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LADIES ONLY*** IUD input to switch or not to switch
Hello Ladies, I am thinking about switching from Mirena (hormone) IUD to the Paragaurd (copper) I have had the Mirena for 5 years and times for a replacement. Based on a suggestion my endocrinologist made I am thinking about switching to non-hormonal IUD to help with weight gain. I have gained about 15lbs over the past 2…
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I drove to work and walked 33881 steps!
So I recieved a fitbit zip from work and today I put it on with no issues. It woke it up and it reset itself, but after I drove to work it magically said that I walked 33881 steps. I tried to reset it which does not clear the information. Before I contact customer service does anyone have any knowledge on how to fix this?…
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Would you wear your HRM in Mudrun???
I have my first of several obstacle course races this weekend. I own a Polar FT40 HRM, it says its water resistant to a certain depth, but what about mud and dirt? I am extremely intersted in what I burn for this 5 mile event but can not afford to replace it if damaged. So would you wear your hear rate monitor in an…
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Very Low triglyceride levels
I never thought this would be an issue but apparently I have low triglyceride levels. (less than 25mg/l). Although I would like to get down to a weight that I feel good in my own skin. I am a firm believer of balance diet. I try to eat 40/30/30 of protein/carbs/fat . From what gather and I have my dr. appt on Friday, this…
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Eating Net BRM or just BRM
Ok, So I thought Iwas eating properly but now I think I may over thought these numbers. So should I be eating at least my NET BRM? So I use TDEE-20% method BRM= 1533 TDEE=2377 TDEE-20%=1900 But there are days when I work out twice a day or go skiing for 5 hrs and then I will eat 1900 and my NET BRM will be like 500. So…
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Stuffing my Face
Well I have reading and gathering info on whether I needed to do a calorie reset after 8+ months of the scale holding and eating net 1550. My TDEE would be 2450 calories and TDEE-15% =2083. with EMTWL philosophy. This week I have decided to throw dieting out the window out of frustration but still tracking my food just for…
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ichoice weight management system
Any one ever use this product? Any thoughts, feeling, stories ect.... Here is a link to web page http://lyf.com/
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Hmmm, Should I do a Reset?
Hello EMTWL members, Well I have been stalled out on any weight loss for awhile. 3 months ago I broke my foot and spent 2 months immoble and did not do much for activity. A month ago after getting the boot off I decided to sign up for a 5K Tough mudder marathon and with that I have a HIIT regime that I have been following.…
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Migraine Sufferers on MFP
I have been a long time sufferer of migraines. Since about 1st grade I would get hormonal driven migraines. Traditional symptoms, I used to get an aura followed by nausea, vomiting, light and sound sensitivity, vision loss and excruciating brain pain for 5-7 hrs. (I was unable to do anything but lie in a quite dark room…
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Increased Body Temperature
The past week I have kicked up my work out with bootcamp, zumba and interval cardio training and it seem the past few days I just feel hot all the time. I drink plenty of water so I know I am not dehydated and I hope I am not getting sick as summer colds are terrible. So could I correlate the feeling of being hot as…
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Almond Flour Chocolate Chip cookies-YUM
I am a sucker for sweet treats. I made this recipe and was great. 2c. almond flour 1/2c. splenda 1 egg 1tsp baking soda 1/2c. smart balance butter 1/2c bittersweet chocolate chips 1 tsp. vanilla extract bake at 350 for 12-15 min. You want to flatten the cookies since they don't really rise. I also added a tbs of PB2 for…
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What to do with broken foot???
I was just put into a cast for 8 weeks due to a stress fracture probably brought on from running and zumba. I have always relied on high impact cardio to feel like I have gotten a good burn. But now what? I am doing weight lifting and I have access to stationary bike. But what else. Any suggestion would be great. THANKS
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Critique my Dairy
Hello All Wise and Knowledgeable MFP users, I’ve hit a wall with weight loss and could use some outside perceptive on my food logs. So please give your suggestion and feedback. Thanks
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Just joined
I am on day 20 and am new to the group. I started 20days ago with only 6lbs loss. I fell of the wagaon hard yesterday with easter dinner and a boat load of candy. This week I will be back strong with 5day pure protein. I just bought the new Dukan cookbook and has some great recipes My version of this desert is my favorite:…
