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fibromyalgia blood test
Has anyone had the fibromyalgia blood test? I just got the results of my FM/a test today and it confirmed that I do indeed have fribro. It said that a level of 51 is the cut off, and I was 57. I have no idea what these numbers mean exactly, though I guess they refer to some immunologic markers. I'm just starting my…
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before and after photo question
I keep seeing these great split before and after pics with dates. How do you make those split before and after photos? How do you add the date? Do you use Photoshop or is there a tool on MFP to do that? :glasses:
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What do you count as 'water'?
I've noticed some variation in what people count toward their water intake. I usually count all non-alcoholic liquids toward water, as long as I also account for any calories the liquid may have. Then I wonder, should diet soda count, should coffee count, should decaf count, should orange juice count, should flavored…
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Helpers Helping Each Other
Hi there! I'm a therapist who specializes in counseling traumatized children. I have found that being in the helping profession, I often lose sight of helping myself. I'm looking for friends in helping professions (therapists, teachers, doctors, nurses, social workers, etc.). So anyone who is in a helping profession and…
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Challenge-one day meat free
Whether you're a full blown carnivore, pescatarian, or flexatarian (mostly vegetarian, but eat meat sometimes), this challenge is to go one day meat-free this week. Studies show that people who are vegetarian tend to have a lower BMI on average. I'm not planning on turning vegan or anything, that's too restrictive for me.…
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How did I get here?
:noway: A few years ago I was fit and athletic and felt great about myself. Then some very trying life events took their toll on me, including some health issues, a broken heart, and many other losses. Food was my comfort during all this...so soothing and reliable and always there for me when I was down. Emotional eating…
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new in town
:happy: Hello, I restarted using MFP because I was stuck. I'm been following other weight loss programs and continued to gain weight. So far my experience on MFP has been great! Getting the daily encouragement from my MFP buddies has been pivotal in me sticking to my program. I apparently need the constant positive…
