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Low Testosterone (women)
I recently learned that I have low testosterone (though estrogen is normal, I think). Am still waiting to see the doctor to go over the results of all the tests, but have been doing some research in the meantime. Have any of you found that low T has inhibited weight loss and/or muscle gain? Have you tried any type of…
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Working Out: How long?
Last Friday and Saturday I actually paid attention to the clock when I was at the gym, and realized that my workouts are taking quite a lot of time. Saturday I walked 4 miles on the indoor track (steady 3mph so 80min), about 20 min in the weight room working upper body, and 15 min shooting hoops. Some days I'd like to…
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Healthy Sack Lunch & Brown Bag Dinner Ideas
When Spring Break is over, I'll be returning to school with a crazy schedule. I'll have to pack a lunch 4 days a week and also dinner 3 days a week. In my past life, I would just skip one meal and eat the other out. Skipping meals does a number on my blood sugar though, and eating out isn't much better. So I decided to…
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Practical Reasons to Lose Weight
Without wanting to debate the issue, I do want to say that not everyone with weight issues also has health issues. So what are some reasons people have for losing weight if health isn't an issue (or even if it is, other reasons besides health)? Here are a few of mine: I want to be able to fit my butt into a seat on the…
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Let This be an Introduction to You
I'm Jessi, a mid-30's single mom who is attending college and making a lot of positive changes. I found my way here after joining a weight loss competition with members of my favorite forum, CollegeNet.com. A couple days into the 1st week, I realized that if I was going to compete, I may as well do it properly. So I…
