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Thrombocytopenia with Anemia
Ok so I have been dealing with borderline anemia all my life and Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia since 2005. Anyone else have any experience with this and the effects of it? I can't take steroids and I refuse to let them remove my spleen, so I seem to be caught in a world of feeling like crap permanently.
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Sober since Sunday
No alcohol Sunday or Monday...tonight will be the test! I go in to work late on Wednesdays so it's always thirsty Tuesday.
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Protein powder
I am trying to add protein powder to my smoothies, but I'm having a hard time getting past the aftertaste. Any suggestions?
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CLA
Im thinking of starting CLA supplements. Has anyone had any results with these?
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Fitness after an accident
Memorial Day weeks I was in a trail riding accident, on a horse. Puncture wound, impact wound and crush damage to my calf muscle. Finally was given the clearance to get rid of the crutches last Thursday and given the ok to go back to the gym. I still cannot do more than walk and no more than body weight on my right leg.…
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Confession time!
Ok so...I drank way more alcohol than I should have over the weekend. As a result I have gained 3 pounds (I am assuming im retaining alot of water) and am bloated beyond belief (I look 4 months preggo). This has NEVER happened before and I used to drink way more than I do now. I have been drinking just water and…
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Trying to run...
I need a bit of advice. Ive been walking regularly and decided today was the day I was gonna start running....well that didnt work so well. I ended making it about two blocks and then walked the rest of the way, my knees and legs felt like complete rubber. Anyone with suggestions????
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In search of motivation..
My motivation has taken a vacation... Little background..I have been on here a couple years and lost almost all the weight I needed to lose. Then life struck and my world as I knew it fell apart right in front of me. In the past year I have moved 200 miles away from where I was, obtained and lost a job and now here I sit…
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Calories burned by exercise.
I have a dilema, do I eat back the calories I burn by exercise or not? I didnt think I should, but when I dont and log my food, it tells me that I am eating to few calories. Anyone with any insight? Thanks a bunch in advance!
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What do you say...
In the past year I have lost approximently 30 pounds and I have about 30 more to go. I am at a loss of what to say to people that know I am trying to lose weight (mainly family members) but yet continue to tell me that I am skinny enough and have an eating disorder! My doctor agrees with me that 30 more pounds would make…
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A kinda NSV..
Ok, so Im not sure if this counts, but I have went a week without a fountain soda of any kind!!!!
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Zone Diet
I started the Zone Diet last Monday and I am struggling. I did it before, approximently 6 years ago and it was amazing, but this time around I cant seem to get it right. Any suggestions or ideas from others on the Zone too would be greatly appreciated! Thanks:happy:
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Sports Bras's
Not sure if this is the right place to post this, but here goes. I have recently started running and I need a good, supportive sports bra. Any suggestions? Thank you in advance!
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Look Better Naked Fitness Video
I bought this video and I need to know how many calories it burns!! I cant find an amount anywhere...anyone have an idea? Thanks!
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Lost my motovation
Hey all I need help! Two weks ago I was so sick...fever, cough, congestion....the whole deal. Since then I have totally lost my motovation!! I'm eating crap..... pasta, cake, cookies, you name it...and have no energy to exercise, the longest Ive been able to go is a half hour on the treadmill and some light weights. My…
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Personal Trainer...here I come!
The resort I work at has a gym with trainers, a spa...etc. soooooo they are having a 10 week program where you and 6 other people work with a personal trainer twice a week. Thinking this is just what I need to get me outta my exercise rut, so I signed up! Wish me luck and if I die...........throw a big party!!!! :bigsmile:
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Advice needed!
Ok so I think my husband is trying to sabatoge the new changes I have made! I started here a couple weeks ago and started going to the gym again about a month ago. I started to lose the weight and now he comes up with excuses to go out to eat and (we share a car) to pick me up right after work, thus not allowing me to go…
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Just getting started
Lifes been full of up's, down's and turn arounds in the past couple years and somewhere along the way I lost "me". Not sure how I let myself get so out of control in the fitness department but Im sooooo ready to go back to being me again. I love this site its really getting me back in control and headed in the right…
