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In a Dark Place
In the spring of 2017, I was hospitalized anorexia; it definitely worked for symptom interruption. I was doing well maintaining a weight at 140 lbs until my doctor took me off my medication for PCOS about 8 months ago. My weight has since soared to 175. I've been restricting which has helped halt the weight gain but I…
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Starting over
Hey everyone! I'm having to start over...sort of... At my highest, I weighed 270. Over the course of three years I managed to get to 120 which included a pregnancy during that time. I ended up in the hospital with an ED about a year and a half ago. I've gained about 50 pounds since then. I have polycystic ovarian syndrome…
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DHEA
Anyone know how to lower DHEA? My blood work showed that mine is over 100 points too high but the endocrinologist never contacted me to discuss the results. I know too high of DHEA leads to weight gain and an inability to lose.
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I'm Back!
After being away for a long time I am now able to be back. I have my eating disorder under control and I have a new outlook about my body image. I want to get strong and lean. I will be trying my best not to obsess about the scale. I'm going to be joining a CrossFit gym and swim while my oldest daughter has her swim team…
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20 Weeks Pregnant and Have Gained Close to 15 pounds...HELP!
I'm almost 20 weeks pregnant and experiencing insatiable hunger! I usually eat mostly fruits and veggies but I'm CRAVING crap...like little Debbies, oreos, and frappuccinos...even though I eat it in moderation I'm gaining weight like crazy! I have to be militant in diet due to a hormone disorder otherwise I gain weight…
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My success story so far...263 to 128 pounds
I originally posted this on the success form but it was suggested to me that a lot of people on the weight loss surgery forum would love to see this so I'm reposting it here with a few additions: I thought I would share my success story up to this point. While I was young I was very athletic and had a muscular build. I…
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PCOS, Pregnant and Terrified of Gaining Weight
In a recent study, researchers found that women without PCOS needed roughly 1868 calories per day whilst women with PCOS only needed around 1445 calories per day, and those with insulin resistance (like me) needed even less. This means that women with PCOS do not need as many calories per day as the average women as…
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From 263 Pounds to 128 Pounds (Lots of Pictures)
I thought I would share my success story up to this point. While I was young I was very athletic and had a muscular build. I always felt much bigger than other people. I started gaining weight like crazy when I was about 19 years old. At 20 years old I got married and become pregnant with our daughter. I was on bed rest…
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Probably TMI but I Need Help...
I do a number of exercises that require you to balance on your tailbone (such as Russian twists) and I've developed a blister or something which now makes just sitting hurt insanely bad! Has anyone else experienced this? What can I do so it doesn't hurt? What can I do to prevent this from happening again?
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Need Help with Profile Picture
Hi! So lately my profile picture is not showing when I post in the forums and I'm not sure why? I've tried uploading new pictures from both my phone and computer and none of them will show up in the forums but if you click on my profile then they show? Any advice or help with this would be greatly appreciated!
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Any Good Cabbage Soup Recipes?
Let me start off by saying this is NOT for the cabbage soup diet! My grandma used to make cabbage soup and I am craving it like crazy! I remember it having chunks of beef, cabbage, carrots and onions but I don't remember what else it had...I assume beef broth? Garlic and potatoes maybe? Do any of you in MFP land have any…
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Diastasis Recti?
I'm pretty sure I have diastasis recti...I can fit all my fingers in between my right and left abdominal muscles and there is a visible separation...especially when doing ab work. I've had two babies (ages 6 and 3) and I have had three abdominal surgeries where I was cut from my belly button down. Does anyone know of any…
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Need Help Making a New Playlist
Hey people! I need some new music to run and weight lift to. I'm thinking about getting a bunch of classical/instrumental pieces that are used in movies during the epic battle scenes. Any favorites or suggestions? Thanks!
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Heart Rate Monitor?
Hey everyone! I am thinking about getting a heart rate monitor that tracks how many calories I burn. My questions is....will it be accurate for me? My sitting heart rate is about 120. I was on medication to slow it down but it caused my blood pressure to get so low I was passing out. I am a little worried that it will…
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Side ache while running?
Hey! I'm new to running for the most part. I was a three sport athlete back in high school but that was a long time ago! I recently started running and I find that by the time I'm a little over half way done with my run I get a terrible side ache. What should I be doing to prevent this? Thanks!
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Need exercises that will target my back...
I have to wear an open back formal dress the first weekend in May. What exercises can I do that will target my back? I only have access to 5-pound weights. Thanks!
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Look at my diary please
I am in need of some help! My weight loss has pretty much been at a standstill for over a month and a half. I'm bouncing around the same 5 pound area. I am 5'3 and weigh about 130 pounds. I'd like to lose 5 to 10 more pounds. I had a gastric sleeve preformed about a year ago. I have PCOS. I work out 4 days a week for about…
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Question about blood sugar numbers?
My younger brother has to periodically take insulin shots because his pancreas does not work the way it is supposed to. For "fun" he tested my glucose levels. I know I am insulin resistant because I have PCOS but I've never had to keep track of my numbers. I had a glass of wine and about half a cup of ice cream about 40…
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What Annoys You?
I am in a mommy group on Facebook and I swear to all that is holy...I might just throat punch the next mom who goes on about how she refuses to feed her kids anything with gluten or dairy in it. I get if you have a legit allergy...that's different. These women seem to be the type of helicopter parents that are the bane of…
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In Need of Some Advice...
I'm not sure what to do. I have a person in my friends list who has an obvious eating disorder. They complain because their parents make them eat meals and want to periodically weigh them to make sure they're not losing weight. They're also constantly making posts about how they're mad at themselves for eating more than…
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Scared and Just Need to Vent a Little
I know this is a weight loss and health site but I have no where else to talk about this right now and you're all wonderful! I'm scared sh*tless...my husband and I decided to stop birth control this week. I'm terrified of both getting pregnant and about not getting pregnant. My other two pregnancies were so high risk and…
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Is this normal?
I had the gastric sleeve this past May and have lost 110 pounds. I still find that after eating I need to lay down because I feel so sick. I probably throw up at least once a day. I chew my food VERY well and eat tiny portions. On an average day I'm eating between 500-700 calories. My stomach cannot tolerate lettuce at all…
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So Cold!!!
Anyone else find that they are freezing cold all the time after losing a lot of weight? Even when i was on vacation in Jamaica I wanted to wear a sweater because I was cold!
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My 6 month weightloss victory
Over the past six months I have lost 75 pounds! Here is my before and after picture :smile: In all, over the past year I have lost 115 pounds!
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Anyone know a GENTLE ab workout?
I'm in need of a super gentle ab workout! I've had surgery on my stomach 4 times where I was cut from my belly button down causing my ab muscles to totally separate...only surgery can fix it but in the mean time I want to try to at least attempt to tone my muscles again. Any suggestions?
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So SOOOO Cold!!!!
The windchill is -20 here and it's going to keep dropping :( I long for summer and anything green! Snow is pretty for about a minute and then I want blue skies with big puffy white clouds and sand between my toes! But no...instead it hurts to go outside and when you do make it out, you're so bundled the sun can never reach…
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I just get so mad!!!!
When people talk about obesity I get so mad I just want to throw something!!!! They talk like everyone who is obese is the same. People act and talk like they think all obese people lack willpower/motivation/self-control/personal responsibility...etc. Maybe I'm just an exception to the rule....but my endocrinologist says…
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Protein Shakes for weight loss
I'm using protein shakes as meal replacements. I'm having a hard time gagging them down though....they taste horrible!!! Any advice or recipes that would help?
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GOOD tasting protein shake recipes needed
I'm using protein shakes as meal replacements but I'm having a hard time gagging them down. I'm in need of some good tasting recipes!
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need to lose weight fast
Hi ladies, I've been working for over a year and a half to lose weight in order to have a gastric bypass. I've lost about 10 pounds so far by my doctor wants me to lose another 20 before he'll do the surgery because he's worried my liver will be too fatty. I'm graduating from grad school in May and I REALLY wanted to feel…
