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Praline McFlurry--anyone know the calorie count?
All the local McDonalds seem to have the Praline and Cream McFlurry posted on their sign, so on a normal work day I see a sign least 6 times. Today I decided to try one as an indulgence. It was pretty good--more of a hot caramal sundae with some praline-crunchy things on it than a blended item. However, it's not listed on…
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Optimal TSH levels and hypothyroidism
I'm losing weight very (very) slowly--probably 1/4 to 1/2 pound a week if even that, with net calories of 1200 (about a 680 calorie deficit), and eating back most exercise calories. I am close to obsessive about measuring and weight everything, as well as logging everything. The dietitian had little to suggest to me the…
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Any ideas for good upper body osteoporosis-deterring exercis
I'm at that age where my MD has ordered bone density xrays (baseline two years ago, and now waiting for the results of the most recent one) to monitor me for osteoporosis. I have mild osteopenia, so was told to up my calcium and engage in weight-bearing and strengthing exercises to help build bones. The elliptical and…
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NSV that took a while to recognize
Since being on MFP I've lost about 13 pounds and about 15-20 total since the start of the year--a lot to go but still a decent start. The usual NSV have been taking place--clothes fitting (again), wearing rings on a different finger, people commenting I've lost weight, etc. But this evening at the gym while trying to…
