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PCOS and Hashimoto's
Hi all! I was recently diagnosed with both PCOS and Hashimoto's (though I've had an under active thyroid for over 20 years). I'm looking for people with similar diagnoses who are trying to lose weight...I thought it'd be helpful to have a group of people to share tips, stories, and generally support each other! What's…
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How many carbs is low-carb?
Hi all! I would like to lower my carbs and adopt a "low-carb" diet, in order to help with my weight loss and (after much research) my PCOS symptoms. However, I'm not sure how many carbs constitute low-carb. I know it varies person-to-person, but any advice, percentages, numbers, etc. would be much appreciated! Thanks!
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Metformin and Horrible PMS-like Symptoms
Hi all, I was recently diagnosed with both PCOS and Hashimoto's disease (a type of thyroid disease). My doctor put me on Metformin to help with the PCOS--regulating hormones, developing regular periods, and hopefully, making weight loss a bit easier! I'm currently taking 500mg twice per day, working up to 1,000 mg twice…
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Anyone on Twitter?
Anyone on Twitter? I am and I'd love to find others for support and encouragement! You can follow me @MandaKayMakesIt. Post up with your Twitter handles!
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Low carb, high fiber, low sodium foods
I'm looking to cut back on two major things in my diet: carbs and sodium. And I need your help. What are some great low carb, high fiber foods? How many carbs do you eat each day? What are some great low sodium options? What do you set for your sodium intake?
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Running a 5K--am I stupid?
Friends, I recently signed up for a 5K run/walk. The race is on September 23 and the course is relatively flat. I've never done a 5K before, and I've only been doing Couch-to-5K sporadically. Now, though, I am planning to begin training pretty hard. I am on week 3 right now, and it's fairly easy. I've been running after…
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My mom is on MFP--be her friend!
Hi guys! My mom recently joined MFP and is kicking some serious butt! I would love for you all to friend and help support her and keep her motivated--she could really use it! Her name is RuthKevin. Thanks!
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August Challenge: 30 Day Shred
For one of my August goals, I want to complete the Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred workout. Anyone up for the challenge and want to do it with me? We can support and motivate each--and maybe do a little complaining as well :) The workout is supposed to provide pretty great results (just search the boards here for proof).…
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Polar HRM - Counting Cals Outside Target Heart Range?
Does anyone know if the Polar HRM's count the calories you burn while you're outside your heart rate range? For example, I noticed several times during spin class last night that I was working above what my Polar said was my target heart rate range--were those calories counted in my total? I ask because, while I know the…
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Ladies: about your time of the month (sorry, tmi!)
Is anyone else out there who's losing weight noticing how it effects their cycle? This may be an over share (sorry!), but my cycle has happened three times in the last five weeks, were normally (before I started this whole thing) I was running a cycle about every 24-27 days. I'm noticing more mood swings, more cramping…
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Net Cals: Will Someone Please Just Give Me the Right Number?
There is so much frustrating debate around this topic (eating back workout calories, what your net cals should be, etc.) that I'm hoping someone can give me some firm guidance, and not add to my confusion with more inaccurate websites, formulas, and opinions about my calorie intake, etc. Goal daily cals: 1,900 Weight loss…
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Losing weight bad for fashion--what do you do?
My fashionable friends, what do you do when you're losing weight, on a strict financial budget, and all of your clothes are too big? I don't have the money to buy a whole new wardrobe with each size, and I don't want to, because I don't plan on being at these sizes for very long--I have a lot of weight left to lose. I'm…
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Workouts for Upper Body?
Does anyone know of good workouts (DVD, online, etc) for upper body--specifically arms? My arms are just not slimming down the way the rest of me is, so I want to focus more energy on them. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
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Polar HRM Users--need your help!
Do you use a heart rate monitor (HRM)? If so, which one? I've heard great things about Polar, and that's what I'm thinking I'll get. So with that, does anyone have any recommendations for which model and which chest strap to get? I will need a rather *ahem* large chest strap, and as far as the watch part of it, I obviously…
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Eat before or after a workout?
What do you guys think? I workout in the morning, before breakfast. Fine. Great. Then I work until about 4pm and head straight to the gym, not getting home, showered, and sitting down with dinner until 6:30 or 7pm. I do try to eat a fairly substantial snack about an hour before I go to the gym in the afternoon, but when I…
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Anyone looking to lose over 100 lbs? Let's help each other!
Anyone else out there looking to lose over 100 lbs? 150 lbs? More? Let's help each other out and do this thing together!
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No Sex in the City
I would really love to get your opinions on this issue that's been bothering me for YEARS :) I wrote about it on my blog here http://mandakaymakesit.wordpress.com/2012/06/26/no-sex-in-the-city/ if you'd like to see the full post. But it basically boils down to this: When you’re on a mission like this, you obviously look…
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Goals for June
I'm trying something new to me this month and setting 10 mini-goals for myself. Do you guys do this? If not, let's do it together! You can see all my goals and follow my progress on my blog: http://mandakaymakesit.wordpress.com: 1. Log 100 miles. Run, walk, swim, bike…or even crawl. Whatever it takes. 2. Lose 15 lbs. This…
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Goals for June!
I'm trying something new to me this month and setting 10 mini-goals for myself. Do you guys do this? If not, let's do it together! You can see all my goals and follow my progress on my blog: http://mandakaymakesit.wordpress.com: 1. Log 100 miles. Run, walk, swim, bike…or even crawl. Whatever it takes. 2. Lose 15 lbs. This…
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Need motivation?
Hi guys! I just wanted to share what I hope is a great source of motivation for anyone losing weight. I have a blog about my weight-loss attempt (currently working to lose half my body weight) and I'm always looking for more people to share the journey with! The more, the merrier, right? If you need motivation or…
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Help me bust through this plateau!
I've seen a lot of these posts, but I could really use some personal advice. I've lost roughly 45 lbs in about 4 months. However, now I'm stalled and I'm not sure what the reasoning is. I currently weigh 340, have a goal weight of 180-190. I do cardio 6-7 times/week and I've recently (in the last few weeks) started weight…
