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Prednisone
Hi all. A week ago my Dr. prescribed prednisone for me to combat a pretty severe upper respiratory infection. Here it is a week later and I'm constantly hungry! I eat well daily and have been doing great for the last 6 weeks. But I can't seem to get a handle on the hunger. I have 10 more days to go till I'm finished with…
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T25 Help
Hi there, I just started (today) T25 alpha. I am trying to log it but can't find it in the database! Can anyone please help? Thanks in advance.
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I finally did it!
Hi All, I FINALLY started working out. I began in February monitoring my food intake. I have lost 34 lbs since starting. I started off needing to lose 120 lbs....86 more to go. I knew eventually I would need to add some sort of consistent exercise but somehow lacked the oomph to get going.......well today I made it through…
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5 HTP??
Can anyone share stories with me about your experience with 5 HTP? I have lost 33 lbs so far the "old fashioned way" but sometimes find myself feeling hungry after consuming all my daily allotted nutrition. I took phentermine years ago and hated the side effects.........so any info is much appreciated!
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Quick question about sugars
I seem to go over my sugar allotment frequently. My main source of sugar is fresh fruit.....is this as bad as eating refined sugar? Does your body convert it differently?
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Stuffed Peppers
Hi All, I having been experimenting in my kitchen, trying to adapt old favs to lower cal/fat versions. I've come up with quite a few, but this is one my whole family enjoys. 1pkg Jennie O Sweet Italian Sausage (5 links per pkg) 4 large Red Bell Peppers (I hate green peppers) 1 cup cooked brown rice 1 can petite diced…
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"Generic" foods
Hey there everybody. I am wondering if anyone knows just how accurate the nutritional information is on foods labeled generic in the database. I select that heading if I cant find a particular brand name. Thanks in advance.
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ARRRGGGGHHHH!!!
OMG, I read an earlier post suggesting people should take "before", "during" and "after" pictures. Whelp since I'm in the before stage I thought "What the heck, let's get a good look." Dear God.....my eyes caught fire and burned right of my head! I'm EXCELLENT at avoiding full length mirrors and pictures. Took a front,…
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Vitamin question
Can anyone please advise me when is the best time to take vitamins? Specifically, morning or at bedtime. Before or after a meal? I currently take a centrum mulivite and calcium/vit d combo. I also take vit b12 drops sublingually top of the morning for energy. Also any ideas on additional suppliments? Thanks in advance to…
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How the h*** do I get motivated to start exercising!!!
I began my journey to fitness 6 weeks ago. I am a 6 foot tall female. My starting weight was 290 lbs. I joined MFP 1 week ago at 272 lbs. I weighed in today at 268. Pretty good. I promised myself I would give myself a little time to get myself on track nutritionally and then incorporate exercise into my life. I work 4 days…
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Just Wondering
Hi I'm new to this board. I've been lurking for about a week. I have to say I'm totally impressed by the kindness, compassion and support I've seen people demonstrate. This place can definitely restore someones faith in humanity! Now, a question for the resident experts.......I eat The Grainery Oatmeal most mornings for…
