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Insulin resistant
Hi all, I have recently been diagnosed as insulin resistant, with high triglycerides as well as a fatty liver. I am 5'4" and about 50 lbs over weight. Apparently the insulin resistance is what has been making it so difficult to lose. Despite lowering calories, trying low carb and exercising 5 days a week I am not seeing…
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MFP calculated calories
Hello, I was just wondering if you all use the calorie amounts given by mfp, of have you calculated your own. TIA
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Trying not to suck at losing weight
Ok so some background.... I am a 37 yo female who weighs 173 lbs and is 5'4". I have been diagnosed as insulin resistant and have been given metformin as well as phentermine by two different doctors and following a low carb diet per one of my Dr's. I have been on phentermine for 2 months and metformin for about 3 weeks.…
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Sweets or no sweets
I know I have a problem with sugar, once I have something sweet (even fruits) I end up craving and eating sweets for days. I have had so many people tell me that I should not cut sweets out, but allow them in moderation. I keep getting told that avoiding them is too "extreme". Problem is that for me when it comes to sugary…
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Keto diet?
I am thinking of trying keto, but the increased intake of fats is kind of scary for me. Is there anyone who has done keto available to give me any tips or advice on this? Is the increased intake of fats really more satisfying? Just trying to make sure I'm prepared for what I'm going to get myself into.
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How many calories to eat to lose?
Just out of curiosity do you all use the calorie recommendations set by MFP or do you set your own calorie goals? If you do set your own calorie goals, how do you determine the amount of calories to eat and still lose? I caluclated my BMR at 1493 and have been eating 1400 calories for about a week now, with no results…
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Ditching the scale....
Hi all after many years of WW and the frustration of feeling stuck, I've decided to ditch WW and come here. I felt that WW had me I. Too low of points and since I e been on the lowest points for a few years I didn't see myself making any more changes. Me and WW must now part ways. I'm taking the plunge and increasing my…
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Running....
Ok, I would like to start running and actually enjoy it. Right now I can run/ walk 2 mi in about 18 minutes. But I would love to be able to run the whole 2 miles and maybe even more and enjoy myself as so many other people who run do. Any runners out there have any advice on how I can increase mileage, pace and enjoyment??
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Psyllium husk
Thoughts?
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graveyard shift
Hello all, I work graveyard and was just wondering what and when my fellow graveyard workers eat. At first I would eat breakfast, lunch and dinner on a "regular" schedule and not eat in the middle of the night. This just didn't work for me because I ended up starving all night long. So now I will bring a piece of fruit and…
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looking for support/friends
Hi guys.... I am looking for some friends who I can learn from and offer support and ideas. I'm new to this and find there is just so much that I don't know about weight loss. I've tried to get a few of my personal friends on board and they never follow through. So I thought what better than going straight to you guys who…
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is this a good lunch??
1light flat out sandwich wrap 4 egg whites handful spinach (wilted) 2 slices turkey bacon I just rolled it all up in the wrap. I'm trying to learn how to eat better and if anyone has any feedback that would be great. Thank you.
