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Advice?
I just got the mi 2 band on Saturday. This morning I did my workout and it said 508 steps and 11 calories...although I'm following one of the beachbody workouts and not using a treadmill or running/walking outdoors I feel like with the heart rate monitor it should have a better indication of my calories. According to their…
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Insulin Resistance?
So I'm convinced that I am plagued with insulin resistance. I've found that if I'm exercising and counting calories my weight stays stagnant...but if I don't my weight spirals out of control. That being said, what is the best diet to combat insulin resistance? I haven't had luck with ANYTHING in the last 10 years. Anybody…
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High Arches & Walking Shoes?
Hey all, just wondering if anyone else out there has high arch problems and does anyone have a suggestion for a good walking shoe?
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Burning Pain in ankle/lower Calf
I'm not entirely sure this is the right place to ask this question buuuut I figured I'd give it a shot. I walk every day after work but about a mile in I get a terrible burning sensation in my right ankle/lower calf, it's the same sort of sensation you get when you're lifting and you start to get that burn. Well I was…
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Getting Kinda Bored
So I'm already starting to get bored with the workouts, not that I'm really good at these workouts yet, but for some reason I'm really bored. I'm starting to consider trying out another workout program, maybe another beachbody program. I like that the 21dayfix is low impact and only 30 minutes. What other workout plans are…
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Tummy Troubles
Alright, so this is my 3rd week of round 1. At this point I figured my body would be used to the healthier foods I've been eating but OMG I'm not. The past few days have been wretched for me and my digestive track. I didn't add anything new, pretty much staying with the same types of foods for breakfast, lunch and dinner…
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The Serotonin Power Diet??
Has anyone out there tried this and had success..? I have gained an incredible amount of weight in the last 6 years that I've been on Zoloft. I have been attempting to lose weight for the last 3 years on and off, trying EVERYTHING, I hit the gym 4/5 times a week, count my calories and sure, I'm a human I slip up every now…
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Pre & Probiotics and all that jazz
So, My body doesn't like to lose weight. It would rather cling to every fat molecule for dear life SO I've been trying to figure if there is something medical going on in my body. Doctors have tested my thyroid and hormone levels and pretty much gave up on me. With that being said, I have always had digestive issues. Lots…
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Need some motivating friends!
Hey all! My name is Amanda, I'm 27 and just moved back to MD. I have been a member on MFP for a while but just recently got seriously dedicated again because I am getting married next April! In the last few years I gained a ton of weight :( and it was random because I never really went crazy with crappy food choices etc.…
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Under desk cycle?
Does anyone out there use one of these? I'm dying to try one but can't decide which one to purchase and also which ones are considered to be the most quiet as I work on a very quiet office. Any ideas?? P.s. Also not looking to break the bank either!
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HALP! My Body Is Diet and Fitness Resistant!
Alright, So here it goes.... I have been on and off working on losing weight for 3 years now. I have been on birth control for 8 years, and Zolof now for about 2 years ***I went off this summer to try and lose some weight but realized I needed to get back on it due to my anxiety*** Despite going off of the meds I wasn't…