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Is anyone taking cinnamon supplements to treat PCOS?
I have PCOS since I was a teen. But wasn't properly diagnosed til 2004. I've gained a massive amount of weight over the years and is now making strides to get healthy and get in shape. I am having a very hard time lossing little to no weight at all. Since this June I've been working out 4-5x a week (cardio and strength),…
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Anyone celebrating a BIRTHDAY this month??
HAPPY BRITHDAY TO US (mine is today)!!!!!!!!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Was I the only one (as a kid) who had to choose if I wanted birthday presents or Christmas presents, ahaha?? December was the worst month to have a birthday growing up!! Anywho, Hope you have a wonderful BDAY and a very Merry…
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Breast Cancer Acknowledgment!! Survivors and Fallen...
It's October and National Breast Cancer Awarness month. I just want to acknowledge those who are SURVIVORS and also acknowledge those who were lost in the battle. SO BIG SHOUT OUT TO YOU!!!!! I take it to heart because it run's in my family (my mom's side ). My Grandmother, Great Aunt, and Aunt, are all survivors. I did…
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Salad Dressing Alternatives pls?
Help! I am a big salad eater, I have one at least once a day. But I'm blowing way too many cals/sodium/fat on salad dressing; even with the low fat, carb or lite versions. Tried the lemon, olive oil & vinegar drizzle but would like another alternative. Any suggestions? Thx in adv!
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To eat or Not to eat: BEFORE OR AFTER a workout??
This maybe a silly question but here goes: I was told by a trusted trainer NOT to eat before I workout and to wait 45 mins afterwards to eat. But sometimes I am hungry before I workout and I notice if I wait til afterwards I am starving and nearly shaking by the time I eat. Also if I do eat before a workout how long should…
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Food Preparation--WHAT ARE YOUR TIPS/ADVISE?
Every since I started working out and eating right I find that if I do not plan and prep my food ahead of time I'm basically setting myself up for faliure, duh! But I first had to get over the fact that YES it takes more time to make salad than it does to wolf down a big bag of salty potatoe chips, or YES it takes more…
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ANY 30 DAY SHREDDERS FOR OCTOBER??
Morning, I'm starting 30DS this coming Monday (had the flu all week and hoping to be feeling better by then). I'd like to join an October Challenge, if there be any?? I browsed around the message board briefly but only seen a few group that are wrapping up their September challenges or is already in progress....:sad:…
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Seriously?? Obesity and Child abuse questionable....
Hey guys. I have a question... Should parents be arrested and lose custody of their kids because the kid(s) are over-weight/obese? There was a story of a single woman who was arrested and lost custody of her 13 yr old son who was 400 (or more) pounds. The kid's school reported it to the authorities as physical child…
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Help a sista out....HRM suggestions pls!
Good Morning, Happy Friday to everyone!! I am looking to purchase a Heart Rate Monitor today. Can anyone suggest a good brand. I was going to get one from Walmart or Target but they all looked so cheap and toy-like. Bottom-line: I don't have money to waste. Hoping this will be a one time purchase with effective results!…
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IT FITS!!!!! NSV
So I was organizing my closet today and figured what the hey--I'll try on some of my "Skinny" clothes, just to see if I cud fit any. Well long story short: after about the 5 pair of jeans I was starting to get discouraged because none of them fit--still a little too snug. So as I was wrapping things up I came across…
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I'm right, she's wrong!! So why I am green with envy??!!
Forgive me in advance, I'm just venting! Ok, so my BBF of 13 years and I both decided to lose weight. All summer long we worked out and shared tips and recipes to help each other out. We were steadily loosing weight by simply changing our diets and excercising. Then 3 weeks ago she came up with this idea on how we coud…
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PCOS Q and A...ladies pls chim in!!!
ok, so I have a doc appt tomorrow --the dreadful Gynecologist!!!---dun, dun, dunnnn!!! I have a few questions for her regarding this PCOS-Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome diagnosis. Mainly, what can I do to increase my health by way of weight lost. Does anyone out there have any other suggested questions that I shoud be…
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Personal goal to lose 30 lbs by my B-Day...Any advise??
Hi folks, today makes day # 5 using MFP. I'm having fun counting my cals, tracking my workouts and making new Friends!! I have a short-term goal to lose 30 pounds by my B day Dec 6. So far I have lost 12. My workouts consist of 40 mins of Taebo-Cardio in the mornings and 30 mins of strength training in the evenings; I do…
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Personal goal to lose 30 lbs by my B-Day...Any advise??
Hi folks, today makes day # 5 using MFP. I'm having fun counting my cals, tracking my workouts and making new Friends!! I have a short-term goal to lose 30 pounds by my B day Dec 6. So far I have lost 12. My workouts consist of 40 mins of Taebo-Cardio in the mornings and 30 mins of strength training in the evenings; I do…
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12 lbs down!!!
In the begining I tried workingout but wasn't very consistant. I was weighing in regularly and very disappointed with the results. So I put away the scale and I have been working out and tweeking my diet for about 6 wks now. I finally weighed in for the first time in weeks and was thrilled with the results!! Can you…
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NEW 2 MFP!
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