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Muscle pain - when to push and when to rest?
I want to keep pushing myself and not make excuses. On the other hand, OW - my thighs really hurt today. When I go down stairs I feel wobbly and need the railing for balance. Should I go back to the gym and do squats and elliptical anyway? Find a different form of cardio for the day? Work out, but not as intensely? How do…
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Gastritis help?
Hey guys, the last few months I've been having gastritis (bloating, acid reflux, etc). My doctor tried me on Famotidine (generic Pepcid) and it made me seriously sick so that's out. Can anybody suggest a better cure? Has anybody had good luck with things like aloe juice?
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Does this count?
I got a bike and I've taken to riding it to the coffee shop where I grade papers. It takes me 15 minutes to get there and 20 to get home (it's uphill) but I don't know if I should count that as 35 minutes of exercise because they aren't continuous minutes. My heart rate does rise, but it settles once I'm not biking. How do…
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Creepy guy at the gym - should I have said something?
Normally I like my gym a lot. People are polite, it's clean and no body hassles me. But today on the elliptical machines this guy kept looking at me. He literally looked at me ten times in 6 minutes. i didn't have my music turned up loudly and I wasn't wearing perfume or old dirty clothes, so I doubt I was offending him.…
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steroids and appetite
Does anybody else take a steroidal medicine here for asthma or other inflammatory issues? How do you deal with the appetite increase? I'm on an inhaled steroid for asthma and as needed prednisone for bronchial inflammation and my appetite is really hard to control. (Please note - I'm not talking about illegal steroid use…
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Reliable Sushi Info
Hi Guys - is there a reliable source of sushi nutrition info on the web? The local sushi place I go to (Rolling Rice) doesn't supply nutritional data. The info in the MFP database is all over the map so I don't know how trustworthy it is. I had a Caterpillar Roll (cali roll with avocado, not the eel roll with avocado.)
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Cholesterol lowering?
So my doctor told me to lower my cholesterol - less red meat, cheese, etc and more veggies, flax oil. Anybody got tips on how they did that?
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Stress Fracture - exercise help
Hi folks! I appear to have a stress fracture in my foot. Possibly from running. Aside from being sad (I liked the running), what do I do to exercise while I'm waiting for it to heal?
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asthma and over eating?
Hey - anybody else have this problem? My asthma gets inflamed, I get run down, and I have a really hard time not zeroing in on carbs and fats. For some reason I genuinely feel super hungry when my asthma is out of control. It's like my body is trying to make up for the lack of energy from oxygen with food. I have to force…
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Stress Cravings!
I've been super stressed lately - extra work at my job, looking for a new job in another part of the country, had bronchitis already this year, strained a tendon in my foot, and have insomnia which is leading to more migraines. So I'm stuffing my face with sweets and carbs, which I know is not good. Any suggestions for…
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Iphone apps for runners?
What are your favorites and why?
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Faster, faster?
So, I've finally lost 15lbs. My goal is to lose another 25. On the one hand, YAY, I lost 15 lbs and I did it without feeling resentful, or secretly waiting until the diet was over. I even made it through the summer with lots of eating out and opportunities for candy with a net loss. That's serious progress for me. On the…
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wine allergy?
I had 4 oz of chardonnay at dinner two hours ago and almost immediately my face started to hurt, turn bright red and hot as if I was having a hay fever attack. I still feel sick and my face hurts - it's also bright red. Has anyone had this happen to them? Is it possible to be allergic to wine? I've had white wine plenty of…
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Knee brace for hiking?
I did an hour and a half hike over rough, but level ground yesterday and by the end the back of my left knee was really sore. It feels like the tendon is tight and sore. Would a knee brace help? Anybody want to share their experiences and recommend brands/types?
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Happy Easter Everyone!
Even though it's late in the day and though I know you don't all celebrate this holiday, may your day be full of joy, peace, and grace. God bless everyone - no exceptions.
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) for Migraines
I'm wondering about other people's experience taking B2 supplements. My neurologist recommended that I take B2 as a preventative for my migraines. (We tried Topomax and I had a severe reaction to it so he said we'd try the nutrition route this time rather than putting me on a different drug.) I already take a multi-vitamin…
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Flippin' Sinus Infection
I have a sinus infection just in time for taxes and a whole pile of grading that's overdue. And it makes my asthma flare up, so running is beyond hard. Yesterday I tried to go for a run and I ached so badly afterward that I had to take two Advil just to get to sleep. So it's lots of fluids for me today and probably no…
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Best Doctor Visit Ever!
Actually it wasn't a scheduled visit. I ran into my doctor in the grocery store and she said, "Oh my gosh! You are looking so fit and slimmed down." YAY!!! I told her about MFP and doing the C25K. She said she was really proud of me. :bigsmile:
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Am I making a mistake?
I've been trying to lose 1 lb a week and losing about .8lbs a week. I really, really wanted to be at 200 or below by my birthday and I realized there is no way I'll get there at this rate. Also, I looked at my food diary and saw that I'm still eating a lot of sweets and desserts - clearly I could cut calories and still get…
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Ran into my ex-bf
He tried to hug me in the store. I almost screamed at him. Then I came home and cried, even though I was the one who broke up with him. We broke up because he's an emotional sink hole who can't commit and he'd rather lie to placate me than deal with an issue. I managed not to eat the entire box of cookie dough, but I did…
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Small, petty rant
I like to hike in the local national park. I don't mind at all that other people walk their dogs there. I like dogs - really. Some of the nicest people I know are dogs. What irks me are dog owners who feel the need to stop me on my hike and inform me that their pet is better than mine. Just because I have a cat back home…
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What's in YOUR Gym Bag?
So, just for fun, what's in your gym bag? Anything interesting, unique? My gym bag is also my old college backpack and my hiking pack: gym clothes obviously. both shorts and long pants because I may not have shaved my legs that day and the temp has been up and down lately. Burt's Bees mint lip balm - panting makes my lips…
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Hate Spinach? This might change your mind
Feta Spinach and Shrimp This recipe is so good and so easy I had to share it. (serves 4) 10 oz pkg frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained 1/4 C mayo 1/4 C feta cheese 1 T parmesan, grated 1 clove finely minced garlic dash of black pepper lemon zest to taste (1-3 little strips off a lemon rind - don't get the white…
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Should I join a Zumba class?
My local community center is sponsoring a new Zumba class that runs for 6 weeks. Part of me really wants to join. it sounds fun and years ago in college I took Latin Dance for gym and it was a blast. Another part of me thinks I'm nuts - too out of shape, too uncoordinated. I'm afraid I'll embarrass myself. I'm afraid it…
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Two NSVs!!
1. I am wearing a belt! My favorite jeans are too big on me - I had to get a belt to avoid mooning people on the street. 2. This one requires a little more explanation. Last week my doctor put me on Topomax for migraines. I had the worst reaction to it - nausea, vomiting, extreme fatigue, mental confusion, aphasia, joint…
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So FLIPPIN tired
I am exhausted and I don't know why. In the past whenever I faithfully got more exercise I slept more and slept better. As a result I felt better/more alert during the day. This past month has just been the opposite. Today I'm so tired I can barely sit up straight at my desk. I'm starting to suspect that one of the meds my…
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Apparently I'm evil
My brunch calories came out to exactly 666. I did not plan it this way. ;)
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Not Weight Related - Just had to share!
I got a promotion! Woo hoo! I applied last year and was so ready to be turned down. I kept telling myself it was a long shot and I shouldn't expect too much too soon, but today I got the official letter from the Provost's office. I'm now an Associate Professor instead of an Assistant! I'm so excited I feel weak at the…
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My Cat is on a Diet
And boy is he mad about it. I realized I was in the habit of letting him steal scraps off the dirty plate after I was done eating. The second I get up from the table he jumps up and attacks the plate. So tonight I took the plate into the kitchen, scraped it into the garbage and washed it immediately. He followed me into…
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Breakfast for an Egg Hater?
I hate eggs. They make me gag. I'll even pick out the egg bits from fried rice. I've eaten and enjoyed blood sausage, haggis, and eel, but I just can't choke down an egg. It's the combo of texture and sulfur smell - I just can't get past it. (And don't tell me I just need someone to cook them right for me. I've tried, I…
