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fitbit calories
I just got a Fitbit Charge HR, and synced it up with MFP. It has already given me 99 exercise calories today, and I haven't done anything. I'm at 85 steps and all I did was get out of bed, go to the bathroom and then the kitchen. Is Fitbit just guessing my TDEE higher than MFP?
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Pamprin, Midol, etc
What do you think of PMS pills? Do they do what they claim? My cramps aren't a big deal if I have some Advil or something, but the irritability is a little hard for me to get under control. I noticed that some of the pills claim that they help with this, but the ingredients more or less list a pain reliever, diuretic and…
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Acne
Does anyone here have acne? What do you do to treat it?
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jitters
Over the last month or so, I've been a bit stressed out. The company I work for is going through a merger, and I've had a couple of family members get hospitalized, so whether I'm at work or at home, it feels like there is something big or scary always going on. Due to the stress, I've lost some sleep, and I get jittery. I…
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insomnia
Lately, I'm having some issues staying asleep at night. For example, today, I woke up at 5am, for no reason. I tried reducing my caffeine intake, and that seemed to make me feel like crap, take naps, and I still was not able to sleep through the night. Do you think that I might be on too high of a dose of thyroid…
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Winter
Hello to all my northern hemisphere friends! We just got our first snowfall today in Indianapolis, and I'm dreading winter. From what I understand, many hypothyroids have symptoms that get worse in the winter, and I figured I should reach out and see how everyone is doing. My plan is to step up my workouts, drink lots of…
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substitute for black beans?
I've seen quite a few recipes that look good, but they involve black beans. For whatever reason, I can't digest these things. I can eat other kinds of beans, but black beans give me symptoms that you don't want to know about. It is really gross. So, if I were to replace them with another kind of bean, what kind should it…
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upcoming appointment
I don't know what my actual numbers are from my latest labs, but I do know that the TSH is low, but the T3 and T4 are normal. I feel fantastic, and I am scared that my doctor might want to mess with the dosage. I am hoping that if my blood pressure is normal, he will leave well enough alone. Has anyone else gotten their…
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building muscle
Does anyone here lift heavy? I find that it sucks at first, but after awhile, as I get more muscle, my hormones seem to be more stable... Is this my imagination, or does this happen for anyone else?
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dosage
I have lost 17lbs so far, and I'm wondering if I should get tested to see if my dosage is still correct. I'm being treated for hypo, but lately, I've been having trouble sleeping through the night. I wonder if I'm just stressed out or if I am actually becoming hyper on my current dose. Does anyone know? I know testing…
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working overtime
Any career oriented folks out there that want to give me some encouragement? My boss just left on maternity leave, so I am left with a bunch of extra work while she's gone. She told me I'll probably see a lot of overtime until she comes back. I am wondering how I will manage to workout when I get home after a ten hour day…
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when the program ends
What will you do after the Lean phase is over? I know one of MFP friends is doing Lean for Life, but I think once I'm done with it, I want to do something else for awhile. At first I was thinking I might learn a martial art to boost my confidence and also teach me some of the non-violent aspects of confrontations, but now…
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angry
How can I tell if I'm hormonal, or legitimately angry? I stopped taking the pill in October, and my natural hormones are rearing their ugly head! Losing weight is a lot easier, but so is growing pimples and yelling at people! (It's like I'm a teenager again.) My mind is working differently in a lot of ways, but I can't…
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martial arts/ self defense classes
I think sometime this summer, I'd like to find a class where I can learn a martial art or kickboxing or something of that nature... So, what is your favorite type, and why? My cousins do Karate and Tae Kwon Do, and there is a Krav Maga studio near my house, but I have no idea what the differences are. I want to get…
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Basal Metabolic Rate
Does being hypo affect our BMR? How do you know how many calories you burn each day just by surviving?
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Anyone have Paragard?
I want to get the copper IUD, but since I hear it can make your periods worse, I wanted to see what mine is really like. A little back story: Before I was on the pill (10 years ago) my periods were probably a "regular" flow and they lasted about seven days. I had some cramping, but it wasn't the end of the world. While on…
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protien powder for cheap
At some point, I'm going to start strength training, and I think I might need some extra protein. I want to try the powder, but i don't want to shell out $20 just to find that I hate it. So, is there somewhere I can buy some samples, or get just a small jar to try it out? Are there any brands that you recommend? I am…
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ChaLEAN
What do you guys think of this program? One of MFP friends suggested it to me to get me in the habit of strength training. The reviews online are good, but I don't know how much of that is just more advertising. It's kind of expensive, and I'm afraid I will buy it and not stick with it, because that's what happened when I…
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Turbo Jam questions
I was considering getting the ChaLean Extreme set, but I am starting to chicken out due to the price and the fact that I would still need to buy weights. I was thinking about trying out Turbo Jam first, since it is less expensive, and I understand it is easier for a beginner (which I am.) I figure, if I do well with TJ, I…
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sources for fitness DVDs
I was looking to see if I could find a used copy of ChaLEAN for cheaper than the new versions. However, I have found that to get the complete kit, it costs almost the same new or used. I did find cheaper copies on Ebay, but they do not come with the books, tester, etc. I am starting to wonder... are there a bunch of…
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Ladies who lift heavy
First of all, let me just say that I want to explore this a little more, but I need some encouragement. This is why I'm asking. How many sets and how many reps do you do? I bought some 10lb dumbbells, and I know that isn't very heavy. I got the "Women's Health Big Book of Exercises" and I do a pattern of workouts from…
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lats at home
How do you work out your lats at home? Do you have a chin up bar, use cables or a resistance band? I want to work out my lats, but I don't want to buy a large machine, or break my door or door frames. I'd like to know how others do it and what they are using.
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another "only one day" problem
I tried to reply to the other post, but there was a server error... Anyway, my issue with the only one day mentality is that when you have blended families, you end up eating more than one dinner for each holiday. For example, I will be celebrating Thanksgiving both on Thursday and on Saturday. Ever see the movie "Four…
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digestive issues and weight loss
Lately, I've had some scary incidents in the bathroom (I won't go into detail) and went to the doctor to get it checked out. She asked me how much of my weight loss was intentional. Sometimes people lose weight by some scary things in the bathroom, and she wanted to make sure this wasn't the case for me. I didn't think my…
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stress relief
Today, I took all my anger out by exercising until I was exhausted. Everything I did today was stressful until I decided to turn to my trusty jump rope. I usually don't like to exercise, but today, I was all pent up and angry at life in general. After a few hops, I calmed down. Then, after I kept going, I started to get…
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Men, I need your help...
What should I get my father in law for his birthday? I have an easy time shopping for women, but for men, I just don't know!
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Does sucking in your gut burn calories?
I'm only half kidding. It's not something I'd log, but I find myself pulling it in when I walk through the office past all the cubicles.
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Social pressures
One of my coworkers keeps bringing me snacks, such as pudding cups, swiss cake rolls and other types of delicious, but terrible treats. I also know that with cooler weather approaching, I will need to learn how to handle myself at holiday functions. My husband likes to talk me into making apple cobbler, and of course, if I…
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fashion
Eventually, if all goes well, I'll need to buy some new clothes. However, I might need some advice along the way about fashion. I used to go to thenest.com and ask all the newlyweds, but then I left because there was too many hackers leaving ads all over the place and I was afraid of getting a virus. Is there a good…
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salad bar
I love salad bars. They are quick and easy for lunch and I can eat a heap of veggies all at once. That being said, how on earth do I track that? I am not good at guessing portions, and it's not like I can weigh it or bust out with measuring cups. I love the variety and to get all the toppings for home would be…
