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Ladies with PCOS: Reducing acne?
I've seen a lot of you out there with PCOS. I'm not taking hormones because I feel they make my life worse than not taking anything at all. Luckily, my antidepressant has this strange "side-effect" of keeping my periods regular, and as an effect, I don't have as many PCOS symptoms as I normally would (and my doctor…
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Already on my feet all day! What to do??
Here's my day: 6:30am - Walk to 1st job 25min Work for 4-5 hours on feet in cafe, walking deliveries 11:30am - Walk home 25min Freshen up for second job 1:30pm - Walk to 2nd job 15min Work retail job 5 hours...mostly standing, leisurely stroll 7:00 - Walk home 15min Eat dinner, get ready for bed by 9:00pm But basically, I…
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Is hunger inevitable sometimes?
I've had more than half of my calories, and halfway through my day. I've had this deep gnawing hunger maybe 5 inches above my navel. I can try not thinking about it, but then I do, and I'm thinking, GOSH I'm HUNGRY! But not the kind where I can eat anything and everything... its just uncomfortable and deep in there!…
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My running ladies! Thick toned thighs! Jeans??
I don't know about you guys, but my thighs are so thick and still have saddlebags, cellulite and all that good stuff, even though they are so muscular! Okay, not TOO concerned about that, because I run for enjoyment, not for body perfection. They are curvy mostly from muscle definition, with some fat deposits between my…
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How to avoid buff arms!?
I love my part-time retail job. And my job is appreciating my physical endurance. I'm not as strong as the guys, but for a girl, I can lift and maneuver heavy loads (25-60lb loads) quite efficiently. But I certainly have to build up strength to lift over my shoulder. I was thinking today how my arms are already muscular,…
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Trading my cookie butter for nutella?
Oh maan, I have been hearing so many raves for Trader Joes Cookie Butter. It's supposed to be like gingerbread cookie in a peanut butter consistency. Not one to deprive myself, I decided to get this *one* treat item, (afterall it will go on apples...) After hearing it competes with nutella, I am way disappointed that it…
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How much dairy is too much?
So many people are going dairy free these days. I understand why, and wish I could do so myself. I have half cup of greek yogurt, half cup of kefir, maybe some cheese, maybe a glass of milk. If I need more protein that day, I have more yogurt or kefir. This seems like a lot of dairy for only 1200-1400 calories a day. But…
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I only want sugar.
I'm active. I have a very active job, I run 4 times a week, and walk at least 2 miles a day. Well I am crazy for sugar. Craisins are my absolute favorite!! I also love Clif bars, Kind bars, ...trader joe's peanut butter cups.... But the problem is, I have been eating more and more sugar lately, and can't really stop. I'm…
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Cranberry CRAZE!
Being a scientifically minded person, I know the concept that if you love something, and crave it, there must be something beneficial its doing for your body, ESPECIALLY if its something that's healthy for you. Well this year, I have developed an absolute CRAZE for cranberries. Actually, I'm just talking about dried…
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Moving back to suburbia!!! Staying fit?
I have established my life in the city the past 5 years, and went from being quite self conscious of my body to now being just about perfect. I attribute much of this to my exercise I get naturally by walking 5 miles a day easily, sometimes 10 (3 miles grocery store and back...3 miles gym...2 miles work....) not only that,…
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Experiences with high intensity interval training?
I have seen lots of people talk about HIIT for years, but I figured it was some fitness DVD you had to buy or something haha! I recently came across this iPhone app that is awesome for mixing it up on the treadmill and realized this is what it is utilizing. I do 35 minute workouts on the treadmill under "Intermediate" and…
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Simple aerobic routines, MASSIVE appetite?
Okay, so I have been doing some free weights, some little aerobic exercises on youtube...generally about 20 minutes a day, 6 days a week. It's also very well spread out to not cause damage (abs every other day, arms every third day, and legs every third day) When I work with weights (arms or abs) I use 5lb dumbells. It's…
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Protein!!! HELP me!
I don't think anyone can. I am a vegetarian since age 6 (don't like most of it, think it's cruel, won't budge on this one) and just found out I have a CORN allergy!! Yeah yeah...corn whatever...don't eat corn, don't eat high fructose corn syrup...but no! It's worse than that!! There are 180+ ingredients to watch out for...…
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I know you can't spot reduce, but this is RIDICULOUS! Big bo
Okay, I'm getting really fed up with this. 5'8" 170ish (I'm now down to 130) This is the body shape I've been blessed with most of my life. Ever since Kindergarten I have been chubbier than others. Back then it was the "pot belly" then it flattened and when straight into my hips and thighs. Couldn't get more than 10 pounds…
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What does muscle loss look like (females)?
I've lost 15 pounds but when I put pictures side by side, there isn't much difference between 150 and 134 pounds at 5'8". I notice in particular, my shoulders, collar bone, and chest area are reeally slim. I am down to an A cup again, but my overall structure seems smaller when I didn't have fat there to begin with. My…
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Eating protein and losing inches.....not just pounds!
Many people lose inches but don't see the scale drop. This is a somewhat easy explanation of muscle being more dense. I'm seeing that I am dropping pounds but not losing inches. Presumably some is water weight, but with my drop in protein intake and increased sugars, I'm wondering if I'm actually losing muscle....?..! I've…
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How long to notice a difference from free weights?
I know this is a VERY broad question, but I am very curious. How long does it take to notice a difference in arm muscle if you are moderately challenging yourself with free weights five days a week? I would say I'm doing a pretty average routine for a female. It's exercise routine with 5lb weights that work each muscle…
