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Back again...!
So, I'm back again. It's a long time since I used MFP for weight loss, and I've gone up 10kg in the 5 years I haven't used it. I know it's my own fault and I want to change this. I'm 27, a type 1 diabetic and I take thyroxine for my underactive thyroid, and I know this can make me crave carbs/sugar etc. I know what I have…
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Gluten free, low carb, no egg breakfasts!
Hi everyone, I'm a type 1 diabetic, and have just been diagnosed with a gluten intolerance. It makes me feel absolutely horrific! I'm looking for lower-carb, gluten free options for breakfasts. To add to the problem, I really don't like eggs, and I commute around 1.5 hours on public transport everyday so don't have much…
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Hypothyroidism and type 1 diabetes?
Hi, Been doing MFP on and off for a while now, but was wondering if anyone is in the same boat as me - being hypothyroid AND having type 1 diabetes? My weight has slowly crept up recently and I'm finding it difficult to shift. I eat well with a good balance of fruits, veggies, whole foods and home cooked meals. I know it…
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New to lifting...
Hi everyone! I have been advised to start lifting - I currently do quite a bit of cardio (running and swimming 4 times a week) and Pilates once every week, but have been told that lifting is the way forward for me to lose these last stubborn 15lbs or so!? The book 'New Rules of Lifting For Women' is SUPER expensive to get…
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Muscle heavy but still cellulite?!
Hi all. I am a hypothyroid, type one diabetic who loves to run and dance. I am looking to lose 20lbs to get myself down to 10stones and a healthy BMI. I have always been very active and have muscly, solid legs and butt from playing rugby and hockey since I was 10! Though I still seem to have a layer of nasty slightly…
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Advice on diet?
Hi all, Just wondering if anyone can help me out to give me any advice on my diet? I thought I was doing great until I was advised that my carb intake is a little too high for steady weight loss... I'm type 1 diabetic so I can't gototally carb-free but any alterations to my current diet would be greatly appreciated! I feel…
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Food/carb advice
Hi all, Just wondering if anyone can help me out to give me any advice on my diet? I thought I was doing great until I was advised that my carb intake is a little too high for steady weight loss... I'm type 1 diabetic so I can't gototally carb-free but any alterations to my current diet would be greatly appreciated! I feel…
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So I just discovered BMR... advice please?
Hi all :) I've been logging on MFP for a few months now but have only lost a few pounds. I have fallen off the wagon with exercising recently but I am going to get back into my normal routine of exercising 5-6 times per week - usually a rotation of pilates, running, walking or swimming. I am type one diabetic and have…
