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A little help
Hi all, I know there is a lot of controversy regarding weight loss medications, and I am on the fence about them personally, but I have read a lot of positive reviews about the two "newest" medications approved by the FDA, Qsyma and Belviq. I'm curious if anyone here has ever tried either of them. I am not interested in…
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Am I incorrect?? I hope so...
I don't know why, but I just can't seem to wrap my head around what to eat back calorie wise and what not to. This is my understanding: I should not go over a 1,000 calorie deficit. Right now, with no exercise, I am eating at a 770 calorie deficit, when I exercise, I calculate the difference between the 770 and 1,000 and…
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Ridiculous ? that has been discussed 5,000 times
I am still a bit confused as to how much I should be eating as far as exercise calories, no exercise calories. Yesterday for instance was what threw me for a loop. I promise I am not stupid, work with numbers for a living, but for some reason cannot wrap my head around this! I am eating 1700 calories a day, burn 2540 from…
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Crystal Light = water?
I have really been drinking alot more water than usual, but get really bored with it. We don't ever drink soda in our house, but we always have a pitcher of Crystal Light (well, the Walmart knock off). Is this fine in place of plain water?
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help!
I am trying to up my potassium, so I have been trying to eat more foods high in it. This is taken straight from the Livestrong site: Cantaloupe Cantaloupe is high in potassium. According to the USDA, 1 cup of this fruit contains 427mg potassium and 1/8 of this melon contains 184mg potassium. Read more:…
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Potassium intake?
I'm sure this is a dumb question, but I have no idea what effect potassium has on my diet as far as weight loss is concerned...any effect at all? Should I be increasing? Decreasing? Doesn't matter? Help!
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want to start water aerobics
And am not sure which class would be the best place to start? Any advice? ABC – Aquatic Body Conditioning - Combination cardiovascular and muscle strengthening workout in shallow water. AM ENERGIZER - Hi-Lo aerobics class in shallow water. AQUA BOOT CAMP – Challenging and fun! Class taught in Deep Water. AQUA FIESTA –…
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New and in need of friends and motivation!
Hi! I am 42 years old, and am tired of being fat...and miserable because of it. I seriously need to lose about 100 pounds to be comfortable with myself, and could stand to lose 150 to be a good weight. I have lost and put on weight alot over my life, but I have a 4 year old child and want to be around for her, and don't…