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Chronic Illnesses and Weight Not Budging
Hi everyone, I have Adrenal Insufficiency and have to take steroids daily. For those of you not familiar with this condition, your stress hormone, cortisol, does not produce an adequate amount, making it difficult for the body to fight off the stresses of daily life. This condition can very easily make you tired and can…
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EDS, Addison’s, and Diet
Good morning everyone, Over the past few months, I have gained about 20-30 pounds from taking steroids to treat Addison’s disease. I am unable to do much physical activity, due to cervical instability, spinal stenosis, a progressed tethered spinal cord, and necrosis in both my hips. As you might imagine, this has made it…
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Histamines and Nitrates
Hi everyone, Does anyone here have intolerances to histamines or nitrates, or both? Over the last month or so, I've discovered that I am having allergic reactions to foods high in histamines and nitrates, such as tomato products, chocolate, processed peanut butter, strawberries and strawberry jelly, etc. If you find…
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Experience with TFL
The TFL on my left side has been tight lately, most likely due to muscle gain and tight muscles. Has anyone had experience with their TFL, and what exercises have you done to help compensate?
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Circuit training workouts for knee injury
Hi everyone, I have a small meniscus tear in my left knee, so as far as running goes, I'm sidelined for a couple weeks. What are some good circuit training workouts to stay active? Are there any to help rehab my knee, while also targeting major muscle groups? Thanks!
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Snacks to boast energy?
Hi everyone, Lately, I've been feeling very sluggish at work, and even falling asleep at my desk. I'm looking for snack ideas that I can bring to work that can provide a good energy boast. Also, if this has happened to you, what have you done to help overcome it? Thanks!
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Back under 200
The last few weeks/month I've been battling nutrition and being sick. I saw the scale steadily climb over 200 to 202 to 205 to 207. Well, after a stomach bug, and not being able to eat for a day, I'm back under 200 at 199.0. Question for you who have gone under 200: Once you went under 200, did you ever get complacent? Did…
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3 months into Crossfit
I just completed 3 months of Crossfit, and I have to say I'm happy with the results I'm starting to see. July 2013 October 2013
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UNDER 200!!!
I stepped on the scale this morning, and it read 198.3! It's the first time I've been under 200 since probably 2004! Such a great feeling!
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First Half Marathon!
I had never run until August 13,2012. Since then, I've run 2 10Ks, a 10 mile race and most recently, my first haf marathon! First half marathon! August 10, 2013
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From overweight to fit
Before picture February 2011 (Weighed about 250-55) I lived a sedentary life style. Junk food, pre diabetic, hypertension, etc... Another before (Spring 2009) After months of training, weight loss, and hard work, I've lost over 80 pounds, put on muscle weight and feel great! After picture August 2013 (Weigh about 200)
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Body image, dating, etc...
Good morning, y'all. So, typically guys don't worry that much about body image issues, but after losing a lot of weight, I still see myself as the fat guy. I would hope that others have had this happen as well. Over the last year and a half, I've worked really hard at losing weight and eating healthy foods, and I've seen a…
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Need more clean calories during the day
Hi, my name is Daniel, and I'm currently training for my first half-marathon. I'm trying to get more clean calories in during the day, and I'm really struggling with this. I'm looking for help for breakfast and lunch. Right now, my breakfast calories are really lacking. I'm not getting enough, and I've been trying a couple…
