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Need help with food
Hi, I'm stuck and having trouble losing weight. I lost 50 lbs in 2018 after pregnancy, got to 183 and plateaued. Then this past summer I started taking Zoloft and now I weigh 189. I recently switched to Wellbutrin. I haven't been good about staying within my calories for the day. I just re-did the MFP goal and it's…
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Running races - question about pacing
I am wondering about optimizing performance during races. I am not a fast runner - just ran a 5k today in 33:50, to give you perspective about my race time. I've done a bunch of 5k races and a few 10k. I always sprint to the finish line, for about the last .1 or .2 miles. I play tennis and so have developed leg muscles…
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11 months, 60 pounds, and newfound confidence
I started this journey (again!) on January 1, 2014, and as of today (11/28/14), have lost over 60 lbs. and gained confidence. I have gone up and down with my weight many times throughout my life. In 2010, I lost 65 lbs (210 - 145), but I gained it back and more! What made me gain weight? It's all due to my poor choices. I…
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Recently diagnosed hypo - success stories??
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism 1.5 weeks ago and just started generic Synthroid a week ago. My TSH was 9 and T4 low - don't remember the exact number. So I'm taking 50 mcg. I gained 30 lbs in about 6 months, and was extremely tired and cold all the time. Since starting the medicine, me energy level has…
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New exercise program - when to expect results?
Hi all, Apologies if this topic has already been discussed - I did a search, but couldn't find enough info. on it. I recently started a new exercise program (boot camp with cardio and weights over 60 minutes) and a few days in, my body feels bloated and sore. I have experience losing and gaining, and I used to run a lot,…
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Success with hypothyroidism?
Hi all! If I am posting this in the wrong section, I apologize. I am wondering if anyone has had success losing weight with hypothyroidism, and if you can share your story. What did you do that worked? I'm 31, and put on about 30 lbs. in 6 months. Yes, I did eat more and exercised yes, but definitely not to THAT extent.…
