't think it would make a difference but it really helps lift as well as keep them more "centered"…

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This doesn't help you today since the struggle was yesterday, but I was going to suggest that if you had a relatively empty stomach, the chocolate with the peanuts would be better than the banana because the banana has so many carbs that on an empty stomach you should always pair it with protein like nuts or cheese.…

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It comes with! I have the F11 and like it a lot!

I'm in the public health field and have studied pasteurization as a safety measure. It kills unwanted bacteria that may be living in the milk which can make people sick. It does not kill all the enzymes as you claim, if you have contrary evidence on this I would love to see some peer-reviewed articles. Drinking "raw" or…

I haven't read this, but I have heard of it from others in my field. His main argument seems to be that those who eat more animal protein are prone to more chronic disease, well that makes some sense if you consider that those who eat more animal protein are probably wealthier and can afford more meat so they probably…

There has been research on the taste buds in general and how they change as you age, which may or may not be a factor. I think the most important thing is incorporating good foods into their diet and having them always try new things. I don't think it is always taste that is a factor, with kids especially, smells,…

I will always have regular milk in my diet, probably because I"m from the Midwest, but because for me it is the best way I can get calcium into my diet on a regular basis. Calcium is a key component for losing weight and for building lean muscle, milk, yogurt, cheese, cottage cheese- all important in moderation. I switched…

I was eating the steamer meals quite regularly without the sauce and had to stop after a couple months mainly because I got sick of them. I would take them to work and then go out to lunch because I didn't want to eat it. I think they are ok once in awhile, maybe keep a couple in your freezer and have one when you're in a…

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Was the side effect "weight gain" or "increased appetite"? This can be an important distinction because if it causes "increased/decreased" appetite, it means that the drug is messing with the natural triggers in your brain that cause you to be full. If this is the case I would try to plan your meals/snacks the day before…

Well I love New Orleans as well but: "hot *kitten* summers": check. got those. "freezing winters" : don't have those, so that's nice. "spring floods": it floods here every time it thunderstorms, which is a lot, and we have hurricanes. Not to mention a slew of other problems. I probably won't move back to Iowa because of my…

Agreed. Ugh. I just started running and am hoping to run a half marathon in October. I'm starting out doing intervals (walk X minutes, run x min, walk, etc) and this weekend while running and seeing my reflection in the treadmill's tv screen all I could think was..."stupid boobs."

IOWA!!! I"m from IOWA!!! I live in New Orleans but my family's still there and I miss it!

Nevermind, I just did the math for the 10-month training period you stated which would make it March 2011. So exciting! Their races sound so fun! Maybe we'll both be running there if I don't do the one in January!

The Princess half was in March, are you doing the Disney World Half in January? I am thinking of doing it as well, but I'm not sure yet because my team was picked in the lottery for the Nike Womens in San Fran in October. eeek! I plan to walk/run it in SF. Disney has a 16-min mile pace requirement which is different than…

I bake mine in the toaster oven and when it is almost done I drizzle some olive oil, honey, 1-2 crushed ritz crackers, and a few chopped pecans

Epidemiologist, currently working with STD data for project with the CDC

"Topamax Dopamax." I was put on it for seizures and it stole my senior year of high school and freshman year of college. I could go all day about how it affected me. I couldn't remember my phone number or social security number, I always got the order wrong, I couldn't braid my hair especially when looking in a mirror…

I think the Mayo Clinic has a list of trigger foods and a lot of them have high fat content, even avocado can cause migraines. I would do some more searching on reputable sites about food triggers in case you have something in your diet that you hadn't thought about before. Also, light can make a difference as well. I feel…

I think it really depends on the woman and even the brand of pill. I have been on a specific brand for several years (to actually stop by periods due to another health issue) and when my doctor switched the brand a couple months ago I didn't have physical side effects like weight gain but I had severe anxiety attacks and…

Obviously there are some misconceptions about each. Someone posted this article the other day and it is very informative and based on actual studies. http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-242-304-311-8402-0,00.html

Thanks everyone! I currently go to the gym and try to combine that with things to do at my home or outside and thought this might be an option. It sounds like something I should try at a friend's house first to see if I like before taking the plunge and purchasing it. Thanks again!

HRMs that have a chest strap are going to be more accurate than those without so you may want to consider one. I have a Polar F11 and I really like it. I didn't think I would like the chest strap when I got it, but I don't even notice it when I'm working out.

Try to add some protein like nuts or cheese to your snacks or have them on hand in case it is a day where you feel extra hungry. It happens to me as well and I think it is just our body's way of telling us it is adjusting and that we may just need a little bit extra that day. It is just as important that we are listening…