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Weight Gain on Meds
Hi guys. It's been three weeks since I was diagnosed and started my medication for T2 (metformin 2000mg/day and glipizide 5mg/day) and I have GAINED 10 POUNDS. I was not on any doctor prescribed medication prior to this diagnosis, and I have changed my eating habits drastically to improve my blood sugar since the…
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After a long hard fight, I am newly diagnosed.
Hi guys. It's taking a lot of guts for me to write this post. After losing about 80 pounds over the past 5 years to avoid getting diabetes (many relatives on both sides of my family have it), I got the lab results from my doctor the other day and she told me that I am, indeed, a type 2 diabetic. Mind you I haven't had…
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I'm a Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetic...
Hi guys. It's taking a lot of guts for me to write this post. After losing about 80 pounds over the past 5 years to avoid getting diabetes (many relatives on both sides of my family have it), I got the lab results from my doctor the other day and she told me that I am, indeed, a type 2 diabetic. Mind you I haven't had…
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Fragile/Weak Wrists
Hi guys, I struggle with things like push-ups, weight lifting and using my TRX because my wrists seem to be really weak (especially when it comes to push-ups and my TRX). Is there anything I can do to strengthen them so that it doesn't continue to hamper my workouts or should I just chalk it up to needing to lose more body…
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MFP Brunch.
Let's pretend we're all having brunch together, What's on your plate?
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Clean Homemade Protein Shakes
I'm embarking on this clean eating and fitness challenge and in desperate need of some ideas for homemade post-workout shakes! I don't want to stick to just organic peanutbutter and banana for the whole month. Anyone have any favorites that they'd like to share?
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What is my body trying to tell me?!
I'm not understanding. Last year I dropped 42 pounds in 6 months eating mostly junk (Popeye's, Waffle House, KFC, Taco Bell, etc.) way over my calorie goal and not exercising (other than walking to work). Though this was a nice loss, I wanted to treat my body better and eat better, cleaner foods. January 1st I started…
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Add my lovely friend!
My most favorite friend in the world has joined MFP... please add her! Her name is Veronique420, thanks! :heart:
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Caloric Adjustment?
So, long story short, I recently moved to a new apartment that's a 12-15 minute 1/2 mile walk from my job. So, I walk a mile everyday... should I adjust my calorie limit to account for that daily activity or just continue to log the walk and eat over my limit to balance it out?
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Used to be overweight with tattoos?
I have a question for those who used to be overweight with tattoos. Did your tattoos disfigure or change colors when you lost the weight? I'm going to get a tattoo for my birthday and I'm unsure of where to get it because I wouldn't want it to look wrinkly and stretched out once I (finally) drop 100 pounds. Please advise!
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Heavyweight P90X...
I am 5'6" 260 pounds and I am contemplating starting P90X on May 28th. Is there anyone out there who has been roughly that heavy and attempted/completed the P90X program? What was your experience like? What were your results? What advice would you give as far as sparing my knees?
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Fasted Morning Cardio...
What are your thoughts on performing light or moderate cardio before your first meal of the day?
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5 Must Grabs
What are the five things you must grab when you go grocery shopping? For me, its 1. Eggs 2. Boneless chicken (breast/thighs) 3. Raw greens (kale/collard/spinach/salad) 4. Salmon 5. Bacon
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Miracle Noodles?
Anybody tried these? Is it worth giving it a try? http://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Noodle-Shirataki-7-Ounce-Packages/dp/B004CLCEDE/ref=pd_sbs_gro_1
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PROTEIN: 1g/1lb of body weight?
Is this true? Should I be eating 1 gram of protein per 1 pound of bodyweight? Meaning if I'm 248 pounds and like 40% bodyfat, I'm still to eat 248 grams of protein per day?
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Bodybuilders and heavy lifters...
I'm looking for MFP friends who are bodybuilders or who do a lot of heavy lifting as a part of their weight training. I'm ready to be strong and sculpt my perfect body, and I want to surround myself with people who are on the right track of achieving the same goals and those who have already crossed that finish line!
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Help encourage my friend
Good Morning folks! My dear friend QueenDetermination is brand new in her journey towards better health and fitness and could use all of the support she can get, more than I can give her alone. I would be grateful if you could add her as a friend and give her your kind words of motivation and encouragement to help her on…
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Sugar x_x
So I've learned today that my body REALLY is sensitive to sugar... I had an ice cream cone (gasp!!) with a coworker today and not only was it damn near 500 calories (!!!), but all my keto energy is GONE! I'm about to pass out at my desk :(
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Pork?
A friend of mine told me that as long as I am eating pork (namely bacon) that I will not see the results I want (or at least as fast as I should see them). Does anyone know this to be true? If this is true, what other delicious alternatives are there? I like to get my food from Sam's Club...
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Too Many Vitamins?
Is it possible, or better yet dangerous, to consume too many vitamins? I drink Shakeology (hopefully some of you have heard of it and drink it too) which contains many healthful ingredients and a healthy dose of vitamins, but I also take GNC Womens Mega Green Vitapak which supplies all of my vitamins... is having both in…
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Greetings from Washington, DC
Hello everyone, I'm glad to be here with you! I downloaded the myfitnesspal app on my phone and discovered a whole community here online, which is great! I'm currently hovering around 245-250lbs and my goal is to reach 199 and under... once I do, I never want to weigh over 200 pounds again! I have created my own low-carb…
