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emstethem Member

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Jul 26, 2012

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  Day 1...it starts...advice?

  Current weight:202 lbs Goal weight: 145 lbs - 155 lbs specs: female, 5 ft 6 in, sedentary job Advice anyone? I'm all ears. :)

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  Most recent by WVKevin

  Jan 12, 2015

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  Advice please

  Looking to tone...have NO IDEA where to start...not really worried about losing weight...just want to be firm...I am a BEGINNER...so where to start? thx in advance for all advice! :)

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  Jun 3, 2013

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  Hypo-what's your worst symptom?

  I know that this is a touchy topic, but let's be real here. Thyroid disease is AWFUL, and we are not alone in our suffering...:( My worst symptom is constipation (probably equal with moodiness...) . W…

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  Most recent by Maggie1moo

  May 7, 2013

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  Does anyone else experience itchy eyes as a hypo symptom?

  My itchy eyes are driving me crazy! Is this a hypothyroidism symptom for anyone else? Could I have developed allergies?! I've never suffered from any type of allergy my entire life! :( boo....

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  Most recent by SwimSoccerTaxi

  Mar 4, 2013

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  Need Calorie laden low carb food recommendations...

  Ok, I'm loving eating low carb, but I'm not reaching my calorie goals...I need recommendations of low carb but calorie heavy foods...any suggestions?

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  Most recent by LaJaunaF

  Feb 24, 2013

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  I have a question ...

  Hi, I've been wondering if there was anyone here that has been eating the Atkins way for 2 years or more? If so, I was wondering if it has had any effect on your metabolism?... I just recently started…

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  Most recent by LaJaunaF

  Feb 24, 2013

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  Need low carb alcoholic beverage recommendations...

  I'm having a little get together this weekend, but I don't want to cheat...any recommendation for an alcoholic beverage that I might be able to enjoy without sabotaging everything? Suggestions appreci…

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  Most recent by sallyaj

  Feb 5, 2013

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  Help! Advice needed! I keep forgetting...

  Ok guys...Atkins is SO EASY that I keep forgetting that I'm trying to change the way I eat...last night I accidentally ate a piece of candy at my daughter's basketball game (yes I'm an impulsive eater…

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  Most recent by kassandracat

  Jan 28, 2013

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  Hi, new to this group.

  Hi, I'm new to this group. I've been debating on giving Atkins a try. I'm worried though about how this way of eating might slow down my metabolism?...I'm already hypothyroid....gosh knows my metaboli…

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  Most recent by IrishChik

  Jan 21, 2013

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  Which supplements do you take/recommend?

  Hey, all, I was just wondering what supplements do you guys take or recommend? Right now I'm just taking a daily multivitamin (when I can remember). Every now and then, if I have any swelling, I take …

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  Most recent by trackercasey76

  Sep 13, 2012

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  Thyorid Eye Disease?

  OK, so, I've been hypothyroid for about 6 years, and medicating with Armour. Recently, I went to the lab for routine blood work, and the blood work came back that I am hyper-thyroid now. And one of my…

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  Most recent by MmmDrop

  Aug 4, 2012

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  I'm new to MFP. I really hope this sticks...

  I'm new to my fitness pal. I really hope this sticks. I am a married mom of three battling hypothyroidism, and I'm about 50 lbs overweight. I am lightly active, but I'm trying to step it up. I swim wi…

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  Jul 26, 2012

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