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Liver Biopsy-Scared!
Hey Everyone, So I have had fatty liver disease since April 2012. My numbers (AST and ALT) have remained elevated since then, but just a little bit about normal. My GI doctor said we would watch it every 6 months with bloodwork and that's it. In early October, my AST and ALT were in the 90's. In two weeks, they were in the…
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Fatty Liver Disease?
Good Morning! So, I have had fatty liver disease for about 18 months. Since I was diagnosed, my numbers have stayed pretty close to normal, so my GI doctor said just to watch it. Well over the past few weeks my numbers have skyrocketed and continue to increase. This has kicked my butt in gear and I have started eating…
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Looking for Friends
Hey Everyone, I have been on the weight loss journey for 8 months. I have lost and gained some weight. I am currently down 12 lbs since beginning and I have about 35 lbs left to lose. I struggle to keep my momentum going. I am looking for friends who are positive and I would love to help encourage you as well. If you are…
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Ab Muscle-Pulled?
Hey Everyone, I did some crunches on the machine at the gym and tried to up my weight. It hurt, so I went pack down. Since then, I have had pain on the right side. Sometimes it is in the middle, under my ribs. Sometimes it is at the bottom of my rib cage. The area feels a bit warm to the touch. it is a dull ache and comes…
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Runtastic Calorie Burn Accurate
Hey Everyone, I have started using runtastic and I am curious if the calories burned it reports at the end of the workout is accurate. Here are my stats for today: Speed: 6.64km/h Distance: 6.28km Duration: 56 min Calories: 646 When I put in 3.5mph running for 55 minutes in fitness pal it told me I burned 300 calories.…
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Why am I gaining weight instead of losing it?
Hey Everyone, According to my nutritionist, I burn about 2,200 calories a day through normal activity. I am on a 1,400 calorie/day diet. Last week I went over some days and was under some days. If I consider 7 days, I burn about 15,400 calories (2,220 x 7) and I ate 11,851. That is a 3,549 calorie deficit. According to my…
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Health Coach?
Hey Everyone, I am starting my journey to get healthy. I have fatty liver disease and my doctor told me that I have to lose weight now! I went to a nutritionist at Rex and made a plan. I have begun eating healthy, restricting calories, and exercising. I have lost 2 pounds in about 2 weeks. A girl I work with is also a…
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Liver Biopsy on Friday-Really Anxious
Hey Everyone, I am not sure if this is the right forum to post this, but I am needing some support, so here goes. So I have had fatty liver disease since April 2012. My numbers (AST and ALT) have remained elevated since then, but just a little bit about normal. My GI doctor said we would watch it every 6 months with…
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How Many Calories Do You Eat?
Hey Everyone, I am not sure how many calories I should consume each day. I went to a nutritionist and she told me 1,650 for weight loss. That seems like a lot. I see a lot of people on here with goals of 1,200, but my nutritionist said that isn't enough and if I ate that, I would go into starvation mode. I would love to…
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Good Dinner Ideas
Good Afternoon! I am looking for healthy dinner recipes that are also delicious. My husband is very supportive of my goals but he is also not dieting, so I want to give him yummy and nutritious meals to eat. I know we could each have something different, but I like cooking and eating together. Thanks in advance! Ashley
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Making the Most of the Gym
Hey Everyone, I have just started working out and I had no idea how complicated it is! All of the machines are intimidating, so I just use the ones I know how to use. I usually do 25 minutes on the elliptical and that's it. I want to do some strength training but I don't know what is best. I would appreciate any advice…
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Am I Eating Enough? Lots of Questions!
Hey Everyone, So I went to the nutritionist and did a metabolic test. She said I burn 1700 calories per day just resting. She recommended I aim for 1,650 calories per day to lose weight and she went over all of the good stuff I can eat. The issue is, I am eating all the good stuff she said (lots of fruits, vegetables, lean…
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Need MFP Friends for Support
Hey Everyone, I am just getting started on MFP. I have tried so many times to lose weight but I feel sure that THIS will be the time. I have never tried anything like MFP and I am hoping that the encouragement of others will be the ticket to success. Please consider adding me as a friend. I would very much appreciate the…
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Hey Everyone!
Hey Everyone! My name is Ashley, I am 27 years old and I have about 50 pounds to lose. I have tried many diets and have always failed. I was recently diagnosed with fatty liver disease and I know now that I need to really get into shape in order to live a healthy life. My husband and I are hoping to have a baby soon and I…
